Bro's life was basically a mount and blade campaign

@andydaniels3029

Жыл бұрын

Or a Mount and Blade campaign was fashioned after this bro's life lol.

@knunk5476

Жыл бұрын

He had a pretty good start, born into the royal family of norway

@agustinc.368

Жыл бұрын

Love that game

@residentelect

Жыл бұрын

@@knunk5476 And to top it all he chopped another man's bollocks off! Royal bollocks I might add!

@shycracker

Жыл бұрын

@@knunk5476 basically Impoverished Noble start

Harald Hardrada had probably the most exciting and adventurous life out of anyone in human history

@jackbuendgen389

Жыл бұрын

Do yourself a favor and look up the autobiography of Thomas "The Sea Wolf" Cochran.

@residentelect

Жыл бұрын

@@jackbuendgen389 Earl, Marquis, Lord, political firebrand, officer in the Royal Navy as well as the Chiliean, Peruvian, Brazilian and Greek navies, pardoned by the King after a falling out, rogue mercenary and he survived into his 80s, which was an achievement in itself during the 19th century! Thomas "le loup des mers" Cochrane... These days he'd be somewhere between Gigachad and Absolute Madlaad! What a life!

@MrTsiolkovsky

Жыл бұрын

Very big contender but I'd have to give that prize to either Julius Caesar or Genghis Khan

@foxpro3002

Жыл бұрын

there are many in history who can rival this claim, i for one hope this channel covers the history of Ibn battuda, a man who travelled across half the world.

@ArdaSReal

Жыл бұрын

Hell no

i got goosebumps during your introduction to Constantinople! I felt like I was standing right there. Absolutely stunning narration and artwork as always.

@ferbintegabriel4714

Жыл бұрын

same, this what quality do to you:))))

@LuisRios-bf9vn

Жыл бұрын

That's funny because I felt the same

@princepis

Жыл бұрын

It made me tear up a little tbh

@BoarhideGaming

Жыл бұрын

@@princepis Nothing makes grown men cry as much as the dream that was Rome, and what remained of it.

@thalmoragent9344

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was a grand set of words for an introduction

From Scandinavia to the Kievan Rus, from there to Constantinople, and then to the Holy Land?! What an adventurous journey! This channel has never disappointed me.

@chrisp9046

Жыл бұрын

And then back to Scandinavia and to try to conquer England no? Alexander the Great- like adventurer.

@Wasserkaktus

10 ай бұрын

​@@chrisp9046I wouldn't consider Alexander of Macedon to be an adventurer: He was already a king before he set out to conquer and rule the East. Harald Hardrada was a true adventurer, and probably one of the greatest in history.

@chrisp9046

10 ай бұрын

@@Wasserkaktus Interesting point. I more meant just the sheer distances travelled by the two men were comparative and all the different cultures and countries they crossed into or meshed, I guess. Plus Hadrada was adventuring in mostly known lands. Beyond Persia and into India, there was some mystery for the Greeks no?

If Denis Villeneuve made documentaries, this is what it might look and sound like. Superbly well-done gentlemen!

@bernardoohigginsvevo2974

Жыл бұрын

It was the Sardaukar/Norse throat singing wasn't it?

@thomascatty379

Жыл бұрын

@@bernardoohigginsvevo2974 exactly what I thought, the throat singing reminded us of Dune

Dudes not even 30 yet and he has had enough adventures and military campaigns for two lifetimes. Kind of a shame it ends for him the way it did. I had heard about his fearsome reputation and ridiculously successful career as a mercenary, but that's all I heard. Very excited to finally learn about his saga, and the History Dose way too! -Which is always fucking spectacular.

@isakrshol9021

Жыл бұрын

He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword, a fitting end I think

@WhatIsSanity

Жыл бұрын

@@isakrshol9021 Well an arrow in this case.

@The_Dodge_Meister

Жыл бұрын

@@WhatIsSanity sadly he has no armor they would of had a better chance if they didn't leave there mail behind definitely wasn't that greatest idea

@chucklynch6523

7 ай бұрын

His overconfidence did him in at Stamford Bridge. No amour? How could he even think of that? He may have been the guy that could have defeated Billy the Conqueror at Hastings!!

Speaking of Mount and Blade campaign - I did a Harald Hardrada campaign a few months back! Really fun play style, this guy was all over the place and had such an interesting life, can't wait to see all the stuff I missed in my research lol you guys are always on point with these videos. Can't wait!

@kevinisnotscargaming7296

Жыл бұрын

Didn't expect to see you here love your vids

@Strat-Guides

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinisnotscargaming7296 hey Kevin! Yeah man I watch everything these guys put out. Amazing work!!

