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  • čas přidán 20. 12. 2019
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  • @HistoryTime
    @HistoryTime  Před 4 lety +240

    Whew so that’s four videos in four weeks. Merry Christmas/ Happy Yule one and all! Thought I’d finally make a video about where I come from. One more video before the end of the year and it’s a belter.. Did someone say Longships part 3? Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you enjoyed the video and let me know in the comments any questions / what you’d like to see covered in the future! Thanks everyone for watching!
    Watch my latest full length history documentary:-
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    • @dreddykrugernew
      @dreddykrugernew Před 4 lety +4

      In the maps of the Humber and the Wash the land areas are of a different colour to that of the surrounds, like Hull for example on the map is not coloured the same as the immediate surrounding area of who is ruling it?.

    • @Caesar_1415
      @Caesar_1415 Před 4 lety +4

      History time!! Can't wait for the last video!! Will be looking to support you in the future next year!! Happy holidays to all! Keep up the good work History Time!!

    • @Caesar_1415
      @Caesar_1415 Před 4 lety +1

      Love these videos keep it up history time can't wait to see what 2020 brings!!

    • @saihtame
      @saihtame Před 4 lety +3

      Please know that all that hard work is being appreciated! Merry christmas

    • @bremnersghost948
      @bremnersghost948 Před 4 lety +5

      @@dreddykrugernew Humber Estuary and the Vale of York was under Water most of the Year, Small Island Communities in the Marshes linked by Causeways and Coracles, Land reclamation didn't really kick in to drain the Fens etc until the Cistercian Order arrived in England in 12thC

  • @janeck.8695
    @janeck.8695 Před rokem +29

    I am not British but I have always loved British history. These documents are the best. I am hooked on them. Thank you very, very much for sharing.

  • @bucko9423
    @bucko9423 Před 4 lety +362

    Really love these documentaries you make. Sometimes it's hard to believe that it's just a small CZcamsr making these and not some production.

    • @MapShiba
      @MapShiba Před 4 lety +41

      I guess it shows that large production studios aren't really much if a small CZcamsr who loves their profession can out do them most of the time.

    • @thepubquiz3198
      @thepubquiz3198 Před 4 lety +8

      I'm only just discovering these, Metatron (if you've heard of him) should make some documentaries too.

    • @sunofpeter2
      @sunofpeter2 Před 3 lety +13

      it is pretty cool. This guy is pretty bad @$$ for doing this, sharing knowledge, time and helping people in ways he may not realize.

    • @Thomk121
      @Thomk121 Před 3 lety +14

      Agreed, these videos are amazing. The fact that we enjoy your documentaries more then ones from a full production company speaks volumes. Keep up the great work

    • @MrHolden17
      @MrHolden17 Před 3 lety +7

      Completely agree, great work and lots of people appreciate them.

  • @CalSprigley
    @CalSprigley Před 3 lety +60

    This guy deserves more likes on his videos. Clearly puts in a lot of effort making these.

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner1178 Před 3 lety +17

    "Ayup me Duck" just made me laugh heartily, me living all my many years in Nottinghamshire. A friend of mine swore that he could tell a Nottingham fellow by his face (1970 s) and he proved it by asking peope where they were from, and getting the positive answer, where ever we were in England! Great prog. Sir. My favourite.

  • @janescaife7278
    @janescaife7278 Před 2 lety +26

    Really enjoy your documentaries. In York /Jorvik we are very proud of our Viking heritage. Vik meaning river or inlet. Kirk for church. Gate for street. So Micklegate would be Mickle Street nowadays. Anywhere ending in sby has Viking heritage. So Selby, Derby etc. Danelaw I believe lasted 100 years (you will have the accurate dates) bringing the concept of modern day Parliament - Althing. Where ordinary people could seek justice. Days of the week, weekends and holiday. Although slaves were part of Viking life. Anyone could move up in society including slaves. Different from the serfs in other Kingdoms. Women had equal rights, could own property and could fight alongside the men. Many Vikings came because drastic climate change and lack of farm land back home. Fascinating times. So glad you are making these documentaries.

    • @cecileroy557
      @cecileroy557 Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for this very interesting information!!

  • @dnstone1127
    @dnstone1127 Před 4 lety +137

    I like your narration, it reminds me of how BBC sounded before they dumbed down these kind of documentaries.

    • @LynxSouth
      @LynxSouth Před 4 lety +3

      @Sredni Vashtar I adjust the speed to 1.25.

    • @LynxSouth
      @LynxSouth Před 4 lety +2

      @Sredni Vashtar \o/

    • @josefkun7466
      @josefkun7466 Před 3 lety +11

      @Sredni Vashtar I am not a native speaker so for me the slower pace is perfect. But not gonna lie I usually watch these when going to bed and fall asleep half way through.

