Phew. 3 and a half hours long. 3 years in the making. 30 locations visited. 100 sources used. 15 hours upload time. Delighted to finally have this out there. I’ll sort out a detailed bibliography and list of sources I used once I have recovered my mind a little... cheers all. Don’t forget to like and comment if you enjoyed this vid as it helps the algorithm to make it worthwhile and makes more projects like this one possible in the future. If you enjoyed it consider subscribing for 100+ other vids I’ve already made plus tons more epics in the future. Hopefully soon I should be able to travel overseas again and widen the focus out a bit from Britain once again!! Cheers for watching. Catch y’all next time.

@DerHammerSpricht

2 жыл бұрын

is this new content or a compilation of previous docs?

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

@@DerHammerSpricht new.

@grandyoljob

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a list somewhere of literature you read/use for this time period or the following centuries of the early middle ages

@ruththinkingoutside.707

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!! The effort is appreciated 🥰 can’t wait to see it, and likely play it several times again afterwards 😁 .. ATB!

@brodiemarshall1123

2 жыл бұрын

@@grandyoljob he'll upload it in a little bit! But hey anything by Max Adams, as well as Frank Stenton is a great start for an overview

Insane we're in an era where you can get 3 hours of high quality content with exactly what is described, instead of WW2 and hitler marathons on the history channel every week

@JohnSmith-rk6jy

2 жыл бұрын

You got that right brother.

@eamonnclabby7067

2 жыл бұрын

Seconded and thirded... ,as regards ww2 ...still good to remember our heroes who gave their today for our tomorrow ...E

@yellowsnow230

2 жыл бұрын

Still better than what history channel is airing these days

@fleecekawasaki

2 жыл бұрын

Or Ancient Aliens

@jordanmichael2192

2 жыл бұрын

Ya it amazes me how KZread can be better then something you pay for

Three and a half hours of British history. THAT is dedication.

@daneaxe6465

2 жыл бұрын

How does one petition the Queen for knighthood? Sir Peter Kelly....has a noble ring to it.

@gregrefon

2 жыл бұрын

@@daneaxe6465 Lets go OBM first

@tomtaylor5623

2 жыл бұрын

it's 3 1/2 hrs because he spends ages speaking realllyyyy slowwwllllyyy on details that are barely relevant, and then repeating them. i don't need to hear every little minor detail on whether or not it was a comet or a volcano, the locations of all the worlds volcanoes, the every effect of plague. if i wanted a doco on that, i would've searched for that.

@NathanCassidy721

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomtaylor5623 And yet, here you are commenting on it. And maybe, just maybe, his style is why people are watching.

@tomtaylor5623

2 жыл бұрын

@@NathanCassidy721 that makes no sense? i'm commenting to express my frustration, and hopefully warn others. i got 40 mins in and he hadn't even gotten close to talking about post-romano british history. i don't care about justinian and the plague, i've heard it 1000x already.. i don't mind if he quickly presents it to build the base, but not when he drones on about it endlessly when the doco is advertised to be about something else.

Dude, I must say, as a fellow historian, this was amazingly well done! BBC should be paying you to produce documentaries.

@darranwilkins4648

2 ай бұрын

How

@darranwilkins4648

2 ай бұрын

A historian. Credentials please and works

@xgtwb6473

Ай бұрын

​Ask your momma we need a team of archeologistd to dig us out of her ​@@darranwilkins4648

@AnthonySandoval-ok8vh

Ай бұрын

They would be doing themselves a favor

This documentary is indescribably good. Absolutely towering. Incredible. What an achievement.

Content like this is why I don't pay for a TV service anymore. I'll hit up your patreon in the next few days.

@MyKharli

2 жыл бұрын

There is so much youtube content that puts overpaid broadcasters to shame with production quality and content . One wonders why they are not paying content creators like this to be aired on tv . Probably `not one of the gang`

@michaelmclaughlin261

2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm....let's see what's on History Channel right now. Oh nice, Pawn Stars and then an "Ancient Aliens" marathon. *turns off T.V.*

@jonathansoko5368

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmclaughlin261 to be fair at least ancient aliens is interesting. I'd rather that over all the damn reality shows about people living in hits in alaska. There like 40 of those shows

@GameDevNerd

2 жыл бұрын

2021 don't need no cable or satellite TV, dawg, we gots innernetz round here! 😌

@shoyupacket5572

2 жыл бұрын

@@MyKharli cable tv is nothing more than a scam these days

I studied History, Archaeology, Celtic Civilisation and Classical Civilisation at the University of Glasgow, with a lot of focus on the transitions from Late Antiquity through to the High Middle Ages, and did a course that covered the Welsh poetry covered here, and several on the Anglo-Saxon world. all under some of the leading scholars in these fields. I can say with some authority then, that this is a colossal work for one person to achieve. Even knitting these threads together into a coherent written narrative would be a massive challenge, let alone single-handedly producing a 3 and a half hour film that even someone with a casual interest could enjoy.. The scale and scope of such a tale is enormous and exceptionally difficult to understand, and yet you have made it easily digestible. I will recommend this video as a starting point for anyone wishing to understand the "Dark Ages", and indeed for any scholar of the period to enjoy. Wonderful, wonderful piece of work. Bravo!

