best viking video ever ｜YOURWAY2NORWAY

[@GreenDani18]

Ellen Marie Naes is the coolest viking expert. What a lovely lady!

[@catechin29]

I wish my history teacher is half as passionate as her, then i think we will be getting better grades hahaha

[@AALimassol]

well i used these facks on my viking presntation and i got 100%. and im in grade 6 i couldnt have done it with out this vidio thankyou guys so much

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Congrats! It's wonderful to hear. Really. Your comment motivate us. Thanks :)

[@sarahstrong7174]

FACTS EVEN!

[@marinazagrai1623]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY Love the sound effects in the "Viking" video. Reminds me of Judas Priest.

[@dragonmaid1360]

Nice! Well done on your grade. Maybe your gonna be a history major at university ?

[@marinazagrai1623]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY I also heard the horns were created to show how much the Norse resembled the primitive man! The Brits, if they came up with that myth, were not far removed from the Norse in their early history (of course, during the times of the invasions). I really enjoyed your visit to the museum where the curator was "debunking" (that's what this is called in the US) the Viking myths.

[@ruthbech8850]

The cannabis seeds were found in a purse with flax seeds, indicating that they might have been used for growing hemp in stead of marijuana - along with flax for making linen. In the ship were a great treasure not only of silk, wool and linen garments, but also tablet weaving equipment. Viking women were adept in weaving their own garments, and used techniques like "pjoning" or Bosnian crochet, needle binding and sprang weaving. I think the Oseberg find is a treasure for anybody interested in crafts: the motifes in the textiles is still found today in knitting in particular in Norway, as well as Sweden and somewhat in Denmark. This goes for the "Norwegian" eight petaled star (åttebladsrosa), and much of the geometric patterning. Using 10 hours to really dive into the find, was the best spent hours in my career - I found proof of suspected links to Balkan, to Russia, to Armenia, Turmenistan, Iran and India in todays female arts and crafts. Alas the symbolic meaning has been lost to the sheer beauty of the motifes here in Norway. If you want to find the story told with symbols, you need to go to Estonia or to Turkey - they keep the storytelling with symbols alive still. Somehow I come to think of a phrase from a book called The Meme Machine: "What if the messages people exchange have their own inherent interest of being communicated". The correction of the Viking myth and the re-humanization of the Vikings comes at a much needed time, a time when we have lost track of ourselves to modernity's slick, spineless and superficial world. It is good to remember ourselves in a better way. I never took it for true what the christians spread of propaganda to gain control over Scandinavias wealth: that we were mead drinking barbarians without culture. Fact of the matter is that we were a great people once, - couragous, adventurous, skilled and crafty. We can be that people again.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Ruth Bech This was a wonderfully informative and insightful commentary. Thank you very much. You contribute to the story, and it becomes more complex and interesting. We also noticed textile findings on Oseberg. We realized that this also is exciting material. Therefore, we really want to make a sequel. Much of what you write about, is something we can grasp and use in the next Viking video. This of symbols is also super interesting and universally. I, Ronald in front of the camera, am half Sami. An indigenous tribe that lives in the north of Scandinavia. In our culture we practice a form of weaving, found only in India in addition to the Nordic countries. So we see that both the Vikings and Samen was affiliated with the rest of the world. We love your engagement and contribution! Hope to hear more from you soon. Take care and thanks again : )

[@ruthbech8850]

Thanks, Ronald - like you I am of the Sami people, and the patterns you will find at Oseberg will be familiar to you! I am also looking for reasons why the north route across Pomor did not follow the rivers further down in Kvenland - on today's maps of trade routes they just stop... I am quite sure research will show in the years to come. I am very much looking forward to your sequel!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Ruth Bech It's wonderful to hear. Both that you are Sami, and that our pattern is related to textiles in the Oseberg ship. This makes me so inquisitive that I am about to burst. Do you have some sites to recommend, with more information? We are so happy that you have contributed so much new insight : )

[@Pattilapeep]

Bravo, Ruth. Well said!

