Archaeologists Explain Life In Viking Britain | Digging For Britain

Excavations in areas like Orkney and Devon reveal evidence of early Viking presence, such as Norse-originated place names, Iron Age pottery and mysterious burials. The Vikings' arrival marked a significant phase in British history, establishing Scandinavian states with notable legacies seen in craftwork and cultural influences. Tragic events like the St. Brice's Day Massacre, sanctioned by King Ethelred the Unready, reveal tensions between Anglo-Saxons and Danes, shedding light on the violent clashes of the time.
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[@MysticChronicles712]

These Viking Britain videos are an enthralling exploration of a fascinating era in history. I'm captivated by the tales of Norse invaders and their impact on Britain!

[@GregoryShtevensh]

Basically my ancestors. Red beard, brown hair, blue eyes, nordic face, GrandDad from Ireland a Mullen. Nanna was a Rolland from Yorkshire(Doncaster), Nanni was a Mushrow with some French ancestory, and my Pop was a Hughes from Liverpool. Im completely lactose tolerant, and mainly eat meat and dairy as most of my diet and always have. I feel extremely drawn to dark Age England! And also to Rome, and the Vikings, by proxy of their occupations and integrations

[@JohannesVanDerStuyvebode]

Basically the end product of rape.

[@Chifaire]

Anytime I hear about the St. Brice's Day massacre, or the Dane murder as it's called here in Sweden, I always get chills and feel such sadness for the people who lost their lives that day. Maybe they weren't killed by Anglo-Saxon friends and neighbors, but still these were people they must have known in passing, seen on the road, or in the fields, or from the next village over. These were not strangers from far away that showed up one day. It makes the whole event so much more chilling to me.

[@virginiajayhudgins8277]

And so very sad.

[@gonefishing167]

Really interesting. I ran out of time to see the Viking Museum in York when I was there. The day I had intended to go they were filming there ( someone said Dame Judy Dench but I’ve never seen anything in Australia about it) and I left the next day. Sad, but at least we have wonderful programs like this to help us ‘see’. Thank you 🙏👵🇦🇺

[@maryearll3359]

I've got a set of Lewis chessmen bought from the Stornoway museum where I saw the originals. Lewis and Harris are beautiful - white sands, clear sea and the history hits you as you get off the ferry. Do go, you won't regret it. ❤

[@michaeldpa1333]

The History Channel Viking Series, the BBC and Netflix production "The Last Kingdom" and Netflix original "Vikings Valhalla" do much honor to Britain's amazing Heritage. All three series available now on Netflix (2024). Enjoy!

[@tinakon4386]

Very well narrated to make it more than interesting. thank you! Dr Roberts

[@brendadrew834]

Thank you, loved this! This American from Yankee New ENGLAND whose forebears came here in the 1700s and fought in the Revolutionary War is proud of her British/English, Scottish/Irish, French and Viking ancestry, per DNA tests, that dates all the way back to William the Conqueror. Family surname, Drew, on my maternal side i.e. mother's maiden name, is mentioned in his Doomsday Book in 1066 where he compiled all the original families in England! Always fascinated by British and Viking history!! ♥♥

[@cw7422]

I was in the US Navy and was stationed at RAF Edzell for a total of 7 years. I guess archaeologists go hunting during the 2 weeks which they call summer.

[@JohannesVanDerStuyvebode]

No, you were not.

[@notcrediblesolipsism3851]

​@@JohannesVanDerStuyvebodeWhat?

[@afternoobtea914]

Hnefatafl - or as we call it fistboard. We play it still. And runes are still tought in the schools here.

[@raidtheferry]

Wow thanks for adding the progress-bar indicator thing during the ad placement I really _really_ appreciate it when YT videos have that unfortunately tho its super rare to see

[@user-ix9jt9by4x]

I live in Australia but have family connections in Skye. My understanding is that there is Viking history there as well.

[@melanierhianna]

It was part of the Kingdom of the Western Isles and was viking until the 13th century.

[@_M_a_r_t_i_n_M]

As a coin collector, what I would do to be able to acquire a coin like that King Athelstan buried in a hoard nearly uncirculated. Most of the 'decent' quality ones you can find from that era, if you can find them, have been defaced, chipped away at by merchants collecting silver tiny bit by tiny bit before using those coins to make purchases. That one was as close to immaculate as I have seen from ancient coins. You can find Roman coins intact fairly easily and coins from other more prosperous eras in good shape. But there is a reason that specific coin is a museum piece and not in some average collector's hands.

[@trudeyhenley4982]

Brilliantly done and so interesting.

[@anthb3377]

I live in a village called Norton, Stockton on tees and we had a large Anglo Saxon burial ground that got discovered by some kids in 1984, 120 bodies were discovered.

[@TravisBrady-wn8fr]

Great show! Good job Dr Roberts

[@Davidf8L]

Thanks for your work and time ❤

[@jonathaneffemey944]

Thanks so much for posting

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

What's the difference between men in expensive uniforms coming to overtake your land and men in fur skins doing the same? Why don't we see Romans as "raiders" too? Romans also came armed, made exacting demands, killed objectors and occupied territory. Roman soldiers also traded with locals and even took wives from among them. And both engaged in slavery. I get it that raids are sudden and violent, but whether the victims are surprised or not, they become conquered peoples under threat of death.

