I want this channel, to replace History Channel’s slot.

@arche8229

3 жыл бұрын

I see you alot

@napoleonbonapartei7245

3 жыл бұрын

There's more then one...

@calinmarian98

3 жыл бұрын

@@napoleonbonapartei7245 Sire,I must warn you respectfully,don't go to Russia.

@kennedykimani7337

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely true it should definetely replace the history channel

@phillip_iv_planetking6354

3 жыл бұрын

This channel if it combined with HistoryMarche would dominate all.

"He survives...not his fault" has to be the most viking sentence I've ever heard.

@sublimechimp

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too. Fault, like he's done something wrong. Love it.

@B.V.Luminous

2 жыл бұрын

IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO DIE IN BATTLE!!

@Rauser142

2 жыл бұрын

@@B.V.Luminous Is that why hey avoided France for 2 years after being defeated at Leuven and England for 10 years after they were deafeted near Jarrow?

@crazeeaz

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rauser142 there's a difference in dying well in battle and picking a fight you can't win.

@Rauser142

2 жыл бұрын

@@crazeeaz Attacking monasteries and defenseless fishing villages was very heroic indeed, too bad they usually were completely destroyed when they faced other warriors.

Fighting against someone who isnt afraid of dying or to some degree even wishes to die is probably the most terrifying opponent you can wish for.

@Turco949

Жыл бұрын

Ergo the saying "The most dangerous person is one who got nothing to lose (their life included)"

@jessemccree4064

Жыл бұрын

@@Turco949 cared?

@jessemccree4064

Жыл бұрын

No

@eduardogamez2661

Жыл бұрын

Not if you have the same mindset or even a stronger one

@proudguardofwhiterun5770

Жыл бұрын

Vikings also believed dying to be an honor, they believed they would join Odin in Valhalla if they died on the battlefield. So in reality, they were fighting people who viewed dying in battle as a reward.

“Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back.” - Marcus Aurelius

@andray310

Жыл бұрын

“Ha, you knew Marcus Aurelius?”

@democratsaretrash9366

Жыл бұрын

​@@andray310 nah, he just touched me on the shoulder once.

@mattr543

11 ай бұрын

@@andray310 "I did not say I knew him I said he touched me on the shoulder once!"

@andray310

11 ай бұрын

@@mattr543 been waiting for someone to throw is back at me 😂 great line !

@mattr543

11 ай бұрын

@@andray310 Great film buddy

Me: "When will you cover Napoleons campaigns in egypt and northern italy?" Epic History: "Here you go, a video about Vikings" Me: "EPIC"

@RamonesFan201

3 жыл бұрын

i dont want them to be the Napoleon channel. LOVE the Napoleon content. just dont want it to be the only thing they cover. the Suez crisis, History of Russia, there's some good stuff here

@conorflynn6427

3 жыл бұрын

@@RamonesFan201 I agree, if you love history but only want to learn about one subject. You are not learning history.

@y.r._

3 жыл бұрын

@@conorflynn6427 True that. But still. I want them to finish napoleon, because napoleon is EPIC.

@jasongray6698

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree there’s been only napoleon for 1 year he’s been doing napoleon throughout all his channel it’s still REALLY COOL but I don’t want just napoleon in his channel.And anyway eventually it will die.

@fredbarker9201

3 жыл бұрын

I mean with Finishing the marshals the only thing needed left for Napoleon would be the Italian campaign (17/19 battles won so only a couple could be covered in detail) Marengo, and possibly Egypt, acre I would have loved to seek a video on Napoleons domestic reforms which probe him not the typical dictator, but don’t think ehtv would bother

His narration voice matches every single timeline in history.

@owenschultz9988

3 жыл бұрын

Fact

@Mikefantasia22

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it

@stevenstuart152

3 жыл бұрын

His voice IS history...

@Oblivion889

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenstuart152 Amen

@stevewright6632

3 жыл бұрын

Legit lmao

It's incredibly badass that you've got all of these brutal myths about vikings, and they sound incredibly far fetched, but they really were just that brutal.

@Chadius_Thundercock

Жыл бұрын

Nah they’re probably far fetched, a lot of what we know of Vikings is from sagas and legends

@doctorcrafts

Жыл бұрын

Doosh

@stinky4226

Жыл бұрын

@@Chadius_Thundercock I like to believe they were real cause why not

@ComedyByAlan

Жыл бұрын

@@stinky4226 dude Vikings we’re totally real

@stinky4226

Жыл бұрын

@@ComedyByAlan I know vikings were real I'm talking about the exaggerated stories

There is a line in the movie "The 13th Warrior" that seems fitting for the Viking attitude to dying: "The All-Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer. Your fate is fixed. Fear profits a man nothing" Also I really enjoyed this video, will be looking at more from this channel :-)

@naturalbornvisionary

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you know that movie , one of favorites as a kid. Not a lot of ppl have seen it

@widgren87

Жыл бұрын

@@naturalbornvisionary I have it on DVD and watch it every now and then ;-)

@naturalbornvisionary

Жыл бұрын

@@widgren87 god bless you man lol

@BlackWolf812

9 ай бұрын

I own Herger's final battle armor from the movie

@slamdunktiger

5 ай бұрын

It’s a free movie in KZread now, haven’t seen it yet but will!

