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138 The Battle of Hastings Part 1 - One Minute History
January 1066 - England - When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson is crowned King. William, Duke of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway both lay claim to the throne and begin preparations...
Jabzy
When did People stop using Hieroglyphics or Worshipping Zeus? Who were the Last Ancient People?
When did People stop using Hieroglyphics or Worshipping Zeus? Who were the Last Ancient People?
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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...
Weird History
The Meanings of Viking Tattoos
Viking Tattoos, Viking Rune symbols, Meaning of Viking Runes, Viking cultural symbols, Meaning of Viking Tattoos, Viking Culture, Norse symbols, Valknut symbol, Mjolnir, Viking myths, Helm of Awe tattoo, Viking Runes, representing viking...
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High Five Facts - Viking Routine
This video explores five fun facts about Viking Routine.
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High Five Facts - Viking Houses
This video explores five fun facts about Viking Houses.
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High Five Facts - Viking Clothes
This video explores five fun facts about Viking Clothes.
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High Five Facts - Viking Children
This video explores five fun facts about Viking Children.
Jabzy
Vikings on the Silk Road - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Vikings on the Silk Road
Weird History
What Was Viking Hygiene Like
As warriors, traders, and eventual settlers, the Vikings disrupted the lives of those groups they encountered while simultaneously facilitating cultural exchange and making an impression that was often less than positive. This is how...
One Minute History
The Battle of Hastings Part 1 - One Minute History_4k
(January 1066 - England) When King Edward the Confessor dies without an heir, his brother-in-law Harold Godwinson is crowned King. William, Duke of Normandy and King Hardrada of Norway both lay claim to the throne and begin preparations...
Jabzy
Varangian Trade Route - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Varangian Trade Route
60 Second Histories
Norse women
A Norse woman explains what every-day life was like for them and describes the many chores they had to carry out; some were lucky enough to have a slave to help them.
Weird History
What Was The Viking Diet Like
The perception of Vikings as crude, dirty troublemakers doesn't match up with the refined nature of their meals. Viking cuisine incorporated a range of food and drink options, creating the balanced diet that made Viking men such...
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Greenland
This clip looks at the physical features, climate, history and culture of Greenland.
One Minute History
The Battle of Hastings Part 2 - One Minute History_4K
October 14, 1066 - The King of England and the Duke of Normandy meet on the battlefield. The prize to be won; the English crown. King Harold defends the high ground with his infantry in a shield-wall formation. William takes the field...
Weird History
On The Front Lines of Viking Raids
Ten-foot spears, three-foot shields, and a thousand raving warriors - Viking combat was brutal, bloody, and often deadly. Whether raiding a defenseless monastery to haul off gold and jewels or lining up to battle a rival army, Vikings...
Weird History
Viking Justice Is Based On Blood Feuds
The practice of blood feuding was a fundamental aspect of the Icelandic judicial system during the Middle Ages. A feud, something so complex that it lacks an agreed-upon definition, involved vengeance and hatred among groups -...
60 Second Histories
Lindisfarne a monk's view - part 2
This video is part two of the eye witness account of the raid on the Lindisfarne monastery; thankfully the Vikings never destroyed the Lindisfarne Gospels which still exist today.
60 Second Histories
Stamford Bridge - Saxon View
A Saxon warrior describes what he saw at the battle of Stamford Bridge, and how it began with a conversation between Harold Godwinson and his brother Tostig who had sided with the Viking King Harald Hardrada
60 Second Histories
Viking shipbuilding - part 1
A Viking shipbuilder describes a Viking ship: what it's made from and the various parts of the ship such as the keel, the prow, the stern, strakes, keelson and mast fish
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Fancy Vikings - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Fancy Vikings
60 Second Histories
Viking shipbuilding - part 3
This short video a Viking shipbuilder describes the finished ship; he explains how the crew fix their shields to the side of the ship and sit on their own sea chests to row and of course a special mention of the dragon's head on the prow...