After Rome - The War For Britain // History Documentary

[@HistoryTime]

Phew. 3 and a half hours long. 3 years in the making. 30 locations visited. 100 sources used. 15 hours upload time. Delighted to finally have this out there. I’ll sort out a detailed bibliography and list of sources I used once I have recovered my mind a little... cheers all. Don’t forget to like and comment if you enjoyed this vid as it helps the algorithm to make it worthwhile and makes more projects like this one possible in the future. If you enjoyed it consider subscribing for 100+ other vids I’ve already made plus tons more epics in the future. Hopefully soon I should be able to travel overseas again and widen the focus out a bit from Britain once again!! Cheers for watching. Catch y’all next time.

[@DerHammerSpricht]

is this new content or a compilation of previous docs?

[@HistoryTime]

@@DerHammerSpricht new.

[@grandyoljob]

Do you have a list somewhere of literature you read/use for this time period or the following centuries of the early middle ages

[@ruththinkingoutside.707]

Thank you for this!! The effort is appreciated 🥰 can’t wait to see it, and likely play it several times again afterwards 😁 .. ATB!

[@brodiemarshall1123]

@@grandyoljob he'll upload it in a little bit! But hey anything by Max Adams, as well as Frank Stenton is a great start for an overview

[@christopherbeattie3126]

I get the luxry of being able to have an earbud in while im wleding all day and am very grateful for channels like this. These documentaries pass the time with knowledge and entertainment

[@felicityc]

Insane we're in an era where you can get 3 hours of high quality content with exactly what is described, instead of WW2 and hitler marathons on the history channel every week

[@JohnSmith-rk6jy]

You got that right brother.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Seconded and thirded... ,as regards ww2 ...still good to remember our heroes who gave their today for our tomorrow ...E

[@yellowsnow230]

Still better than what history channel is airing these days

[@fleecekawasaki]

Or Ancient Aliens

[@jordanmichael2192]

Ya it amazes me how KZbin can be better then something you pay for

[@Shapesphere310]

I studied History, Archaeology, Celtic Civilisation and Classical Civilisation at the University of Glasgow, with a lot of focus on the transitions from Late Antiquity through to the High Middle Ages, and did a course that covered the Welsh poetry covered here, and several on the Anglo-Saxon world. all under some of the leading scholars in these fields. I can say with some authority then, that this is a colossal work for one person to achieve. Even knitting these threads together into a coherent written narrative would be a massive challenge, let alone single-handedly producing a 3 and a half hour film that even someone with a casual interest could enjoy.. The scale and scope of such a tale is enormous and exceptionally difficult to understand, and yet you have made it easily digestible. I will recommend this video as a starting point for anyone wishing to understand the "Dark Ages", and indeed for any scholar of the period to enjoy. Wonderful, wonderful piece of work. Bravo!

[@ashleelarsen5002]

2:19:30 aaaaaahhhhhhhh I had a nightmare about a comet *it was too realistic*

[@ashleelarsen5002]

@chipchop7137 typical orange chaos. Merry Christmas 🤟🏻

[@forallthegoodheartedpeople8480]

This is The middle of Britain. Beauty xx Wim West Mids Ack, been talkin like this since ttime began , always av allways will xx

[@forallthegoodheartedpeople8480]

Car, Dow, Ay ... we never got defeated by the vikingks ack....we spakke like we doo cos wim proud xx

[@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3]

Repent to Jesus Christ “just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭20‬:‭28‬ ‭NIV‬‬ T

[@samuelbrown9574]

Dude, I must say, as a fellow historian, this was amazingly well done! BBC should be paying you to produce documentaries.

[@darranwilkins4648]

How

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A historian. Credentials please and works

[@xgtwb6473]

​Ask your momma we need a team of archeologistd to dig us out of her ​@@darranwilkins4648

[@AnthonySandoval-ok8vh]

They would be doing themselves a favor

[@lostintranslation1957]

​@@darranwilkins4648A historian is someone who delves into history. You don't have to do it as a career.

[@jcskehan]

Content like this is why I don't pay for a TV service anymore. I'll hit up your patreon in the next few days.

[@MyKharli]

There is so much youtube content that puts overpaid broadcasters to shame with production quality and content . One wonders why they are not paying content creators like this to be aired on tv . Probably `not one of the gang`

[@michaelmclaughlin261]

Hmmm....let's see what's on History Channel right now. Oh nice, Pawn Stars and then an "Ancient Aliens" marathon. *turns off T.V.*

[@jonathansoko5368]

@@michaelmclaughlin261 to be fair at least ancient aliens is interesting. I'd rather that over all the damn reality shows about people living in hits in alaska. There like 40 of those shows

[@GameDevNerd]

2021 don't need no cable or satellite TV, dawg, we gots innernetz round here! 😌

[@shoyupacket5572]

@@MyKharli cable tv is nothing more than a scam these days

[@bc7138]

When Simon Schama's 'History of Britain' series was released on the BBC at the start of the Millennium it was hailed as a major TV event. In his series he goes from the fall of Roman Britain to the age of Alfred the Great in about two minutes. Now, for free, around 20 years later we can watch a documentary that's over three hours long just about that same era that Schama brushed over in a few short paragraphs. That's truly amazing. Thanks for your work.

[@samross-brown4445]

I adore Schama's history, but this is a welcome treat.

[@trevormiles5852]

I am ashamed to say, I went out got pizza and still had plenty of show left to watch.

[@greenwave819]

@@trevormiles5852 You can pause the show while you are out getting pizza. just hit spacebar!

[@trevormiles5852]

@@greenwave819 I went back to spot where I left. haha I was hungry for pizza and I was not to be denied. So, you can say; I got to what watch the show and eat my pizza too.

