Remember, on this day, in 793 AD, a group of Norsemen selflessly rescued thr treasures of Lindisfarne from a great fire, after the monks all mysteriously and spontaneously died.
Vikings knew how to write though. They didn't use the same methods as the english though, but they had a fully functional writing system in their runestones.
Kassaapparat Yes, I know that. I was simply saying that they didn't write as often and as much as pretty much any other european culture of that time, which is the reason why we don't understand it completely.
Ah, the vikings. What a group. On one hand, they expanded the horizons of Europe and mingled cultures across the continent. On the other hand, they did so by raiding and conquering, with a side business in colonizing chilly North Atlantic islands.
+Todd Crane i live on the island group that extorted normandy from the french during that time, so much awesome history and its cool that they impacted the world in so different ways, some bad and some good.
I know what you mean... I wish i could find more on this topic somewhere... Hmm... I am sure there are no books on this topic or any other media covering it... Damn, lets hope EC does more, right?
Well, Lindisfarne was raided several times over the course of decades, though the ruins still are there. The island eventually became depopulated. Raids continued throughout the British Isles for at least half a century. Hitting mostly monasteries, where gold and other precious material could easily be obtained. Eventually, around the 840's-850's the Viking raiders started to set up permanent settlements. With these settlements in place Scandinavians began to migrate the the British Isles. Mostly from Norway and Denmark. Over the next few centuries there were a number of conflicts between Anglo Saxons and Scandinavians, with at times, Britain being ruled almost entirely by Scandinavians. The Scandinavians set up several kingdoms and are responsible for some of the British Isles major cities. York and Dublin are two key examples in which Scanadinavians hosted considerable influence, and built trading empires. A lesser known kingdom was formed on the Ilse of Mann under the Manx Kings. At its height the Manx Kings held several islands and coastal settlements around Ireland and Scotland.
Well, actually, there is a TV series by BBC called the "Last Kingdom" that covers the time period after the raids on Lindisfarne when Ubba and Ivar the Boneless seek to put England under Danish control. The TV series isn't wholly accurate, but it is fun to watch. The books the show is based on, written by Bernard Cornwell, is more accurate. But those are two fictionalized media sources, I don't know if you wanted documentaries or anything.
Pretty much the same for decades, rinse repeat, but escalating in distance and number of vikings until the rest of Europe noticed the Vikings had OCD and most of the time couldn't care enough to lay a proper siege, grabing what they could and killing all the straglers, so stronger walls were built all over Europe, preemptive bribes to vikings leaders were sent so they would pester the next town, so on and so forth.. By the way, Europe as a whole decided to fail very hard by excess of zeal, training WAY more soldiers than needed to defend their towns. later that would lead to an excessive number of trained soldiers with no other craft and no clear goal, which is NEVER a good idea. The violence piled up in France until the Church pulled off a major PR stunt and invented (or reinvented, depending on who you ask) the Chivalry Code, regulating "how a real Christian knight was suposed to behave". Tip: the theory involved being somewhat less of an a.hole. That was a campaign that became viral, specially after the nobility -in particular a few female nobles of southern France - understood how that code could be weaponized as a cool kids' club that would keep the armed men slightly under control and off the neck of the peasants who were suposed to be working the fields and not dying that much. Of course, codes are not magic, but enough soldiers got sucked into embracing the chivalry party to some extent or another for it to be an actual success at what it aimed for (reducing the occurrences random acts of violence of warriors who were bored and feeling a lack of purpose). With the centuries it turned into Hollywood "knights are good" folklore but, at the time, it was simply as pragmatic a solution as they managed. Some say that if it wasn't for all these bored soldiers walking around Europe, than being turned in somewhat professional knights, the Pope wouldn't have called for the Crusades, since, along with other reasons, he did so because, by that point, they just had to find something, anything to point all those restless swords to.
The omens were not enough: no one on Lindisfarne would ever have guessed they'd be the victims of the first Viking raid. Enjoy this one-off episode about the start of the Viking Age!
ahhhhh im so happy that you did this episode, for the viking age to me is very interesting and i hope that you get to do more episodes in the future and if you do than i hope that you´ll touch on both the trading and the pillaging and that some made homes so far east as canada :)
Would you ever consider doing a series on Alfred the Great? He's one of my favorite historical figures and played a big role in shaping the English nation.
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1. Right, right after you find strangers on your land , and all you needed to do to protect your house of gold and riches was to find an interpreter of the unknown language, you better do that in 15 minutes or the one carrying the axe is going to split your head and force himself on your wife. ... right, easy peasy.