[@candiedisilvio9596]

Ruth Bech thank you so much for sharing. I just stumbled across this channel and I’m going to look for the follow up video right now. Your way 2 Norway keep up the really interesting work

[@lou1958]

I'm actually surprised if so many people are/were still so misinformed, particularly since the rise of the internet. Heck, I have been gifted a National Geographic subscription since childhood and that alone substantially opened my eyes to the history and peoples of this world. History is probably one of the most important subjects of learning. Thanks for the informative and entertaining video.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+lou1958 Yes, we also love the National Geographics magazine. Though, even living very close to the Viking Ship Museum - going there often in our childhood, a lot of this facts - or Ellen's digging into the facts - came as a surprise to us. We were totally overwhelmed of their innovations, their engeering skills, their manner of equality betweenn genders ... Just have to say Ellen added some really nice flavour to the old Viking Ship museum that really triggered us. We did know about the kiel, but we did not know about the skills needed to engineer that kiel. We did know there were some kind of powerful women, but could not believ what she could tell us. The whole museum stood out in a different light after this visit. Thank you for engaging and commenting.

[@Feidar]

When I saw the myth about women "underrated", I've said: "Ehr... Lagherta?". And I'm talking about every epic poem that mentions valkyries and strong fighting women... That's one of the reasons I love Norway.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Feider So true. We love the fact that these two women ruled their world and had connection with the gods and spirits. Thanks for commenting. You are a part of the comepetition!

[@user-vx9pm8we1b]

I will never forget my visit at this museum. Every item was so beautiful and sophisticated.

[@jerrykitich3318]

My great-grandfather in the Balkans used to yell at them in our village. 'Hey, you surprisingly good-smelling, reasonably well-groomed Vikings, get back in your hi-tech, well-built, artistic ships and don't come back . You make me so angry. Can I have one of your helmets though, please?" And it worked too.

[@lanqinfang]

wow this staff in the museum is so informative and helpful, I like this kind of staff in the museum.

[@ingriddubbel8468]

I've taken many people to that museum. I've NEVER seen anyone besides security.

[@naamvb]

As an American that has always been fascinated by Scandinavian/Viking culture, I'm glad to see a video that has some good facts. My wife and I will be taking a trip to Europe next month, and our first stop is Oslo. We've been watching your videos about Norway to help us plan our trip a little better, so thank you for that! Perhaps I will see you filming on the streets, and hopefully one of us will be wearing that helmet!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+naamvb Thanks for your comment. So nice to hear that our videos has a purpose when planning a trip. The Viking Ship Museum is a must do when you get here. Even as Norwegians we were very surprised by the interesting facts we got from the Viking Expert. If we are filming then, maybe you guys will be easy to see and talk to with your shining Viking helmet. You are a part of the competion now - good luck and have a super trip to Europe and Oslo. Dont hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

[@joeltham1979]

Here in York UK we think really highly of your Vikings. We have a museum in Coppergate which proves they were nothing like the scary myths. The items they made are beautiful and required a lot of skill. You had your own language and currency. Many of our street names are influenced by Vikings. Millions of visitors come to York to learn about the Vikings. I would love your replica Viking helmet and would wear it with pride. Having fair hair and blue eyes plus Carpal Tunnel Syndrome I am sure there is Viking blood in me. I might have been a powerful Viking Queen in a former life with my own long boat. Thank you for your funny informative video's. xxx

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

You for sure are 😘 Love your story and link to our content from York. Thanks for sharing 🖐🖐 from Ronald and Mads

[@Kerasmom]

What a great video! My family came from Norway to the US in the 1800's. I love learning about my history. Vikings were so cool.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks a lot Polly. You have to come home soon :) In some years the Viking Ship Museum in the video, will have a totally new building to stay in. That would be the perfect opportunity to visit!

[@jasmineamorgan]

Great video! My Aunt was in Oslo last year. She posted photos from their trip and some of them are from this viking museum! It's nice to know the history behind the photos. Cool stuff!

[@plreefer71]

I love learning new things. And this video was packed full of info the lady that you talked to was very educated on the Vikings I would love to hear more from her. Thank you for another Educational video.

[@radomilaradomila1936]

I absolutely love your videos! Keep up with the good job! :))

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Radomila Radomila Thanks a lot Rodmila 😁

[@anastaciarabelomelo]

OMG! Your Chanel is so good! Thank you for all the videos!!!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thank you for watching. It's very motivating for us to know!