[@pipster1891]

Schama is awful, as is most history on TV, as is most history in schools. "I know, let's do a series on...the Tudors! And, as always, avoid any viewpoint of what life was like for ordinary people or any criticism of the English establishment. We'll just talk about the royals and their battles and what clothes they wore."

[@NathanCassidy721]

Three and a half hours of British history. THAT is dedication.

[@daneaxe6465]

How does one petition the Queen for knighthood? Sir Peter Kelly....has a noble ring to it.

[@gregrefon]

@@daneaxe6465 Lets go OBM first

[@tomtaylor5623]

it's 3 1/2 hrs because he spends ages speaking realllyyyy slowwwllllyyy on details that are barely relevant, and then repeating them. i don't need to hear every little minor detail on whether or not it was a comet or a volcano, the locations of all the worlds volcanoes, the every effect of plague. if i wanted a doco on that, i would've searched for that.

[@NathanCassidy721]

@@tomtaylor5623 And yet, here you are commenting on it. And maybe, just maybe, his style is why people are watching.

[@tomtaylor5623]

@@NathanCassidy721 that makes no sense? i'm commenting to express my frustration, and hopefully warn others. i got 40 mins in and he hadn't even gotten close to talking about post-romano british history. i don't care about justinian and the plague, i've heard it 1000x already.. i don't mind if he quickly presents it to build the base, but not when he drones on about it endlessly when the doco is advertised to be about something else.

[@SuperStella1111]

This documentary is indescribably good. Absolutely towering. Incredible. What an achievement.

[@FrgvDntFrgt8060]

​@PacmanBrunner 'While the past 30 yrs' analysis of nuclear, y chromosone and mitochondrial DNA has confirmed a single point of human origin in Eastern Africa, with perhaps limited interbreeding with archaic humans like Neanderthals, the earliest hominids were pale, and probably somewhat hairy... like our closest primate relatives (chimpanzees, bonobos) which have light skin under dark fur... This change, from light skin to dark skin, has been associated with changes in the melanocortin 1 receptor, which underwent strong selective pressure about 1.2 million years ago. Pale was the color of human skin for about their first million years.' (by Rogers, Iltis, and Wooding) There is only one race, the human race.

[@forestjohnson7474]

​@@FrgvDntFrgt8060 Yep, but I will point out there are many cultures

[@rhbp2693]

It took this man 3 years to make this documentary and 446 people have the nerve to thumb it down. Some people just don't understand. smh

[@paganlife1373]

It does not fit their agenda of colonization and white supremacy. Thus 446

[@Missangie827]

I think people just hit the like button twice in error

[@germansurdey6525]

@@paganlife1373 i do not understand ! what do you mean here by WHITE supremacy ? these nations were all white ! now, about colonization : humans have fought and enslaved and subjugated each others since the dawn of times. so where is the problem ? do you know who and when the African slave trade started ? well it was way back in times too. BUT, it did strongly increase since the 7th century A.D,. on the oriental coast of Africa, thanks to the new faith, ISLAM ! The Muslims have a 7 centuries head start on the Europeans in this matter !!

[@bmoisgood3228]

Honestly the like to dislike ratio is really good. Especially with the view count. There will always be a negative review no matter the content. Right now it's less than 1/22nd. I get what you're saying though, it's hard to see that sometimes. I'm sure he's not upset about it. (:

[@CJBroonie]

@@bmoisgood3228 yeah but it’s not cool to just dislike for the sake of being contrarian. Don’t do anything at all instead. Just move on, you know?

[@HTM-xm8lb]

"He wasn't a historian, nor was he particularly concerned with accuracy" I thought my lecturer was criticizing me, but she was just comparing me to Gildas. So honoured.

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[@daryld4457]

Top quality KZbin content like this does not come along often. When it does it reminds me of how lucky we are to have creators such as yourself producing work that far surpasses anything a major TV network can offer in the historical documentary field. I'd happily pay my BBC licence fee if they were capable of providing me with content like this, but they haven't even come close to making anything on the same level as this masterpiece in recent years. Thank you for all your hard work and effort in keeping us informed and entertained, it really is very much appreciated.

[@dustinmagner2039]

I was just thinking the same thing. Imagine the content if this channel had the History Channel’s budget!

[@nathanrobinson1099]

Great things like this show you how trash state run media is

[@Rubin_Schmidt]

They can't be honest about the true history of the Earth. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYa0n4N_q6xneqc&ab_channel=RubinSchmidt !!!

[@lelacorleone4099]

AGREED. this video is a cut above nearly all providers on KZbin, a real "auteur' and not a band leader.

[@davidh6300]

I second that.

[@nettahunter7058]

Thank you for this brilliant documentary. I am a South African with Dutch and French ancestry and my children through their father from British descent. I have read much of the British and inevitable European history. This documentary have connected the dots, filled in the gaps and put it all in colour. Of course it opened up more questions and directions for more information.

[@Sarcaman]

It appears television has given up trying to create real history documentaries. How this guy is not on my TV yet, I don't know. Definitely not complaining, it should be free and available to all. I just hope you receive the recognition you deserve for a truly stunning piece of work.

[@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008]

Tv is going the way radio stories went with the invention of tv. No one under 40 still watches it.

[@connorlancaster7541]

Hello does anyone here believe in Jesus?

[@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008]

@@connorlancaster7541 careful Connor. With a unaltered name like that, unchanged generic Google generated profile pic like that, and a comment like that people will think your over 40.

[@connorlancaster7541]

@@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008 I’m 17. Do you believe in Jesus?

[@rfkwouldvebeenaok1008]

@@connorlancaster7541 is this boring Americanized Christianity like baptism or protestant? Eastern orthodoxy is pretty cool.

[@princekalender2154]

Dude, this is absolutely amazing. Not only the sheer amount of information you give but the quality of the narration. Congrats!