+BornInPurple the similarities in language came after the occupation of now time york, by the danes, and the norman occupation. the languages were not the same or understandable to each other at the time of the sacking of lindisfarne. also the varangian guard was formed in the latter era of the viking age, when they slowly stopped as raiders and rather resorted to mercenaries in the east. ive reasearched this alot and most of my pretty believable sources claim this. just saying :) this happened over 1000 years ago so nobody knows for sure, and after the black death alot of information was lost, so rational descussion is always welcome if you think i made a mastake in my claim :)
+BornInPurple forgot to add, where i live in norway they also found roman equipment, i think this may be proof of romans leaving england to denmark and norway at the end of the western roman empire, but you can never be sure. also names like cato started getting populat around this time wich originated in the italian mainland ^^
I think it's really cool that you're doing this subject in particular. Every year in my home town, the city throws a HUGE festival celebrating irish heritage and every year historians and storytellers come and recount to the public tales of the viking invaders who came to the shore of Ireland during these times. And your timing seems impeccable as the festival comes once again, next week. Great job!
Well, actual historical records being few and far between, Vikings is actually fairly accurate for a TV show, Ive seen documentaries that are less accurate.
If you ever do such a one episode again, could you consider doing one about the Frisians in the very early middle ages? These were the people that pretty much revived the trade routes in Europe after the fall of Rome. It's a unknown but very important part of European history.
The great Saxon nobleman Walðpol tipped the Vikings off and got a share of the loot in return. He then returned all the religiously significant artifacts to other monasteries, earning their gratitude which he used to increase his status and political power. :D
Vikings did inhabit Normandy and eventually became the "Normans" who conquered England so technically it's Old Man Walpole's fault that monasteries were looted :P
I would love, absolutely love, for you guys to make a series out of this. Exploring the viking era through they eyes of the norse people and the people of europe they interacted with would make an extremely interesting series!
A series on Alfred the great would be amazing, showing how he beat back the viking threat and how he established a kingdom that would one day become England
I thought this was a great detail by Lil! When the actual Vikings are shown, they're wearing proper helms. Only when they're being described by Christian observers (and compared to demons) do their helms have horns. Really subtle of her. -Soraya
Doubt anyone'll see this given the age of this video, but: Speaking of Russia and Vikings, have you considered an episode on Prince Rurik and the founding of the Kievan Rus, the civilization from which Russia spawned (And took its name)? Russian history is already pretty obscure, but pre-Peter the Great Russian History is all but completely unknown outside of Russia.
I love this video. Not only because of my deep love for vikings but of how you show both sides of the conflict. I would love to see more of this in detail on the Viking Age
I'd love to see more of this, episodes showing the buildup before Lindisfarne, and from both sides. the Viking age is a time I'm always happy to learn more about.
Please make a series out of this, I don't actually know what happened (as in actual events) I just know what generally happened (tons of pillaging and raiding).
+TheRezro Yes but Vikings, as much as I love the show, takes many historical liberties to make a good story. It's a great introduction into the time period to get one interested.
eh. The show gets a lot of things right, but it has a very limited timespan (I believe, if it follows the saga closely) only about 25 years after Lindisfarne. Also, Ragnar has no clear historical counterpart, though his sons certainly lived in the middle of the 9th century, and basically dominated all of England apart from Wessex. My recommendation, though pretty lame, is to get a hold of as many sagas as you can. They're entertaining (usually), and in many cases the historicity is fairly sound. Or, if you're ok with reading a list of events, the Anglo-saxon Chronicle, which was read at the start of the episode, is our most consistent source for English Viking raides. Some other monasteries in France (such as St. Bertin) also have accounts for what happened there. It's hardly the most exciting read, but it's hard to get better sources than the originals. In secondary texts, the only one I'd recommend is Anders Winroth's "Vikings".
Kind of. It's unclear what Ragnar's origins were, or if he lived, but by the mid-9th century, the name was associated with an incredibly mighty and famous warrior. So, everyone and their uncle tried to claim lineage to him, increasing their own prestige in the process. Also, his most famous "sons" expanded on his conquests, looting all of Northumbria, Mercia, and East Anglia as the Great Viking Army. In contrast, Alexander is a scrupulously attested historical figure, who captured, alled it a day, and left it to his aides and descendants to split up his brief empire. He's more comparable to Charlemagne and how Europe was split among his grandkids
Right; the viking raider snapping and picking his teeth with a crucifix, then belching a gout of fire around 4:22 is the most metal thing this video has to give.
I wanted you to know that I have enjoyed every one of your Extra History videos, and have just now finished a paper inspired in part by this particular video! (I am a history major) Thank you once again, and keep up the good work!
