Blood Sports - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores various historical sports involving animals, such as baiting, cock throwing, and fox tossing. It highlights the popularity of these sports among different social classes, including the aristocracy and royals. The video also discusses the emergence of animal welfare laws in Britain, which began to change public opinion on the treatment of animals. Notable events and figures, such as Shakespeare's reference to bear baiting and Augustus II's fox tossing events, are mentioned to illustrate the cultural context of these practices.

Explain the game of cock throwing and its historical context.

What was fox tossing and how was it perceived among the aristocracy?