[@Elleoaqua]

Can't agree more. This specific time and place fascinates me, but there's not a lot of info out there for the amatuer. Wales and Cornwall are on my buckey list

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Dude???

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@dr.barrycohn5461 They must be a pot smoker.😂

[@pridefulobserver3807]

This is what makes the internet worth it !! what legendary piece of work

[@HistoryTime]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words

[@AverageAmerican]

@@HistoryTime If you left off the "After" it would make more sense since it doesn't seem like Rome went anywhere but regain all its' power it had before Napolean who was barely a hiccup in the pope's coronation of emperors that continues to this day. Excellent work otherwise!

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[@history_by_lamplight]

This. Was. FANTASTIC. You took one of the most difficult periods in western history - one where historians know so little - and made a THREE HOUR documentary out of it. You taught me *everything*. I seriously barely knew *any* of this - and I spent a huge part of my history major on emphasizing in Medieval Studies. I took at least one course on Britain in Late Antiquity/Early Middle Ages, attended countless lectures, and read who knows how many books, and you blinded me with an entire course (or more) of material that was entirely new to me. What you set out to do with this documentary was a superhuman effort, and you did it with flawless style.

[@konradcurze394]

Truly an accomplishment. He's long since earned my subscription. Unfortunately what passes for higher education here is far less comprehensive than many degree holders would like to admit. Never stop learning! Best of luck with your career!

[@history_by_lamplight]

@@konradcurze394 Thank you, and likewise!

[@vickywitton1008]

I am astonished at this epic my self although I have never studied much history I have certainly read lots and watched lots!

[@connorlancaster7541]

Hello does anyone here believe in Jesus?

[@kevinmccarthy8746]

BEAUTIFUL, glad you enjoyed and learned at the same time.

[@andycopland3179]

I'm British, my wife is American (I went over to the US and pillaged) and we now live in England. She's not academic in nature, but has fallen in love with the history of the British Isles after I've taken her to a few places. The eye opener for her was a tour of Ely Cathedral and Castle Rising in the South East. Can't wait to show her this.

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[@abalogan]

just amazing, really this is the elite level of historical documentary, not only on youtube, in all media, wow

[@faolanliath6687]

Agreed. Check out Dan Carlin you tube for more quality history vids.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching. Appreciate it

[@dolganthecute]

@@faolanliath6687 George Carlin works in every age

[@danholt3079]

@@dolganthecute a great

[@kaylynhewell3173]

Accuracy is key without leaving things out or painting things in a certain manner. Facts that we know and are verifiable. Interesting video content. You are the only one doing this Sir. Thank you for these gems you make. Long needed and much appreciated.

[@romaparte]

I sit here a humble American (inorite), but have returned to this specific documentary a dozen times since it came out. The mythos, the presentation, the era, the wonder, the speculation, the imagining, the simple truth that entire worlds (however small) can be lost or altered by the stroke of a pen is somewhat maddening & riveting. It teeters on defiance of the imagination. Yet there so equally defiant stand the ruins and records. I'd shake your hand and buy a sturdy round on your part, if ever we met. This is top tier storytelling on behalf of humanity. Thank you for what you do.

[@Caffeine_And_Seawater]

It’s taken me several weeks to get through this as I’ve wanted to really take it in. It’s been immense. Your story telling in this and your other videos has provided me with lot knowledge and love of the “dark ages” than any other source. This should be used to teach British history in educational settings all around the world. Thankyou

[@okcquilter]

@Orbán Viktor Mihály There is so much history that most will never hear of or understand. I thought the Dark Ages were called such because there weren't many historians and not much was known. Knowing now that it was literally dark for generations because of whatever nature threw at the human race; volcanoes, meteors, plagues and incomprehensible weather conditions. This is an amazing body of work. I'm delighted to know more of the land where I was born in post-war Britain at Burderop Park R.A.F., Swindon. Growing up in West Texas I learned the history of these lands and not much besides the history of the European settlers. Not much of the history of those peoples that came here and made a new civilization. Thank you for the knowledge. I understand a little more of the ancients and what is left of those early Christian cultures.

[@histguy101]

@@okcquilter The presentation is very hyperbolic and sensationalized. You wouldn't get that impression from reading the historians writing at the time, except for specific wars or sieges, or the plague of 541 for instance. Modern historians don't call it dark ages.

[@tomcast853]

This has been one of my favorite periods in history for years. It's also one of the hardest to get good information on. This is an amazing production. Thank you for all of the work that went into producing this.

[@complexunity4533]

Interesting isn’t it? Almost as if our history as Brits is intentionally shrouded..

[@LurkinCT]

Ancient India talks of different ages of "virtue" for humans. The dark ages is the lowest age, the middle of the Kala Yuga, as we've seen, was very brutal and materialistic. We recently entered the age of Energy, the Dwapara Yuga, around the 1900's I think. Just throwing that out there.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for stopping by. It was a monster to make

[@dave_hoops]

If you like this history see- Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

[@Weeping_Somnambulist]

​@@complexunity4533or its as if there are hardly any surviving sources due to repeated looting, burning, and pillaging over the course of nearly a millennia.

[@lisapickren6997]

This was clearly a labor of love and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The time and effort you put into it is clearly seen and definitely appreciated! Please keep these coming!

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[@alizarincrimson123]

This is most excellent! Fantastic work. Extremely interesting and informative, and a product far, far better than those delivered by BBC, History Channel, etc. I will watch this over and over.

[@miloisland3034]

Holy cow, I've listened to this 4 or 5 times throughout my work day over the last couple of months and I learn something new everytime. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this project

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

So do I mate, I have even chosen places specifically to rent (and purchase) in Wales, Ireland (Eire), Cranbourne Chase just to BE in these places. Wow, what GREAT content !!!