For anyone interested, there's a TV series that covers these events and their fallout over the next century. It's called "The Last Kingdom", and it's on Netflix.
And of course there are the books the series is based on (the first book is also called "The Last Kingdom"). They are certainly among my favourite historical novels.
Extra Credits My experience was about the same, I watched the first three or four about a week ago, and haven't been gone back to it yet. I don't know if the series overall is good, but it definitely has a strong start!
Oh my god. I was literally at Lindisfarne TODAY. The island is incredible, and its history just as much. I can't believe the coincidence of this video.
part of the continent of North America, but not America. We tried to take Canada in 1812, but failed miserably. They painted the White House black with flames.
THANKS! Im so happy this wasn't one of those History shows that simply said "vikings where raiders" and left our motives at that, but that you also explored our side of the story :D
It's funny, really - I know the basic outline of what happened at Lindisfarne, as I learned it in school, I even still remember the year from those lessons. Yet, this is still far more informative and engaging. Thank you, guys! :D
Great video as always, it was a nice touch quoting from the primary source at the start. I also liked how you gave the Viking point of view at the end. I'm teaching Vikings next term and am seriously considering showing my pupils this video. Thank you :)
Fascinating video - I hope you do more on the Viking Age at some point! Could you start posting a bibliography of sources for each episode (either in description or on another webpage)? It would provide a great starting point for people looking to dive deeper into the topics covered, and it's always important to reference your sources!
as someone how studded Viking here in Sweden in university and had the luck to get access to the old archives here, i can gladly say that i look forward to see this serie ;)
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I like that cheeky Avatar reference in the description ;) Good work as always :D I enjoy these trips back in history, from the music to the animation to the narration, I always feel immersed for the little snippets of an epic time you guys give me. Keep up the great work :D
I love your videos! they give me a sense of closure for my many questions that couldn't be answered by the end of the school year. you have also given me information so I can start a book (and I'm 12) thanks those who work towards giving people knowledge of the past. ROCK ON EXTRA CREDITS...ROCK ON!!!!!!!!
God I would love to see a Viking series of Extra History, in full glory like the Sengoku Jedai or Admiral Yi series. The music and elaborate art and deep insights into the historical context are so fantastic, and all we get for Vikings (so far, at least!) is teasing!
could you put the winter war(talvisota) as an option for patreons to vote on its the war between the soviet union and Finland were Finland kicked soviet unions ass
One-off, you can check their Patreon page. Protip for future episodes, they add (part 1) to any new multi-part series, so if it's not there, it's a one-off episode.
Nathan Brown So living for generations with someone's boot stamped firmly on your neck and constantly being discriminated and taken advantage of is ok as long as you're part of 'civilisation'. Afraid I'm going to have to disagree with you there. Also churches and monasteries like that didn't spread knowledge they spread Christian propaganda and have an extremely long history of employing blackmail upon those who could least afford it; or have you never heard of a 'Tithe'? And that's not even going into the genocide, destruction and subjugation of cultures who disagreed with them.
Me, who clearly can’t hear: “Wait why is this like 50 years off? BLASPHEMY!!!” Me, after listening: “Oh that’s a 9 and not a 4 in 793. I be deaf and blind.”
Remember, on this day, in 793 AD, a group of Norsemen selflessly rescued thr treasures of Lindisfarne from a great fire, after the monks all mysteriously and spontaneously died.
Lol
🤣🤣🤣
How kind of them
And some of them mysteriously ended up in slavery.
The real heroes!
"It is better to stand and fight. If you run, you'll only die tired."
Viking Saying
Source?
@@samrevlej9331 He's probably scandanavian.
Viking Halo on Legendary difficulty
Can't believe ancient vikings spoke perfect English!
@@ericdillingham6858 idk if you’re joking, but I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt…
Viking helmets without horns? Great Scott, it's accurate!
The real ones look cooler anyway.
Of course. So long as it's not a flag, they're pretty good about such things.
I was just about to make that comment when I noticed this. Nice to see some folks are aware of this.
This comment gets somewhat funny when you realise one of the artists for the episodes is named Scott
actually Most Viking helmets wasnt made of metal. like almost none.
People say history is written by thoes who win. Though i may add to this statement. History is written by thoes who win or know how to write.
Although sometimes those who win burn the works of those who know how to write...
The vikings had a written language; we're just not sure how to read it nowadays.
Not to mention that it was only used extremely rarely compared to other cultures of the same time period.
Vikings knew how to write though. They didn't use the same methods as the english though, but they had a fully functional writing system in their runestones.
Kassaapparat Yes, I know that. I was simply saying that they didn't write as often and as much as pretty much any other european culture of that time, which is the reason why we don't understand it completely.