@ashleelarsen5002

Жыл бұрын

2:19:30 aaaaaahhhhhhhh I had a nightmare about a comet *it was too realistic*

@ashleelarsen5002

Жыл бұрын

@chipchop7137 typical orange chaos. Merry Christmas 🤟🏻

@forallthegoodheartedpeople8480

Жыл бұрын

This is The middle of Britain. Beauty xx Wim West Mids Ack, been talkin like this since ttime began , always av allways will xx

@forallthegoodheartedpeople8480

Жыл бұрын

Car, Dow, Ay ... we never got defeated by the vikingks ack....we spakke like we doo cos wim proud xx

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3

Жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭20‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬ T

You should teach BBC how to make a pure documentary. So special cos I live in Edinburgh As a Hungarian and I saw you have a documentary about my ancestors. Hats off! It was smashing! Thank you for your gigantic work!

@AverageAmerican

11 ай бұрын

Your ancestors are Hebrew, Hebrew.

@bevan2342

10 ай бұрын

The bbc are to busy being woke

i’m an american of welsh descent, and it always amazes me and fills me with pride knowing how long my ancestors held out from foreign rule, how they managed to maintain their language, and how their legends and poems are the root of all british culture to this very day

When Simon Schama's 'History of Britain' series was released on the BBC at the start of the Millennium it was hailed as a major TV event. In his series he goes from the fall of Roman Britain to the age of Alfred the Great in about two minutes. Now, for free, around 20 years later we can watch a documentary that's over three hours long just about that same era that Schama brushed over in a few short paragraphs. That's truly amazing. Thanks for your work.

@samross-brown4445

2 жыл бұрын

I adore Schama's history, but this is a welcome treat.

@trevormiles5852

2 жыл бұрын

I am ashamed to say, I went out got pizza and still had plenty of show left to watch.

@greenwave819

2 жыл бұрын

@@trevormiles5852 You can pause the show while you are out getting pizza. just hit spacebar!

@trevormiles5852

2 жыл бұрын

@@greenwave819 I went back to spot where I left. haha I was hungry for pizza and I was not to be denied. So, you can say; I got to what watch the show and eat my pizza too.

@pipster1891

Жыл бұрын

Schama is awful, as is most history on TV, as is most history in schools. "I know, let's do a series on...the Tudors! And, as always, avoid any viewpoint of what life was like for ordinary people or any criticism of the English establishment. We'll just talk about the royals and their battles and what clothes they wore."

It took this man 3 years to make this documentary and 446 people have the nerve to thumb it down. Some people just don't understand. smh

@paganlife1373

2 жыл бұрын

It does not fit their agenda of colonization and white supremacy. Thus 446

@Missangie827

2 жыл бұрын

I think people just hit the like button twice in error

@germansurdey6525

2 жыл бұрын

@@paganlife1373 i do not understand ! what do you mean here by WHITE supremacy ? these nations were all white ! now, about colonization : humans have fought and enslaved and subjugated each others since the dawn of times. so where is the problem ? do you know who and when the African slave trade started ? well it was way back in times too. BUT, it did strongly increase since the 7th century A.D,. on the oriental coast of Africa, thanks to the new faith, ISLAM ! The Muslims have a 7 centuries head start on the Europeans in this matter !!

@bmoisgood3228

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly the like to dislike ratio is really good. Especially with the view count. There will always be a negative review no matter the content. Right now it's less than 1/22nd. I get what you're saying though, it's hard to see that sometimes. I'm sure he's not upset about it. (:

@CJBroonie

2 жыл бұрын

@@bmoisgood3228 yeah but it’s not cool to just dislike for the sake of being contrarian. Don’t do anything at all instead. Just move on, you know?

Simply brilliant! Cinematography, editing and narration are some of the best out there. Thank you for taking so much time to bring us a near perfect documentary. 👏🏻

@Kit-vb5rm

Ай бұрын

NEAR PERFECT ??? THIS MAN DESERVES THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ALL AND ANY OF THE 'TV ARCHEOLOGIS'TS' AND MORE. HIIS WORK IS FAR MORE DETAILED AND MUCH BETTER ILLUSTRATED THAN THE MAINSTREAM BROADCASTERS.

Bro this is actually insane, as somebody who loves old history like this, Thanks to this video I've learned more about England in this period then ever before. Thank you for this video

This is what makes the internet worth it !! what legendary piece of work

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words

@AverageAmerican

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryTime If you left off the "After" it would make more sense since it doesn't seem like Rome went anywhere but regain all its' power it had before Napolean who was barely a hiccup in the pope's coronation of emperors that continues to this day. Excellent work otherwise!

@beardedbeergut1378

2 жыл бұрын

6th 😊😆🤑🤗😅😊😅😭🤭😁

@beardedbeergut1378

2 жыл бұрын

Tur TY yesyes you 7u you yu

@beardedbeergut1378

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks so much, Pete! I feel very grateful that your talent, passion and work ethic are devoted to my favorite subjects. You’re an impressive person and the history community is lucky to have you.