[@dave_hoops]

For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

[@eamonnclabby7067]

@@frequencyfluxfandango8504 good stuff...is there any feedback..??

[@Thomas_Leo]

This takes me back to my childhood in the 80s and 90s. I would stay up late and watch History Channel documentaries just like this. Thanks for all your hard work. Most of us really do appreciate it.

[@benyoung552]

Except this ones better. 😁

[@TaraBodhi1]

I remember when the history channel was about history too, last time I saw it, it was only Reality TV and aliens!!! We are blessed to have Pete Kelly 🙏

[@madsdahlc]

Hallo from Denmark . Finally Another historic masterpiece from the talent Pete Kelly… And I just leaned back and listened to that wonderfull voice presenting some history…..

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching Mads!

[@madsdahlc]

@@HistoryTime You are Welcome Pete!

[@madsdahlc]

@@HistoryTime And I mean what I say . Your is voice simply just perfect for these kinds of videoes . But its a voice that makes people listen … You are born a talent for making well researched historical videoes . And your voice is just perfect … And keep an eye on your Facebook Messenger in August . I plan to visit Aggersborg . The biggest of Harald Bluetooths ring fortress’es. (Its an hour drive from were I live ) So I am gonna do some recordings and send Them to you …

[@maryadams3205]

How have I just discovered you?!

[@eamonnclabby7067]

2 football clubs with viking names Grimsby' ( Danish) ..Tranmere Rovers (Hiberno Norse) ,best wishes from the wirral ,site of the great battle of Brunanburh/Bromborough 937AD..

[@dougondrums6368]

Thank you for your very educational and enlightening videos. I’m American, but I always learn a bit more about my English, Irish, and Scottish ancestors from the topics you cover. Because of this I will visit these very historical locations in the future.

[@frankgunner8967]

I'm from England and everyday people walk past these historical buildings and castles like it's nothing personally i think they are majestic it gives me goosebumps when i think of the bloody battles old kings war lords and warriors i love it, i hope one day you'll come and see these amazing places for yourself have a good day.

[@jonhansard826]

As a long-time anglophile and amateur historian of same, it's hard to know what to say except that I enjoyed this immensely, and yes, thank you for such an exceptional documentary!

[@89RealThe]

Where are you from originally if I may ask?

[@willrijnbeek9712]

This may honestly be the most well done Independent documentary i've seen on KZbin. Awesome work man.

[@Svensk7119]

Concur. Excellent, professional quality.

[@terrybunton2586]

Wonderfully done so enjoyed your work..... Helps me stay focused On my own Heritage Paternal Scottish Maternal Irish/Scotch The rest is Scandinavian I'm gonna have to make a 3rd visit to your ancient Sites and I just love Your Presentations....... Take Care From Texas T.Bunton

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[@kirkjones9639]

698 individuals, with what must be low appreciation, for a masterpiece, handed to them on a plate. Makes me despair for humanity. Marvelous piece of work Pete, you should be getting an award of some kind.

[@dsxa918]

I'm going to make a 'prize' to send ha ha lol

[@aquanymph663]

How is it possible I have 3 streaming channels, can’t find anything to watch, and consistently find myself on YT for the best documentaries on history? Thank you so much for your dedication to the history so much of us love and can’t get enough of. Your content is A++++++ and your dedication to presenting it in a clear, enjoyable way shines through.

[@richardantal3482]

The period between the departure of the Romans and the arrival of the Vikings has always been a mystery to me---until now. Thank you for enlightening all lovers of British history. Well Done!

[@arthur3653]

Yh

[@ApexCalibre]

Long Live King Arthur!!!

[@davidhallett8783]

The British part starts at 49 oo. The ruin

[@Athelredtheunready]

Are the Anglo-Saxons not included in your story of Britain? They had a much bigger impact than the Vikings: they created Engle-land and the English tung!

[@seanmoran6510]

@@davidhallett8783 Britain starts in 1707 !

[@nathanthomson1931]

Would love to see videos about: - the rise of Dal Riata and the expansion of Irish families across Scotland - the development of the Norse-Gaels of the Hebrides and the Gallowglass warriors - Wales from post-Rome to Edward I - the survival of Cornwall and Brittany

[@dave_hoops]

For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

[@davogrynne]

Intrigued by the expansion of Irish families in Scotland…what era?

[@nathanthomson1931]

@@davogrynne 400s - 800s AD. The Scots were actuslly originally from Ireland and Highland Gaelic culture originated there along with some of the oldest Highland clans like MacTavish, MacGregor, and Robertson. Some came as colonizers from Northern Ireland and established the Kingdom of Dal Riata in Argyll and up the west coast, and others came as followers and discippes of St. Columba and aided in his mission of evangelizing the Picts

[@ExxylcrothEagle]

Hold my 🍺!!! Haha

[@thedarquibus]

@@nathanthomson1931 Yep, the word Scot originally ment person from Ulster, its said it comes from sons who made kingdoms in Ireland from an exiled princess named Scotia, said she is buried on Scotia hill in Kerry, Neidín or Kenmare bay is where they landed.

[@andrewgoldman1710]

Once again you have proven yourself far above the quality of any other. I am in awe at your skills in so many areas that are integral to making these fine masterpieces. Bravo!

[@viterzg1r]

You should teach BBC how to make a pure documentary. So special cos I live in Edinburgh As a Hungarian and I saw you have a documentary about my ancestors. Hats off! It was smashing! Thank you for your gigantic work!

[@AverageAmerican]

Your ancestors are Hebrew, Hebrew.

[@bevan2342]

The bbc are to busy being woke

[@neilplace8522]

Thanks so much, Pete! I feel very grateful that your talent, passion and work ethic are devoted to my favorite subjects. You’re an impressive person and the history community is lucky to have you.

