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Exactly how dangerous were medieval jousts and what precautions would participants take to ensure their own safety? Are there any especially noteworthy accounts of death or serious injuries sustained during tourneys and where might I read up on those?

by /u/mcfearless0214 in /r/AskHistorians

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