"Then, everything changed when the Viking raiders attacked"
Don't think I don't see you, you sneaky reference!
Wyatt Eells
northumbria
Wessex
Mercia
East anglia
Kent
And probebly few more kingdoms
Lived in peace but everything changed when vikings attacked!
What référence ??
@@matthiaskonold6976 They're talking about the cartoon Avatar.
@@RocaDeearCenjar ok thanks yu
Avatar refrence
And then, a little over a millennium later, the Vikings would then spend their loot on various things via CapitalOne.
HAHA! Glad someone remembers that commercial.
What's in your wallet?
williamhowe1 Damn. Beat me to it.
ITS MY MONEY *AND I NEED IT NOW!!!!!!*
Wrong commercial, sorry carry on
"A small indulgence in the sin of Pride" *Massive smug smirk*
God: "I'm about to end this man's whole career."
@@TheUnholyHandGrenadeDon’t you mean Odin?
Sigh..... *boots up Crusader Kings 2*
haha. it's great, isn't it
I was thinking the same thing even though all the new patches ruined it for me
yes! so much yes! indian jew named mohammed in faraoe islands will rule them all!
+Nicholas Roberts at least the new patch looks pretty cool
RISE THROUGH THE STORM
VIKING GODS!!!
Ah, the vikings. What a group. On one hand, they expanded the horizons of Europe and mingled cultures across the continent. On the other hand, they did so by raiding and conquering, with a side business in colonizing chilly North Atlantic islands.
Complicated legacies are my favorite kind!
Mine too, german here! :D
+Extra Credits I love the extra History Can you please make a series of this concept
Plus their descendants would be the fucking Normans
+Todd Crane i live on the island group that extorted normandy from the french during that time, so much awesome history and its cool that they impacted the world in so different ways, some bad and some good.
A shame this is just one episode, it really leaves me wanting to know what happens next
watch the last kingdom lol
I know what you mean... I wish i could find more on this topic somewhere... Hmm... I am sure there are no books on this topic or any other media covering it... Damn, lets hope EC does more, right?
Well, Lindisfarne was raided several times over the course of decades, though the ruins still are there. The island eventually became depopulated. Raids continued throughout the British Isles for at least half a century. Hitting mostly monasteries, where gold and other precious material could easily be obtained. Eventually, around the 840's-850's the Viking raiders started to set up permanent settlements. With these settlements in place Scandinavians began to migrate the the British Isles. Mostly from Norway and Denmark.
Over the next few centuries there were a number of conflicts between Anglo Saxons and Scandinavians, with at times, Britain being ruled almost entirely by Scandinavians. The Scandinavians set up several kingdoms and are responsible for some of the British Isles major cities. York and Dublin are two key examples in which Scanadinavians hosted considerable influence, and built trading empires. A lesser known kingdom was formed on the Ilse of Mann under the Manx Kings. At its height the Manx Kings held several islands and coastal settlements around Ireland and Scotland.
Well, actually, there is a TV series by BBC called the "Last Kingdom" that covers the time period after the raids on Lindisfarne when Ubba and Ivar the Boneless seek to put England under Danish control. The TV series isn't wholly accurate, but it is fun to watch. The books the show is based on, written by Bernard Cornwell, is more accurate. But those are two fictionalized media sources, I don't know if you wanted documentaries or anything.
Pretty much the same for decades, rinse repeat, but escalating in distance and number of vikings until the rest of Europe noticed the Vikings had OCD and most of the time couldn't care enough to lay a proper siege, grabing what they could and killing all the straglers, so stronger walls were built all over Europe, preemptive bribes to vikings leaders were sent so they would pester the next town, so on and so forth..
By the way, Europe as a whole decided to fail very hard by excess of zeal, training WAY more soldiers than needed to defend their towns. later that would lead to an excessive number of trained soldiers with no other craft and no clear goal, which is NEVER a good idea. The violence piled up in France until the Church pulled off a major PR stunt and invented (or reinvented, depending on who you ask) the Chivalry Code, regulating "how a real Christian knight was suposed to behave". Tip: the theory involved being somewhat less of an a.hole. That was a campaign that became viral, specially after the nobility -in particular a few female nobles of southern France - understood how that code could be weaponized as a cool kids' club that would keep the armed men slightly under control and off the neck of the peasants who were suposed to be working the fields and not dying that much.
Of course, codes are not magic, but enough soldiers got sucked into embracing the chivalry party to some extent or another for it to be an actual success at what it aimed for (reducing the occurrences random acts of violence of warriors who were bored and feeling a lack of purpose). With the centuries it turned into Hollywood "knights are good" folklore but, at the time, it was simply as pragmatic a solution as they managed.