    • @joshuddin897
      @joshuddin897 Před 3 lety +3

      @@josefkun7466 the same

    • @Jack-cd5dj
      @Jack-cd5dj Před 3 lety +11

      If this was a BBC documentary it’d be a cartoon, heavily woke and using dumb language like “yo those vikings be invading”

  • @diabolicalartificer
    @diabolicalartificer Před 4 lety +7

    I'm a Midlander being born in Derby, brought up near Nottingham, lived in Leics and now live in Lincolnshire: I can relate to a lot of the content of this video, thanks Pete.

  • @tommyvictorbuch6960
    @tommyvictorbuch6960 Před 4 lety +75

    I always said, that the English are our brothers and sisters. And it is true. We're just the part of the family, that sounds funny when we speak. Superb documentary. Well done.
    Hilsen fra Aarhus, Danmark.

    • @paulhank7967
      @paulhank7967 Před 3 lety +15

      The Danes speak the best English. Must be the language connection.

    • @Hugh_Morris
      @Hugh_Morris Před 3 lety +19

      And I say the same of the Danes, our brothers.
      Regards from Yorkshire, England.

    • @RB621337
      @RB621337 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Hugh_Morris Another big lebowski anglo saxon fan, yeaaaaa boi

    • @harryf1ashman
      @harryf1ashman Před 3 lety +1

      @@Hugh_Morris I say the Swedes do.

    • @Eadric_The_Wild
      @Eadric_The_Wild Před 3 lety +5

      @@harryf1ashman
      it's all Germanics - Danes, Swedes, Dutch, Germans, Norweigans, Frisians

  • @jiggerypokery8476
    @jiggerypokery8476 Před 3 lety +35

    Made me laugh seeing 'Ay up me duck!' that's our local lingo in Stoke, I had no idea that is where is came from.

    • @obcl8569
      @obcl8569 Před 3 lety

      That's neat! May I ask how it's used or what it means?

    • @jiggerypokery8476
      @jiggerypokery8476 Před 3 lety +4

      @@obcl8569 It's just literally translates to 'hello my friend!' we use just 'duck' as a term of endearment or way of greeting.

    • @teresamatheson4259
      @teresamatheson4259 Před 3 lety +4

      I came across the phrase when I moved to Bedworth aged 8. Nice to know it has more to do with dukes than waterfowl😀🦆. It's a shame sayings like "I'll go to the foot of our stairs" and "It's a bit black over Bill's mother's" are dying out.

    • @leeetchells609
      @leeetchells609 Před 3 lety +4

      @@teresamatheson4259 my dad used to say " it's a bit black over the mother-in-laws" when storm clouds were gathering.
      He was from stockport.

    • @equitaspropertyspain2335
      @equitaspropertyspain2335 Před 3 lety +4

      Parents are from chesterfield it's a common saying there. EY up, is very Yorkshire also. But duck definitely further south. Hear my old man saying it as the words came up on the screen. Very interesting.

  • @paulgalligan1916
    @paulgalligan1916 Před 3 lety +16

    I swear dude I just fall into a trance when I listen to your uploads .. the music an your voice is perfect for this type of story telling.. thanks man respect from across the water ☘

  • @DanishTubeRocks
    @DanishTubeRocks Před 4 lety +44

    Awesome video! I am born in Nottingham but live in Copenhagen where I give tours based on the vikings, their time in England and the Danish language.
    You made some nice comparisons with the language. Kniv (knife), husbond (Husband), Vindue (window).. there are so many like these.
    This is Viking porn for me. Thanks so much.

    • @HistoryTime
      @HistoryTime  Před 4 lety +8

      Hey! Thanks for watching. We’ll have to meet up for a history walk next time I’m in Denmark :)

    • @DanishTubeRocks
      @DanishTubeRocks Před 4 lety +6

      @@HistoryTime For sure. Check out Viking Cycling Copenhagen.. :) .. that's me. Would be cool to share some stories.

    • @vanefreja86
      @vanefreja86 Před 3 lety +6

      Do you still do this? I would be interested. I have conducted tours at The Viking Ship Museum myself and might be employed by Hamlet Tours in the near future :)

    • @DanishTubeRocks
      @DanishTubeRocks Před 3 lety +3

      Jette Nielsen sure do :)

    • @soupdragon151
      @soupdragon151 Před rokem

      Fascinating isn't it? Knife is from old norse knifr which replaced the english word seaxe

  • @SDOtunes
    @SDOtunes Před 3 lety +9

    This REALLY makes me want to re-read all of Bernhard Cornwell's Alfred Saga.

    • @royfearn4345
      @royfearn4345 Před rokem

      I've read all 13 many times over. Although fiction, Cornwell is a learned author and has clearly done his groundwork.

  • @Destromaugh
    @Destromaugh Před rokem +3

    Im from Michigan, in the USA. I've always envied the fact that some people can walk down their street and see medieval ruins. The closest thing here is the old cathedrals in the Detroit, Flint, Marine City, etc.