This is so refreshing. You aren’t talking over the professor. You aren’t barraging him with questions. You’re just letting him talk about something he’s clearly very passionate about. This is how history should be presented: in its most authentic form.

@bombarded15

Жыл бұрын

Loved it, took me back to my best college classes that were like this!

@Boombox69in

Жыл бұрын

Word! This was so well paced, I didn’t even take note of it until you pointed it out- that’s how well it flows, and pulls you in to the story

@juliarman

11 ай бұрын

"The professor" is TOM SHIPPEY.. You don't talk over Tom Shippey.

@TheCollapse410

4 ай бұрын

​@@bombarded15I love how ppl can really be like, no that's not real, obviously fake BUT then it's like o well we found out this was true and this and that and not start to just believe that these aren't stories lol. Maybe ppl really were taking notes and possibly embellishing a few details or just getting them wrong.

Just wanted to put it out there that Tom Shippey isn't just a professor, he's also a Tolkien expert. He worked very closely with Peter Jackson to make sure the Lord of the Rings movies were accurate to the books

@borismuller86

3 жыл бұрын

I knew I recognised him! Thank you.

@seancooney297

3 жыл бұрын

He must have been on vacation while they were making The Hobbit🤣

@collinsagyeman6131

3 жыл бұрын

@@seancooney297 you could say he went on an Unexpected Journey

@seancooney297

3 жыл бұрын

@@collinsagyeman6131 "Lead them on Peter, the profit is near. Artistic integrity is no more use here"

@Stromblad2211

3 жыл бұрын

@@seancooney297 😂😂😂

Thank you Tom Shippey for your work here , and also for your dedication to JRR Tolkien through the years. This Tolkien fan appreciates you!

@kyledabearsfan

6 ай бұрын

Most definitely, gotta respect this man's nerd grind.

@markcarter4504

6 ай бұрын

@@kyledabearsfan 🙂

As someone who grew up with these stories, I feel like a big thing that many people miss is the aspect of fatalism. Not even the gods can know when the Norns will cut a man's thread. It seems only reasonable that a man won't die until he's meant to, at the set time and in the set way that fate dictates, so there's nothing to get fussed about. A man who truly believes this would fight without fear because he'll be killed only if fate says he will and, if he is, there's no point in making the story of his death a boring one. Of course they're just stories and it's likely that the skalds played up this fatalist courage but it's still something to think about.

@MrYarik04

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thats honestly a great insight

@rolsen1304

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly the key to the Viking mindset.

@cheweperro

6 ай бұрын

It's a very stoic, a ver taoist way of thinking It is what it is, accept and enjoy

I'd no one going to talk about how he got an actual professor in his video. This is awesome. It's truly TV worthy and reminds me of the old history channel documentaries.

@JayzsMr

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think he stepped up the level of youtube documentaries. It will probably only get better in the future

@PookieQDB

3 жыл бұрын

I was born in 96. I watched historical documentaries all the time with my dad when I was a kid. I miss those days, they were so good. They should just change their network name along with discovery channel.

@thulegezelschap5884

3 жыл бұрын

@@PookieQDB the nineties were the golden age.. Now it is only reality crap on those channels And the BBC would probably make all the Vikings black in their documentary if they made it today

@MajesticDemonLord

3 жыл бұрын

"Hey Mr Viking Professor?" "Yes?" "Wanna talk about Vikings on to an Audience of approximately 1 Million people?" "Oh go on then, don't mind if I do" - this is how I envision the conversation went.

@-Homelander.

3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget about ancient aliens guy 😂😂😂

I really like this guys narration, he doesn’t make horrible noises with his mouth, just speaks crisply

@psycho8181

3 жыл бұрын

I’m DEAF just ASLin / SAYin...

@canadianbacon3007

3 жыл бұрын

He sounds a lot like John Hurt the UK actor Eh!

@skaclip6073

3 жыл бұрын

Yes very good.

@YaINNNNN

3 жыл бұрын

I first thought it was 3kliksphilip until I noticed the different accent, really like the voice!

@uberneanderthal

2 жыл бұрын

is the 'horrible noises with his mouth' a reference to anyone in particular?

loved hearing him recite those poems. just lovely.

This is such a wonderful little documentary. I love the history of the Vikings. Please make more documentaries about the Vikings! And bring back this historian! You can really tell he has a passion for his studies.

I really like how Vöggr stabbed under the armpit, to bypass the armor. It is a small detail, but it shows how much the channel cares.

@velentr

3 жыл бұрын

In an alternative version of the story, Vøggr is brought before the king in his throne room and is asked to swear allegiance to him- the sword being held by the king towards Vøggr. Vøggr then pretends to give in to the request by saying "where I am from, we don't swear by the blade, we swear by the hilt." The king then turns the sword over so that the hilt is turned towards Vøggr who then grabs it and runs him through, pinning him to his seat. This version has a bit more of that "Viking-wit" to it in my opinion.