[@PyrotechnicsNL]

Weak minds are blinded by only their own perception of reality. And of coarse today the open minded strong people extracting the truth know that the version people are told to believe is based on lies. that is another sign of weakness. But to be honest I am not affected by their different history versions since I know the truth myself. I think they also not deserve to know the truth since they also not taking the responsibility to not lie to their own souls , instead rather believe and betray your inner self deeply .

[@stephenbrickwood1602]

So interesting.

[@CrankyBubushka]

This is amazing. Thank you.

[@mlady6564]

I sense chemistry between the presenter and the archaeologist. 😊

[@MoggieHendry]

Can you blame him 😘

[@williamrobinson7435]

Good this. Well done to all involved! 🌟👍

[@jenniferlyons4150]

Very interesting video.

[@tomwickham8938]

So the AS's asked on St. Bryce's Day..."What kind of Briton are you?" 😮

[@L0wKii]

I love this!

[@mauricecalliss1303]

Some chief or trader must have had his own sweatshop making bone combes for trade .

[@markperrault5678]

Fantastic

[@maggirae1961]

The chess pieces have six fingers--you didn't mention that

[@joshuajw8491]

Love it love it love it

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

Back when defending your country from invaders wasn't called racist or xenophobic, and men had a purpose

[@GandalfTheGay98]

Agreed

[@watch-Dominion-2018]

What can we do to save the West, Gandalf? We need you more than ever now @GandalfTheGay98

[@Cheeseatingjunlista]

Well it didnt work did it? Heard of Danegeld? Yorvik?Canute, King of England and Denmark? Get a grip, drop the Daily Fail headline regurgitation an take off the Little Englander blinkers

[@L0wKii]

This❤

[@John.Flower.Productions]

You do not want to be enriched by the hoards of alien invaders being funded/incentivized to overtake Western Christendom?

[@RolandusLuzus]

The small square punctures in the pelvis are most probably caused by bodkins!

[@thisoldnurse1521]

OMG those darling lambs with Snow White coats and little black faces and feet ❤

[@mauricecalliss1303]

That's a dowery or similar

[@cynhanrahan4012]

The waste pits. So Oh No! I've dropped my (whatever) down the toilet!

[@cherylkurucz8852]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-Rocket-Fest]

No matter what tribe or people rule, serfs work and the Firm drinks and plays with skirt all day.

[@jenanization]

Who is this presentor?

[@GandalfTheGay98]

Alice Roberts

[@Alazar654]

Haplogroup I europeans, were invaded by Haplogroup R.

[@Tom_Wolf_]

So they can explain life in viking Britain but cant even realise there was a comet in 650AD

[@Alazar654]

Yamnaya invaded europe (haplogroup R)

[@user-fh6ov3wl4h]

Anyone gonna mention how the thumbnail looks crazy like a hitler youth poster? Like the pose, the hairstyles, the face shapes

[@user-fh6ov3wl4h]

Save for the dudes braid

[@mewing9619]

🤣😂heat white nothing

[@stephanwilliamson]

You guys want a connection to the Vikings so bad but the Vikings came from a very small village and all their stuff is in that village today.

[@pisswobble1571]

I think your American envy is poking out, tuck it back in mate😂😂😂

[@irishgrl]

@@pisswobble1571 Pfft. America has its own Viking heritage.

[@irishgrl]

@@SH-iy9cu Pure revisionism.

[@pisswobble1571]

@@irishgrl Oh yes I forgot about NewYorvik.. 🤡

[@catofthecastle1681]

Hahahahah!

[@mgcocasal]

If the monks had actually lived the life of poverty they should they wouldn't have been attacked.

[@87stevan]

Nice thumbnail. Surprised you didn't shoehorn some black people in there just for effect. Ffs.

[@user-zy2ge2zc4u]

Omg so sick of these robot narrators, also evening said was rong pleaze put mor efart inn

[@coryparni3620]

Not very div erse this program . Whares all the minority history . Bit racist this.

[@catofthecastle1681]

Did you graduate from primary school? Learn to spell!

[@coryparni3620]

@catofthecastle1681 not nesesary.

[@DavidHoins]

Thank you for proving my point there's no such thing as 100% British 😊

[@bentucker2301]

All nationality is a construct

[@travis5211]

We know what British was and what you're kind are trying to make it. No one is confused about what is going on. Damn shame we don't have the moral strength to commit violence to defend ourselves. Hello 5 eyes

[@mueezadam8438]

⁠@@travis5211”yOuR KiNd” lmao. You clearly are confused because this ‘change’ has been going on ever since Britain became an empire. You think you can get better than NAFTA deals without maintaining close relationships with your former colonies? Without trade the UK is just a frigid island so do your country a service and learn to tolerate your fellow citizens

[@shelleygriffiths7971]

Oh there is, they're called the Welsh.