  • @regular-joe
    @regular-joe Před 4 lety +70

    I had no idea that England's rivers were so grand and broad, so eminently navigable. It really changes the way I see the raiding of the interior - no one was safe really, were they?

    • @EasytheGoon
      @EasytheGoon Před 4 lety +32

      Really it was the design of the long boats allowed the Vikings to travel most rivers as well as the open sea

    • @jaxn13
      @jaxn13 Před 4 lety +1

      Same.

    • @spyrofrost9158
      @spyrofrost9158 Před 4 lety +1

      Nobody.

    • @fjack1588
      @fjack1588 Před 4 lety +18

      Check out too the maps showing Viking riverine raiding in Francia. They managed via the river systems to invade almost the entire country!

    • @wardeni4806
      @wardeni4806 Před 4 lety +19

      The rivers weren't particularly navigable, rather the Viking ships were so well-designed they could sail most rivers. They were also light enough that the crew could literally carry the ship over lands to other rivers and bodies of water. That's why the Viking raids were so effective and frightening: no one was truly safe. The vikings could simply carry their ships with them and then sack villages on the shores of rivers and lakes deep inland

  • @palfers1
    @palfers1 Před 4 lety +20

    As a Leicestrian I thoroughly enjoyed this.

    • @skytreker
      @skytreker Před 4 lety +2

      How do you pronounce Leicestrian ? 🤔

    • @joshuddin897
      @joshuddin897 Před 3 lety +1

      @@skytreker lestarian?? Perhape

    • @NRH111
      @NRH111 Před 3 lety

      I live near Leicester MA and here its pronounced Lester id imagine its the same

    • @heatherfromcheshire7392
      @heatherfromcheshire7392 Před 3 lety +2

      @@NRH111 It is, albeit with an emphasis on the S. Also, I imagine Leicestrian is pronounced "Less-tree-an".

  • @rlbbe5369
    @rlbbe5369 Před 4 lety +9

    I’m from Florida but have been living in Luxembourg and Germany for 15 years. I lived at lakenheath England back in late 80s. Your history videos are in my top 3 if not my favorite

    • @councilestateproduct
      @councilestateproduct Před 4 lety

      Are you US armed forces? There's an RAF base at Lakenheath and with you mentioning Germany too I'm just curious.

    • @steveallen1635
      @steveallen1635 Před 4 lety +2

      They found a Saxon King buried with his treasure under the runway of RAF lakenheath. I live near by. The 80's had some cool planes, F1 11's and SR 71's at Midenhall!

    • @chrisholland7367
      @chrisholland7367 Před 4 lety +1

      For those of us Britons who complain about the diversity we have in this modern country they simply don't realise that the fact even in are ancient past we are of mixed origin.
      Celts indigenous population of Britain.
      55 BC the Roman conquest of Britain.
      3 centuries later the Romans leave.
      The Saxons are the first warrior tribe to arrive
      The Angels arrive
      The Vikings arrive
      Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
      Finally in 1066 the Normans invade .Some of the most brutal ancient warrior tribes in the world came and settled here in Britain. Maybe that's why Britain some 2,000 years later had one of the biggest empires in modern history.

    • @councilestateproduct
      @councilestateproduct Před 4 lety +1

      I don't think people are upset with diversity but more integration and being able to look after everyone to a decent standard with healthcare, infrastructure, jobs etc. I think all Brits realise before modern times we come from far and wide it's part of our history.

    • @andrewlove3686
      @andrewlove3686 Před 4 lety

      I also lived there in the late 80s.

  • @hildaelson4203
    @hildaelson4203 Před 2 lety +4

    Awwww this makes me so nostalgic! Went to uni there a few years ago and those were some of the best years. I remember that in one of my first lectures in first year (I read history), the lecturer told us that the place used to be called ‘Snottingham,’ and I remember thinking ‘well, I’m glad the name got corrupted enough to drop the bloody s.’ For anyone thinking of going to uni there or moving there, I would say go right ahead, it is a very lovely city and NOT really what it is what it’s often perceived to be. A rich history, great location (relatively short train journey to London) and a vibrant city with so much to do.

  • @metaldetectingengland
    @metaldetectingengland Před 4 lety +32

    This has to be one of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen ! I was born in Derbyshire and we have so much history and culture from early Saxons and Vikeing ..including surnames ..and endless place names and local dialect related to our ancestors .. thumbs up for this amazing. Channel. Many thanks ..indeed..we go metal detecting and find many items from history like Roman and medieval coins ...perhaps one day a silver coin from this period of history hopefully .!

    • @christinapatz8510
      @christinapatz8510 Před 3 lety +2

      I have read that our family is from Derby before they came to America. DNA test states the same. Would love to see there some day.

    • @metaldetectingengland
      @metaldetectingengland Před 3 lety +1

      @@christinapatz8510 Hello cristina I have ancestors from Derby as well ..befor they moved to belper ..then claycross. if you search for Belper mill .on google you will see where my great grandparents worked aged 13 years old ! Everyone is related somewhere along the line I think ..lovely to know your family once lived in Derbyshire 😁👍 x welcome to check our channel out if you like x I'm Adrian .