@seanbigay1042

3 жыл бұрын

After killing Horvath he walked fearlessly to meet his victim's men, and laughingly cried aloud the name of Hrolf Kraki as they cut him to pieces ... HeghIu'meh QaQ jajvam! (Klingon: "Today is a good day to die!")

@bradenr867

2 жыл бұрын

Also your armpits are the largest nerve clusters in you arms, so if you get stabbed in the armpit then your arm is completely useless like forever

@ishabooo

2 жыл бұрын

@@bradenr867 this man stabs-- I mean what?

@michimatsch5862

2 жыл бұрын

@@ishabooo lol

The thought of a Viking king, heading into battle at the head of the front line, while quoting poems about the impending battle, just SO rules.

@wellknownSWAG

2 жыл бұрын

Not just quoting, literally composing it.

@roms_hut3639

2 жыл бұрын

A true warrior king. Not a president who makes a phone call or wave his hands for others to do his bidding.

@hord81

2 жыл бұрын

The Son of this Viking King is the founder of my hometown Bergen in western Norway.

@johndododoe1411

Жыл бұрын

@@roms_hut3639 Talking in verse is the Viking equivalent of phrasing a speech to consist of 30 second sound bites that will be quoted in every mass media then known or yet to be invented. Most US presidents have done the latter.

@ambrusin4889

Жыл бұрын

@@hord81 How interesting! I know Bergen, I was there years ago. I have visited in Norway, been there about 11 times, by driving with my own car ( the best way to travel, if you want to learn the country, I think). I have traveled a lot, but Norway is by far the most exotic, beautiful countries there is, those snowy majestic mountains,Waterfalls, Omg so majestic. I have traveled norway from south to north, from east to west. The scenery is unlike anything I have ever seen.

i love the Scandinavian mythology and the Vikings history, there is such a powerful thing about it.

The way that we were taught of Tormod Kolbrunarskalds's death in high school goes something like this: He died at the battle of Stiklestad, shot by an arrow to his chest. With his last breath, he made a poem, in which he said: "The king has fed me well, for the roots of my heart grows deep in fat" while he was pulling the arrow out of his heart. I have checked, and it's written pretty much how we were taught it. In the "Heimskringla" by Snorre Sturlason, there is a Saga about Olav The Holy. I searched it online, and I read the passage of his death. Tormod is not instantly killed by the arrow on the battlefield, and he is not standing while he is pulling it out. A female healer is trying to heal him after the battle by making him eat a smelly porridge of onions and herbs. Why the smell? Because she didn't know how bad the wound was, and wanted to check if she could smell the onions coming out of his intestines. The arrowhead was stuck so far into his chest that they she couldn't pull it out with a tong alone. The arrowhead had hooks in it. Tormod said he would pull it out with her help. When the arrowhead loosened, the hooks had pulled parts of his heart out. Some of it was flesh, some of it was fat/tallow. When he saw this, he was lying down when he helped to pull the arrow out. This is the moment he made the poem. Harald Hardråde is not mentioned to have finished his poem. How the professor have gotten this information, I have no idea.

@mikefule330

Жыл бұрын

Tom Shippey is one of the world's foremost experts on the subject. He has spent a lifetime researching it, translating, reading, analysing and cross referencing original texts, and lecturing at universities including Oxford and Harvard. That is how he got information that is not taught in high school!

@tormodosen4746

8 ай бұрын

​​​@@mikefule330Tormod Kolbrunarskald does feature in a couple of Icelandic sagas that I haven't read, but even assuming this non-Snorre account is from one of them, it is at best strange of the professor to give a different account than Snorres. We aren't even sure there was a battle at Stiklestad, so by asserting there was you are pretty much asserting the Snorre version of events. Also the Snorre version is possibly the single most stoic death scenes from the sagas, so it's omission is very strange. Almost seems like he wants to namedrop Harald Hardråde for no other reason

That scene in Vikings with the pulled hair was hilarious.

@moofymoo

3 жыл бұрын

tho request to hold hair sounded more like something a english nobel would ask.

@zakadams762

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't get funnier than that

@tommyjordan9744

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was. I bet that shit hurt into eternity

@trapper1211

2 жыл бұрын

his laugh was really good

@donDanDeNiro

2 жыл бұрын

definitely a reference to the accounts mentioned haha

"When it comes to Vikings, you can kill them, and speaking as English men, we did... over there! But frighten them...? that's not gonna work. They're always going to come back at you. You're not safe until the last one of them is dead". I would listen to Tom Shippey for hours.

@HxH2011DRA

3 жыл бұрын

Glad someone jotted that down

@natedlc854

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao I loved that. "You can kill them, and speaking as english men, We did! Over there!" Lol hes so excited

@charlesmckinley29

3 жыл бұрын

Then you lost to the frogs. 😞

@essjay26

3 жыл бұрын

@@charlesmckinley29 Lost to the Northmen, Vikings founded the Duchy of Normandy.

@poonoi1968

3 жыл бұрын

Really, then where are these true Christians you speak of? Is it the ones in the Vatican state in Rome maybe? The same thats been molesting children for who knows how long. How brave indeed. Faith is exactly what a conman need you to have in ordner to scam you.