Thank you for your very educational and enlightening videos. I’m American, but I always learn a bit more about my English, Irish, and Scottish ancestors from the topics you cover. Because of this I will visit these very historical locations in the future.

@frankgunner8967

21 күн бұрын

I'm from England and everyday people walk past these historical buildings and castles like it's nothing personally i think they are majestic it gives me goosebumps when i think of the bloody battles old kings war lords and warriors i love it, i hope one day you'll come and see these amazing places for yourself have a good day.

Top quality KZread content like this does not come along often. When it does it reminds me of how lucky we are to have creators such as yourself producing work that far surpasses anything a major TV network can offer in the historical documentary field. I'd happily pay my BBC licence fee if they were capable of providing me with content like this, but they haven't even come close to making anything on the same level as this masterpiece in recent years. Thank you for all your hard work and effort in keeping us informed and entertained, it really is very much appreciated.

@dustinmagner2039

2 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing. Imagine the content if this channel had the History Channel’s budget!

@nathanrobinson1099

2 жыл бұрын

Great things like this show you how trash state run media is

@Rubin_Schmidt

2 жыл бұрын

They can't be honest about the true history of the Earth. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYmF0LKCpqqadKg.html&ab_channel=RubinSchmidt !!!

@lelacorleone4099

2 жыл бұрын

AGREED. this video is a cut above nearly all providers on KZread, a real "auteur' and not a band leader.

@davidh6300

2 жыл бұрын

I second that.

just amazing, really this is the elite level of historical documentary, not only on youtube, in all media, wow

@faolanliath6687

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Check out Dan Carlin you tube for more quality history vids.

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Appreciate it

@dolganthecute

2 жыл бұрын

@@faolanliath6687 George Carlin works in every age

@danholt3079

2 жыл бұрын

@@dolganthecute a great

@kaylynhewell3173

2 жыл бұрын

Accuracy is key without leaving things out or painting things in a certain manner. Facts that we know and are verifiable. Interesting video content. You are the only one doing this Sir. Thank you for these gems you make. Long needed and much appreciated.

Brilliant documentary, well written and narrated, not a period of history I knew much about. Loved the editing too with aerial footage. Great to see you have 1 million subscribers . Well earned , many thanks

Once again you have proven yourself far above the quality of any other. I am in awe at your skills in so many areas that are integral to making these fine masterpieces. Bravo!

As a long-time anglophile and amateur historian of same, it's hard to know what to say except that I enjoyed this immensely, and yes, thank you for such an exceptional documentary!

@89RealThe

2 жыл бұрын

Where are you from originally if I may ask?

"He wasn't a historian, nor was he particularly concerned with accuracy" I thought my lecturer was criticizing me, but she was just comparing me to Gildas. So honoured.

@redtailboaman

2 жыл бұрын

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@redtailboaman

2 жыл бұрын

Acaca

@redtailboaman

2 жыл бұрын

ggvv

@jezzamobile

2 жыл бұрын

😁👍✔️

@jezzamobile

2 жыл бұрын

@@redtailboaman gMyy

Seriously one of the best documentaries on anything out there, and probably the best one ever made about this era in particular. This is a blessing to us all and you have my deepest thanks

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3

Жыл бұрын

Repent to Jesus Christ “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭20‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Y

@leebarrr1

Жыл бұрын

EVER???? !

@lincolnyaco5626

Жыл бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 @$%*$#!

@lincolnyaco5626

Жыл бұрын

One of the best except for Wikipedia's entry, which is a bit more complete--ALRIGHT, alright, I know. I'm just cart-before-the-horsing around.

@lincolnyaco5626

Жыл бұрын

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 His real name was "YESHUA BEN JOSEP" and he was a nice man but how dumb are u? There IS NO gOD.

You worked really hard on this and it shows. Your docs are well researched and showed. Thank you for taking the time to educate us.

Dude, this is absolutely amazing. Not only the sheer amount of information you give but the quality of the narration. Congrats!

@Elleoaqua

2 жыл бұрын

Can't agree more. This specific time and place fascinates me, but there's not a lot of info out there for the amatuer. Wales and Cornwall are on my buckey list

@dr.barrycohn5461

2 жыл бұрын

Dude???

@mikespearwood3914

2 жыл бұрын

@@dr.barrycohn5461 They must be a pot smoker.😂

Hallo from Denmark . Finally Another historic masterpiece from the talent Pete Kelly… And I just leaned back and listened to that wonderfull voice presenting some history…..

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mads!

@madsdahlc

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryTime You are Welcome Pete!

@madsdahlc

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryTime And I mean what I say . Your is voice simply just perfect for these kinds of videoes . But its a voice that makes people listen … You are born a talent for making well researched historical videoes . And your voice is just perfect … And keep an eye on your Facebook Messenger in August . I plan to visit Aggersborg . The biggest of Harald Bluetooths ring fortress’es. (Its an hour drive from were I live ) So I am gonna do some recordings and send Them to you …

@maryadams3205

2 жыл бұрын

How have I just discovered you?!

