As a young and enthusiastic history undergrad, I visited both of these religious houses many times, from the mid 1960`s onward. Now a retired Prof of Early Medieval History, but living far away, I continue to remain informed and in touch with the many often startling and surprising discoveries being made by equally enthusiastic archeologists - with finds that continue to add additional dimensions to our understanding, aided by a breathtaking range of scientific tools and technology. Dan Snow presents a quite brilliant and carefully considered documentary, outlining all the important and relevant details to offer as an easily understood overview of these turbulent times :)
@@euphonyx3514 I have no particular issue with Dan`s assertion that Cuthbert was an ' Anglo Saxon ' Over the years, and only from my own point of view, I am somewhat uncomfortable with the catch all phrase - Anglo Saxons !!!!! Dan is a very good historian and a highly capable presenter, with impeccable research credentials. Cuthbert did not travel too far during his life, so I wonder if he may not have viewed himself more likely as a ' Northumbrian ' first, and then an Anglo-Saxon, possibly.The expression is used rather too loosely to incorporate a diverse population - I prefer more specific terminology - West Saxons, East Saxons, Angles, or Mercians and so forth. When I started my first year as an undergrad, Early Medieval History was universally understood as' The Dark Ages ' which was gradually, and quite correctly replaced by this more acceptable terminology - so perhaps in time the too broad Anglo-Saxons will be replaced with something of a more regional accuracy to reflect the wider flow of incoming people from the continent - who knows :)
@@euphonyx3514 Oh no, no no - I have no intentions of being drawn into a lengthy dialogue on this - so sorry. I must remind you I AM RETIRED and now much prefer to pursue my other interests in what time I have left. I would encourage you to perhaps contact History Hit directly, to voice your opinions and clarify, to you, their own. You should also consult the many relevant and informative documents and manuscripts available online, such as The Bodleian Online - a wonderful and extensive resource for any researcher. You will find, however, that the early history of Cuthbert is decidedly inconclusive and contradictory, has been examined by many scholars ad nauseam - and, to date, no firm evidence has been discovered to alter or remedy that uncertainty of his early years, or whatever traditions have been attached to him. I wish you well.
Are you mixing up Columba and Cuthbert? Cuthbert was born in/near Dunbar (now Scotland, but then in the kingdom of Northumbria), and was initially at Melrose Abbey (not Iona) before moving to Lindisfarne.
@@adelheidrussenberger2826 Nope. See my contribution above. Just because it's on Wikipedia, it doesn't necessarily mean its wrong.... but it is in this case. His origins are in Ireland or in the Hebrides. It's a bit obscure but tradition has it that he was of noble birth and the son of an Irish king.
I didn’t get it from Wikipedia; I walked the St Cuthbert’s Way several years ago and used it as an opportunity to read a few books about St Cuthbert, and none of them suggested that he might have been the son of an Irish king or had ever been to Iona. I don’t think it’s mentioned either of Bede’s lives of St Cuthbert or the anonymous Life of St Cuthbert, although it’s been ages since I looked at either. As Lindisfarne had close historical ties with Iona and Ireland, I would have expected the anonymous Life to have mentioned it if Cuthbert had come from there too.
I was introduced to the magical county of Northumberland through the books of LJRoss. When i read Holy Island, i was off on a journey that has covered ten years of visits following the books' geographical treasure hunts. I am like that mystical "rubber ball that keeps bouncing back." It took me three visits to finally get inside Bamburgh Castle. I'm not complaining. The teashop is well worth a visit of six. And the pub at Holy Island is a rare treasure. The publican could not do enough for me. Such hospitality. Such a time filled with laughter. When i walked in after a four year gap, and he asked me what i would have, i replied "the usual please" the gentleman did not bat an eyelid, but you could see his brain ticking over, going over his stock. I hope he remembers me with equally fond emories. He does a good cup of tea.
@@jonbaxter2254 I recognized his face i walked up and said "are you famous?" he made a joke, shook my hand and said nice to meet you haha, brilliant guy wish I got a picture.
Love this! Recently visited Lindisfarne, you can’t help but imagine how scary it would have been for the monks at the time when Vikings arrived as you look out to the North Sea. 🌊
The storytelling in this video is amazing! The history of Lindisfarne and its significance in the early medieval period is brought to life beautifully, especially the Viking raids.