  • @pup1008
    @pup1008 Před 4 lety +9

    *King Snot* - The proto Viking Punk Rocker!

  • @tonymcnamara9368
    @tonymcnamara9368 Před 3 lety +4

    Brilliant!
    Better than anything on television!

  • @chrishoeft4166
    @chrishoeft4166 Před 4 lety +60

    I imagine that by late winter, they called him Snot the Running lol If I found they named a city Snottingham, I'd change it to Nottingham too!

  • @yokrono8250
    @yokrono8250 Před 3 lety +7

    As a member of the Grimsby community it is split into villages and there is 4villages next to each other which have beautiful lands Waltham, scartho, new Waltham and Holton le clay, it is modern and Waltham leads to the country side it’s really nice

  • @bumblebeebob
    @bumblebeebob Před 4 lety +4

    Two thumbs up! Thank you! I've been listening to The British History podcast since very nearly it's beginning and this program was a great review. It was also great to see some of the scenery where these stories took place. That always helps put things in perspective. Thank you again.

  • @radstar2185
    @radstar2185 Před 4 lety +29

    Thanks for this. I never new there were so many factions fighting for dominance. I'll have to watch this a few times to get my head around all this. Great video 10 out of 10 :)

    • @ryanaegis3544
      @ryanaegis3544 Před 4 lety +3

      The history of Europe is in factions, where Dukes ruled cities, and Kings small regions. It took thousands of years for valley and river based city states and kingdoms to merge and unite. France is as bad as Britain. Germany was worse, and post Roman Italy worse yet. And the Balkans still haven't graduated to the merged, unified, united countries of the West, nor the West in relation to ancient Empires like Persia. But still, the history or north western Europe is my favorite.

  • @parkviewmo
    @parkviewmo Před 3 lety +7

    Your documentaries flow right along, and you provide a clear narrative! I have always been curious about this part of English history and knew so little!

  • @stevestannard6004
    @stevestannard6004 Před rokem +13

    You should get more recognition for the effort you put into making these. Best wishes for the future 👍

  • @johnmaclagan2263
    @johnmaclagan2263 Před 4 lety +11

    Could imagine the Picts being like "mon then square go"

  • @daya820
    @daya820 Před 4 lety +5

    Another piece of the puzzle with this video. Fascinating. Thank you!

  • @ericbishton2779
    @ericbishton2779 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you for this. Americans of Western European descent have absolutely no idea about the complex history of their ancestors. Knowing that history gives a greater sense of pride in there roots and tolerance for the struggles of others.

    • @theCosmicQueen
      @theCosmicQueen Před 2 lety

      speak for yourself about what we know.

    • @ericbishton2779
      @ericbishton2779 Před 2 lety

      @@theCosmicQueen So you get the impression that most Americans are aware of their ancestry beyond the names of some countries their parents or grandparents might've mentioned to them?

    • @Thedarkestduchess
      @Thedarkestduchess Před rokem

      Yeah, you're a fool to pretend like you know what perfect strangers know about their ancestry. Damn

  • @yichengyi
    @yichengyi Před 4 lety +6

    These videos are incredible! Thank you for your attention to detail! Cheers from New Mexico, US.

  • @tinaharrison9354
    @tinaharrison9354 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent born in Leicester love anything about Romans and Vikings

  • @jackallott5476
    @jackallott5476 Před 3 lety +2

    Honestly man these documentaries are insane. I love every minute of them. Outstanding!!!!!

  • @munkittytunkitty
    @munkittytunkitty Před 2 lety +6

    Can't believe this is a one-man team! Excellent documentary! Ic þancie þē.

  • @wallyjansen898
    @wallyjansen898 Před 2 lety +4

    Absolutely fabulous! I've watched a lot of your video's and they are wonderful. You tell history with a twinkle in the eyes.

  • @louisboylan7623
    @louisboylan7623 Před 3 lety +2

    your videos are great. excellent production quality, script and of course narration. I also appreciate the balanced tone you take. Thanks for making this content.

  • @TheAndrewirons72
    @TheAndrewirons72 Před 3 lety +3

    You, my friend are gifted. Well done! I enjoyed every minute of this documentary. I LOVE history. I will be subscribing. Thank you for all your hard work!

  • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897

    Well done as usual. I often watch your docs repeatedly, b/c they're so informative and visually appealing as well. American schools tend to emphasize Rome's influence and jump into the years of religious conflict, the Reformation, as if Christianity settled over England overnight. This critical mistake fogs understanding of the Middle Ages, especially the linguistic changes. Thanks for being thorough. I wish I could support you through contributions. Your work is worthy.

  • @jeannettemoyen9278
    @jeannettemoyen9278 Před 3 lety +4

    Excellent documentary! One of the best I've seen on Vikings and Britons! . Kudos to you :D

  • @florencehall005
    @florencehall005 Před rokem

    Thank you for another compelling and comprehensive video!