[@misterscaz6011]

One man team!!! Can’t believe how professionally done this was. Great job! This was a fantastic documentary on a topic not often covered.

[@Shaggylicious]

I banged Scooby sshhhhjh

[@sandicmxr]

You worked really hard on this and it shows. Your docs are well researched and showed. Thank you for taking the time to educate us.

[@HistorywithCy]

Oh, so now I know why you’ve been out of sight, bunkered down in your hill fort! I was hooked after the first 10 minutes and almost saw all of it in one sitting… had to see the last 45 minutes the next day but I’d say, hands down, definitely one of your best and my guess is probably the best program on all of these northern kings and their kingdoms, which to most of us outside of the UK are a complete mystery or just myth and legend. I love how you didn’t just limit your focus to the British Isles or even just western Europe, but also told us what was going on in the world at large throughout this time and how it impacted Britain. The scenery that you captured - spectacular! The region is now on my list of places to visit in the next few years. Great job Pete, this was truly worth the three year wait!

[@HistoryTime]

Akkadians next :D

[@HistorywithCy]

@@HistoryTime That's great, really looking forward to it!! Just recently saw some Akkadian art at the Getty from the reigns of Rimush and Manishtushu that's currently on loan from the Louvre and British Museum. Not a big exhibit but was the first time I'd been to a museum in over two years so I was just thrilled to see something from the ancient world!

[@HistoryTime]

@@HistorywithCy Sounds incredible. I’m hoping to go to the British Museum some time over the next month or so. Thinking I’ll check out the Flinders Petrie Museum too while I’m in London. Going to appreciate the experience so much more now post lockdown!

[@HistorywithCy]

@@HistoryTime Oh man, that's going to be awesome! Never been to the Petrie Museum, but I've heard that it's amazing. Have fun!

[@darrenlamb5640]

To many of us in the UK the early kings and kingdoms are a mystery as well.

[@mathandcflmao]

I'm a student in the 9th standard. They don't teach all this to us in school(cause only Indian history is taught). I recently became interested in Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Britain. I was looking for some interactive stuff online. Suddenly I remembered your channel and stumbled upon this video. I'm only 30 minutes into this and I'm overjoyed. Just want to thank you dude.👍🏼

[@thomascassler4406]

study u.s.a. history and one shall receive a greater bounty !

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Wait a minute, in British schools they're teaching only Indian history?

[@mathandcflmao]

@@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul nahh I'm indian mate....

[@hellomoto2084]

Which indian ? India as in country or a native American Iam here from india too. Don't know why am listening to this. ​@@mathandcflmao

[@mathandcflmao]

@@hellomoto2084 I live in India (the country) 👋

[@richhagenchicago]

I was amazed to hear that this was put together by a one man team over three years. It is an amazing production. Thumbs up!

[@cjdewingmlis]

This is an amazing documentary about a time period of British history about which I knew nothing. I was riveted for the entire 3.5 hours. A masterpiece.

[@PaxDisturbia]

I like how offhandedly he refers to his "other channel, Pete Kelly", then, when you go there, you get blown away by the sight of another treasure trove of intriguing, beautiful and fascinating topics. Thank you, most humbly. --- A History Fan in Minnesota, U.S.A.

[@ruthrandall2451]

Thank you. Subscribed.

[@rush4in]

Wait until you hear about his brother's channel: Voices of the Past. Yet another gold mine

[@PaxDisturbia]

@@rush4in Thank you. Will do.

[@TealWolf26]

This is one of my favorite eras to learn about. Pre-Medieval, Post-Roman Britain. Thank you so much for the project!

[@HistoryTime]

Incredible era

[@itsad7194]

Just the same. I mean, the Medieval Era is the most interesting era imo , from 400 AC to 1500 , my favorite part is 600 AC to 1300 especially in Western Europe !

[@dave_hoops]

For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

[@ruslanibragimov6941]

When the intro alone is longer than most other historical documentaries, you know it's going to be good. This is great stuff - thank you so much.

[@jimbeaux89]

21:41 I absolutely love how he briefly and expertly builds up Justinian’s reign. This is why I love Pete Kelly’s work.

[@mikeysaint4368]

This is superb. It's the type of high quality content that makes live-to-air TV redundant for me. When was there ever a three and a half hour historical documentary on mainstream TV? Fantastic work.

[@-Reagan]

This is insanely professional and beautifully executed! An achievement to be proud of.

[@ladyjusticesusan]

This is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for making this video, and for posting it for free for everyone to watch. You are very much appreciated. Thank you.

[@davidbryson1332]

It's been a labour of love and the commitment by you and your intelligence and hard work shines through. A wonderful revelation of Britain and worth every painful and solitary moment you spent behind the camera, on the editing suite and using historical sources that you've polished and unearthed wonderful new details from. Brilliant and thanks again.

[@barbrishaw6883]

This was damned impressive. Thoroughly well researched, well written, excellent visuals, and extremely informative. It's rare to get such a complete, detailed overview of Britain's very early history. Thank you for this hard work!

[@georgegoertzen4723]

While I can not speak with the authority of some of the comments given here, I can speak for those of us with a casual interest in the history of my ancient ancestors and those who forged these people into who they became... and I'd like to be entertained while following my interests. You have created an impressive work that held my interest for the whole of it's 3 hours plus and you have even inspired me to look up some further information... following a few more of the many threads you exposed and left... tantalizingly... off your topic... thank you for an informative and entertaining afternoon. I look forward to more, as such have subscribed and am about to browse through your other creations.

[@robertmowbray4566]

Brilliant documentary, well written and narrated, not a period of history I knew much about. Loved the editing too with aerial footage. Great to see you have 1 million subscribers . Well earned , many thanks

[@geohew9120]

Thxomuch! This era is under-reported. Great work on your names and dates and pronunciations. Excellent visuals.