Dan, you must film a Part 2 about the locals on Holy Island!! Really enjoyed this! It caught my eye because one of my ancestors had a home there and at one point, in a failed attempt to restore the priory, attempted to buy it!! The beaches looking out to Holy Island are just stunning and if I ever get to visit from across the pond, I'm sure I'll stand there for hours. ⛪🏰
I recommend the visit. I was introduced to the magic of Northumberland by the novelist LJ Ross starting with her book Holy Island. I've been twice now to Holy Island with a four year gap, and annually I follow the different locations of her books based in Northumberland. Never disappointed.
Amazing! This was very interesting and shows all the up to date discoveries and how they change our view of this important place in early English and Christian history.
As a descendant from Eric the Red I have made it a kind of sort of a life going to watch whatever I can and loan whatever I can from Viking history raids battles anything I can find in this video is actually kind of eye-opening in a way it shows the humanity of the fighting which is outstanding in the way
Great video! I went to Lindisfarne a few years ago and it's always interesting to learn more, especially with the archeological dig. However, there is a very important thing missing from this video: Mead!
That’s crazy because it’s just a continued custom in that area for a time before this particular raid so you’d think you counted it from a time at least a number of decades before
@@TheScandomanthis coming from somebody who likes their own comment!! Pathetic, we English have a name for Idiots like you, its called hypocrites!!! Whats a matter does the English give you septic Muts a inferiority complex...
Fun fact here in dublin Ireland the estate I live in is called lindisfarne the estate next to us is called Melrose the park running alongside both estates Is called St cuthberts park
@@eoinm5758 St. Cuthbert was born at Melrose in the Scottish Lowlands, which was then part of the Kingdom of Northumbria, who were Angles. He spent most of his life on Lindisfarne Island, (Holy Island).
Fascinating. Thank you for this video and all the archeological details! We've passed by Lindisfarne on a coach tour, and now I can tell that we were missing so much background information about this island. Thank you for providing it. :)
Dan Snow's work is consistently excellent. In the context under advisement, he could be described as The High Gothi Of History Hit, and when you consider the brilliance of ALL the historian/presenters we have here, that's saying something! Of course the raid on Lindisfarne was one of unimaginable brutality, but of course there's 2 sides to every story; the Vikings were not only after gold &c but somewhere decent to live and grow crops. And if folks want to get Pythonesque and say "What have the vikings ever done for US, well, q a lot, of course. Most of our words. Decent boatbuilding. All sorts. From Petra to Holy Island is a short step apparently for Mr Snow. Impressive. Nice one Dan and team! 🌟👍
I introduced my grandson to the history of Great Britain using Jon and Dan Snow's DVD set Battles of Britain. A great success. Fifteen years later he sets me my homework for the week, currently the rise and fall of the roman empire.
I've seen this story told in a million different ways now and I know exactly what happens but I've never clicked anything faster when I saw that history hit uploaded a video about it
Dan Snow…big fan here from Chicago. Have you ever considered coming to The States? So much of our history is tied to yours. I lived in Richmond, Virginia for 9 years and RVA or The River City got its name because there is spot on the hills above The James River where the view is nearly identical to the view of The Thames from Richmond.
Rather odd that Dan made no mention of the fact that Lindisfarne monastery, after being re-built by the Normans in the 12th century, was later destroyed by Henry VIII's henchmen in 1536. I cannot bear to think of all that glorious stained glass smashed to smithereens. Henry preferred to refer to his mass destruction of Catholic monastic life as the 'dissolution' of the monasteries - whereas, if you were brought up by nuns in a Catholic convent school, as I was, they taught us to describe Henry's barbaric vandalism, not as the dissolution, but the 'desecration' of the monasteries. The nuns and monks of the early medieval period were like England's first NHS, providing free healthcare and sanctuary for the sick, elderly and dying, in their monasteries and abbeys. The old nuns who taught me never forgave Henry - even 450 years later!
Charlemagne was a brutal ruler that killed pagans on a grand scale. He moved up more and more to Norse lands. Revenge and counterstriking in a religious war was also part of the brutal sacking of Lindesfarne.
I’ve had a waking wave of recognition of such and also a dream where I was driving with my mother into a cemetery that was getting very flooded and had a very strong sense of dread that we should back out and then I saw an iron archway sign that said Lindisfarne.
I partly inherited the fear of railroad crossing from my father. Every time we would cross the railroad tracks, he would make us be quit. I often dream of crossing multiple tracks while dodging one train after another. That dream became a reality as I was coming from Frankfurt to Darmstadt, I had no more money for tickets and I was on foot.