@cruzaider5339

Жыл бұрын

Oy seeing you here is a bit surprising

@Strat-Guides

Жыл бұрын

@@cruzaider5339 I watch all of their videos actually :D such a good channel

Harold is a real badass. I’m writing a paper on how the battle of Stamford bridge is one of the most important battles in all of English history. It essentially allowed william to conquer England. While doing my research, I have learned so much about Harold Hardrada. You do a great job at portraying him as “the last true Viking”

@JOEFABULOUS.

Жыл бұрын

He threatened to blood eagle harold Goodwinson but lost the battle

@yodasdad3507

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he lost the battle, but he was not ready for that battle at all. Harold Godwinson surprised him at the bridge with his army. Hardrada was able to hold them off for a while, but they just didn’t have the numbers ultimately

@JOEFABULOUS.

Жыл бұрын

@@yodasdad3507 A viking line of 3 abreast crossing the bridge to face harold's front row of far more sealed the day Goodwinson crossed the Vikings T Hardrada couldn't get enough men across the bridge

@ragnarwergeland8243

Жыл бұрын

Have you visited his familirs farm in Norway. It has rich Viking heritage. We are currently building a Viking ship in the name of Hardraade. Regards Ragnar Wergeland hardraade vikingskipforening

@yodasdad3507

Жыл бұрын

@@ragnarwergeland8243 I have not, but that sounds awesome! I for sure want to visit Norway some day.

Wow, what a wild story. He brushed shoulders with Cnut and Yaroslav the Wise, who were two of the most famous rulers of their respective kingdoms, and played an integral role in the whole Zoe saga in Byzantium, which is a very famous episode in Byzantine history. And to top it all off (spoilers ahead), he fought at Stamford Bridge, and was killed by Harold Godwinson, who a few months later would be killed himself at Hastings during the Norman conquest of England. This guy was everywhere. What a madlad. Great work as always.

@prinz5816

Жыл бұрын

He also fought against the danes, wont say the result of it but he was indeed everywhere.

@chucklynch6523

Жыл бұрын

If only he had played it safe and had his army wear their armor the morning of the Battle of Stamford Bridge, he would not only have won that battle, but would have also beaten the Norman invasion force of William a couple of weeks later. History would have been so different!

@prinz5816

Жыл бұрын

@@chucklynch6523 I doubt Harald wouldve defeated William in battle. Lets say he won at stamford bridge, his army would be mauled and i doubt he would make a decisive blow to Harolds army. Most likely Harald and William would make a truce to divide England between eachother, and work together to get Harold away for good.

@eodyn7

11 ай бұрын

a few days later, not months.

@toolcruise

3 ай бұрын

@@chucklynch6523I have a suspicion, even though it’s baseless, that Harald and William had a deal when invading England, and that William tactically waited with his invasion so that he could beat the reduced English forces and take the land for himself.

This is the BEST video you have made so far. The way you really immerse me into the world, and paint the picture of the world these people lived in is LEAGUES above any other channel, and I watch many. Thank you for your absolutely outstanding videos.

@HistoryDose

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chad! Harald part II out in December!

The sound design and music in this video is somehow a level above all your others, this is incredible work, keep it up🔥

@HistoryDose

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Harald will be back for the sequel in December!

@chroniclesoftinybattles

Жыл бұрын

Loved the Mongols and Samuraï one too ! Also the Medieval Duel... This channel really is fantastic

@JeromeLee-wf8ws

21 күн бұрын

​@@HistoryDosehey 👋

The fact there isn't a multi-million dollar trilogy of movies on Harald Hardrada yet is a crime in itself, it would make amazing cinema !

@Undertaker257

15 күн бұрын

No, it is a blessing

The artwork and the storytelling on this channel is absolutely top-notch. So much character development from these historical figures is amazing. I love all of your videos, keep up the great work

Just imagine how awesome a Netflix series of Harald Hadrada's life would be ?

@Kain81023

Жыл бұрын

Na they would probably make him a black woman like they did Jarl Haakon

@eliteviktor3

Жыл бұрын

@@Kain81023 hahaha facts... Would rather have HBO make it.

@TheImperiumAction

Жыл бұрын

If I was a billionaire, I would make a show rather than a movie and make it look a accurate but I would get some comments saying “not accurate enough”

@connorsealey24

Жыл бұрын

Is this a joke😂. He is already in a Netflix series

@Buurba_Jolof

Жыл бұрын

@@connorsealey24 wich serie please ?

Y’all are easily my favorite history channel on KZread, and I’m hyped for another Viking video after seeing how good the one on Viking raids and in Spain was. I also really loved y’all’s video on Thomas Alexandre Dumas and was wondering if you had considered making videos on other important Haitian figures like Jean-Jacques Dessalines or Touissant Louverture? The haitian revolution is one of my favorite historical events, and it was really cool to see y’all cover something even tangentially related to it.