I cannot imagine something much scarier than viking men rushing to their deaths weapon in hand as they know they will die. Considering their beliefs that dont want to die without a fight. So a wounded viking is probably even scarier. That's a man who knows he'll die but wanna make the most of it. Thats a man who will make it his mission to take people with him to the grave.

Protect this man at all costs

"The piggies would grunt if they knew how the old boar suffered". This has got to be one of the most badass things ever to be said before your are killed.

@psycho8181

3 жыл бұрын

AllFathers...

@abdullahumar6211

3 жыл бұрын

169 likes ill ruin it and make it 170 sorry

@estb.mcmxciii3012

3 жыл бұрын

@@abdullahumar6211 you suck lol u know how it is today with youtube deleting ppl for no reason haha

@coppertopv365

3 жыл бұрын

The piggies grunted and grabbed a Sword upon word of the Boars anguish

@sodadad102

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what the Ragnar in Vikings says right before he dies the same way. It makes me feel good they paid attention to at least some historical detail in that show because I love it.

"Fight well, whether you live or die today its already been decided by the gods!"

@brentfisher902

3 жыл бұрын

Just like the USA election process or a stuffed animal claw vending machine. The machine decides whether you will win a chubby bearded obese hairy Wizard or spend your money on nothing as soon as the coin is registered, before you reach for the joystick.

@heliosgnosis2744

3 жыл бұрын

Actually the Gods lack the power to control destiny that power lays within the essence of the 3 sisters. Just as Freya knows how to stop Odin "Wodan""Wodaz""Wotan" death it is only a temporary fix a small avoidance because it will return until balance of the only possible outcome happens.

I love listening to Prof. Tom Shippey's storytelling in this video on the Vikings. Thanks for featuring him in this episode.

I've been studying Vikings for quite some time, and I can point out to the fact that the expert interpreted it well about Viking's attitude to death. Vikings of long ago had a belief that only those who die in the battlefield will have the opportunity to enter Valhalla and drink with Odin himself. That warrior will be carried up by Valkyries (beautiful women with wings) and his souls will be welcomed at the hall of the gods. Of course, modern society thinks of this as a funny religious belief but people of long ago are very religious like all Christianity and Islam. This goes to show that Vikings welcome death with pride and honor, as they believe they will be reborn in the afterlife and enjoy a feast with the gods. Given such strong belief, they can't probably feel fear at all. This is the advantage they had that turned them into fearless beasts, but it's all folly in today's times.

@fiddibelow

2 жыл бұрын

i can add to your study then. vikings saw their lives as passed on when having children and they lived on trough their children. this is what the rolling wheel of fire is all about and the children would be led into to the mounds of their ancestors.

@boek2777

2 жыл бұрын

The Vikings risked everything for a huge win. Nice try but nobody can fight everyone forever.

@shaungarland7395

2 жыл бұрын

This is very truth die a violent death

@johndododoe1411

Жыл бұрын

@@boek2777 They can in Valhalla, where they fight all day and fiest all night on the flesh of a magic pig that heals instantly as each piece is cut from it.

@WillemAlarik

Жыл бұрын

Valkyries... beautiful women with wings? Very much incorrect.

As a swede who is very interested in this period of history it’s always irritating seeing videos about vikings because most of them are false. But this one feels very genuine and I very much like the professor as well so I must say I’m very happy to finally come over a video about vikings where they have actually done their research. A thumbs up from me

@doubleMify

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. They're almost all from Norways west coast in tv and movies, because looks better I guess. Way too heavily armoured and brutish. Like this video points out it was just as much swedes and danes, and armour were scarce on vikings. Skål fra Norge

@atomiicpunk

3 жыл бұрын

@@doubleMify Im sorry but what, media portray Vikings as heavily armored? I'm sorry but almost every single show lately shows them running around with BDSM leather fetisch gear. While in reality we KNOW that Scandinavian warriors did infact use chainmails, and iron helmets, not some black leather chestpiece.

@viggomogensen2122

3 жыл бұрын

@Axel Lundgren det jag menar är att många program men speciellt youtube videos om vikingar oftast bara går på legend samt hittar på mycket också. Ett vanligt exempel är att man beskriver Ivar Benlös som en person som inte kunde gå när det är mer troligt att han hade benskörhet, var väldigt vig, kunde inte få stånd eller en blandning av alla tre. Hoppas det hjälpte

@viggomogensen2122

3 жыл бұрын

@@doubleMify I’m agreeing whit you regarding the part where Viking from Sweden especially are often overlooked completely. Many programs also don’t mention all of Scandinavia’s presence in Constantinople or that it was Vikings that first funded a kingdom in modern day Russia that would developed into the Russia we all know and hate today. Skål på dig också

@67km67

3 жыл бұрын

Viggo M Soooo True :) :) this was good and true, not fiction and not fake news as trumpie would have said :)

I love the expert and how he is smiling every time he's talking about the "bad" sense of humor

@churchether

3 жыл бұрын

It is the same man that was in the Tolkien documentary on KZread (A study of the maker of middle earth...look at 2:55). He used to be a professor at Leeds university. I recognized his voice and presence immediately, even though that documentary 30-40 years old. Fabulous man.

