TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The secret messages of Viking runestones | Jesse Byock
With their navigational skills and advanced longships, the Vikings sustained their seafaring for over 300 years. But for all their might, they left few monuments. Instead, fragments of stone, bark and bone found in the sites of ancient...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: What was so special about Viking ships? - Jan Bill
As the Roman Empire flourished, Scandinavians had small settlements and no central government. Yet by the 11th century, they had spread far from Scandinavia, gaining control of trade routes throughout Europe, conquering kingdoms as far...
Crash Course
The Norse Pantheon: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're headed north. To check out the gods of the Northmen. Or the Norse. That's right, we're talking Thor, Loki, Freyr, Freya, Odin, Frigg, Baldr, and Tyr. And Fenrir. And the Frost Giants. There's a lot to cover here, and...
Curated Video
Tundra
Find out what animals and plants do to survive in Earth's coldest biome. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The tundra is Earth's coldest biome. The Arctic tundra is found near the North Pole. The alpine tundra is found around the...
Curated Video
Decline of Viking Rule and Norman Invasion
The Viking way of life ended due to several factors, including the settling of Viking raiders who gradually adopted the local cultures. Additionally, the Norman Conquest in 1066 marked the final blow to Viking influence in England,...
Curated Video
Viking Invasion: the Dawn of the Danelaw in Anglo-Saxon England
In 793, Vikings launched a brutal raid on the monastery at Lindisfarne, marking the beginning of a violent era for Anglo-Saxon England. As described in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, the Vikings plundered and murdered, establishing their...
Curated Video
Architectural Mastery of the Vikings: From Longhouses to Green Roofs
Explore the architectural innovations of the Vikings, whose expertise extended beyond shipbuilding to constructing energy-efficient homes suitable for harsh Scandinavian winters. This video tours a reconstructed Viking village,...
Weird History
What Viking Parties Were Like
Ancient Norse seafaring Vikings were well-known as explorers, traders, and warriors. But when they got down, they weren't messing around. Sure, Norse Sagas tell of epic voyages, and etymological studies have granted insight into the...
Jabzy
The Victual Brothers: Medieval German Pirates that Terrorized the Northern Europe.
The Victual Brothers: Medieval German Pirates that Terrorized the Northern Europe.
Curated Video
The Viking Influence on the English Language
In this video, the speaker explores the impact of the Vikings on the English language. From the words they left behind to the influence on pronouns, verbs, and place names, the Vikings played a significant role in shaping the English...
Step Back History
A Brief History of Germany... Before there was a Germany
This video is part one of a series, and here, we’ll be talking about ancient Germanic tribes, Charlemagne, and the Holy Roman Empire.
Religion for Breakfast
The Least Religious Countries in the World
In this episode we examine the topic: The Least Religious Countries in the World
Curated Video
Experience the Magic of Roskilde Festival
The Roskilde Festival in Denmark is the biggest music festival in Northern Europe, featuring hundreds of artists and bands across various genres. Learn about its history, including a tragic incident that occurred there in 2000.
Jabzy
Prohibition in Norway - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Prohibition in Norway
Curated Video
The Culture and Landmarks of Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a vibrant city known for its historical landmarks, world-class cuisine, and lively jazz music scene. Explore the city's cultural heritage by visiting iconic sites such as the Little Mermaid statue and navigating the city's...
Jabzy
Pan-Scandinavia - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Pan-Scandinavia
Jabzy
Viking Rap Battles - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Viking Rap Battles
Jabzy
Danish Invasions of England - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Danish Invasions of England
Jabzy
Wendish Crusade - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Wendish Crusade
Curated Video
How many countries in the world are fully democratic?
What makes a democracy? Members of the public discuss what constitutes a democratic country, and how many true democracies exist.
60 Second Histories
Who were the Normans?
This video explains the origins of the Normans and explains their ancestry and how they came to settle in Normandy, i.e. from Norsemen or Vikings
60 Second Histories
Who were the Vikings?
A brief explanation of who the Vikings were and where they came from; it explains the meaning of the word Viking and shows how they were great explorers, travelling as far as the Middle East and Africa.
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WS Red Deer, cervus elaphus, Stag Roaring during Rutting season / Normandy, France, Europe
WS Red Deer, cervus elaphus, Stag Roaring during Rutting season / Normandy, France, Europe