[@SomeGuy-ih6rv]

Its sad that Norse people no longer know their culture. I wasn't surprised by any of the myths, but was shocked by the people being interviewed.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

We agree - its sad. Hopefully next generation will be less ignorante. Thanks for commenting and watching!

[@viviannhepworth8520]

Watch the news in the states the young generation know nothing about the U.S and really don't care

[@EXA054]

Just imagine to have the nowadays petro money but in that old pre christianismus... wow... that had to be a super powerful non christian nation!!!

[@markmcauliff3893]

These guys are hilarious while being educational, all learning should be this way!

[@barbimiller2018]

Wow! interesting! I just read this only in the books when i was young in ASIA, and have watched a lot of viking movies now I cant believe i live in the homeland of the Viking Kings, Haugesund Norway for 3 years! Thanks for this video!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+barbi miller We are so happy to read your comment. Its motivating. Yes, you live in the Viking heartland - the center of their journeys into the world. Perhaps it was from Haugesund they left and landed in Canada. Where they made new sensational discoveries. We hope to go to Haugesund to make a sequel. Thanks Barbi : )

[@aydinzerey]

After watching these video, My historical opinion about Viking complately changed. I decided visit to Oslo in these year. I must see Viking museum. Love from Turkey

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+zerey ay Such a cool comment to get. We felt the same talking to the expert. Hope you have a nice time here!

[@denisplouffe514]

Thank you for a most informative myth buster on Vikings. Vikings not only visited Europe and the Middle East but they explored North America and we have all manner of theories about their presence in Greenland, Canada, and the US. I enjoyed every minute of this presentation..

[@gameiro101]

I already knew about the helmets, it was very nice to know more about Vikings, the where more civilized than most people nowadays... I hope someday i can go back to Norway, the Viking Ship Museum, is going to my places to visit list. Thanks and keep adding more interesting information about Norway in you channel

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+gameiro101 Thanks for your comment. Nice to hear that you learned something new. Vikings is an exciting theme. We're hooked. Cool that you want to come back.We recommend the Viking ship museum. It is a world treasure.

[@k8eekatt]

Regarding learning languages, and trade, keep in mind Vikings were setting up villages in North America and England, with long term habitation and farming, and metallurgy. If you are interested in the the village in Michigan, you can search the museum on the Upper Peninsula.

[@tigermade6962]

Wow. Excellent episode! 😍

[@Raindropharmony]

Great video, it was really insightful and well made! I always look forward to your videos :)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Raindropharmony You make us happy and motivated with this comment. Thanks for engaging : )

[@edification567]

This is one of your most interesting vlogs. So enjoyed it!

[@tracithomas6144]

Thank you for this interesting video! I am even more proud to be a descendant of a Viking now! 🇳🇴

[@vitarius2465]

What a great video! As a history teacher I cannot wait to arrive in Oslo and visit this museum

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

That is so cool to hear and a nice compliment - thanks a lot I Digellinus. Welcome to Norway and merry christmas :)

[@cclemoyne4033]

Interesting and informative. Thanks for this

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thank you so much for your nice comment :)

[@cclemoyne4033]

I enjoy your videos, and wait for the next one. Thank you and your friend for taking the time to make them.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

You are very sweet to us, thanks. Soon we will have a new one ready :)

[@lemonsquishy8400]

Thank you for making this video. You not only expanded my mind but you made it extremely entertaining as well! I never thought the Vikings were just crazed men running amok. You knew the women were running more than just a meal back home. It takes deep collaborative efforts to forge forward as a people and survive and enjoy life. Those ships resembled a whale and it's obvious to me (who knows very little about them as a people) how thoughtful and in tune to nature as a people they were. Just looking at the artifacts was thrilling to me. That ship made me tingle. I started to hum that Valkyrie song. lol. Tales of men, mushrooms, menstrual cramps and marijauna. lol. Hemp.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Lemon Squishy Your comment make us happy and inspired! We wanted to bring new knowledge to people, without it being boring to watch. You describe much of our encounter with the boats and artifacts. The Oseberg ship is a whale, a necklace, a simple and elegant line, a symbol of power and an overwhelming piece of architecture. And that the Vikings were vain hipsters smoking pot is really LOL. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

[@usmcgoody69]

Just discovered your channel. Thanks for all the wonderful videos. I’ve been to Norway several times and love the people and culture.