@eamonnclabby7067

2 жыл бұрын

2 football clubs with viking names Grimsby' ( Danish) ..Tranmere Rovers (Hiberno Norse) ,best wishes from the wirral ,site of the great battle of Brunanburh/Bromborough 937AD..

21:41 I absolutely love how he briefly and expertly builds up Justinian’s reign. This is why I love Pete Kelly’s work.

who else goes to sleep to this😅

This. Was. FANTASTIC. You took one of the most difficult periods in western history - one where historians know so little - and made a THREE HOUR documentary out of it. You taught me *everything*. I seriously barely knew *any* of this - and I spent a huge part of my history major on emphasizing in Medieval Studies. I took at least one course on Britain in Late Antiquity/Early Middle Ages, attended countless lectures, and read who knows how many books, and you blinded me with an entire course (or more) of material that was entirely new to me. What you set out to do with this documentary was a superhuman effort, and you did it with flawless style.

@konradcurze394

Жыл бұрын

Truly an accomplishment. He's long since earned my subscription. Unfortunately what passes for higher education here is far less comprehensive than many degree holders would like to admit. Never stop learning! Best of luck with your career!

@cassandrayorke583

Жыл бұрын

@@konradcurze394 Thank you, and likewise!

@vickywitton1008

Жыл бұрын

I am astonished at this epic my self although I have never studied much history I have certainly read lots and watched lots!

@connorlancaster7541

Жыл бұрын

Hello does anyone here believe in Jesus?

@kevinmccarthy8746

Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL, glad you enjoyed and learned at the same time.

Holy cow, I've listened to this 4 or 5 times throughout my work day over the last couple of months and I learn something new everytime. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this project

@frequencyfluxfandango8504

2 жыл бұрын

So do I mate, I have even chosen places specifically to rent (and purchase) in Wales, Ireland (Eire), Cranbourne Chase just to BE in these places. Wow, what GREAT content !!!

@dave_hoops

2 жыл бұрын

For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

@eamonnclabby7067

Жыл бұрын

@@frequencyfluxfandango8504 good stuff...is there any feedback..??

Just wanted to let you know your'e living my lifes dream just cruising around capturing the imagery and feeling the places and the times....it fascinates me to no end...my lines trace back to antiquity on both sides of my otherwise "regular" family tree...my soul truly feels the old times.....thanks for doing what you do so I can enjoy while still safely at home in the comfort of my office in 2023.....! many many thanks to you! ....maybe one day....I can see what youve been so blessed to behold! :) I hope you have a wonderful day!

I really enjoyed the videography as well as the history. You portrayed so many different ruins as beautiful as well as historical.

This may honestly be the most well done Independent documentary i've seen on KZread. Awesome work man.

@Svensk7119

2 жыл бұрын

Concur. Excellent, professional quality.

@terrybunton2586

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully done so enjoyed your work..... Helps me stay focused On my own Heritage Paternal Scottish Maternal Irish/Scotch The rest is Scandinavian I'm gonna have to make a 3rd visit to your ancient Sites and I just love Your Presentations....... Take Care From Texas T.Bunton

@callieswartz8652

2 жыл бұрын

Dr

The period between the departure of the Romans and the arrival of the Vikings has always been a mystery to me---until now. Thank you for enlightening all lovers of British history. Well Done!

@arthur3653

2 жыл бұрын

Yh

@RikudoMadaraUchiha

2 жыл бұрын

Long Live King Arthur!!!

@davidhallett8783

2 жыл бұрын

The British part starts at 49 oo. The ruin

@thelredtheunready6666

2 жыл бұрын

Are the Anglo-Saxons not included in your story of Britain? They had a much bigger impact than the Vikings: they created Engle-land and the English tung!

@seanmoran6510

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidhallett8783 Britain starts in 1707 !

When we watched this masterfully put together video we were not surprised that you have once again produced an intelligent, articulate and thoroughly researched history lesson. Your love for history always shines through. Thanx for the upload.

Thanks for posting this very interesting work. Watched it twice, back to back. I appreciate your frequent labels reminding us of the names, affiliation, and era of the people under discussion. The Romans were an amazing, practical, and efficient civilization, and yet faded and ended. We take our civilizations for granted, when in reality we are only a single disaster away from much more primitive and less ordered lives.

This is one of my favorite eras to learn about. Pre-Medieval, Post-Roman Britain. Thank you so much for the project!

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Incredible era

@itsad7194

2 жыл бұрын

Just the same. I mean, the Medieval Era is the most interesting era imo , from 400 AC to 1500 , my favorite part is 600 AC to 1300 especially in Western Europe !

@dave_hoops

2 жыл бұрын

For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

It appears television has given up trying to create real history documentaries. How this guy is not on my TV yet, I don't know. Definitely not complaining, it should be free and available to all. I just hope you receive the recognition you deserve for a truly stunning piece of work.

@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008

Жыл бұрын

Tv is going the way radio stories went with the invention of tv. No one under 40 still watches it.

@connorlancaster7541

Жыл бұрын

Hello does anyone here believe in Jesus?

