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Longship Facts
This animated video is a hostory lesson all about the vikigs. Students will love this engaging and interactive video as they learn about viking longships.
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I WONDER - Why Did Vikings Wear Brooches?
This video is answering the question of why did Vikings wear brooches.
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Scientists find Arabian artifacts in rocky Viking cave boat
Archaeologists digging in a Viking cave in Iceland have discovered rare artifacts from Iraq in a huge stone boat. They say the stone boat was used to burn animals to strengthen a god that had to fight to save the world.
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Aethelflaed part 3: Marriage to Aethelred, Ruler of Mercia
Around 886, Alfred took London, reverting it back to Saxon hands. He quickly handed London to Lord Aethelraed of Mercia, perhaps as a wedding gift. Aethelraed and Aethelflaed were married around 886. The couple poured their money and...
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Aethelflaed part 7: Military Strategy and Leadership
Learn how Aethelflaed balanced violence and diplomacy to bring all of England back under united, Anglo-Saxon rule. Did Aethelflaed fight in battle? Or did she direct from behind the lines? How did Aethelflaed and her forces capture Derby...
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I WONDER - Where Did The Name For Thursday Come From?
This video is answering the question of where did the name forThursday come from.
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Aethelflaed part 4: Life as a Mother and Queen of Mercia
What were the duties of a Anglo-Saxon royal women? Learn what role these women played in social, domestic, and legal affairs in their lands. In addition to the usual responsibilities, in the early 900s, Aethelflaed took on more of the...
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Armors of the CRUSADES
In this episode we'll talk about the armors that were used during the First Crusade.
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Aethelflaed part 5: A Diplomatic Leader for Mercia
In 902, an army of Danes crossed into Mercia. Rather than battle, Aethelflaed and Aethelred chose a diplomatic solution, giving the Danes a bit of land to live and work and avoiding an armed conflict. Aethelred died soon after. The...
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Aethelflaed part 1: Lady of the Mercians Early Life
Aethelflaed was the eldest daughter of Albert the Great. Though Anglo-Saxon women held little political power at the time, Aethelflaed went on to become a queen and a legend. Learn what her early life was like and how she would have...
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Aethelflaed part 8: Legacy and Influence on Later Rulers
In June of 918, Aethelflaed died suddenly at 48 years old. There is dispute as to whether her brother Edward immediately took over as ruler of Mercia or whether her daughter, Aelfwynn ruled for a while. Eventually, Edward's son...
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Aethelflaed part 6: the True Story of Judith and Holofernes?
Aethelflaed quickly began shoring up the defenses of her kingdom, restoring strategically located fortresses. Understand how Aethelflaed worked with her brother Edward to defend their kingdoms with an offensive strategy. Did...
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The Battle of Hastings Part 2 - One Minute History_1080
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...
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I WONDER - Did The Vikings Wear Jewellery?
This video is answering the question of did The Vikings wear jewellery.
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The Battle of Hastings Part 1 - One Minute History_1080
(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...
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Norse gods
This video explores the most important gods that were worshipped by the Vikings and Norse people, including Odin, Frey and Thor as well as Freyja, Frigg and Loki
Weird History
Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You
Vikings would slaughter dozens and perform some pretty severe ritualistic executions. What’s known is that the Viking age is littered with some extreme rituals from the Norse religion but also a few oddball traditions that Vikings...
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The Viking Civil War - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about The Viking Civil War
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Stamford Bridge - Viking View
A Viking warrior describes his experience of the battle of Stamford Bridge; the fierce battle and fighting retreat they had to make when the Saxons overcame them
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Viking shipbuilding - part 2
A viking shipbuilder explains how they built their ships; how they made them water tight, what they used to steer the ship and who made the sails.
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Viking Invasion of England - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Viking Invasion of England
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A historic solar storm proves the Vikings arrived in the Americas before Columbus
A massive solar storm in the year has helped prove the Vikings had crossed the Atlantic Ocean and settled in Canada by A.D. 1021.
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Unification of England - 3 Minute History
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Unification of England