Thank you, Dan Snow for sticking up for Christianity and the Anglo-Saxons and there were probably some Celts there, as Aidan and other monks from Iona first brought the faith to Lindisfarne before Cuthbert. I have been appalled by some of the comments I've read here. Yes, Christians have done some dreadful things too, but they were not living in the Spirit of Jesus. Education, caring for people and peaceful coexistence all stem from following Jesus properly. I have Viking ancestry too, like most people in Northern England, and they were fierce, but they realised that Christianity brought more benefits, and were converted. I like the Jarrow girl who was proud that her ancestors saw off a Viking raid. The people of Scandinavia are now much more civilised for having been influenced by Christianity. Peace be with you!
Summary of the video (Powered by NEX, an AI tool which summarizes TH-cam videos) Key Points： 1. [Key Point 1]: Lindisfarne was raided by Vikings in 793, marking the start of Viking raids in Britain. 2. [Key Point 2]: Lindisfarne's monastery was a key center of Anglo-Saxon art and learning. 3. [Key Point 3]: Excavations reveal Lindisfarne's rich history, including a neonatal burial with golden threads. Important Details: Here's the timeline 00:00:00 The Tragic Saga of Lindisfarne • Narrator describes the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in 793. • Lindisfarne was a key religious center in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom. 00:03:03 The Monastic Life and Artistic Legacy • Lindisfarne's monks produced the Lindisfarne Gospels. • Alexander discusses the simplicity and focus of early monastic life. 00:05:49 The Impact of Viking Raids on North Umbria • Lindisfarne and Jarrow were dynamic monastic settlements. • Bede's works provide insights into life in North Umbria. 00:10:17 Archaeological Discoveries at Lindisfarne • Dig Ventures excavations reveal Lindisfarne's early history. • Harriet discusses the mix of people buried in the cemetery. 00:16:13 Unveiling Lindisfarne's Past Through Artifacts • Joanna discusses the significance of grave markers and runes. • Fascinating finds include a glass taffia piece and rings. 00:21:06 The Viking Invasion and Its Aftermath • Lindisfarne was a clash of Christian and Viking cultures. • Alcuin's letters describe the devastation caused by the Vikings. 00:28:08 The Economic Motives Behind Viking Raids • Trade between North Umbria and Scandinavia influenced raids. • The arrival of Islamic silver coins in Scandinavia sparked raids. 00:31:13 Lindisfarne's Resilience and Transformation • Lindisfarne was raided again, but the locals fought back. • Lindisfarne's remains were moved to Durham, but a new abbey was built. 00:34:22 Lindisfarne's Enduring Legacy • Lindisfarne symbolizes resilient Christianity and historical resilience. • The site remains a spiritual center and a gateway to centuries of secrets.
It was an informative and wonderful historical coverage documentary about Christian ✝️ Holly Island near the Northumberland kingdom sea shore....where assaulted by Pagen Vikings for plundering goods in the 9th AD century ...wonderful an incredible historical explore ✨️ Archeology work thanks for sharing 😊
My mtDNA haplogroup is T1a1, it is linked to the Vikings. T1 is relatively rare in Europe today, it appears to have been much more common at certain times in the past. For example, DNA extracted from skeletons buried in Norwich, England (which happens to be my home town) during the 10th century AD showed that T1 was present at levels of 23%, and at 0% before that. This suggests that the haplogroup may have arrived in England with the Viking invaders who began menacing the coastal settlements of Britain and Ireland in AD 793.
The Vikings may have also considered that taking slaves from Lindisfarne would be lucrative. It's possible that these were highly likely to be educated and literate and would bring a higher price because of this.
Why does Chester le Street in County Durham never get mentioned in history programmes. regarding its major role in protecting the bones of St Cuthbert. His remains were held there securely before they moved to Durham. If you go to Chester le Street there are lots of Churches, roads, sign posts, named after him. there are paintings inside of churches and books you can buy everywhere, You would never know about the relationship between Lindisfarne and Chester le Street unless you came from there, its a great shame.
it would helpful to provide, at a minimum, a drawing of the reality of the monastery as it existed rather than a verbal description while looking at the ruins of the stone monastery.