  • @tommybrasco1
    @tommybrasco1 Před 3 lety

    Love your channel and the content about Vikings. Thank you so much for your work, sir!

  • @Herries8325
    @Herries8325 Před 2 lety +5

    that was brilliant. thank you. I've not sat and listened to a piece of your work in full before, although I had subscribed. Please do something on "The Harrying of the North". no one seems to know anything about it, but it must still have an effect on our country now.

  • @gwenhwyfar2
    @gwenhwyfar2 Před 4 lety +7

    I just love these great videos you make. Keep up the good work! Q: is it possible to publish a chronological list of the Britain series? Which video (William the CQR) follows after this one for example?

  • @debbielavigne1154
    @debbielavigne1154 Před 2 lety

    I'm absolutely fascinated with all your content. Thank you!

  • @johnlomax2502
    @johnlomax2502 Před rokem +1

    This spoke to my English soul... 🙏❤️‍🔥💎

  • @bigjimmyenglish
    @bigjimmyenglish Před 4 lety +3

    That was great. Great production, great information and all well combined together.

  • @StevieSmith77
    @StevieSmith77 Před 4 lety +3

    This channel is fantastic mate. Please keep it up

  • @jenneal297
    @jenneal297 Před 2 lety

    Your documentaries help quiet my mind. Thank you for all you do.

  • @joncrockettable
    @joncrockettable Před 2 lety +1

    Songs about Snot are still sung in grade schools to this day.

  • @dentonstalesofthevikingage8945

    A good video on a fascinating period of history. Very professional, good commentary, and I agree with Bucko's comment below, this is what I'd expect from a regular production company. Well done.

  • @Indecisive013
    @Indecisive013 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I appreciate all your efforts for these videos man ❤

  • @mat3714
    @mat3714 Před 4 lety +1

    As always , great work.

  • @r.deeblanche6939
    @r.deeblanche6939 Před 4 lety +3

    Really excellent musical accompaniment. Very calming at the end of these virus ridden days.

  • @Rome274
    @Rome274 Před 4 lety +105

    England is amazing . So much history ..i love it.

    • @justinfowler5761
      @justinfowler5761 Před 4 lety +6

      @sciphynuts How so?

    • @dragoncrown2029
      @dragoncrown2029 Před 4 lety +2

      @sciphynuts wrong

    • @darrenfraser5132
      @darrenfraser5132 Před 4 lety

      Come and visit after the Corona Virus

    • @thegrimreaper1991
      @thegrimreaper1991 Před 4 lety +14

      Im from the North West of Mercia. I am descended from these vikings and saxons. I am proud of my history.

    • @NYorksElcapitan
      @NYorksElcapitan Před 4 lety +8

      @@thegrimreaper1991 I'm from Yorkshire greetings my friend we all should be proud of our history 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @robertfletcher3421
    @robertfletcher3421 Před 4 lety +1

    That was a great video. I live about a mile and half from the old border of Watling Street in Hinckley. I find these old times fascinating. Thanks, Pete you have done well.

  • @geraldcapon392
    @geraldcapon392 Před 2 lety

    Thank you sir, an excellent show. Very well done young man.

  • @Caligulashorse1453
    @Caligulashorse1453 Před 2 lety +3

    I really like all the nature scenes in your documentary’s it shows how the most of the United Kingdom was before industrialism.

  • @ClaireGarrard
    @ClaireGarrard Před 4 lety +13

    This was so interesting - thank you.

  • @antoniescargo4158
    @antoniescargo4158 Před rokem +2

    One of my ancestors, an English woman from London, married a Dutchman and moved to the Netherlands in the first half of the 19th century. Her name ended in - son. My last name was also created in London in that period. It probably happened in a church, Saint George in the East.

  • @bundeswehr7676
    @bundeswehr7676 Před 2 lety +2

    …I went to the Jorvik Viking Festival in York a couple of years ago. Absolutely an amazing city..!

  • @ObserverSean
    @ObserverSean Před 4 lety +2

    Incredible video, a wonderful production that covers all the elements! Educational, engaging, & visually captivating! Where may i ask do you get all your footage? Merry Christmas and all the best moving forward!

  • @adamdivers603
    @adamdivers603 Před 3 lety +96

    It amazing how many people around the world and even here in England that dont realise England was also a viking country and pagan like many other Germanic/Scandinavian countries.

    • @jimiwills
      @jimiwills Před rokem +11

      What? How can people in England not know this? We learnt that in school!

    • @Youtubechannel-po8cz
      @Youtubechannel-po8cz Před rokem +27

      Who do we ancient Brit’s put our application for compensation to? Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Germany?
      BLM - British Lives Matter - don’t you know! 🤭👍

    • @garriemchale5788
      @garriemchale5788 Před rokem +1

      The old Brits were already pagan long before anyone turned up.

