Harald Hardrada: Viking Mercenary (Part 1)
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Watch part 2 here! Harald Hardrada: The Last Viking
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When the young Viking prince Harald Sigurdsson is driven from his kingdom in Norway, he embarks on a globetrotting journey to build his legacy in distant kingdoms and avenge his kin. From the Battle of Stiklestad to the ranks of Byzantine Varangians in the Holy Land, this is the rise of Harald Hardrada.
PARTS:
0:00 Prologue
0:34 Part I: The Banished King
3:07 Part II: In Foreign Lands to Fight
9:44 Part III: The Last Days of the Emperor
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Hollway, D. (2021). The last viking: The true story of king Harald Hardrada. Osprey Publishing.
Lubik, M. (2020). Haraldr Sigurðarson’s arrival in rus’ and his participation in the campaign against Poland in 1031. Historisk Tidsskrift, 99(1), 6-20. doi.org/10.18261/issn.1504-29...
Sturlason, S. (n.d.). Saga of Harald Hardrade. In D. Killings & D. Widger (Eds.), Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway. essay. Retrieved 2022, from www.gutenberg.org/files/598/5....
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Bro's life was basically a mount and blade campaign
Or a Mount and Blade campaign was fashioned after this bro's life lol.
He had a pretty good start, born into the royal family of norway
Love that game
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And to top it all he chopped another man's bollocks off! Royal bollocks I might add!
@@knunk5476 basically Impoverished Noble start
Harald Hardrada had probably the most exciting and adventurous life out of anyone in human history
Do yourself a favor and look up the autobiography of Thomas "The Sea Wolf" Cochran.
@@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!
Very big contender but I'd have to give that prize to either Julius Caesar or Genghis Khan
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.
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.
same, this what quality do to you:))))
That's funny because I felt the same
It made me tear up a little tbh
@@princepis Nothing makes grown men cry as much as the dream that was Rome, and what remained of it.
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.
And then back to Scandinavia and to try to conquer England no? Alexander the Great- like adventurer.
@@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.
@@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?
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.
He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword, a fitting end I think
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Well an arrow in this case.
@@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
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!!
If Denis Villeneuve made documentaries, this is what it might look and sound like. Superbly well-done gentlemen!
It was the Sardaukar/Norse throat singing wasn't it?
@@bernardoohigginsvevo2974 exactly what I thought, the throat singing reminded us of Dune
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.
He also fought against the danes, wont say the result of it but he was indeed everywhere.
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!
@@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.
a few days later, not months.
@@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.
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”
He threatened to blood eagle harold Goodwinson but lost the battle
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
@@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
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
@@ragnarwergeland8243 I have not, but that sounds awesome! I for sure want to visit Norway some day.
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!
Didn't expect to see you here love your vids
@@kevinisnotscargaming7296 hey Kevin! Yeah man I watch everything these guys put out. Amazing work!!
Oy seeing you here is a bit surprising
@@cruzaider5339 I watch all of their videos actually :D such a good channel
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 !
No, it is a blessing
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.
Thanks so much Chad! Harald part II out in December!
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.
The sound design and music in this video is somehow a level above all your others, this is incredible work, keep it up🔥
Thanks! Harald will be back for the sequel in December!
Loved the Mongols and Samuraï one too ! Also the Medieval Duel...
This channel really is fantastic
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Just imagine how awesome a Netflix series of Harald Hadrada's life would be ?
Na they would probably make him a black woman like they did Jarl Haakon
@@Kain81023 hahaha facts... Would rather have HBO make it.
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”
Is this a joke😂. He is already in a Netflix series
@@connorsealey24 wich serie please ?
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.
Y’all are easily my favorite history channel on CZcams, 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.
Lol Alexander dumbass
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
The story of Harald Hardråde is so epic it might actually be the better than most epic fantasy tales and myths ever written.
God the visuals and pacing on this one knocked it out of the park well done
what a tale, Harald is one of those badass yet underated people you hear about only in legends.
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 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
These videos are a masterpiece, visually and the information given are incredible. Hope you get the recognition you deserve
This is the most epic retelling on CZcams of Hardradas life!
How in gods green earth has hardrada not have a movie made from his life yet? The man is a legend ............
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 didn’t know much about King Harald’s early life. Your video showed me how pretty wild it was. 👍🏻
Oh man I am so excited for this one, Hardrada is one of my all-time favourite historical figures!
The Romans were lucky to have had this man under their banner.
You guys essentially made Heimskringla into a picture book. Very commendable content from all those involved . Thank you
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.
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!!🖤
Thanks so much! Your music is wonderfully transportive and really added something special to this one!
Thank God Joe Rogan recommend this channel content is top notch!
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 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 !
Happy to hear it struck a chord with you!
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.
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
That Norse music is something else. Primal, Savage, haunting and glorious. Quite proud to be descended from a such a strong people. Minus the raiding, R*ping, murdering side of things. Still fearsome and incredible warriors
So minus everything being a Viking was 😂
When you take away raiding, murdering and pillaging what are you actually proud of? Their beards?