The Viking raids of Lindisfarne and further afield were the Pagan world’s vengeance towards the Roman Empire for their genocide of the pre-Christian Pagan world. The genocide of Gaul at the hands of Julius Caesar, the campaigns of Charlemagne and his genocide of the Saxons on behalf of the Roman Empire, etc etc. The Danes knew that Lindisfarne and other places important for the Church were large money-making centres for the “Holy” Roman Empire & they knew that attacking these centres would financially and emotionally hurt those in-power very deeply. Paganism will always bite back when globalist power-hubs come knocking at our doors & threaten our entire way of life and very existence. Just as today the Abrahamic mind-plague is being directed at our ancient lands, we Pagans consolidate our strength and prepare our counterattack.
@@Joshua-sp7hp Thanks. The books “Caesar’s Messiah” & “Not In His Image” expose the nefarious and alien origins of the Abrahamic mind-virus in tremendous detail using actual historical sources & hundreds of citations.
As a young and enthusiastic history undergrad, I visited both of these religious houses many times, from the mid 1960`s onward. Now a retired Prof of Early Medieval History, but living far away, I continue to remain informed and in touch with the many often startling and surprising discoveries being made by equally enthusiastic archeologists - with finds that continue to add additional dimensions to our understanding, aided by a breathtaking range of scientific tools and technology.
Dan Snow presents a quite brilliant and carefully considered documentary, outlining all the important and relevant details to offer as an easily understood overview of these turbulent times :)
@@euphonyx3514 I have no particular issue with Dan`s assertion that Cuthbert was an ' Anglo Saxon ' Over the years, and only from my own point of view, I am somewhat uncomfortable with the catch all phrase - Anglo Saxons !!!!!
Dan is a very good historian and a highly capable presenter, with impeccable research credentials.
Cuthbert did not travel too far during his life, so I wonder if he may not have viewed himself more likely as a ' Northumbrian ' first, and then an Anglo-Saxon, possibly.The expression is used rather too loosely to incorporate a diverse population - I prefer more specific terminology - West Saxons, East Saxons, Angles, or Mercians and so forth.
When I started my first year as an undergrad, Early Medieval History was universally understood as' The Dark Ages ' which was gradually, and quite correctly replaced by this more acceptable terminology - so perhaps in time the too broad Anglo-Saxons will be replaced with something of a more regional accuracy to reflect the wider flow of incoming people from the continent - who knows :)
@@euphonyx3514 Oh no, no no - I have no intentions of being drawn into a lengthy dialogue on this - so sorry. I must remind you I AM RETIRED and now much prefer to pursue my other interests in what time I have left.
I would encourage you to perhaps contact History Hit directly, to voice your opinions and clarify, to you, their own. You should also consult the many relevant and informative documents and manuscripts available online, such as The Bodleian Online - a wonderful and extensive resource for any researcher.
You will find, however, that the early history of Cuthbert is decidedly inconclusive and contradictory, has been examined by many scholars ad nauseam - and, to date, no firm evidence has been discovered to alter or remedy that uncertainty of his early years, or whatever traditions have been attached to him.
I wish you well.
Are you mixing up Columba and Cuthbert? Cuthbert was born in/near Dunbar (now Scotland, but then in the kingdom of Northumbria), and was initially at Melrose Abbey (not Iona) before moving to Lindisfarne.
@@adelheidrussenberger2826 Nope. See my contribution above. Just because it's on Wikipedia, it doesn't necessarily mean its wrong.... but it is in this case. His origins are in Ireland or in the Hebrides. It's a bit obscure but tradition has it that he was of noble birth and the son of an Irish king.
I didn’t get it from Wikipedia; I walked the St Cuthbert’s Way several years ago and used it as an opportunity to read a few books about St Cuthbert, and none of them suggested that he might have been the son of an Irish king or had ever been to Iona. I don’t think it’s mentioned either of Bede’s lives of St Cuthbert or the anonymous Life of St Cuthbert, although it’s been ages since I looked at either. As Lindisfarne had close historical ties with Iona and Ireland, I would have expected the anonymous Life to have mentioned it if Cuthbert had come from there too.
Bjorn, Sven and co did such a ‘thorough’ job we are still talking about it 1300 years later.
Love your work, Dan 👍
1,231 years actually.
You forgot the dots over the o in Björn! 😉😁🇸🇪
@sushanart Vikings tended to hail from Norway and Denmark.
Swedes only started using the dots after 1540.
@@sushanartthe umlout
If we Icelanders are anything to go by we are very thorough when "reappropriating" someone else's property and wealth.
In 793 a group of Vikings selflessly rescued the treasures of Lindisfarne from a great fire after the monks mysteriously and spontaneously died. 😂
Don't forget some monks randomly ran off to become slaves
@@coppertopv365 they wanted to see the world and the Vikings were kind enough to give them passage.