[@lutein1]

Love this video! Really helped my visit to the Museum.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

We are so happy to hear that. Thanks :)

[@laurametheny1008]

Fascinating! I love you guys! Thankyou🇳🇴💕⛵

[@darlynblaise403]

This has been my favorite so far! Great job guys!!!

[@PenguinPopsiclePie]

The vikings were also very colorful. Some people seem to think they would wear brown or black, but black dye was very hard to make. Taking colors from nature was not though, so their clothes would be yellow and red and green. A bit like strong bearded hobbits!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Just A Hot Dog You are right. The small samples of textile they have in the Viking Ship Museum are very colourful with strong patterns. Thanks for your contribution to the story!

[@lisawaters2585]

Love this educational look at the Vikings!

[@jonrichards1989]

People have many, many misconceptions about the Vikings and only saw them as mindless beasts. What they don't seem to realize is they were wrong. I appreciate this video for being able to lay some of those myths to bed. People judge what they do not understand and some really don't care to understand. Honestly, I would argue that some aspects of Viking culture were far better than some aspects of modern culture. They had their shortcomings and downfalls, but so much of Viking culture still greatly influences many different things today.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Great comment. Thanks John

[@jonrichards1989]

You're welcome and thank you for the great video. Keep them coming.

[@GreciaVillar]

DANM! It's 5:19 am here and I can't really think of something cool to comment :( I really wanted the plastic helmet :'V One thing that I think was necessary to say is that vikings did not use sober colours in their outfits and they were really good at swegin their colourful clothing. People think (because of the tv show "Vikings") that they used really dark and wasted outfits and it wasn't like that. I'm now a sub! Great vid!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Grecia Villar Do not be sad. Your comment contains both humor and facts. We greatly appreciate it. You are right. When we were at the Viking Ship Museum we saw remnants of fabrics. There were bright colors and nice pattern. That you now is a sub because of the film is a competitive advantage for you. And you make us happy with your comment. Love from Yourway2Norway : )

[@GreciaVillar]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY Awww. How nice of you to respond the comments on your videos. Loved your channel! I'm so glad I found it. Kisses!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Grecia Villar Off course we meant "Do'nt be sad" :). And that is not a bad comment!

[@hottubmobileneil]

I am not Neil , from Ontario Canada , many people around the world are genetically part Norwegian descent , my ancestors came from Scotland , my genealogy indicates that I descend from William the conqueror who was Norwegian , this connection is very common in Scottish genealogy , Love Norwegian people , you are our distant cousins . And I Love you . I want to send you a big hug .

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

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[@wdestrempsmecke]

This is awesome!!! Thank you for posting this! Internet for good.

[@lissu2441]

Takk så mycket Ellen! I really appreciate all information !! This was so good information.

[@KJ-jq9pq]

The viking ships are VERY advanced technology.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

They really are. I was shocked, and I am a Norwegian

[@KJ-jq9pq]

Trivia: The words port and starboard come from norse words too as I understand it. The " steer board" ie, rudder/ tiller, (i don't speak Norwegian or Danish so I have written the English spelling) was situated on the right hand side of the Viking ship. So, the ships would pull into a "port" on the left side of the boat so as not to damage the "steer board"/rudder/tiller. So to the left became port, and starboard became to the right.

[@rebeccamartinez2739]

Very funny @ Im an asshole , rightly so 😅

[@gloriastroedecke2717]

This was so interesting. Thank you.

[@winemomma2689]

I think what I love so much about these videos, besides your great sense of humor, is your accents.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Oh Nina - Thanks a lot :) :) Merry Christmas to you

[@robinhorton432]

Loved this video!

[@HisWordisLife4U]

Maybe people get the idea that Vikings had horned hats came from the Operatic character Brunhilde in Wagner's the Valkyrie. Initially, it looks like Brunhilde was portrayed with upright wings on the top of her helmet, but later it looks like the wings changed into horns...