Masterclass in storytelling.
Viking history is some of my favorite history ever!!! Can’t wait to to watch this!!
The artwork in these videos are breathtaking
Harald's story is one of the most facinating in history. From exiled Prince to Mercenary to King and Conqueror. I might be a bit biased as there is a likely chance he is my ancestor.
Loads of people reckon they’re related to him I’ve only seen one that actually has a plaque showing their family tree.
Incredible work!! can't wait for the next episode!
Who else wishes this awesome recounting of history continue on!?!?
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.
Truly fantastic video. Loved every second, can’t wait for the next one!
You guys should do a video on the battle of Diú once. It is considered of the most decisive battles in history by many historians. The portuguese aggainst the ottoman empire and it's allies. Your epic art, music, sound effects and narration would be awsome in this.
Outstanding as always! Well done you two! Well done indeed.
Unbelievably well done. Absolute masterpiece of a video.
Cant wait for part 2 , really awesome episode
This was phenomenal!!!! You seriously make the best historical content on youtube! Keep up the great work!!!
This channel makes amazing content. Keep up the good work. I'm really looking forward to the next episode.
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 love the narration, art style and overall atmosphere of your videos. Absolutely brilliant!
Great video! I loved the music, the sound of the tagelharpa always manages to entrance me. I heard the men screaming what I understood as "Runnar" but im not really sure if that was what it was really, it reminded me of a track from the The Northman Soundtrack called Draugr... Great movie and great video, I love stories about the Norse and their fantastic adventures!
Another amazing piece of history, narration and art. Your work is incredible!
This may just be my favorite CZcams channel. Excellent!
Another 10/10 video from History Dose. You guys are a shining jewel of a channel
Can’t wait for the next one!
Amazing work as always!
They should 100% make a series on him, one that resembles the Last Kingdom
These videos really are incredible. The amount of work what must go into the narration and artwork is insane.
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
I love the art style and editing. Really great episode. Can’t wait for more!
Excellent narration and illustrations. I can't wait for part two. Your work is first class.
It is crazy that only two people are making this. Yet again I’m impressed
Absolute masterpiece. Narration is on point, the soundtrack is amazing, the art is next level. Probably one of the best history channels on CZcams. I cannot wait for part 2, keep up the great work.
One time I was out walking in the woods with my class from school, and at one point we stopped on a hill, looked out over a huge field. The teacher asks us if we know where we are, and everyone goes "uuumm, no?"
Then the teacher tells us that we are looking at Stiklestad, where the battle was fought.
We stood there for a few minutes in silence, looking at this old battlefield, thinking about the men who fought and killed eachother that long ago
absolutely amazing story telling.
Instant subscribe!!! Absolutely riveting, beautiful and I imagine a Labour of love. Thankyou for your work it's brilliant.
Great video and storytelling. Give us more!
Been waiting for this!
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This was great! I think this has to be my favorite history channel on YT!
Genuinely incredible. Visually and poetically
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.
Part two! That was fascinating
The best yet can’t wait for part 2 incredible story
CANT WAIT FOR MORE
Banger as always
Always great content thanks for this brother 👏🏾✊🏾🏴☠️
How are your videos so much more noticeably engaging and interesting than your YT peers?!?!
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Keep up the awesome videos! This feels like a big production bc of the quality of ur videos.. how many people are running this channel? if this isn't some off-shoot of a larger channel with experience: you need to make some money from your talent. these videos are very well made, and is easily at (or exceeds) the the level of most Historical content on not just CZcams, but media in general: TV channels, etc.
Thanks! Just two brothers running the show! We’ve made it our job as of June.
@@HistoryDose Good on you guys! You definitely deserve more subs and views- and I'm sure you will get them with such awesome content!
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Watch the northman 2022 great Viking movie
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The music and sound effects are amazing!
another fantastic video. dont stop please
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Another great video 😄just love the Artwork and edits
The scene where hardrada plucked out the emperor's eyes gave me shivers not because of the eye plucking, but the fact that a man from a far away land up north was there in full nordic attire. And the music just made you know this guy ain't from around here.
I believe by the time he plucked his eye (some believe he may not have even done so) he would have been wearing the attire of the locals.
This has become one of my favorite pages on CZcams
That was very well done. Amazing 👏 can't wait to watch the next bit.
Third video in a row…These are beautifully made, easily 10/10 my man.
Vikings, the most feared warriors of European history
ABSOLUTELY NOT
this is so well done, the imagery is fantastic
Best one yet, keep it up!
This is one of the best videos yet 🔥🔥🔥
This is fantastic content. Wow. This beats any history channel I've seen.
these series are absolutely excellent
best content of this type on youtube right now keep up the great content
Absolutely stunning! Magical! Beautiful!
Incredible story, great quality on the video as well.