That is how it works.
@@mbgal7758it was that or the next one.
Spontaneous combustion. That's what you get for being so holy.
10 out of 10!!! This video has everything; history, culture, religion, archeology….. and Dan Snow!! Learned much. So well presented too!
For beginners.
I was introduced to the magical county of Northumberland through the books of LJRoss. When i read Holy Island, i was off on a journey that has covered ten years of visits following the books' geographical treasure hunts. I am like that mystical "rubber ball that keeps bouncing back." It took me three visits to finally get inside Bamburgh Castle. I'm not complaining. The teashop is well worth a visit of six. And the pub at Holy Island is a rare treasure. The publican could not do enough for me. Such hospitality. Such a time filled with laughter. When i walked in after a four year gap, and he asked me what i would have, i replied "the usual please" the gentleman did not bat an eyelid, but you could see his brain ticking over, going over his stock. I hope he remembers me with equally fond emories. He does a good cup of tea.
One of the rare places that we can still physically connect to the sagas. Incredible.
Most of the places from the sagas exists as towns today lol
Maybe try reading the sagas.
@@Powersnufkin when you find one that has standing Saxon architecture or walls that seen vikings inside then I do hope you'll share
@@BLASTSFROMTHEPAST Istanbul.
@@MundusMeus974 touché - I'm far too England -centric
@@BLASTSFROMTHEPAST You say that as though it were a bad thing.
I met the presenter of this show at trevi fountain in rome just about a month ago. Was so stoked.
Dan Snow is so awesome, glad he must be doing a Roman docu soon then if he was there.
@@jonbaxter2254 I recognized his face i walked up and said "are you famous?" he made a joke, shook my hand and said nice to meet you haha, brilliant guy wish I got a picture.
I was on Lindisfarne this summer.
It is indeed beautiful, and also very quiet-perfect antidote to cities.
Aye but covered in sheep shit
Northumberland is such a "hidden" gem of the UK coast. Everyone goes to Cornwall but for my money, Northumberland is way more interesting to visit.
I grew up here and constantly learning something new about my local history
Agree, and I'm from Cornwall. To be honest it would be good if a percentage of visitors headed North East instead of south west come the summer.
I travel from the northern territory of Australia yearly for my Northumberland "fix" following the LJRoss magical mystery tours. Never disappointed
That was a quality video. Thank you very much. Your work is much appreciated. Love from Denmark.
I love these videos so much! I wish they were longer, though. Cheers from Patagonia!
Love this! Recently visited Lindisfarne, you can’t help but imagine how scary it would have been for the monks at the time when Vikings arrived as you look out to the North Sea. 🌊
Yes. Good time to start praying.
Duh they were scared but all they had was faith. Go watch the vikings scene to understand what it was roughly like
@@KD400_ duh I have !!
@smithnatalie4803 ok so u understand
The storytelling in this video is amazing! The history of Lindisfarne and its significance in the early medieval period is brought to life beautifully, especially the Viking raids.
Dan, you must film a Part 2 about the locals on Holy Island!! Really enjoyed this! It caught my eye because one of my ancestors had a home there and at one point, in a failed attempt to restore the priory, attempted to buy it!! The beaches looking out to Holy Island are just stunning and if I ever get to visit from across the pond, I'm sure I'll stand there for hours. ⛪🏰
I recommend the visit. I was introduced to the magic of Northumberland by the novelist LJ Ross starting with her book Holy Island. I've been twice now to Holy Island with a four year gap, and annually I follow the different locations of her books based in Northumberland. Never disappointed.
Amazing! This was very interesting and shows all the up to date discoveries and how they change our view of this important place in early English and Christian history.
Going over on the bus was really memorable. I had such a lovely day there last year.
This video is brilliant. Absolutely fascinating, and great access to incredible locations
We Appreciate You Showing Us Something That Not Many Have Seen In Real Life .. 👍🏼✌🏼
I'm steadily becoming obsessed with History Hit. Good stuff, well narrated
As a descendant from Eric the Red I have made it a kind of sort of a life going to watch whatever I can and loan whatever I can from Viking history raids battles anything I can find in this video is actually kind of eye-opening in a way it shows the humanity of the fighting which is outstanding in the way
Great video! I went to Lindisfarne a few years ago and it's always interesting to learn more, especially with the archeological dig. However, there is a very important thing missing from this video: Mead!
Excellent documentary, as always.