Some say that if it wasn't for all these bored soldiers walking around Europe, than being turned in somewhat professional knights, the Pope wouldn't have called for the Crusades, since, along with other reasons, he did so because, by that point, they just had to find something, anything to point all those restless swords to.
The omens were not enough: no one on Lindisfarne would ever have guessed they'd be the victims of the first Viking raid.
Enjoy this one-off episode about the start of the Viking Age!
no please do more episodes on the viking age
I live in Northumberlnd. I've been to holy island on several occasions. I didn't notice Lindisfarne was in the title until I was watching the video.
ahhhhh im so happy that you did this episode, for the viking age to me is very interesting and i hope that you get to do more episodes in the future and if you do than i hope that you´ll touch on both the trading and the pillaging and that some made homes so far east as canada :)
and how you think that they went berserk as they are so famous for doing
It would be cool if you did a video on the other kingdoms in Britain at this, especially Alfred of Wessex
Would you ever consider doing a series on Alfred the Great? He's one of my favorite historical figures and played a big role in shaping the English nation.
Same, and king Harold
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A new extra history video AND it's on one of my favourite periods! Highlight of the week! Man I'm a history nerd.
1. Right, right after you find strangers on your land , and all you needed to do to protect your house of gold and riches was to find an interpreter of the unknown language, you better do that in 15 minutes or the one carrying the axe is going to split your head and force himself on your wife. ... right, easy peasy.
+BornInPurple the similarities in language came after the occupation of now time york, by the danes, and the norman occupation. the languages were not the same or understandable to each other at the time of the sacking of lindisfarne.
also the varangian guard was formed in the latter era of the viking age, when they slowly stopped as raiders and rather resorted to mercenaries in the east. ive reasearched this alot and most of my pretty believable sources claim this.
just saying :)
this happened over 1000 years ago so nobody knows for sure, and after the black death alot of information was lost, so rational descussion is always welcome if you think i made a mastake in my claim :)
+BornInPurple forgot to add, where i live in norway they also found roman equipment, i think this may be proof of romans leaving england to denmark and norway at the end of the western roman empire, but you can never be sure. also names like cato started getting populat around this time wich originated in the italian mainland ^^
Nice odin you snuck in there
heh, I'm from near Lindisfarne, Holy Island is incredibly eerie when the fog descends.
I think it's really cool that you're doing this subject in particular. Every year in my home town, the city throws a HUGE festival celebrating irish heritage and every year historians and storytellers come and recount to the public tales of the viking invaders who came to the shore of Ireland during these times. And your timing seems impeccable as the festival comes once again, next week. Great job!
Don't waste your time looking back, you are not going that way. - Ragnar Lothbrok
i wish the tought us more about vikings
dont believe a shit the tv series vikings claim its not historical at all, a good show but not at all accurate
Well, actual historical records being few and far between, Vikings is actually fairly accurate for a TV show, Ive seen documentaries that are less accurate.
"Not historical at all" is a strong word. While, yes, it does have inacuracies for the sake of entertainment, it's based on historical facts.
Loosely based om historical facts.
I must say... I love that you show the monks as missionaries to Odin himself. :)
I love that shift in tone towards the end, showing the other side of the story. Worked perfectly on me. Well done.
If you ever do such a one episode again, could you consider doing one about the Frisians in the very early middle ages? These were the people that pretty much revived the trade routes in Europe after the fall of Rome. It's a unknown but very important part of European history.
But the big question remains... Was Walpole behind all this...?
Walpole is probably descended from the Normans which means this is behind Walpole.
The great Saxon nobleman Walðpol tipped the Vikings off and got a share of the loot in return. He then returned all the religiously significant artifacts to other monasteries, earning their gratitude which he used to increase his status and political power. :D
Vikings did inhabit Normandy and eventually became the "Normans" who conquered England so technically it's Old Man Walpole's fault that monasteries were looted :P
Good question....
Brandon Ottinger That's actually really cool, I'm not gonna lie
I would love, absolutely love, for you guys to make a series out of this. Exploring the viking era through they eyes of the norse people and the people of europe they interacted with would make an extremely interesting series!
VIKINGS VIKINGS VIKINGS!!!
This was great - but one episode is not enough! More vikings. Please.
A series on Alfred the great would be amazing, showing how he beat back the viking threat and how he established a kingdom that would one day become England
good detail with Odin with missionary
Woden gets around.
apart from the fact none
of the British pagans worshipped Odin.
4:19 YOL-TOOR-SHUL!
