"Knight Life"

The history of jousting is full of rich stories about noble steeds, assassination attempts, romantic courtships, and deadly accidents. The term “jousting” itself likely originates from the Latin word “juxtare” which means “to meet.” Similarly, the French word “joster” means “to encounter.” Interestingly, the modern concept of jousting encapsulates both meanings, as knights charge down the joust list “ to encounter” one another, where their lances are destined “to meet” in the middle!