@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008

Жыл бұрын

@@connorlancaster7541 careful Connor. With a unaltered name like that, unchanged generic Google generated profile pic like that, and a comment like that people will think your over 40.

@connorlancaster7541

Жыл бұрын

@@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008 I’m 17. Do you believe in Jesus?

@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008

Жыл бұрын

@@connorlancaster7541 is this boring Americanized Christianity like baptism or protestant? Eastern orthodoxy is pretty cool.

Brilliantly done and one of the best documentaries, learnt so much from a time in history that sometimes gets over looked to other eras. Would definitely recommend ,you absolutely deserve to be proud of this .

I'm British, my wife is American (I went over to the US and pillaged) and we now live in England. She's not academic in nature, but has fallen in love with the history of the British Isles after I've taken her to a few places. The eye opener for her was a tour of Ely Cathedral and Castle Rising in the South East. Can't wait to show her this.

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Жыл бұрын

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698 individuals, with what must be low appreciation, for a masterpiece, handed to them on a plate. Makes me despair for humanity. Marvelous piece of work Pete, you should be getting an award of some kind.

This was clearly a labor of love and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The time and effort you put into it is clearly seen and definitely appreciated! Please keep these coming!

@llad

2 жыл бұрын

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@brianjacob8728

2 жыл бұрын

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Awesome job. Usually I wouldn't watch something this long but this was really good all the way through.

Quality work as always, mate. I have just followed on your British Roman history post with this in one hit which gave me about five hours watching (it's OK, I have a sleep disorder and am insomniac) and have genuinely loved every second of it. Apart from the undoubtedly excellent historical content concerning a period which fascinates me, I love your cinematographic skills, if I may call them that. Presumably stock footage of a candle being blown out, flames and sparks rising, and the crucifix against the sun etc. coupled with entirely appropriate music just makes the entire piece so atmospheric. If you tell me you took all those images yourself then I think I shall form a fan club in your honour! I know you mentioned in commentary that the alleged "dark ages" are something of a favourite of yours so I am off for a trawl now to find something else. Another sleepless night awaits.

Three and a half hours of Pete talking about post-Roman Britain. Yep, this will be epic!

@nothingtoospiffy7913

2 жыл бұрын

35 minutes in and haven't heard much British history

This takes me back to my childhood in the 80s and 90s. I would stay up late and watch History Channel documentaries just like this. Thanks for all your hard work. Most of us really do appreciate it.

@benyoung552

2 жыл бұрын

Except this ones better. 😁

@TaraBodhi1

2 жыл бұрын

I remember when the history channel was about history too, last time I saw it, it was only Reality TV and aliens!!! We are blessed to have Pete Kelly 🙏

Brilliant job, Pete :D I love your documentaries for the knowledge, precision and beauty of your filming :) Keep going this way :) Looking forward to the next one.

I just watched and enjoyed this whole thing. Wow! You have done a job and there's yet a lot more! I'm a huge fan and I appreciate all of your hard work. This is so thoroughly impressive I can hardly draw breath to give praise. Three and a half hours, watched avidly over two days. Incredible. Bravo, maestro!

This has been one of my favorite periods in history for years. It's also one of the hardest to get good information on. This is an amazing production. Thank you for all of the work that went into producing this.

@complexunity4533

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting isn’t it? Almost as if our history as Brits is intentionally shrouded..

@LurkinCT

2 жыл бұрын

Ancient India talks of different ages of "virtue" for humans. The dark ages is the lowest age, the middle of the Kala Yuga, as we've seen, was very brutal and materialistic. We recently entered the age of Energy, the Dwapara Yuga, around the 1900's I think. Just throwing that out there.

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by. It was a monster to make

@dave_hoops

2 жыл бұрын

If you like this history see- Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

@Weeping_Somnambulist

8 ай бұрын

​@@complexunity4533or its as if there are hardly any surviving sources due to repeated looting, burning, and pillaging over the course of nearly a millennia.

This quality is beyond youtube . Incredibly underated

@jeffonsted3686

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely

Outstanding effort. I keep coming back to this documentary. I've learnt so much. Thank you for making this.

This is by far the best channel on KZread,clear and very understandable history, If it was thought like this at school where I went ,I would have been hooked , Thank you absolutely brilliant

It’s taken me several weeks to get through this as I’ve wanted to really take it in. It’s been immense. Your story telling in this and your other videos has provided me with lot knowledge and love of the “dark ages” than any other source. This should be used to teach British history in educational settings all around the world. Thankyou

@okcquilter

2 жыл бұрын

@Orbán Viktor Mihály There is so much history that most will never hear of or understand. I thought the Dark Ages were called such because there weren't many historians and not much was known. Knowing now that it was literally dark for generations because of whatever nature threw at the human race; volcanoes, meteors, plagues and incomprehensible weather conditions. This is an amazing body of work. I'm delighted to know more of the land where I was born in post-war Britain at Burderop Park R.A.F., Swindon. Growing up in West Texas I learned the history of these lands and not much besides the history of the European settlers. Not much of the history of those peoples that came here and made a new civilization. Thank you for the knowledge. I understand a little more of the ancients and what is left of those early Christian cultures.