[@erikkr.r.m7380]

This quality is beyond youtube . Incredibly underated

[@jeffonsted3686]

Definitely

[@TheGWR0-4-0]

You really are amazing mate, making this content for free, 3 years in the making!

[@elainekilgore1352]

My interest in ancient and medieval history to understand conquest, nation building, and factors involved increases. It’s all fascinating. Keep it coming. This really helps.

[@scoobydicky9459]

Me too. I'm obsessed with the Romans and celts and Germanics.

[@elainekilgore1352]

scooby dicky , I started out on Egypt and England which expanded to Rome which expanded to everywhere.else. There’s a lot to digest.

[@Queendoobie]

Brilliantly done and one of the best documentaries, learnt so much from a time in history that sometimes gets over looked to other eras. Would definitely recommend ,you absolutely deserve to be proud of this .

[@oluncleruckus3362]

I still can’t believe this channel doesn’t have over 1 millions subscriber AT LEAST! Your videos are always awesome and top notch…way better than anything the history channel has put out in over 20 years…This is deff my favorite history documentary channel on KZbin.

[@tomlxyz]

It's at least getting close to a million

[@paulmelton8669]

I was originally inspired to learn more about this period after reading the Arthurian and Saxon stories by Bernard Cornwell. This is the first documentary I've seen that spans those two ages in such detail and has given me an appetite to discover more. Magnificent!

[@danigrace8759]

Wonderful book series:)

[@pnwfarmdog4090]

Talk about a great book series!

[@shirleysmith8072]

Thanks for all your hard work in producing these informative videos 📹👍

[@annacostello5181]

Oh I adore Cornwell’s Warlord/Arthurian trilogy

[@micheltibon6552]

There is another writer who does the Arthurian and Saxon stories as good as Bernard Cornwell. His name is Griff Hosker. If you liked this documentary you will love his books as some of his stories are written in this time period.

[@bethwilliams4903]

You’ve outdone yourself - I’ve told more people about History Time than I can count (I work part time in a book store and various topics come up all the time with customers) and HT should be much better known! Your work, narration, editing, choice of material, presentation both visually and content, is superb! I’m a history wonk so HT is catnip for me, this is surely one of the best, bravo!!!!

[@mejuay3950]

DA

[@lindapark5421]

I had a DNA test and my ancestors hailed from Lanashire .My great great Grandfather was born in 1797 and came to Canada in 1827.What a history.How did we survive?I wish I could go back further in history with DNA.Thanks Pete Kelly!

[@BTV.88]

This is maybe the 5th or 6th time I’ve watched this particular episode. Absolutely love the content! Some of the most comprehensive historical documentaries I’ve ever seen. Adding the fact that you’re doing this entirely independently is truly remarkable; wholly deserving of praise for your hard work and dedication. You are clearly a gifted individual and whether this comment is ever seen or not, I wish to extend my personal thanks for making this accessible; entirely free. To those of us who are fascinated by history and interested in learning it is itself quite a generous gift. 🍻

[@mjayy1213]

Well said!

[@hefipaleburp9543]

Yep I agree. It would not get any better than this and is free for the public! Like all education should be. Thanks.

[@sewgood568]

Totally agree, I love history, and it is fabulous to get access to such amazing content.

[@chrisfletcher7678]

nobody will ever see this comment, but i absolutely agree on all points.

[@Jalino123]

My god, I thought this was like a History Channel special until I saw the time of the video. For you to do this all by yourself, extremely impressive. Definitly deserves the 11,926,020 +1 views it has amassed within one year. Well done!

[@PhilipAnderson]

Thank you very much for completing such a monumental undertaking. I’m no history major, but I’ve read many thousands of books, but never came across one that so effectively covered this slice of history. Great respect from me, this work is very significant!!!

[@shteebo]

Thanks for posting this very interesting work. Watched it twice, back to back. I appreciate your frequent labels reminding us of the names, affiliation, and era of the people under discussion. The Romans were an amazing, practical, and efficient civilization, and yet faded and ended. We take our civilizations for granted, when in reality we are only a single disaster away from much more primitive and less ordered lives.

[@bigeboye6000]

I can barely put into words how exceptional this video is, I’ve always loved this topic and this is by far the best depiction of post-Roman Britain I’ve seen. I love how you go into detail for the reasoning behind so many things, it makes it both a magnificent watch and a truly educational video, bravo.

[@krillanr]

I would say that this is television worthy, but I wouldn't dare insult your work like that. This was astounding good sir. As a massive nerd for the medieval age, I envy you your time of exploring. Thank you for what you do. I can't properly convey how important works of art like this are to humanity.

[@CarlinConnolly]

Finally! A comprehensive look at the most mysterious period in british history since Julius Caesar paid us a visit... it's great to see information i've only previously read snippets of in books or novels get a coherent chronogical narrative along with loads of things i'd not heard before - great stuff! Much Appreciated...

[@smithworks23]

YES YES YESSS

[@complexunity4533]

Kind of strange how this history isn’t more widely known among Brits eh. Almost as if our history is purposely shrouded for some reason..

[@MrGibbonici]

@@complexunity4533 To be fair there's not a lot of it known, and a lot of what we do know has only come to light or been corroborated over the past few decades. But you're right, this stuff should be taught more, it's absolutely fascinating.

[@seanmoran6510]

@@complexunity4533 Used to be taught more but the education system was being changed through the late 60s and through the 70s. My History and English teachers were both fascinated by this period. It was through them I started to read Tolkien etc

[@dave_hoops]

@@seanmoran6510 For further accurate info and discussion on this see - Britain's Hidden History (you tube / Facebook), or read Holy Kingdom (Adrian Gilbert)

[@cleopatra5682]

My goodness that was epic. I think we can see where JR Tolkien got his inspiration from.. British history is so grippingly interesting. Thank you for what must of been a mammoth effort putting this history documentary together.