Hyem ❤
History Hit is fast becoming my favourite channel on TH-cam. Fantastic content
Amazing presentation. Thank you! 😊
I've got a lot of Scandinavian ancestry. It's nice to see Grandad enjoyed his trip to Lindisfarne.
Thanks for this video 👍 In Norway we count The Viking Age from the year 793 ad.
That’s crazy because it’s just a continued custom in that area for a time before this particular raid so you’d think you counted it from a time at least a number of decades before
Everyone does. The Viking age starts and ends with events in England for some reason :)
@@runetoudahl6Well, not a very good reason!
It's just that the English make the most noise about it!
@@TheScandoman Every time l've visited Lindisfarne l've been driven away by the incessant, ear splitting noise. Will they never shut the fuck up?
@@TheScandomanthis coming from somebody who likes their own comment!! Pathetic, we English have a name for Idiots like you, its called hypocrites!!! Whats a matter does the English give you septic Muts a inferiority complex...
Fun fact here in dublin Ireland the estate I live in is called lindisfarne the estate next to us is called Melrose the park running alongside both estates Is called St cuthberts park
@@eoinm5758 St. Cuthbert was born at Melrose in the Scottish Lowlands, which was then part of the Kingdom of Northumbria, who were Angles. He spent most of his life on Lindisfarne Island, (Holy Island).
What about Leland 😂
Very insightful. Thank you all so much! With love from California.
I was there two months ago, truly beautiful place.
Dan Snow kinda looks like Michael Bolton
It's amazing to be standing in a building that is 1000 years old!
*The Venerable Bede* My Medieval Lit prof used to go mental if we forgot that! 😂
That's really interesting, and sad for North Umbria.
Can we see something similar about Iona? I always feel it's underrepresented when we talk about early Christianity in Great Britain.
Very insightful. Thank you all so much!
Fascinating. Thank you for this video and all the archeological details! We've passed by Lindisfarne on a coach tour, and now I can tell that we were missing so much background information about this island. Thank you for providing it. :)
Thank you for this post, brilliant.
Dan Snow's work is consistently excellent. In the context under advisement, he could be described as The High Gothi Of History Hit, and when you consider the brilliance of ALL the historian/presenters we have here, that's saying something!
Of course the raid on Lindisfarne was one of unimaginable brutality, but of course there's 2 sides to every story; the Vikings were not only after gold &c but somewhere decent to live and grow crops. And if folks want to get Pythonesque and say "What have the vikings ever done for US, well, q a lot, of course. Most of our words. Decent boatbuilding. All sorts.
From Petra to Holy Island is a short step apparently for Mr Snow.
Impressive.
Nice one Dan and team! 🌟👍
I introduced my grandson to the history of Great Britain using Jon and Dan Snow's DVD set Battles of Britain. A great success. Fifteen years later he sets me my homework for the week, currently the rise and fall of the roman empire.
I’m am a northern lass who has lived in SA all my adult life. I love to visit Lindisfarne when i go home . It is my favourite place in the world. ❤
I've seen this story told in a million different ways now and I know exactly what happens but I've never clicked anything faster when I saw that history hit uploaded a video about it
Greetings from Norway ;-)
Dan Snow…big fan here from Chicago. Have you ever considered coming to The States? So much of our history is tied to yours. I lived in Richmond, Virginia for 9 years and RVA or The River City got its name because there is spot on the hills above The James River where the view is nearly identical to the view of The Thames from Richmond.
He did! Search for the episode: Forgotten Revolutionary War Skeletons Discovered. It was about a year ago.
@@roberttannahill thanks!
Sounds a lovely place
@@davidgray3321 it’s gorgeous!
Rather odd that Dan made no mention of the fact that Lindisfarne monastery, after being re-built by the Normans in the 12th century, was later destroyed by Henry VIII's henchmen in 1536. I cannot bear to think of all that glorious stained glass smashed to smithereens.
Henry preferred to refer to his mass destruction of Catholic monastic life as the 'dissolution' of the monasteries - whereas, if you were brought up by nuns in a Catholic convent school, as I was, they taught us to describe Henry's barbaric vandalism, not as the dissolution, but the 'desecration' of the monasteries. The nuns and monks of the early medieval period were like England's first NHS, providing free healthcare and sanctuary for the sick, elderly and dying, in their monasteries and abbeys. The old nuns who taught me never forgave Henry - even 450 years later!
Some people grow up to have a more rounded view of what they were taught as children.
Thanks for sharing that! Brava to those nuns, and to the abbeys and monasteries that provided health care for centuries.