@histguy101

2 жыл бұрын

@@okcquilter The presentation is very hyperbolic and sensationalized. You wouldn't get that impression from reading the historians writing at the time, except for specific wars or sieges, or the plague of 541 for instance. Modern historians don't call it dark ages.

One man team!!! Can’t believe how professionally done this was. Great job! This was a fantastic documentary on a topic not often covered.

@Shaggy.Vibes-

2 жыл бұрын

I banged Scooby sshhhhjh

Absolutely blown away by this documentary! Your dedication to history is inspiring. Can't wait to support your work on Patreon. Thank you for sharing your talent and passion with us!

Thanks for putting this together. Great job!

I'm a student in the 9th standard. They don't teach all this to us in school(cause only Indian history is taught). I recently became interested in Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Britain. I was looking for some interactive stuff online. Suddenly I remembered your channel and stumbled upon this video. I'm only 30 minutes into this and I'm overjoyed. Just want to thank you dude.👍🏼

@thomascassler4406

Жыл бұрын

study u.s.a. history and one shall receive a greater bounty !

Would love to see videos about: - the rise of Dal Riata and the expansion of Irish families across Scotland - the development of the Norse-Gaels of the Hebrides and the Gallowglass warriors - Wales from post-Rome to Edward I - the survival of Cornwall and Brittany

@dave_hoops

2 жыл бұрын

For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

@davogrynne

2 жыл бұрын

Intrigued by the expansion of Irish families in Scotland…what era?

@nathanthomson1931

2 жыл бұрын

@@davogrynne 400s - 800s AD. The Scots were actuslly originally from Ireland and Highland Gaelic culture originated there along with some of the oldest Highland clans like MacTavish, MacGregor, and Robertson. Some came as colonizers from Northern Ireland and established the Kingdom of Dal Riata in Argyll and up the west coast, and others came as followers and discippes of St. Columba and aided in his mission of evangelizing the Picts

@ExxylcrothEagle

2 жыл бұрын

Hold my 🍺!!! Haha

@thedarquibus

2 жыл бұрын

@@nathanthomson1931 Yep, the word Scot originally ment person from Ulster, its said it comes from sons who made kingdoms in Ireland from an exiled princess named Scotia, said she is buried on Scotia hill in Kerry, Neidín or Kenmare bay is where they landed.

It was a lot of effort and the result is OUTSTANDING !!! Thank you so much for sharing such an experience with the rest of us.

This was damned impressive. Thoroughly well researched, well written, excellent visuals, and extremely informative. It's rare to get such a complete, detailed overview of Britain's very early history. Thank you for this hard work!

@georgegoertzen4723

8 ай бұрын

While I can not speak with the authority of some of the comments given here, I can speak for those of us with a casual interest in the history of my ancient ancestors and those who forged these people into who they became... and I'd like to be entertained while following my interests. You have created an impressive work that held my interest for the whole of it's 3 hours plus and you have even inspired me to look up some further information... following a few more of the many threads you exposed and left... tantalizingly... off your topic... thank you for an informative and entertaining afternoon. I look forward to more, as such have subscribed and am about to browse through your other creations.

I was originally inspired to learn more about this period after reading the Arthurian and Saxon stories by Bernard Cornwell. This is the first documentary I've seen that spans those two ages in such detail and has given me an appetite to discover more. Magnificent!

@danigrace8759

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful book series:)

@pnwfarmdog4090

2 жыл бұрын

Talk about a great book series!

@shirleysmith8072

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your hard work in producing these informative videos 📹👍

@annacostello5181

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I adore Cornwell’s Warlord/Arthurian trilogy

@micheltibon6552

2 жыл бұрын

There is another writer who does the Arthurian and Saxon stories as good as Bernard Cornwell. His name is Griff Hosker. If you liked this documentary you will love his books as some of his stories are written in this time period.

Brilliant upload...very well researched and well presented. Thank you for the work you put into this. I have such an interest in this period and history in general, and you have filled in a lot of gaps for me!

Wow! Outstanding doc! I am throughly impressed with how much info you covered. Thank you for taking all the time and making all the effort for this gem. Now to watch the rest of your videos!

This is insanely professional and beautifully executed! An achievement to be proud of.

You really are amazing mate, making this content for free, 3 years in the making!

I sit here a humble American (inorite), but have returned to this specific documentary a dozen times since it came out. The mythos, the presentation, the era, the wonder, the speculation, the imagining, the simple truth that entire worlds (however small) can be lost or altered by the stroke of a pen is somewhat maddening & riveting. It teeters on defiance of the imagination. Yet there so equally defiant stand the ruins and records. I'd shake your hand and buy a sturdy round on your part, if ever we met. This is top tier storytelling on behalf of humanity. Thank you for what you do.

An epic account of the ages that formed the land of Great Briton/Britain as we know it today. Perfectly wrapped up and packaged for a person with a passing interest in the subject and a colossal work of art. Kudos on this most astounding achievement and look forward to many more hours of historical insights. Thank you.