[@FrgvDntFrgt8060]

'All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost. From the ashes, a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be the blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king.' ― J.R.R. Tolkien

[@cleopatra5682]

@@FrgvDntFrgt8060 Yes. Gandalf, talking of Aragon 😃👍

[@alexlarsen6413]

Simply amazing!! This is 3 and a half hours long but it sure doesn't feel like it...I've just watched all of it in one sitting and was left wanting more! Moreover, as I write this it is 4 am in Denmark and I started the documentary after midnight, thinking I would see the first 40 minutes, perhaps an hour before I fell asleep. Instead it literally kept me awake the whole night long! The topnotch quality never dropped once, the pace never once missed a beat and the time flew by. Truly well done!! Ps. It is fascinating to me how these wars for Britain started in earnest with the new, germanic people arriving at its shores from modern day Netherlands, northwestern Germany and Denmark, essentially as raiders and refugees before the Franks and the Danes, only for the similar pattern to, sort of be repeated a mere century or so after the situation had somewhat calmed down. 793. these same Danes who in a way pushed the Jutes and the Angles from the Jutland peninsula arrive to Lindisfarne and the wars for Britain start again. Our histories are so intertwined!

[@RwandaBob]

i’m an american of welsh descent, and it always amazes me and fills me with pride knowing how long my ancestors held out from foreign rule, how they managed to maintain their language, and how their legends and poems are the root of all british culture to this very day

[@MarlinWilliams-ts5ul]

Yes, but currently in Wales the big holidays are Nadza & Ramadan.

[@davidborland3489]

Wonderfully presented and detailed account. I am Scottish but never knew the true history of my birthplace. Thank you for your dedication and steadfastness to see this projects through to completion. It is a masterpiece!

[@micheleandhenrycasavant386]

When we watched this masterfully put together video we were not surprised that you have once again produced an intelligent, articulate and thoroughly researched history lesson. Your love for history always shines through. Thanx for the upload.

[@nikkihundley4617]

Wow. I’m speechless! Well done does not begin to cover it. I came across this by mere chance and now you have a new fan! Content like this is exactly what the so called History channel is supposed to be about instead of selling out to reality TV. What the hell does Ice Road truckers have to do with history, exactly? Thank you! I have learned so much in the last few hours. There should be some kind of award given out for exceptional KZbin content!

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Indeed, very impressive..

[@chadzimmerle2309]

Ya ice road truckers should have no place on history. In fact alot of the channels now days have shows on them that should not be on those channels but other ones. I dont like that it doesnt make sense. I dont have cable anymore, dosnt make sense to have it anymore. Plus with no time restrictions and creative restrictions these guys can make real proper history shows more qualified than the shows on bbc history and other channels.

[@theamazingfuzzlord]

"in Ireland things were still notably bad" Pretty much a summary of Irish history

[@complexunity4533]

Sadly

[@jeffjr84]

I didnt know why ulster hated everyone else until i watched some of these videos then this one other one, on great british castles. I dont condone crime but i feel like some of the people in ulster are justified what ireland has went through is horrible.

[@Hollylivengood]

Show love to Ireland. Ireland has contributed a lot. A lot of Britons industry wouldn't have happened without the Irish. And when England was so ugly to Irish people, some of them moved to the US, where their offspring created space programs and invented luner landing moduels. Ireland is a good place.

[@Rustsamurai1]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Elleoaqua]

@@Hollylivengood irish immigrants brought Halloween to USA. Good enough for me

[@jet63919]

Three years to produce this were absolutely worth your time and the viewers'...a praise from a Northern Italian buff of British ancient and medieval history. A real in depth look on a very obscure yet fascinating era that is seldom found in these day of superficial knowledge and fast food education....Bravo!

[@darrenlamb5640]

Ancient British history is kind of bound up with Italian (Roman) history as well.

[@ROYDEN986]

Thanks!

[@deep_panic944]

I'm so glad I found this. What an excellent deep dive into a period of history I previously had very little information about. Thank you History TIme!

[@kimberlypatton9634]

Yes! I've finally worked around to one of my learning " phases " on all I can absorb relating to this whemole subject! I'm about out of my Roman history and 1900's to 1940 periods...Exactly what I was looking for...al in one video ,and not chopped into separate themes.With this ,I can go further and keep on track to research specific things if I want but can keep myself on some kind of chronological organization order.What a monumental video!

[@himbo754]

Thank you from a one-time Medieval History student at university. I enjoyed the blending of scenery, archaeology, old texts, and the annals of the kings and kingdoms that came and went. Having read Bede, and being familiar with the expansion and uniting of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, it was good to hear the contemporary British, Pictish, and Irish/Scottish history -- where the ebbs and flows of the north -- and intermarriages between Celtic and Anglian dynasties -- mirror what happened in the south ... where you get, for example, a "West Saxon" leader with the curiously Welsh-like name of Caedwealla. It is interesting that the Northumbrian nobility, just before Bede's time, included people like Cedd and Chad (who became prominent bishops and saints) -- whose names are Celtic, not Germanic. This seems to indicate some serious intermixing of Celts and Anglo-Saxons, even at the highest levels of society. The Angles' language -- with a fair dose of Norse influence -- won out culturally, but that does not mean that every Celtic inhabitant had been replaced by an Anglo-Saxon immigrant. Britain reflects *many* successive waves of influence, and the history you relate is as much the heritage of modern Britain as the history of the Anglo-Saxons (as interesting as that is too).

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Very good example of clarity and brevity...