The Saxons worshipped Woden, who was basically Odin. That is, until they became Christian.
What's with this properly portrayed Viking helms? Where are the massively believed, horn ornamented helms?
3:35, if you're interested.
I thought this was a great detail by Lil! When the actual Vikings are shown, they're wearing proper helms. Only when they're being described by Christian observers (and compared to demons) do their helms have horns. Really subtle of her. -Soraya
It wasn't flags ; )
-JP
well they probably mostly wore hard leather helmets as we've found like..... one metal helmet
"It wasn't flags" I died XD
Doubt anyone'll see this given the age of this video, but:
Speaking of Russia and Vikings, have you considered an episode on Prince Rurik and the founding of the Kievan Rus, the civilization from which Russia spawned (And took its name)? Russian history is already pretty obscure, but pre-Peter the Great Russian History is all but completely unknown outside of Russia.
yo. I saw this comment
I recognize “kieven-rus” from “history of the entire world i guess”!
I see this comment, and you have piqued my western curiosity
Ah, the Kievan Rus, Norse warriors who settled in modern day Russia and forged a great empire, it's one of my favorite stories, really.
Who unfortunately got destroyed by the golden hord
I love this video. Not only because of my deep love for vikings but of how you show both sides of the conflict. I would love to see more of this in detail on the Viking Age
I'd love to see more of this, episodes showing the buildup before Lindisfarne, and from both sides. the Viking age is a time I'm always happy to learn more about.
As one from scandinavia, i am so glad you are doing this series :D Thank you all patreons!
I'm sure you're very proud.
Please make a series out of this, I don't actually know what happened (as in actual events) I just know what generally happened (tons of pillaging and raiding).
+TheRezro Yes but Vikings, as much as I love the show, takes many historical liberties to make a good story. It's a great introduction into the time period to get one interested.
eh. The show gets a lot of things right, but it has a very limited timespan (I believe, if it follows the saga closely) only about 25 years after Lindisfarne. Also, Ragnar has no clear historical counterpart, though his sons certainly lived in the middle of the 9th century, and basically dominated all of England apart from Wessex.
My recommendation, though pretty lame, is to get a hold of as many sagas as you can. They're entertaining (usually), and in many cases the historicity is fairly sound.
Or, if you're ok with reading a list of events, the Anglo-saxon Chronicle, which was read at the start of the episode, is our most consistent source for English Viking raides. Some other monasteries in France (such as St. Bertin) also have accounts for what happened there. It's hardly the most exciting read, but it's hard to get better sources than the originals.
In secondary texts, the only one I'd recommend is Anders Winroth's "Vikings".
+asd asd Also, Ragnarr is ruling from a small town called "Kattegat". Kattegat in reality is a sea :S
Kind of. It's unclear what Ragnar's origins were, or if he lived, but by the mid-9th century, the name was associated with an incredibly mighty and famous warrior. So, everyone and their uncle tried to claim lineage to him, increasing their own prestige in the process. Also, his most famous "sons" expanded on his conquests, looting all of Northumbria, Mercia, and East Anglia as the Great Viking Army.
In contrast, Alexander is a scrupulously attested historical figure, who captured, alled it a day, and left it to his aides and descendants to split up his brief empire. He's more comparable to Charlemagne and how Europe was split among his grandkids
you can read Vinland Saga
Charlemagne actually forbade the building for castles and forts (which nobles could hide behind), which made France vulnerable to Viking raids.
As An Icelander and as a long-standing Crusader Kings 2 player, im excited to hear the historical recounting of the Viking Age
“It’s a clear day.”
*notices clouds in the background*
You sit on a throne of lies.
Right; the viking raider snapping and picking his teeth with a crucifix, then belching a gout of fire around 4:22 is the most metal thing this video has to give.
*sniff* They grow up so fast. Already raiding, burning, and pillaging villages! I'm so proud!
Thank you for putting a history session for my culture of Vikings
The 8th Century: "The Danes are coming!"
The 21st Century: "Vikings are coming!"
Historians: "Some Scandinavians are going viking."
Thank you for the second half of this video. It's a perspective rarely seen in documentaries.
This has reminded me that an EC series on Alfred the Great would be awesome.
Hoping that this is the beginning of a series on Vikings. That would be so awesome!
do a Charlemagne seriers
*series
you know you can edit your comments instead of replying to them with a correction. Just letting you know for the future.
+History of Everything and Anything You can't on mobile
Chodark, King of Seagulls Ahh I see now.
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I wanted you to know that I have enjoyed every one of your Extra History videos, and have just now finished a paper inspired in part by this particular video! (I am a history major) Thank you once again, and keep up the good work!