"in Ireland things were still notably bad" Pretty much a summary of Irish history

@complexunity4533

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly

@jeffjr84

2 жыл бұрын

I didnt know why ulster hated everyone else until i watched some of these videos then this one other one, on great british castles. I dont condone crime but i feel like some of the people in ulster are justified what ireland has went through is horrible.

@Hollylivengood

2 жыл бұрын

Show love to Ireland. Ireland has contributed a lot. A lot of Britons industry wouldn't have happened without the Irish. And when England was so ugly to Irish people, some of them moved to the US, where their offspring created space programs and invented luner landing moduels. Ireland is a good place.

@Rustsamurai1

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍

@Elleoaqua

2 жыл бұрын

@@Hollylivengood irish immigrants brought Halloween to USA. Good enough for me

The scenery alone is worth the watching! With all the work you put into this, you have given us nothing less than a work of art! Thank you!

Brilliant documentary. Thank you for your passionate dedication and time invested in creating this masterpiece. 👍

I have a very high regard for your stuff brother. You have found your calling my man, but this one is exceptional. I have seen nothing from this period that tops it… Great writing and pacing, and thank you for the obviously significant work involved, I appreciate it!

I was amazed to hear that this was put together by a one man team over three years. It is an amazing production. Thumbs up!

I'm so glad I found this. What an excellent deep dive into a period of history I previously had very little information about. Thank you History TIme!

@kimberlypatton9634

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I've finally worked around to one of my learning " phases " on all I can absorb relating to this whemole subject! I'm about out of my Roman history and 1900's to 1940 periods...Exactly what I was looking for...al in one video ,and not chopped into separate themes.With this ,I can go further and keep on track to research specific things if I want but can keep myself on some kind of chronological organization order.What a monumental video!

Thanks for all your hard work. I really enjoy your videos and love to see the footage of places I find fascinating but might not get to see in person.

What a fantastic and well researched piece! A great way to spend three and half hours. I’m a student of Ancient Greece, having studied The Classics at university and find I don’t tend to find something this good on KZread. Thank you. A great history of my islands

The sheer effort and passion that has gone into this is staggering. What breadth and depth of knowledge in such an easily digestible format; Informative with zero pomposity. I cannot believe this is free. You are a credit to your field, sir.

Oh, so now I know why you’ve been out of sight, bunkered down in your hill fort! I was hooked after the first 10 minutes and almost saw all of it in one sitting… had to see the last 45 minutes the next day but I’d say, hands down, definitely one of your best and my guess is probably the best program on all of these northern kings and their kingdoms, which to most of us outside of the UK are a complete mystery or just myth and legend. I love how you didn’t just limit your focus to the British Isles or even just western Europe, but also told us what was going on in the world at large throughout this time and how it impacted Britain. The scenery that you captured - spectacular! The region is now on my list of places to visit in the next few years. Great job Pete, this was truly worth the three year wait!

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Akkadians next :D

@HistorywithCy

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryTime That's great, really looking forward to it!! Just recently saw some Akkadian art at the Getty from the reigns of Rimush and Manishtushu that's currently on loan from the Louvre and British Museum. Not a big exhibit but was the first time I'd been to a museum in over two years so I was just thrilled to see something from the ancient world!

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistorywithCy Sounds incredible. I’m hoping to go to the British Museum some time over the next month or so. Thinking I’ll check out the Flinders Petrie Museum too while I’m in London. Going to appreciate the experience so much more now post lockdown!

@HistorywithCy

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryTime Oh man, that's going to be awesome! Never been to the Petrie Museum, but I've heard that it's amazing. Have fun!

@darrenlamb5640

2 жыл бұрын

To many of us in the UK the early kings and kingdoms are a mystery as well.

This is maybe the 5th or 6th time I’ve watched this particular episode. Absolutely love the content! Some of the most comprehensive historical documentaries I’ve ever seen. Adding the fact that you’re doing this entirely independently is truly remarkable; wholly deserving of praise for your hard work and dedication. You are clearly a gifted individual and whether this comment is ever seen or not, I wish to extend my personal thanks for making this accessible; entirely free. To those of us who are fascinated by history and interested in learning it is itself quite a generous gift. 🍻

@mjayy1213

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

@hefipaleburp9543

Жыл бұрын

Yep I agree. It would not get any better than this and is free for the public! Like all education should be. Thanks.

@sewgood568

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree, I love history, and it is fabulous to get access to such amazing content.

@chrisfletcher7678

Жыл бұрын

nobody will ever see this comment, but i absolutely agree on all points.

Holy crap, not even a year after i did my thesis on the Gododdin my favourite history YT channel makes a mega documentary on it. Hell yeah.

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating topic

@eamonnclabby7067

2 жыл бұрын

There is still stuff being retrieved from Catterick... plus the research from Cramond nearby Edinburgh where it is guessed some of the Gododin royalty were butchered around the same period..well done on your work..E

@pelao824

2 жыл бұрын

@@eamonnclabby7067 That's amazing! Do you know in what academic journals such findings are being published?