    • @prospektarty1513
      @prospektarty1513 Před rokem +8

      You’re right . One Oxford graduate modern once told me English was derived form Old French. I wondered if he was taught that at Uni. Half of the country was under Danish and Norwegian settlement so intense that it changed the English language forever. Modern English is based on the Hybrid Anglo Norse dialect that had developed in the DANELAW.

    • @normiedeathsquad40
      @normiedeathsquad40 Před rokem +2

      I think they do 😂 even the Anglo saxons were pagan at some point, everybody knows the Vikings took over much of Briton it's pretty common knowledge.

  • @martihoudesheldt6865
    @martihoudesheldt6865 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the Curiosity Stream coupon. I consider myself a documentary junkie and am excited about all the available documentaries 😁

  • @silverfoxlovesyarn8601

    I really enjoyed this. Thank you.👍

  • @staceyd7986
    @staceyd7986 Před 4 lety +4

    Great vid! From my DNA I have about 8% Scandinavian and I hail from Nottingham so explains a lot, many thanks!

    • @ole7146
      @ole7146 Před 4 lety

      Stacey D, hi Stacey I’m Danish and did one of those DNA test myself, 76% Scandinavian, 10,8 eastern european, 13,2 Scottish/Irish, quess it reflects where my ancestores went.

  • @jt0094
    @jt0094 Před 4 lety +9

    Great documentary!! Cool fact - Places in Manchester such as Baguley in Wythenshawe we’re under Anglo-Saxon rule around this time. Wythenshawe getting its name from the Anglo-Saxon translation ‘withigensceaga’ meaning ‘small wood of willow Trees’. Small Danish Settlements were around Manchester during these times though in places like Salford, Hulme & Levenshulme.

    • @yolanda8563
      @yolanda8563 Před 2 lety

      That's interesting... so are places like rochdale former viking settlements?

    • @jt0094
      @jt0094 Před 2 lety

      @@yolanda8563 I’m not entirely sure, though I know another place not far from me named “northernden” which gets its name from the old Anglo-Saxon ‘northern-den’ (a stronghold/fort on the southern banks of the river Mersey between Didsbury-Sale)
      During this time, Rochdale was divided into four townships - Catleton, Spotland, Hundersfield, Butterworth, and was also a main Viking ‘town’ being on the trading route between York and Manchester. More than this, Rochdale is home to many archaeological turn-one from the Stone Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age right through the Middle Ages.
      Read this if you get a chance, it’s a short ish article about who the the thegn (Anglo-danish nobleman) of Rochdale (Recedham), as well as the areas location purpose and other interesting bits of info.
      www.heywoodhistory.com/2016/06/danelaw.html?m=1

    • @Bjowolf2
      @Bjowolf2 Před 10 měsíci +1

      "sceaga" is the cognate of the present Swedish word "skog" = forest / woods - which has now been reduced to "skov" [skouw] in Danish - the cognate of "shaw".

    • @Bjowolf2
      @Bjowolf2 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@yolanda8563
      Very likely - D dal = valley.

    • @jt0094
      @jt0094 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@Bjowolf2 thanks for that!! 👌🏼

  • @enma___1805
    @enma___1805 Před 2 lety

    Thanks CZcams recommendation, love this channel already

  • @sovikguhabiswas8838
    @sovikguhabiswas8838 Před rokem +1

    I came here after seeing TLK in Netflix, but really am intrigued by the details of the history of those times. Kudos!!!!

  • @MrEdolsian
    @MrEdolsian Před 4 lety +5

    Thank You for all of your hard work and dedication. I am now more educated about when the Danes were living in England.

    • @lilme7052
      @lilme7052 Před rokem

      We're still here, just watered down a bit.

    • @neilferguson5940
      @neilferguson5940 Před 11 měsíci

      Looking at scandi these days we're more scani than the scandi. Seen Sweden lately?

  • @dirtbikerman1000
    @dirtbikerman1000 Před 4 lety +5

    I live close to gainsborough
    I never knew that it was a capital city to the king of England, Norway and Denmark
    Great video.

  • @zbartfast
    @zbartfast Před 4 lety

    Great stuff, well done with your videos.

  • @Steven-D-Allan
    @Steven-D-Allan Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video! Thank you.

  • @anasevi9456
    @anasevi9456 Před 4 lety +4

    amazing work, oft overlooked times of blighty are always worth a closer look.

  • @rocketpoolpki
    @rocketpoolpki Před 4 lety +4

    superb mate

  • @paulking54
    @paulking54 Před rokem +1

    So watchable!!! It's like episodes of last kingdom.

  • @cecileroy557
    @cecileroy557 Před 3 měsíci

    I am very, very interested in this time period. Thank you so much for giving us this GIFT!

  • @anthonybuckman702
    @anthonybuckman702 Před 2 lety +7

    Great documentary mate, as an Australian Anglo Saxon cannot get enough of any history from this era.
    Would love to know more about the Saxon history on the continent. Thanks.