Love this. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Charlemagne was a brutal ruler that killed pagans on a grand scale. He moved up more and more to Norse lands. Revenge and counterstriking in a religious war was also part of the brutal sacking of Lindesfarne.
I have had dreams about crossing a flooded road like that.
I’ve had a waking wave of recognition of such and also a dream where I was driving with my mother into a cemetery that was getting very flooded and had a very strong sense of dread that we should back out and then I saw an iron archway sign that said Lindisfarne.
I remember doing it in the 90s with the waves coming over the road as we drove out.
I partly inherited the fear of railroad crossing from my father. Every time we would cross the railroad tracks, he would make us be quit. I often dream of crossing multiple tracks while dodging one train after another. That dream became a reality as I was coming from Frankfurt to Darmstadt, I had no more money for tickets and I was on foot.
I visited Lindisfarne during 2006. A very special magical place indeed.
Scandinavian tourists discover religious cult on Northumberland coast.
Nice one, I want to go there. ❤️
Fascinating documentary, thank you
Leave it to dan to find the smart AND beautiful archeologists
I like how the video ends with him telling us to check out their channel and then he points at a blank wall. I think the editor forgot something 😂
Amazing history. Enjoyed it, Thanks.
was literally there last week
Loved this
A fascinating insight 😊❤️🌸
My first ever training dig was here ❤ fond memories that include playing "hook the horn" in a pub there
Thank you, Dan Snow for sticking up for Christianity and the Anglo-Saxons and there were probably some Celts there, as Aidan and other monks from Iona first brought the faith to Lindisfarne before Cuthbert. I have been appalled by some of the comments I've read here. Yes, Christians have done some dreadful things too, but they were not living in the Spirit of Jesus. Education, caring for people and peaceful coexistence all stem from following Jesus properly. I have Viking ancestry too, like most people in Northern England, and they were fierce, but they realised that Christianity brought more benefits, and were converted. I like the Jarrow girl who was proud that her ancestors saw off a Viking raid. The people of Scandinavia are now much more civilised for having been influenced by Christianity. Peace be with you!
The Catholics did many "dreadful things," but not other Christian groups, such as the early Celtic Church in Briton.
Apparently I have a favourite Historian!
Thank you, a video on the Viking Special in Ireland, when Vikings were captured they became part of the food chain.
Summary of the video (Powered by NEX, an AI tool which summarizes TH-cam videos)
Key Points：
1. [Key Point 1]: Lindisfarne was raided by Vikings in 793, marking the start of Viking raids in Britain.
2. [Key Point 2]: Lindisfarne's monastery was a key center of Anglo-Saxon art and learning.
3. [Key Point 3]: Excavations reveal Lindisfarne's rich history, including a neonatal burial with golden threads.
Important Details:
Here's the timeline
00:00:00 The Tragic Saga of Lindisfarne
• Narrator describes the Viking raid on Lindisfarne in 793.
• Lindisfarne was a key religious center in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
00:03:03 The Monastic Life and Artistic Legacy
• Lindisfarne's monks produced the Lindisfarne Gospels.
• Alexander discusses the simplicity and focus of early monastic life.
00:05:49 The Impact of Viking Raids on North Umbria
• Lindisfarne and Jarrow were dynamic monastic settlements.
• Bede's works provide insights into life in North Umbria.
00:10:17 Archaeological Discoveries at Lindisfarne
• Dig Ventures excavations reveal Lindisfarne's early history.
• Harriet discusses the mix of people buried in the cemetery.
00:16:13 Unveiling Lindisfarne's Past Through Artifacts
• Joanna discusses the significance of grave markers and runes.
• Fascinating finds include a glass taffia piece and rings.
00:21:06 The Viking Invasion and Its Aftermath
• Lindisfarne was a clash of Christian and Viking cultures.
• Alcuin's letters describe the devastation caused by the Vikings.
00:28:08 The Economic Motives Behind Viking Raids
• Trade between North Umbria and Scandinavia influenced raids.
• The arrival of Islamic silver coins in Scandinavia sparked raids.
00:31:13 Lindisfarne's Resilience and Transformation
• Lindisfarne was raided again, but the locals fought back.
• Lindisfarne's remains were moved to Durham, but a new abbey was built.
00:34:22 Lindisfarne's Enduring Legacy
• Lindisfarne symbolizes resilient Christianity and historical resilience.
• The site remains a spiritual center and a gateway to centuries of secrets.
Very interesting! Thank you so much.