@anonymoususer638

Жыл бұрын

Lol Alexander dumbass

Ever marvel how epic you had to be, in an era without Media of any kind, to be a single stand out person in History?

Your introduction to Constantinople was one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. It invokes the feeling of seeing it in all of its glory for the first time.

God the visuals and pacing on this one knocked it out of the park well done

These videos are a masterpiece, visually and the information given are incredible. Hope you get the recognition you deserve

I have never seen such documentation of historical events that visually and verbally put you in the moment with full trust of what it would of looked and felt like in those times. Masterpieces, each of them.

A cool fact about the dude: He was reported to be 5 ells in height, with the viking ell being equal to 18 modern inches or 46 centimeters. That would put him at about 230 cm or 7'6 feet of height. Even if that's not real, he had to be one big unit of a man. He wore a coat of mail so thick and heavy that it hasn't been breached in his lifetime, and called it Emma. Shame that he didn't wear it at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Then again, no guarantee it would have saved his neck from an arrow. That's a con of being a big target, I suppose.

what a tale, Harald is one of those badass yet underated people you hear about only in legends.

Oh man I am so excited for this one, Hardrada is one of my all-time favourite historical figures!

Masterclass in storytelling.

The story of Harald Hardråde is so epic it might actually be the better than most epic fantasy tales and myths ever written.

The Romans were lucky to have had this man under their banner.

Of course, take your time with the creation of the second part of this video. With that being said, I cannot wait until you two upload again. Phenomenal video as always

This is the most epic retelling on KZread of Hardradas life!

This was phenomenal!!!! You seriously make the best historical content on youtube! Keep up the great work!!!

Absolute masterpiece. Narration is on point, the soundtrack is amazing, the art is next level. Probably one of the best history channels on KZread. I cannot wait for part 2, keep up the great work.

This video has been the best part of my day. The way the score and imagery fill me with intrigue and a feeling of almost excitement but not exactly that, is unparalleled and at this time all I can do is leave a like a comment. Thank you truly for the amazing work you do and the brilliant way you share the rich history many do not know or have forgotten. Thank you and I wish all you who worked on this video as wonderful day !

@HistoryDose

Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it struck a chord with you!

How in gods green earth has hardrada not have a movie made from his life yet? The man is a legend ............

@SuperThisen

Жыл бұрын

He's in Vikings Valhalla, but that has only had one season so far (season two releases in jan. 12). So you could watch that if you want, i also recommend you watch the prequel series aswell, as it's also very good. Both series are on Netflix.

I've been recommending this channel as much as possible. Thanks for making these videos and, as always, I can't wait for the next one.

You guys essentially made Heimskringla into a picture book. Very commendable content from all those involved . Thank you

Viking history is some of my favorite history ever!!! Can’t wait to to watch this!!

I didn’t know much about King Harald’s early life. Your video showed me how pretty wild it was. 👍🏻

So glad you made a video on Hardrada! What an epic life! From Constantinople to King of Norway. To dying in battle trying to lay claim to England.

Thank God Joe Rogan recommend this channel content is top notch!

This channel makes amazing content. Keep up the good work. I'm really looking forward to the next episode.

Outstanding as always! Well done you two! Well done indeed.

these videos are something of a masterpiece, sucks that it isn't more viewed as this type of art and story telling is beautiful. Well done and keep up the good work

Underrated channel! You deserve more views and subs. Amazing!

Who else wishes this awesome recounting of history continue on!?!?

This may just be my favorite KZread channel. Excellent!

Another 10/10 video from History Dose. You guys are a shining jewel of a channel

What an insane time to be alive. I live in the oldest town in Ireland. It was settled by vikings over 1,000 years ago. The castle is still in the middle of the city centre. The history is fascinating

I love the narration, art style and overall atmosphere of your videos. Absolutely brilliant!

This is an amazing job! We are honored, happy and flattered that you have used our music for this documentary, it is really beautiful and fascinating! Thank you Joseph!!🖤

@HistoryDose

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your music is wonderfully transportive and really added something special to this one!

Truly fantastic video. Loved every second, can’t wait for the next one!

You have created several masterpieces and I appreciate the time and effort you put into them. Your voice, the music and the illustrations weave an authentic and historically accurate experience. Thank you, sincerely.

Another amazing piece of history, narration and art. Your work is incredible!

Amazing, you don't provide us many if any cliff hangers, but this one was well done. I'm so excited for the next part. Amazing job.