  • @councilestateproduct
    @councilestateproduct Před 4 lety +8

    Im from York and used to live on Dane ave and Danebury dr, just off Viking rd.

  • @katwernery6505
    @katwernery6505 Před 4 lety +2

    Signed up for curiosity stream with your promo code. Started watching ‘Storm Over Europe’ and have been enjoying it.
    Also really enjoyed your video and look forward to watching others.

  • @detroitfettyghost8492
    @detroitfettyghost8492 Před 4 lety +2

    I live in the USA. My family came here in 1861 to Ellis island, NY from Saljex Parish, Njorfjord, Norway. Settled immediately after in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa. Still have a FUCKTON of family there. Family name is Amundsen. (Amundson). Love these documentary's you make, beautiful work and execution in putting to film. Bless you.

    • @detroitfettyghost8492
      @detroitfettyghost8492 Před 4 lety

      Yes I live in Detroit, Michigan should have added that. Lotsa family in Duluth, Minnesota. Amundsons, Halverson's and Olson's from these areas reach out if you this???

  • @juankusoff
    @juankusoff Před 3 lety +27

    I live in Mansfield, there’s always Viking and Roman artefacts being found, I always mean to go out with a metal detector, but I’m too lazy 😂

    • @metaldetectingengland
      @metaldetectingengland Před 3 lety +2

      Hello mate ..my aunty lives n newton near blackwell ..by Alfreton I'm a Chesterfield lad you should bro get detecting....its the best hobby in the world 👍😁...we found gold and silver Roman' coins and loads more check us out if you like .cheers mate.

    • @craigmurphy1204
      @craigmurphy1204 Před 3 lety +1

      Fancy making a weekend of it? Metal detecting with the lads?

  • @nicted9308
    @nicted9308 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for these videos I found them very interesting a history lesson on the Vikings as I'm a big fan of the TV series the Vikings.

    • @nicted9308
      @nicted9308 Před 4 lety +2

      @Martin Kay I enjoyed the last Kingdom very much a great series but still a big fan of the Vikings.

    • @Akkolon
      @Akkolon Před 4 lety +4

      The problem with "vikings" is that it is so amazingly historically incorrect - ranging from small misunderstandings to massive cringe worthy mistakes.

    • @nicted9308
      @nicted9308 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Akkolon Yes but it makes great TV. Every film or TV series never tells it as it was so they spice it up to make it more entertaining. I love reading about history and watching history programs but when it comes to the world of TV and film expect a bit of fantasy.

    • @kevwhufc8640
      @kevwhufc8640 Před 4 lety

      @@nicted9308 your right, tv is entertainment, but
      'the last kingdom' comes from books written by
      bernard Cornwall , well known for his historical accuracy with all his books.
      The tv mistakes aren't his fault, yet it remains largely historically accurate ,
      Whereas Vikings is pure fantasy, re: dates / names involved in battles, & mistakes about the "new type of ships for going west" , the Saxons had similar ships & did what the Danes did only over 300 years earlier.
      Saying that I enjoyed Vikings, until the silly ivar the boneless story began, that was too far fetched for me to ignore..

    • @nicted9308
      @nicted9308 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kevwhufc8640 Hi yes have to agree the Ivar story did rather spoil it up to then it was a good series. Its like I said the makers of the show have to look for new stories to keep up interest and I wonder how much longer they can keep this show going all the best.

  • @blainegurrie7525
    @blainegurrie7525 Před 4 lety

    I love your work. Thank you.

  • @stefancarafelli444
    @stefancarafelli444 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks. Liked and will watch this tonight. 'Merry Christmas' all🌲🌲🌲🍀🍀🍀🎄🎄🎄

  • @deedeequast9148
    @deedeequast9148 Před 4 lety +3

    You deserve unmeasurable credit for producing this impressive video. Clearly, you put many hours of research (and love!) into its creation, and the maps, images, and music enrich the tale enormously and are so well presented. (Love your accent, too....) Your efforts are much appreciated.

    • @ryanaegis3544
      @ryanaegis3544 Před 4 lety

      The music at times is so good I almost time stamped it and asked what it was!

    • @deedeequast9148
      @deedeequast9148 Před 4 lety

      @@ryanaegis3544 Great idea!

  • @eeljn
    @eeljn Před 4 lety +8

    Very good video, far more satisfying than a bs episode of the "vikings" on history channel.

  • @kevatthecabin
    @kevatthecabin Před 3 lety

    another great vid Pete

  • @garychynne1377
    @garychynne1377 Před 4 lety +43

    that much fighting. merry jolley old england eh. i'm surprised any one survived. merry christmas. thank yew

    • @jdenmark1287
      @jdenmark1287 Před 4 lety +5

      Well the fighting was liberally intermixed with intermarrying, I'm sure.

  • @WarDogMadness
    @WarDogMadness Před 4 lety +46

    The twilight of rome I think we have a new metal album.