Fantastic, thank you!
That was wonderful, thank you!
It was an informative and wonderful historical coverage documentary about Christian ✝️ Holly Island near the Northumberland kingdom sea shore....where assaulted by Pagen Vikings for plundering goods in the 9th AD century ...wonderful an incredible historical explore ✨️ Archeology work thanks for sharing 😊
Northumberland is a magical place- full of history and beautiful countryside- beats
Cornwall hands down!
Great share!
I need to visit to complete my Celtic Christian pilgrimage.
pagan is cooler
Excellent as always...👍👍
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Amazing. Thank you.
It’s been long enough. I think it’s now time that we can make Lindesfarne jokes.
Knock knock? Who’s there? Smash.
“Blame the victim“ was alive and well back then too.
history repeats itself
Very interesting
My mtDNA haplogroup is T1a1, it is linked to the Vikings. T1 is relatively rare in Europe today, it appears to have been much more common at certain times in the past. For example, DNA extracted from skeletons buried in Norwich, England (which happens to be my home town) during the 10th century AD showed that T1 was present at levels of 23%, and at 0% before that. This suggests that the haplogroup may have arrived in England with the Viking invaders who began menacing the coastal settlements of Britain and Ireland in AD 793.
Thank you.
I am a Viking too!!!
My family hails from Jarrow. The Ancient Church is actually on the banks of the River Don.
Superb
It is a little more civil these days when one receives visitors from Scandinavia, luckily !
Shouldn't burial places just be left to rest?
If you ignored the history of graves 90 percent of anthropology would be lost. Graves are the open books of human history.
Been here two weeks ago from today
The Vikings may have also considered that taking slaves from Lindisfarne would be lucrative. It's possible that these were highly likely to be educated and literate and would bring a higher price because of this.
Meet me on the corner and I'll tell you the secrets of Lindisfarne.
Steeleye Span too if you're lucky.
See the Farnes from my house
Crusader "knights" in boats: no more, no less. Things they did would make Le coeur de lion grin.
Just subscribed Dan, your a proper history legend, you certainly follow in your dad's footsteps, he's a legend also. 🙏🏻
Why does Chester le Street in County Durham never get mentioned in history programmes. regarding its major role in protecting the bones of St Cuthbert. His remains were held there securely before they moved to Durham. If you go to Chester le Street there are lots of Churches, roads, sign posts, named after him. there are paintings inside of churches and books you can buy everywhere, You would never know about the relationship between Lindisfarne and Chester le Street unless you came from there, its a great shame.
it would helpful to provide, at a minimum, a drawing of the reality of the monastery as it existed rather than a verbal description while looking at the ruins of the stone monastery.
The Viking raids of Lindisfarne and further afield were the Pagan world’s vengeance towards the Roman Empire for their genocide of the pre-Christian Pagan world. The genocide of Gaul at the hands of Julius Caesar, the campaigns of Charlemagne and his genocide of the Saxons on behalf of the Roman Empire, etc etc. The Danes knew that Lindisfarne and other places important for the Church were large money-making centres for the “Holy” Roman Empire & they knew that attacking these centres would financially and emotionally hurt those in-power very deeply.
Paganism will always bite back when globalist power-hubs come knocking at our doors & threaten our entire way of life and very existence. Just as today the Abrahamic mind-plague is being directed at our ancient lands, we Pagans consolidate our strength and prepare our counterattack.
Of Norse descent and new to Ásatrú, I’d have to agree with you.
@@Joshua-sp7hp Thanks. The books “Caesar’s Messiah” & “Not In His Image” expose the nefarious and alien origins of the Abrahamic mind-virus in tremendous detail using actual historical sources & hundreds of citations.
Drivel
@@davidgray3321 Yo mama likes to do something that rhymes with drivel on deez 🥜!
The Roman’s never got near Scandinavia The Romans were pagan themselves
There's a pub there, yeh ? I could venerate a few pints, waitin' for the tide to turn.
Destiny is all Dan
Thumbnail looks like a building atop a steep rock, only portrayed briefly at 4:36; what the is that??
Great presentation)
Can someone tell me the name of the book she’s reading 28:21 ?
Look I have already apologised for the raids, What more do you want?
Say what you will but the Vikings did save a lot of alter boys.
"....praying and studying and writing .." (and buggering the altar boys and acolytes). The more things change the more they stay the same.
Totally agree.
I am sick to the teeth of Dan Snow. Whatever happened that talented guy from time team? He seemed genuine