@starwarfan8342

3 жыл бұрын

Dark, crude humor for sure. Bad? No.

@nikkepikkelito115

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! He loves it,even tho hes english. I myself love that the whole world comes together on viking legends,tv shows etc as much as a swede like me.

This has to be one of the best and most interesting videos I've seen on KZread! Tom Shippey was brilliant!

I've always been fascinated with the Viking culture so I found this to be an excellent video and thank you for sharing your insight into the subject!

"Death smiles at us all. All a man can do is smile back". -Marcus Aurelius (Gladiator)

@dougricketts6187

3 жыл бұрын

The greatest of all Vikings

@wardaddy6595

3 жыл бұрын

@Dimitri Babushkanov From the movie Gladiator. Not sure if Marcus said it IRL

@viktorszenasi3664

3 жыл бұрын

@@wardaddy6595 All Marcus Aurelius quotes in the film are real

Man, the narrator, Tom Shippey, must be descended from the Vikings he spoke of: wry, animated, dramatic, able to relate the dark, violent humor of the tales. I really like him. He's an old man, now, but retains youthful energy and spirit. It's always my hope that ther're new generations that come up to take over from our precious historians and scholars as they leave us.

@j.k.stringer192

2 жыл бұрын

He's clearly descended from the Anglo-Saxons who fought off the Vikings. You could tell he wanted Harold Godwinson to beat both Harald Hardraade and William the Conqueror. =P

@paulwilkinson4073

2 жыл бұрын

I think I am descended from vikings because I have three patronymic surnames in my family, one of them is Norman, and I think the other two might be Anglo Saxons but if I am descended from vikings they were likely from Denmark

@buffenough8709

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulwilkinson4073 literally so many countries use Patronymic names.

@paulwilkinson4073

2 жыл бұрын

@@buffenough8709 true Germany use them too as well as all Scandinavian countries

@Slapnuts9627

2 жыл бұрын

@@j.k.stringer192 Eh, depending on where he's from in England there could be pretty heavy Danish admixture. The scientific term for the native inhabitants of North-Eastern England is "Anglo-Scandinavian" Or "Anglo-Norse" Due to the heavy genetic and linguistic admixture brought by the invading Danes.

My God! What an absolutely astonishing man the Professor is ! He is a western treasure! The discipline, dedication and singular love he has applied to enriching the world to times and places we can scarcely fathom ,a thank you from a remote student in the wilds of Texas seems scarcely noteworthy yet with the greatest humility I bow my head in thanks and gratitude for the lifetime invested in bringing these treasured nuggets of history forth. With Profound respect, Michael Weeks, San Antonio Texas ( from Devonshire a scant 12 generations or so).

22:50 "... you can kill 'em, as we did! But frighten them? That's not gonna work. They're always goin' to come back at you. You're not safe until the very last one of them is dead." Gave me chills...

Im from Iceland, and we are tought this in school. We also can read Old Norse, as its very similar to Icelandic so the old text he is reading is almost as I would read Icelandic text today. Great video very high production value, well done!

@buffenough8709

2 жыл бұрын

Actually It’s Icelandic that’s similar to old Norse.

@Jamslijamsl

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we Icelanders can read old norse scriptures fairly well as the language changed little since we had been quite isolated on our sweet island

@motordude67

2 жыл бұрын

I am from Norway, and have studied a little Old Norse at the university. It is very different from modern Norwegian, actually. Sure there are many similar words, but the grammar is very complicated, compared to Norwegian. Norwegian as of today is a "childrens" language compared to Icelandic or Old Norse. I envy you your language, it is very beautiful. My family is from western Norway, so I assume some of my ancestors emigrated to Iceland and settled there, so it is a comfort to know that we share a bit of the same DNA! Iceland rules!

@anonymousyo1202

2 жыл бұрын

I thought you all were taught about infinite gender spectrum and differences between human species of he,she and zhur good to know there are some Scandinavian countries that haven't yet become S*hit

@ovawic

2 жыл бұрын

@@anonymousyo1202 That's mostly just Sweden

The best history channel around.

@cgt3704

3 жыл бұрын

Better than History Channel.

@valer119

3 жыл бұрын

@Herr Spiegel I think they're better I like both but I do think epic history is better.

@tommunism8778

3 жыл бұрын

Agreedx4000000

@Conorp77

3 жыл бұрын

@Herr Spiegel Epic History and Kings and Generals are the two best.

@thomasbrady3827

3 жыл бұрын

@Herr Spiegel kings and generals is great if that’s all u do when you watch KZread. Usually I watch KZread while doing something else but kings and generals just has so much information so fast so it’s hard to pick up

The best short and to the point compilation of some Viking history I've seen. Makes you want to learn more about the things he mentioned but didn't fully address.

Vikings were similar almost to Spartans where they were raised to be warriors from birth and on a cultural level they believed there was nothing more honorable than dying in combat. When you can condition a soldier to literally not fear death, they will not be subject to things that would rout other men. They genuinely fear nothing because they're having a good time in the present life but honestly cannot wait to find out what's in store for them in Valhalla.