I know the area where Haralds half-brother Olaf lay ashore (in "Sillangr" outside modern day Sundsvall, Sweden) and marched to his death in Stikklestad very well. It was a long march and all the old churches along the way are said to have been built because of Olaf (in one way or another). There are also many holy wells along the route that is connected to Olaf. Olaf left a huge impact on the area that had a long time effect. So big that he still are a part of the local folklore. It was a long, long march westward (that later became a pilgrimage road) and many researcher belive that it was not just "strays" that joined his army but many young men from the region - seeking fame, glory and fortune by seizing an opportunity to impress a mighty king in battle - that joined up along the march. One also need to know that Jämtland (on the east fothills of the mountain range) had just a century earlier had a huge influx of Norwegian elite families in a similar manner as to how Iceland was settled (to escape the brutal powerstruggle in Norway). They still maintained relationships with their old relatives and allies on the western side of the mountain range, likely participating in local affairs but stayed (or at least tried to stay) independent from the kings in Trondheim. They would have a stake in the game already. The journey that Harald did east over the mountains in the begining of winter is very very close to where around 3000 (yes thousands) Swedish soldiers some 700 years later would freeze to death over just a few days, in the begining of winter, as they retreated from Norway after having received the news that king Charles XII (aka Karl the 12:th aka Carolus Rex) had been shoot in the south during a battle in the south Norway. The journey is no joke! The place where Harald would retreat to in the east and regroup after the battle is likely to have been around the same place where king Olaf went ashore. Just beside there is a place called "Hov" which was where the local elite/chief/petty king recided. The shores of the (then) fjord "Sillangr" had been where the local elites had regin from for perhaps half a milennia if not longer. In the migration period the graves there rival those in old Uppsala in riches - which is no small thing. The elites there grew wealthy from the very lucrative fur and iron trade that was exported to continental Europe and Rome. This area was not yet Sweden, it was sovreign territory (kingdom or folk-republic similar to Iceland). They were sometimes allying with the Swedes in the south, joining their military campaigns (when it suited them). So it is in a way quite wrong to call this area "Sweden" in this very context, even though it is part of modern day Sweden as it was its own political entity and not yet part of Sweden. In fact it was,acvording to phd Dick Harrisson, not fully incoperated into the Swedish realm until 1320, which is much later then lets say eastern and southern Finland - just to give a frame of refrense. If Olaf had not died at the battle of Stikklestad this area could just as well have become part of the Norwegian kingdom instead of being incoperated in tge Swedish kingdom. It is fair to assume that many of Haralds warband when he went to "Gardarikki" (Novgorod/land of the Rus/Kievan-Rus) came from this very area.

Incredible work!! can't wait for the next episode!

They should 100% make a series on him, one that resembles the Last Kingdom

Unbelievably well done. Absolute masterpiece of a video.

Bro the main character

The artwork in these videos are breathtaking

Excellent narration and illustrations. I can't wait for part two. Your work is first class.

These videos really are incredible. The amount of work what must go into the narration and artwork is insane.

I love the art style and editing. Really great episode. Can’t wait for more!

This was great! I think this has to be my favorite history channel on YT!

Cant wait for part 2 , really awesome episode

This has become one of my favorite pages on KZread

Amazing work as always!

THIS WAS BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO YOU MADE IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS OR SO

This is one of the best videos yet 🔥🔥🔥

Been waiting for this!

Always great content thanks for this brother 👏🏾✊🏾🏴‍☠️

This is fantastic content. Wow. This beats any history channel I've seen.

Genuinely incredible. Visually and poetically

Best one yet, keep it up!

The writing in this channel is pure epic

Your videos sound, look and feel epic. I feel so immersed in the stories you tell.

That was very well done. Amazing 👏 can't wait to watch the next bit.

I'd only ever heard Harald Hadrada's name in the context of his 1066 invasion of England. Thank you for bringing his remarkable life to light with this really entertaining video :)

this is so well done, the imagery is fantastic

Instant subscribe!!! Absolutely riveting, beautiful and I imagine a Labour of love. Thankyou for your work it's brilliant.

Amazing Videos! Amazing Soundtrack for this one! Keep up the good work. Can't wait for Part 2!

@HistoryDose

Жыл бұрын

Part II is out! :)

Can’t wait for the next one!

Incredible story, great quality on the video as well.

One of your best videos!! So awesome 😮

Another great video 😄just love the Artwork and edits

best content of this type on youtube right now keep up the great content

Great video and storytelling. Give us more!

My favourite yet, the art work just gets better and better, while Harald’s story is incredible.

@HistoryDose

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! His story isn’t over yet. Sequel in December :)

I love watching History Dose, I’ve seen every episode at least 2-3 times. I can’t wait for new episodes. And you guys should definitely do a WW1 or WW2 episode. 👀

Banger as always

What a great video! Love the artwork!

Love this channel so much

these series are absolutely excellent

The best yet can’t wait for part 2 incredible story

Absolutely stunning! Magical! Beautiful!

CANT WAIT FOR MORE

The music and sound effects are amazing!

Best history channel ever,

Amazing job guys keep up the good work

Part two! That was fascinating

man....these videos are fantastic, from the narration to the animation, top notch. The only bad thing is that they are too short!

absolutely amazing story telling.