For anyone interested, there's a TV series that covers these events and their fallout over the next century. It's called "The Last Kingdom", and it's on Netflix.
And of course there are the books the series is based on (the first book is also called "The Last Kingdom"). They are certainly among my favourite historical novels.
I only got a few episodes in before I got distracted (as I do), but I am really loving that series. From what I've seen so far, do recommend. -Soraya
Extra Credits My experience was about the same, I watched the first three or four about a week ago, and haven't been gone back to it yet. I don't know if the series overall is good, but it definitely has a strong start!
tried it, i didn't like it that much.
Angus Rhodes Of course it is. It's a drama, not a documentary.
Hmm, perhaps I should have said "set in" rather than "covers"
Oh my god. I was literally at Lindisfarne TODAY. The island is incredible, and its history just as much. I can't believe the coincidence of this video.
i would love to watch more videos of the viking conquest, maybe a video on how "we" (i'm from Norway) discovered America long before Columbus.
Vinland.
Canada not America. Or just say the new world. Columbus discovered the West Indies.
Good point biggamer500
Canada is a part of America.
part of the continent of North America, but not America. We tried to take Canada in 1812, but failed miserably. They painted the White House black with flames.
THANKS! Im so happy this wasn't one of those History shows that simply said "vikings where raiders" and left our motives at that, but that you also explored our side of the story :D
Our? Sorry, you're not a Viking. Also, you didn't have any motives. You were never hard-done-by by English and Scottish monks.
I actually got to visit this place a few times
It's funny, really - I know the basic outline of what happened at Lindisfarne, as I learned it in school, I even still remember the year from those lessons. Yet, this is still far more informative and engaging. Thank you, guys! :D
I could have more episodes of this period.
Its an interesting one.
I like this. Instead of presenting from just one perspective, as is often done here, you show how the tragedy for some is a beacon of hope for others.
Who could have been behind these raids? Who could have-It was Walpole.
That's just begging to become a meme
It is a meme.
as a norwegian, im glad you take this Them. i have waited for this :) thank you
"So you think fire is your ally? I was borne in it..." - Ragnar Lodbrok
Great video as always, it was a nice touch quoting from the primary source at the start. I also liked how you gave the Viking point of view at the end. I'm teaching Vikings next term and am seriously considering showing my pupils this video. Thank you :)
please do a series on vikings
Fascinating video - I hope you do more on the Viking Age at some point! Could you start posting a bibliography of sources for each episode (either in description or on another webpage)? It would provide a great starting point for people looking to dive deeper into the topics covered, and it's always important to reference your sources!
2:45 Odd that trabslate to “Unleasw well” The “H” is another type of Rune.
But in short they say “Unleash Hell”
as someone how studded Viking here in Sweden in university and had the luck to get access to the old archives here, i can gladly say that i look forward to see this serie ;)
Greatest age ever. Totally not biased.
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Totally.
*laughs in the battle of Stamford bridge*
One of my proudest moments is when I was on a game forum and someone supported a suggestion I didn't agree with using points you've made, I then argued against what they said using other points you've made and managed to persuade the guy that the suggestion wasn't a good one
Please to a video about the northen crusades.
More, more please. This is the age I realllly want to hear more about, especially in the style that you magnificent people present it in.
Norse pagan mythology is much more fascinating and entertaining, than christian lore, therefore I am on the viking team.
I literally went to Lindisfarne a few weeks ago for a day trip, quite cool to see it animated on an extra history episode.
HELL YES VIKINGS!
A one-off episode? nooo :(
I'd love more!
i know. scandinavia and vikings are underrated and nobody ever talks about them. :C
Extra mythology
PLEASE mage this a full series! This is one of my favorite time period, an I would love to see what you guys could do with a series on it!
I like the Avatar: The Last Airbender reference in the description.
This is beautiful: Whose side you're on depends on your perspective and your information set.
Me playing CK2: STOP RAIDING MY SHIT!!!
I visited Lindesfarne just a couple of weeks ago. Such a quiet place when the tide is in and the majority of the tourists leave!
You guys need to do a follow up on the Great Heathen Horde.
In a sea of negativity that I find in youtube. This channel is a breath of fresh air. I commend the efforts of the Extra Credits for their amazing story telling.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard ""Northumbria"" in 2016 alone, I could afford to buy a car. What gives?
We're just awesome?
heh, too awesome, northerners, heh
I'm having the Baader-meinhoff phenomenon about the Baader-meinhoff phenomenon right about now. Baader-meinhoff-ception.
Well, it's been some time since the world was reminded that we kicked Northumbrian asses... Can't have that, can we. ^_^
I don't know why, but I love the name of that region. It sounds really badass. Nor-thum-bria. Northumbria. Northumbria.
