History and material culture
Landsknecht Educational Videos
Selected video introductions to Landsknecht mercenaries, armies, clothing, and culture in sixteenth-century Europe.
These modern presentations provide accessible historical context. They are identified by creator and treated as interpretation, not as substitutes for the primary texts, artworks, and catalogue records elsewhere in the Sourcebook.
History and military culture · English
How To Become A Mercenary (Landsknecht)
A modern video overview presented here as accessible commentary rather than a primary historical source. Presented by History of Everything Podcast.
History and military culture · English
Landsknecht: Armies and Culture in the 16th Century
A modern presentation on Landsknecht armies and culture, included as accessible commentary rather than a primary historical source. Presented by Lansing Longsword Guild.
Dress and material culture · English
The CRAZY Outfits of 16th-Century Landsknechts!
A short-form overview of Landsknecht clothing, included as accessible commentary rather than direct historical evidence. Presented by PARALIGHTWORX.
Costume construction · Polish
Jak uszyć dublet z bufiastymi rękawami, Part 1
The first half of a Polish-language, hand-sewn tutorial for a puffed-sleeve doublet in a Landsknecht-inspired style. The creator identifies it as a difficult modern reconstruction project, not a documented historical cutting pattern. Presented by Damian`s Forge.
Costume construction · Polish
Jak uszyć dublet z bufiastymi rękawami, Part 2
The second half of the Polish-language doublet tutorial, covering the puffed sleeves and final assembly. It is presented as practical costume construction rather than direct historical evidence. Presented by Damian`s Forge.
Costume construction · Polish
Jak uszyć spodnio-nogawice, Part 1
The first half of a Polish-language tutorial showing the hand construction of fitted Renaissance or Landsknecht-style joined hose. The creator explicitly describes the project as not completely historical. Presented by Damian`s Forge.
Costume construction · Polish
Jak uszyć spodnio-nogawice, Part 2
The second half of the Polish-language joined-hose tutorial, completing the fitting and construction. It is retained as a practical reconstruction demonstration, not as evidence for an exact period pattern. Presented by Damian`s Forge.
Textiles and related crafts · English
Introduction to Blackwork Embroidery
A concise technical introduction by a Royal School of Needlework-trained embroiderer. Blackwork is included as adjacent Renaissance textile craft context; this general demonstration is not evidence for a particular German or Landsknecht garment. Presented by Sarah Homfray Embroidery.