@eamonnclabby7067

2 жыл бұрын

Max Adam's book,the King in the North ,is a good start point ,the declaration of Abroath references the near annihilation of the Picts by the Scots who originally came from northern Ireland to found Dalriata ,then Alba under Kenneth Mcalpine and eventually Scotland...the museum of Scotland also has heaps of reference material..and good old Google...E

@eamonnclabby7067

2 жыл бұрын

How goes the research on the Gododin...?? ..E

Have you ever slept while leaving KZread on, only to wake up to these 3 hour long documentaries?

@darrensinnott2197

Жыл бұрын

All the time.... Its not just me then. I fell asleep to history of the ptolomies in Egypt and woke up 3 hrs ago to this... Love it 😊

I’ve watched all 20 seasons of Time Team, countless other documentaries. This is the best, most rounded explanation of post-Roman England I’ve seen yet.

Three years to produce this were absolutely worth your time and the viewers'...a praise from a Northern Italian buff of British ancient and medieval history. A real in depth look on a very obscure yet fascinating era that is seldom found in these day of superficial knowledge and fast food education....Bravo!

@darrenlamb5640

2 жыл бұрын

Ancient British history is kind of bound up with Italian (Roman) history as well.

When the intro alone is longer than most other historical documentaries, you know it's going to be good. This is great stuff - thank you so much.

Absolutely epic man. Thank you!

Amazing piece of work. I'm looking forward to exploring your channel.

I like how offhandedly he refers to his "other channel, Pete Kelly", then, when you go there, you get blown away by the sight of another treasure trove of intriguing, beautiful and fascinating topics. Thank you, most humbly. --- A History Fan in Minnesota, U.S.A.

@ruthrandall2451

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Subscribed.

@rush4in

Жыл бұрын

Wait until you hear about his brother's channel: Voices of the Past. Yet another gold mine

@PaxDisturbia

Жыл бұрын

@@rush4in Thank you. Will do.

I've been waiting like 1400+ years for this!

@europeanpostoffice

2 жыл бұрын

same here

@eamonnclabby7067

2 жыл бұрын

Max Adam's book ...The King in the North ,might answer that...

brilliant production, I'll watch this again. Wish I had had access to such great material when I was a history student - exceptional production, many thanks🙂

Thank you for this fascinating history of Britain. I really enjoyed the videos and looking forward to more, our great effort is much appreciated!!

How is it possible I have 3 streaming channels, can’t find anything to watch, and consistently find myself on YT for the best documentaries on history? Thank you so much for your dedication to the history so much of us love and can’t get enough of. Your content is A++++++ and your dedication to presenting it in a clear, enjoyable way shines through.

So so excited for this one!

@PritamPandit90

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@TheGWR0-4-0

2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@HistoryTime

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the tunes man. Truly epic stuff

@brodiemarshall1123

2 жыл бұрын

@@HistoryTime It's always a pleasure

Very informative 3 hours and nearly 30 minutes. Bravo! I've always been interested in history and archeology. This video is a big treat for history buffs who want to know more about the history of Britain. Thank you so much!

Thank you for this wonderful, long easy paced documentary. I like the calm telling voice in which you can hear the love and awe for all he is talking about. I love it the more for being such a long video, just like I prefer long books over short ones. 🥰📯🎶

I can barely put into words how exceptional this video is, I’ve always loved this topic and this is by far the best depiction of post-Roman Britain I’ve seen. I love how you go into detail for the reasoning behind so many things, it makes it both a magnificent watch and a truly educational video, bravo.

Finally! A comprehensive look at the most mysterious period in british history since Julius Caesar paid us a visit... it's great to see information i've only previously read snippets of in books or novels get a coherent chronogical narrative along with loads of things i'd not heard before - great stuff! Much Appreciated...

@smithworks23

2 жыл бұрын

YES YES YESSS

@complexunity4533

2 жыл бұрын

Kind of strange how this history isn’t more widely known among Brits eh. Almost as if our history is purposely shrouded for some reason..

@MrGibbonici

2 жыл бұрын

@@complexunity4533 To be fair there's not a lot of it known, and a lot of what we do know has only come to light or been corroborated over the past few decades. But you're right, this stuff should be taught more, it's absolutely fascinating.

@seanmoran6510

2 жыл бұрын

@@complexunity4533 Used to be taught more but the education system was being changed through the late 60s and through the 70s. My History and English teachers were both fascinated by this period. It was through them I started to read Tolkien etc

@dave_hoops

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanmoran6510 For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

Thank you for the time and effort you invested into this project! I really enjoyed it.

Amazing work! I really like how you integrate the Eastern ROman Empire because that gets overlooked a lot. Keep it up!

You’ve outdone yourself - I’ve told more people about History Time than I can count (I work part time in a book store and various topics come up all the time with customers) and HT should be much better known! Your work, narration, editing, choice of material, presentation both visually and content, is superb! I’m a history wonk so HT is catnip for me, this is surely one of the best, bravo!!!!

@mejuay3950

6 ай бұрын

DA

This is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for making this video, and for posting it for free for everyone to watch. You are very much appreciated. Thank you.

You deserve a televised program, can only imagine what your programs would be like with all the resources behind you. Great job. Thanks