I had hoped there would be atleast a mention of the lone Berserker at Stamford Bridge.

@breadgod2895

3 жыл бұрын

He is the example of Viking bravery

@Drengr19

3 жыл бұрын

Was waiting for that too. Can't believe they didn't mention it.

@stitchowi

3 жыл бұрын

But

@elfrogman1428

3 жыл бұрын

I was surprised he didn’t

@kellybraille

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

As long as God gives me breath on this earth, I will watch Epic History TV videos.

@steelydan3263

3 жыл бұрын

Vive l'empereur

@freewal

3 жыл бұрын

@Divalvaro * Marie Louise

@zacherynuk842

3 жыл бұрын

By Grabthar's Hammer!

@adrianburgos7826

3 жыл бұрын

🤌🤌

@ivangudelj1065

3 жыл бұрын

Well , God can give you evalasting life and chance to meet all the people who die in the past. Daniel 12:1-4 , 2:44

These videos are always so great. Beyond being informational, citing where the information comes from makes such a big difference.

@Joshua-sw1bo

29 күн бұрын

YES

EXCELLENT video - thanks for sharing! ⚔

Harold Hardrada deserves a movie from the fall of Olaf - his time in Kiev - his time as a Varangian guard - to his fall at Stamford bridge

@sheadoherty7434

3 жыл бұрын

Well there is Vikings: Valhalla coming at some point

@johnnymcblaze

3 жыл бұрын

A movie would just ruin it. A series of books would be better.

@Leadfoot_P71

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnnymcblaze Or a Band of Brothers type of TV-show

@sifis172

3 жыл бұрын

maybe a siries. of high quality, like f.e "ROME". the series "Vikings" were at best mediocre imo.

@s.v.848

3 жыл бұрын

@@sheadoherty7434 Yeah, Im gonna go out on a limb and say that its going to suck. Diversity hires, lesbians and gays, and ofcourse, as always, highly historically inacurate. Thats how they spoiled Vikings, so why on earth would they not do it again?

12:42 I was expecting him to say that they found an extra pair of hands without the body it belongs to.

@deadbody6112

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

Thanks for the video! Great insights and such a nice production!

This is what I love about being British, the diverse history of us and the rest of Europe. We’re all linked somewhere down the line the heritage of this continent is literally epic!

"Ragnar's death in a snake pit is almost certainly invented, *but his sons... **_the piggies_** ...were very real* "

@mattaffenit9898

3 жыл бұрын

_Audible shudders of fear from Brittania_

@muhammadhadi88

3 жыл бұрын

Oink oink

@NDR-hn3ue

3 жыл бұрын

That was ...............................EPIC .

@awzthemusicalreviews

3 жыл бұрын

Good ole Snake-In-the-Eye. He was my best man

@jackstarr4726

3 жыл бұрын

There's no reason to think it was invented, nor would it need to be! Vikings needed no excuses...

Vikings: "We're not stuck here in northern Europe with you. You're stuck here with us."

@aaronaddington357

3 жыл бұрын

Christian: Your people have no culture and civilization. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@brentfisher902

3 жыл бұрын

Also the Coronavirus is not in the human's habitat, we are actually invading the virus's habitat. Just ask any bat.

@thinkinghmmmm

3 жыл бұрын

Yous have nothing anymore so sad man what history has paid you back with. Me on the other hand in Scottish long Live Alba

@thinkinghmmmm

3 жыл бұрын

I'm

@Drawnartist

3 жыл бұрын

Nice watchmen love that movie

I really liked this mans insight and no BS presentation. Well done.

The poem at 14:20. Has made tears fall from my face, and those who have listened to me speak such in my families language. Please understand the weight of this.. thank you all

@becks.18thomas58

2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me the name of the poem I’ve been reading through the comments and you are the only person to talk about it.

"Death is coming, its certain. But actually im going to see what i can do to make this memorable" EPIC!

"Laughing shall I die" is such an epic line it will be my life motto now.

i like how enthusiastic this dude is about telling the stories, i like this dude

This was really well made I enjoyed that thank you

This video looks like a top quality documentary...And in fact IT IS!

There are stil a similar mindset in Finland. It's called "sisu". You go on, despite bad odds. A "madness" to do the impossible or die trying. But without the sarcastic humor. Something more like John Wick. Pure will and commitment.

@logic9436

3 жыл бұрын

Calm down Finland, nobody is holding your beer.

@vilippon

3 жыл бұрын

@@logic9436 WHERE IS MY BEER

@svensvensson1085

2 жыл бұрын

I think we all in the north still have somewhat of that humor.

@Jamslijamsl

2 жыл бұрын

Stoic people

@jackorlove4055

2 жыл бұрын

I was raised in a Scottish/French family and we have this mindset with a very tongue in cheek twist.

Excellent post, Thank You for Sharing.

Incredible Viking video. Perfectly done. I didn't know anything about them before this. Thank you

The professor they interview is really amusing to listen to. I would love to drink a beer with him and listen to him talk about all the stuff he has been studying about the vikings.

