How the Romans and Vikings Forged the History of York
Welcome to our fascinating exploration of York, England's captivating history! In this video, we will delve into the irresistible allure that the city held for both Romans and Vikings. Join us as we uncover the intriguing factors that made York so desirable for these two ancient civilizations. From its strategic location to its rich resources, there are countless reasons why York became a magnet for conquerors. Prepare to be transported back in time as we navigate the streets of York, retracing the footsteps of the Romans and Vikings. We will traverse the well-preserved ruins and immerse ourselves in the stories of battles, trade, and cultural exchanges that unfolded here centuries ago. Discover how the Romans recognized York's potential, establishing it as a key military stronghold for their conquest of Britain, naming the city Eboracum. The city's advantageous position on the River Ouse and its proximity to major trade routes made it an ideal hub for commerce and governance. Fast forward to the Viking era, and we witness the fierce Norsemen descending upon York, known to them as Jorvik. Uncover why the Vikings were drawn to this city, leaving an indelible mark on its culture and identity. Their influence can still be seen today through archaeological discoveries and the city's Viking-themed attractions. We will also explore the remnants of York's Roman walls and go into the more horrifying history of Clifford's Tower.
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It’s come to my attention that Final Cut decided to reject this image (www.drugwatch.com/wp-content/uploads/Body-Parts-Affected-by-Psoriatic-Arthritis.jpg) after the review process. It’s ugly and I am sorry to disappoint everyone. Please forgive me. Lol
Great video! Just some things, the romans did build the wall in stone; you can see the foundations to the towers if you stand on the current walls (near the carpark for Sainsbury's) amd look down inside the walls. The roman building found under the minster was the Forum, not a barracks. The best historical thing found in York is a Danish instrument called box pan pipes (or something like that)
@bradslabs
11 ай бұрын
During the research I had gathered, the part you are talking about was actually a Roman fort, which I guess would be part of the wall, lol. For the building under the Minster, I went off the minster’s webpage for what they were calling it, because there are so many conflicting opinions on what it was, that I went with the route of least evil with the Minster. If you have any white papers, I’d love to look at them. Yeah, all of the years we lived in York, we never got to go to the Jorvik experience. The lines were always so long. Lol
Ivar the Boneless really got me!
@bradslabs
11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I was particularly proud of that one; it was quite a hit in this house.
You Tube lumps you in with those channels because of your coverage of the Brooks Ellwood article. Oh, and York is friggin awesome!!
@bradslabs
11 ай бұрын
Yeah, I still regret that video lol. I’m definitely going to have to do a revisit on it one day. And I absolutely love York.
Hi from France Brad! I’m now sub #665 😊. Have a great day 😘
@bradslabs
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for subbing! I really enjoyed doing the podcast - I hope you have a wonderful day as well!
Why were the Romans so insistent on trying to maintain control over Britain? It's pretty far away from the capital and seemed to always be rising up against them. Was it really so rich in resources that it was worth putting up with the constant resistance? Obviously, I'm pretty ignorant of this period in history, haha.
@bradslabs
11 ай бұрын
Britain had access to limestone and iron, but it wasn’t anything they couldn’t get from elsewhere. Ultimately, I think it boiled down to the Romans need to expand as much as possible.