[@joebowden4065]

Love that you're covering this period in more detail, I've just finished my dissertation on the Roman Impact on pre-Norman Wales, so I'm excited to watch!

[@HistoryTime]

A fascinating topic

[@FergyGuitar]

Quality work as always, mate. I have just followed on your British Roman history post with this in one hit which gave me about five hours watching (it's OK, I have a sleep disorder and am insomniac) and have genuinely loved every second of it. Apart from the undoubtedly excellent historical content concerning a period which fascinates me, I love your cinematographic skills, if I may call them that. Presumably stock footage of a candle being blown out, flames and sparks rising, and the crucifix against the sun etc. coupled with entirely appropriate music just makes the entire piece so atmospheric. If you tell me you took all those images yourself then I think I shall form a fan club in your honour! I know you mentioned in commentary that the alleged "dark ages" are something of a favourite of yours so I am off for a trawl now to find something else. Another sleepless night awaits.

[@natas3.14]

The scenery alone is worth the watching! With all the work you put into this, you have given us nothing less than a work of art! Thank you!

[@joanberkwitz2662]

This is an excellent, high quality, beautifully written and filmed documentary. It’s going to take many more viewings to absorb it all. Thank you for spending three years bringing this extraordinary film to us.

[@nemashaw4761]

I've been a history buff since High School. Your videos are outstanding. I love the narration with your steady flow and volume. The filming is fabulous. Much appreciation your every effort and high standard of excellence! Wishing you much success with your current project. God Bless!

[@LekkerNootje]

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[@billyzehnal]

This is a great video. I’ve watched it and listened a few times. It never gets old. I always learn something new… I love everything about it - historical information the maps and visual aids, the delivery voice and of course, the music that accompanies please keep up the great work!

[@Mr_M_History]

This video is exactly why we're living in the golden age of KZbin! Unbelievable British history content.

[@chilidog4184]

Who cares that it’s British

[@anthonyorafferty5632]

@@chilidog4184 I do ! It's about The history of the British Isles & wonderfully narrated with a British accent.

[@getrich9828]

Golden age, yea right this is just a gem

[@davidhallett8783]

The British part starts at 49 oo. Before that the conquest of Europe is also very educational

[@MyCiuvas]

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[@joanwhiteley9686]

This was an amazing video! I'd intended to watch about half an hour and save the rest for another time, but your storytelling is so good, I sat through the whole episode! May I congratulate you on a wonderful production?

[@andersm1415]

I did exactly the same; I’d planned to watch just the first hour today but I was thoroughly hooked by then so watched till the end. Very well researched and expertly made, it was a pleasure to watch. Thank you for the time and effort you have put into this.

[@soulflame799]

You are the best history teacher I've ever seen! Also your documentaries are much better then most TV productions. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing all that you do with us!!

[@dreddykrugernew]

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[@dreddykrugernew]

14m views in less than a year, not sure how many times ive watched this but its near on perfection....

[@melissastreeter22]

The powerful, poetic writing by this man brought me to tears.

[@hune.badger86]

Great Job on this piece as always. Your dedication really shows in the details of all of your Docs and I'm a big fan of all your content. Thank you Pete for another remarkable glimpse into the past.

[@HistoryTime]

Thank you. Appreciate it. Much more on the way

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Seconded

[@kirstyyoung4818]

The sheer effort and passion that has gone into this is staggering. What breadth and depth of knowledge in such an easily digestible format; Informative with zero pomposity. I cannot believe this is free. You are a credit to your field, sir.

[@antbol7196]

Fantastic effort! Far more informative than the vast majority on content generated by the "networks". I would much prefer absorbing this masterpiece than watching the superficial stories produced by mainstream media.

[@konradcurze394]

This is the future. We just have to stop engaging and wait until they die. Then perhaps we can give guys like this license and funding to make quality works like this again.

[@ericjasmine-ix4tt]

who else goes to sleep to this😅

[@stevenrogers5506]

Yes it's very interesting and relaxing

[@martinbevk1695]

Including the narator, yawning non-stop :P

[@TheBinarygenius]

Yep I think I have played the entire thing at least 15 times but only get about 20mins at a time watched. It is awesome

[@deepdrag8131]

Yes

[@maggiemarie._.]

reallll

[@thebrocialist8300]

You’ve outdone yourself with this one. This has to be one of the finest historical narratives that I’ve had the pleasure of watching on this platform. Truly exceptional :) Thank you for doing doing your part to keep history alive.

[@Alynnescape]

This is awesome! I’ve been subbed for many years now and can I just say, I can hear the growth in your content! Your voiceovers sound more confident and professional than ever, and the research / intrigue / detail you always put into the script has been enhanced 100x. Well done!

[@greenwave819]

Calm down Amy. The throng of people that Brittney Spears has out seeking you are not actuallying seeking you

[@carolinastringband]

I randomly stumbled across this documentary this morning. I have to say, every aspect of this piece of work is just stellar. Honestly, your work on this one, has outdone any pro-level documentary I've watched.

[@madeleinesecker8036]

Same today I just came across this by random accident and found it absolutely amazing...and shall be watching more of this stuff..

[@marksebastianjordan1985]

Thank you tremendously. I'm fascinated by the stories of this period, but I live far away from Britain, with no chance of visiting any time soon, so this gives me a better feel for this places by visiting vicariously. It is appreciated greatly!

[@Saranne1004]

This is a 'not to be missed' quality production, worthy of any major documentary producers available worldwide.

[@Judy-et4ex]

Very much agreed..

[@GeoFitzz]

😊😊

[@JayR-wg9jq]

just giving you a comment to help out your algorithm man, you're doing really amazing and entertaining and important stuff! it's crazy to see one person with virtually no budget make better content than both history channels lol