@VilliamRoth

3 жыл бұрын

Thats exactly what i thought while watching

@ricomarcelabrahamsen6185

2 жыл бұрын

I did once sit down with him for a drink and talk about all these things ("whisky, no ice, with a bit of water on the side"), and all I can say is you are absolutely right. Unforgettable evening. 👍

@Madkklown

2 жыл бұрын

@@ricomarcelabrahamsen6185 😯

@jacm5186

2 жыл бұрын

Skol

"We fight that's how we win and that is how we die" ~Vikings mindset 💀

@therabman_5606

3 жыл бұрын

I agree to a point, the vikings tended to choose their battles wisely

@billsmaragdakis9071

3 жыл бұрын

Ragnar lothbrok

@Twxvkvr

3 жыл бұрын

@@therabman_5606 Oh, I'm sure. I'm almost certain they weren't just mindless idiots charging into a helpless battle unless it were a last stand/no hope kind of situation. I always thought Vikings valued Fame & Glory as much as they did Death & Valhalla

@rufussamsquanch_6547

3 жыл бұрын

@@Twxvkvr in Bernard Cornwell's brilliant Saxon Stories books (made into a great TV show called The Last Kingdom), the Lead character Uhtred (himself born a Saxon noble raised by Norse chieftain) always made a point to say that the Danes and Norsemen hated losing men worse than anything.

@Twxvkvr

3 жыл бұрын

@@rufussamsquanch_6547 yea, I know. I watch the show on Netflix and I absolutely love it. Havent gotten the chance to read the books yet, but I will.

"I might die but I will laugh some how about what pain I may trick you into receiving" is my take away from this. A viking spirt lives in everyone that has ever had an enemy.

That was so good! I really enjoyed that, thanks.

Also in 1066 with Harold, there was a small bridge they had to retreat from, and one single bearsark stayed and fended off the English with a Dane axe for almost 3 or so hours. The only way they even killed him was they snuck under the bridge and stuck him in the groin with a spear

@robgraham5320

2 жыл бұрын

That' ... is a worthy death ... his name may have been forgotten, but his actions remain to be told.

@drownindesigner

2 жыл бұрын

he's in Valhalla now

@kevinm.4846

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine the English officers: "Sir, they're holding the bridge." "How many?" "Just one" "And how many are in one group?" "No sir, just one guy"

@dannybrennan9971

2 жыл бұрын

Nice story but really 3 hours

@elfrogman1428

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannybrennan9971 yes

English army surround Vikings. Vikings: Well I guess we die.... *Procede to make an epic poem about it*

Kudos on the original artwork - nicely done!

This video literally helped me to get over the most beautiful relationship i ever had. Thank you for that. ❤️

In the Netfix series Vikings the hands cut off joke during a beheading took place. And indeed I must say, it was very funny.

@filipkiseloski56

3 жыл бұрын

Its not an Netflix series, it produced by History Channel

@Rovarin

3 жыл бұрын

@@filipkiseloski56 Norsemen is the Netflix series... and I'd say, even if it is a comedy series, it is much more historically accurate and a lot funnier than that milk-drinker show.

@javyroo9405

3 жыл бұрын

@@Rovarin Are you a Skyrim guard ?

@deathstrack

3 жыл бұрын

@@javyroo9405 awwww did someone steel your sweetroll?

@daisyj4035

3 жыл бұрын

I will put my head on the block if someone holds my hair out of the way

What a nice man, his enthusiasm is inspirational, well done Tom Shippey...& Epic History.

Thank you for sharing. I loved learning. ❤❤

I grew up in Denmark and I can tell you that even to this day, we do love our "galgenhumor" - gallow's humour. I guess it's still in our cultural memory

Epic History is the absolute best history channel for learning

@stewarthamilton8703

3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever listened to Hardcore history?

I'd be frustrated at my king if he released and congratulated the dude who was responsible for slicing off my hands... Just throwing that in there, great video as always, and happy new Year.

@EpichistoryTv

3 жыл бұрын

So would I be! Happy New Year to you too.

@tbirdguy1

3 жыл бұрын

If true, and given the lack of medical care at the time, he likely died on the spot. Just one major artery split open in your arm can kill you in less then two minutes.

@aa-uq1qj

3 жыл бұрын

No one probably liked him anyway.

@Leadfoot_P71

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine getting your arms cut off and everyone is laughing, your enemies, your king and even your own comrades. Hard-knock life.

@dlmdlm7685

3 жыл бұрын

@@tbirdguy1 I was going to point the same thing out barring a situation where they could very quickly apply already hot steal to it he's going to bleed out in seconds

This historian in the video, Dr./Professor Shippey, is super entertaining to hear speak, I'd love to see more of him. His enthusiasm and real-world interpretation of things often sensationalized was extremely interesting!

Almost Finished my Quest. Great Video Old Timer.

this is straight up documentary content, you my friend are an absolute legend

I really like to see a Vikings series similar to this at some point and some of the historical basis of the Viking Saga like Vinland or even the Viking invasions of Britain and Europe. That would be cool to see.

