@HistoryMatters

So there's been some conversations here about my use of the term 'Viking' and who it refers to. I think it's important to start off by saying that these videos aren't made for university-level history buffs or the like. They're designed for people trying to learn about historical periods they know little about or are revising for exams (A-Levels, GCSEs etc.). Since I base my videos (where applicable) on British teaching standards I think it's important to note that that the use of the term 'Viking' and 'Scandinavian' are allowed to be used interchangeably at this level. At the level of a Bachelor or Masters degree, absolutely not. That level of historical nuance isn't required here.

Yes, the technicalities of historical analysis demand that certain terms be used only under specific circumstances. But not here. These videos aren't for in-depth historical analysis nor do they claim to be a definitive history of the Viking Age.  The people commenting that 'Viking' was not used accurately are largely correct. However, in the context of who this video is for, it matters more that other information is included and those watching not be bogged down by technicalities. These videos are here to build a foundation from which people can research further. There are other channels if you'd like in-depth and dry discussions of terminology.

Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed the video.

@andysorensen1737

“Gorn, being old, died....”

Hard hitting historical analysis.

Love the channel!

@rajikage3098

"Some Vikings complained the Baptism they were just given wasn't as nice as the last one"
LMAO

@rafaelcanovas3921

Oh boy I sure love being a Monk in Lindosfarne at 793

@RJStockton

When you go in one succession from a king called "Bloodaxe" to one called "The Good," you're either getting better or totally screwed.

@Cabelzor

"The now Gormless Denmark". I laughed. A lot.

@viktoraggerholm5102

"Was ruled by a man called Gorm the Old. Gorm being old, died in 958" had me laughing

@shrimpboom8

If there's one thing to take away from the viking age it's that everyone had better nicknames.

@emilianz1354

"Harold did nothing except died in 970" you made my day

@PowerLord83

"Your navy is weak! All too easy to raid."
-Harald Hardrada

@Ahura86

It is always interesting to see which names get translated, and which just gets anglicized. Harald Bluetooth fx is Harald Blåtand originally, but gets translated, while Harald Hardråde gets changed to Hardrada instead of translated to Harald "Hard ruler"

@RonnieOP

"Great Heathen Army" has to be the most epic name ever for an invading force

@bt2555

Q: How did the Vikings send secret messages?
A: Norse code.

@yacine778

"Gorm the old, being old, died..." 😂😂😂

"This went pretty well...for his enemies" 😂😂😂

@matthewmcneany

My favourite bit of Scandinavian history is that in the C12th the Swedes just made up about 15 kings in order to give the kings of the time more legitimacy. They started with Eric the IX (he was actually the first) and Charles/Karl the VII (again actually the first)

@iliatchaplinski

Actually, Iceland was inhabited. Before the vikings settled there, it had Irish monks, called Papar in the Sagas. In addition to the Icelandic sagas, recent archeology confirmed the monks' presence.

@james_baker

Yet another great video. The amount of information you pack in 9:59 blows my mind. Thank you.

@davea99

Your intros are always the best
"Little bit on fire."  xD

@CB0408

I love vikings, because they gave us Bluetooth

@ethanrepublic

6:47 i like that Bluetooth sign on the carving.