I love that for the longest time, knowing how to boat well made you a dominant power.
Can you do Frederick The Great next?
They've already go the next topic chosen.
What is it?
+InMaTeofDeath The Graachi Brothers.
Goddammit it's my favourite historical figure, I hope they'll talk about him some day.
That flute bustin' Prussian?
OLD FRITZ, OLD FRITZ, OLD FRITZ, OLD FRITZ, OLD FRITZ!!
I like that cheeky Avatar reference in the description ;) Good work as always :D I enjoy these trips back in history, from the music to the animation to the narration, I always feel immersed for the little snippets of an epic time you guys give me. Keep up the great work :D
Bishop Higbald at 2:16: "What's that sound?"
(Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song" Slowly growing louder.)
Bishop Higbald: "Uh-oh"
God I loved that opening, this will be an epic story arc! Keep it up guys! My Saturday revolves around your history episodes
I WILL DRINK FROM YOUR SKULL
That's a nice head you have on your shoulders
TODAY THE GODS WILL DECIDE YOUR FATE!
I T S A L M O S T H A R V E S T I N G S E A S O N
My favorite historical period! I hope y'all do more, as much as I love the show Vikings they definitely change a lot about this story.
600 views, no dislikes. 6 minutes since posting. YES.
You just had to jinx it
Aaww
+Thor P.N Kr did thy smoochum it?
Badum Tss.
The power of Vikings.
Dude this is way too ahead of its time
As a Norwegian. Yes. This was the glory days.
Well now I've got to read Bernard Cornwell again
I like this two sides of the story approach, specially with byased part of history like vikings. Keep on the good work
How is Vikings biased?
Can we get more Viking history please
I love your videos! they give me a sense of closure for my many questions that couldn't be answered by the end of the school year. you have also given me information so I can start a book (and I'm 12)
thanks those who work towards giving people knowledge of the past.
ROCK ON EXTRA CREDITS...ROCK ON!!!!!!!!
I always wondered why they killed the defenseless. I'm mean, take the gold and gems, understandable. But the swordless monks, why?
Cause of the social injustice experienced by the poor Vikings at the hands of Christian Europe ofcourse.
The glory days of Vikings, now that's what I"m taking about!!!! hell yeah
and here I just thought of Lindisfarne as a place which sells good mead.
yesterday I just got caught up with vikings (binged all the way to season 4) and you bring me this, TwT beautiful*-*
I hate to admit this, but I had no idea that St. Cuthbert was a real guy. I just thought he was a construct of D&D.
@@davidvasey5065 aswell as Bede. No one's heard of him either even though he's one of the most important saints in Christian history.
God I would love to see a Viking series of Extra History, in full glory like the Sengoku Jedai or Admiral Yi series. The music and elaborate art and deep insights into the historical context are so fantastic, and all we get for Vikings (so far, at least!) is teasing!
Well, now I feel the need to play a 20-or-more hour campaign of Norse world conquest in CKII...
I wrote an exam on vikings which also included the pillaging of Lindisfarne and seeing your video was amazing
could you put the winter war(talvisota) as an option for patreons to vote on its the war between the soviet union and Finland were Finland kicked soviet unions ass
Do not mess with the Finnish, because they'll finish you!
Mercure250 badumts
great idea
pc master race (But it's accurate considering the Winter War ^^)
Mercure250 yeah i know
I love these short one offs almost as much as the series
So is this a one-off, or something of a prologue to another series?
One-off, you can check their Patreon page. Protip for future episodes, they add (part 1) to any new multi-part series, so if it's not there, it's a one-off episode.
Yeah, epic and pretty depressing...as usual XD
+Erulasse Aranel "Ideals are pretty, history is violent."
darn. I just rediscovered my love for the Vikings with this episode
Nathan Brown So living for generations with someone's boot stamped firmly on your neck and constantly being discriminated and taken advantage of is ok as long as you're part of 'civilisation'. Afraid I'm going to have to disagree with you there.
Also churches and monasteries like that didn't spread knowledge they spread Christian propaganda and have an extremely long history of employing blackmail upon those who could least afford it; or have you never heard of a 'Tithe'? And that's not even going into the genocide, destruction and subjugation of cultures who disagreed with them.
I love how even in 360p your videos still look good!
Me, who clearly can’t hear: “Wait why is this like 50 years off? BLASPHEMY!!!”
Me, after listening: “Oh that’s a 9 and not a 4 in 793. I be deaf and blind.”
This gives me a great sense of presence as I have stood within the ruins you have brought to life here.