@Mavo936

3 жыл бұрын

There is; 'Vikings'

@eddie9361

3 жыл бұрын

Vikings TV show depicts the saga of ragnar lothbrok and his sons it's a really good show

@Rizzle37

3 жыл бұрын

last kingdom and vikings are both good shows

@mijanhoque1740

3 жыл бұрын

There’s the anime Vinland saga which is actually really good

I love this man's voice, add the music and you transcend, beautiful 👌

very interesting video. i have read many of the sagas in my life and hope to read more. i love the old guys enthusiasm in this video. he knows and loves his history and it really gives something to this video

Excellent! I look forward to seeing more guests on the channel! One of your best ones yet.

That historian said so many times that the story was “funny “and then immediately saying “in a way “ so people don’t think he’s crazy 🤣 I think it’s funny too

@Egilhelmson

3 жыл бұрын

Ah, but does the notoriously PC BBC understand gallows humor? A shame that he left out the fellow who claimed to be a king’s bastard son, but was accused of being the son of a Christian priest, throwing two spears at a time (as the kingly father had) while yelling, “This is how my father said the Mass!” He died, of course, but he lived on in the tales. Something Trygvasson, I think he was.

4:29 Ragnar Lothbrok 7:20 King Hrolf 10:25 Jomsvikings 13:18 King Olaf 16:56 Harald Hardrada

Loving Mr. Shippey. What a great contribution to this video.

I like how you all combined the normal format and the format with the professor explaining combined, he is a treasure and we most protect him at all costs

Another brilliant enlightening video from EpicHistoryTV, THE BEST CHANNEL ON KZread 100%. Thank you so much because your content is free and amazing, so much better than TV, strongly considering become patreon, thanks for the great work. Keep it up!

I love this voice whos telling these stories so dramatic and passionate If i had i teacher like that i would started learn history earlier omg

Ty for the subtitles!!

My ancestors didnt steal from the monks, the building was on fire and they took the gold & silver to keep it from getting damaged ;-) They were very thoughtful people

@Rovarin

3 жыл бұрын

Grandpappy Olaf was just there to sell some flat-pack furniture :P

@Merlinthehappypig

3 жыл бұрын

"my ancestors"

@sitnspin1819

3 жыл бұрын

My ancestors were only helping the monks relocate to County Durham ;-D

@aaronaddington357

3 жыл бұрын

You mean they burned them down?

@jamesgabriel7132

3 жыл бұрын

yeah u won't exist today if your ancestor didnt end the way of the viking

All I can say is wow. This video is amazing. The editing, storytelling, the guest scholar, it's all wonderfully done. I find it hard to believe that I'm watching a YT video by the quality of the vid. I just wished you made more Viking content because they truly are fascinating.

this is awesome, please keep up the good work. PLEASE!

The English make the best Documentarys....from production to information to presenter....all just the best

I need a bit of help tracking down a story. I remember reading a short description of a tale from (I believe) Viking mythology. It was about two rivals (brothers I think). One kidnaps the other and tortures him to death. From the perspective of the listener, the victim is seen as the victor in the conflict because despite his pain, he refuses to cry out. In fact, I believe he laughs as he is being disemboweled-- no matter how much he suffers, he refuses to acknowledge it. It was portrayed as a peek into the Viking value of an unbreakable will and sense of dark humor in the face of death. Maybe I am confused on the origin, but it is definitely a tale from Western Europe. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Great video by the way. You got my subscription.

@OmmerSyssel

2 жыл бұрын

If you're interested in fanciful fairytales about past days, try read the Sagas. Notice they're written 200 years after any Viking lived

Just an incredible channel all around. Right up there with Dan Carlin and TimeGhost. Really hoping for a 30 years war series after the awesome Napoleon series is wrapped up.

The ability for Vikings to take the harshness of reality in such stride is admirable. Facing death is one thing, but to face *brutality* with a smile and a joke, it fills me with envy.

@ThisIsNotYourFriend

6 ай бұрын

Touch my butt, it fills me with envy

I'm Norwegian Swedish Irish and Hungarian. Adopted by a Italian/Sicilian family and my name is also Italian/Sicilian but my real last name would of been Noren. I love learning history and about my Ancestors/people. It's a very rich history.

@prinz5816

Жыл бұрын

Your american, thats your distant ancestry. I bet you dont know anything about Norwegian culture or history, please dont go around calling yourself X when in reality ur not really X.

@prinz5816

Жыл бұрын

Your american, thats your distant ancestry. I bet you dont know anything about Norwegian culture or history, please dont go around calling yourself X when in reality ur not really X.

I'm a simple dane, I see anything about scandinavia history. I click it

@markvaneykenhof2685

3 жыл бұрын

me too, bróðir

@rolfschie7101

3 жыл бұрын

Same here in Norway

@Fredag123

3 жыл бұрын

Same here in Sweden

@anoldtimer

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a simple albanian, I see warrior . I bro fist them . 😤👊🏻

@Pannkakaize

3 жыл бұрын

Same, anything to remind me that once we had a culturexD

Your voice is very calming and professional

Really enjoyed this!!

This was fascinating!! Thank you!!