    • @sourceresearch9092
      @sourceresearch9092 Před 3 lety

      😂😂😂😂

    • @RaGe.Ranger
      @RaGe.Ranger Před 3 lety +2

      Hell yeah I'd listen to them

    • @marcusandmat441
      @marcusandmat441 Před 3 lety +3

      This has to be one of the best videos on this subject I have ever seen ! I was born in Derbyshire and we have so much history and culture from early Saxons and Vikeing ..including surnames ..and endless place names and local dialect related to our ancestors .. thumbs up for this amazing. Channel. Many thanks ..indeed..we go metal detecting and find many items from history like Roman and medieval coins ...perhaps one day a silver coin from this period of history hopefully .!

    • @jeannettemoyen9278
      @jeannettemoyen9278 Před 3 lety

      excellent! I hope you made it happen!

    • @GoldenFishingHorde
      @GoldenFishingHorde Před 3 lety

      Speaking of Rome, look up the metal band: Ex Deo

  • @equitaspropertyspain2335
    @equitaspropertyspain2335 Před 3 lety +1

    Phenomenally well researched intriguing, and interesting documentary.

  • @Baaweh
    @Baaweh Před 4 lety

    Great work Pete.

  • @lolitabubbles26
    @lolitabubbles26 Před 3 lety +7

    I hate to say that Assassin's Creed: Valhalla increased my interest in this era of Britain. It's pretty amazing how historically accurate the video game is.

    • @shaunw1966
      @shaunw1966 Před 3 lety +1

      I was so happy to see my welsh heritage a part of the game!

    • @acchaladka
      @acchaladka Před 3 lety +1

      My mother got interested in medieval Britain through fantasy romances as a teenager in the 1940s. She then went on to do a PhD and become a world expert in Scottish drama around the reign of James I. So, nothing wrong at all if video games brought you in to these topics!

  • @RhyfelwrMorgannwg
    @RhyfelwrMorgannwg Před 3 lety +4

    Very interesting - around 49:00 when legal system of 12 jurors is discussed, I can think of a similar earlier system used in Welsh law - the laws of Morgan Mwynfawr would see 12 jurors as a reference to the 12 disciples. Of note, when the King of Morgannwg had a dispute over land with the king of Dyfed around the 800’s, a jury of 12 noblemen (6 from Morgannwg, 6 from Dyfed) was complied, and to ensure impartiality the Judge was Edgar, an English king.

  • @scottbuckley6578
    @scottbuckley6578 Před 4 lety +2

    This is why far the best info in this period by far

  • @gt4viking789
    @gt4viking789 Před 3 lety

    Love the content and listening to you speaking, very clever! 👍🏼 ATB Peter

  • @paulwhite6745
    @paulwhite6745 Před 3 lety +11

    Cracking work mate, for a one man outfit your work is highly professional and very interesting to watch. More please!

  • @sethhamby9405
    @sethhamby9405 Před 4 lety +4

    Heard that place names that end in -by are a vestige of Viking days.

    • @ryanaegis3544
      @ryanaegis3544 Před 4 lety +3

      Yes. According to the Lay of Havelok, Grimsby is named after the Dane Grim and is thus literally Grim's Town, as are all other -by's Danish towns.

    • @sethhamby9405
      @sethhamby9405 Před 4 lety +2

      @@ryanaegis3544 Hamby is my last name and the furthest i can trace back is 1090 to a Walter Hamby of Lincolnshire and the town of Louth.

    • @ryanaegis3544
      @ryanaegis3544 Před 4 lety +1

      That is amazing you can trace your surname back so far. I am jealous. I wonder what Walter Hamby did in 1090 to merit being written down and the paper being saved. Sure, the Church kept records of people's births, deaths, christenings, and marriages, but if that is the only record, that also would be remarkable they have survived.

    • @Therealhtrinity
      @Therealhtrinity Před 3 lety

      Filby is my family name-From village possibly named after a “Fil “ in Norfolk.

  • @raptorman2666
    @raptorman2666 Před rokem

    Best Viking age documentary on YT. Assassins creed Valhalla led me here.

  • @caravaggiosaccomplice7841

    These videos are a national treasure. English Heritage, please take note of actual English history!

  • @jacodasilva6695
    @jacodasilva6695 Před 4 lety +32

    Hej England kærlighed fra Danmark! God video mere af det tak..

    • @mikesaunders4775
      @mikesaunders4775 Před 4 lety +4

      Tak ska du hav .

    • @ganjafi59
      @ganjafi59 Před 3 lety +4

      Halla Dansker

    • @paulhank7967
      @paulhank7967 Před 3 lety +1

      Send over some of your beautiful women. 👍

    • @tejjensen9402
      @tejjensen9402 Před 3 lety +5

      @@paulhank7967 Come to Denmark. Foreigners have quite good chances with Danish girls.

    • @soupdragon151
      @soupdragon151 Před rokem

      The funny thing is I understood most of that, tak