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

👌😂 probably

[@katwitanruna]

Lovely video!! I shared it with my friends as I'm in a historical reenactment group and have friends who recreate Viking personas. I do 12th C Northumbria myself but I love seeing/reading things about other periods. You can never learn too much and there isn't enough done about early period! Thank you so much!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Kat Brown Your comment makes us happy : ) Our goal was to be relevant to both people with and without depth. Therefore, we are honored that you like it. We had never done it without Ellen, the archaeologist and Norway's foremost Viking expert. She's our star. Thank you for sharing our video in your group. Hope they like it.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY I meant, of course, in-depth knowledge on the topic ; )

[@klmklm8570]

Really interesting!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Cool to hear! Thanks for engaging and sharing Ang Grs. Cheers from Ronald and Mads :):)

[@albaba5390]

Hey Ronald............... the best video you ever made ! Veldig bra !

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Tusen takk Al Ray. Mads, the producer, was the driving force behind this video - so he will be very happy to read your comment!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Al Ray He sure will. Thx. I agree.

[@albaba5390]

You may wish to approach Netflix, Hulu or Amazon to sell streaming rights to your video. Post a short clip on KZbin for free, but sell full length version to online distributors ! Make some money ! It's the American Way !!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Al Ray He he. I work with TV, delivering products to broadcasters in a production company, level, but yes, that would be a dream. :) Unfortunately I think it would have to be redone with more professional equipment. Or... Maybe not Should be a sequel on the Vikings then.

[@GypcLdy71]

I would love to see a video of how your schooling of children is done. Time in school (start time and month), how long the day is, the subjects covered, testing needed to advance to another grade or level. City schools and rural or country schools. Play time in school or not. ?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Crystal Mandrick Great idea! This is what I know; They start when they are six years. They go to school ten months a year. From 9 to 14 - approximately. All subjects from day one, but fun and games is a big part of teaching the first years. They also start to learn English then. Everybody is going further - regardless of level. Those who are struggling, get extra help as well. Believe the Norwegian pedagogy is about to produce independent, equal children who master the technological and digital challenges of our time. The Nordic school systems stand out by being free and not hierarchical. Gender equality is very important here. Foreign people may feel that the Norwegian school is limp and lacks discipline.

[@onlywalkersleftalive173]

That was so interesting, I really enjoyed this video, thanks.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

We are very happy to hear that, thanks a lot :)

[@therange4033]

In York, in the UK we have an amazing museum called the Jorvik experience. Its great! You can go on a little boat and go through a place where they have working ''robots'' with real smells etc!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thx for the texture you add to our videos. Love it. Best Mads and Ronald

[@therange4033]

@@YOURWAY2NORWAY I just see it as a chance to compare cultures and sometimes have a laugh!

[@theyellyone9852]

Thank you for presenting the broader view of the Viking. Now we see they are not just comic book marauders, plunderers and wild men of the sea, although that may have been a part of it. I was particularly interested in the artistic carvings and representations of images besides only the interlace pattern. To learn that a boat of that complexity was from only one tree was impressive. I already knew the horns were a myth but it is good you addressed that along with the position of women. If only those bones in the ship could speak.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+The yelly one Thank you very much for an incredible nice comment. We are so happy that you got something useful and interesting from the video. We completely agree with you: Imagine if the bones could talk. We also think that the Oseberg women's history is insanely exciting. We really want to make a sequel on the ladies. Who the heck were they? If they were priestesses - Volver - what did they do? And what does not appear in the video is that the youngest has genes from around the Black Sea, perhaps Syria. So there is enough content to make a new video on the mysterious women.

[@jknbaja933]

The biggest surprise ( to me ) about the Vikings was how urbane they were at least compared to some other lands. Ireland was still relatively rural until the Vikings started going there. It was Vikings who founded various towns, even Dublin. Also, the Norse myths were never written down until the Irish scholars started collecting their stories. The Runic language was primarily used for basic signage on stones etc. The Irish monks had the scribes who accompanied the Vikings to Iceland where the Norse myths were written down.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

We totally agree with you. They were both urban and modern in their time. Their technolocial inventions and their interest in fashion and art made our jaws drop. Thanks a lot for your interesting contribution to the story and the video :)

[@remaguire]

"It was Vikings who founded various towns, even Dublin." And the "Dubs" are very proud of that fact!

[@taijitu688]

I remember working at a museum in Yellowknife, Canada and read the description of a fort. I pictured a classic movie of a fort. Boy, was I surprised to see that the "fort" was a cabin.

[@rosyboa5520]

The curator is fascinating and so charming! I'd love to ask her questions for hours. A good find for this video. And your interview style is very smooth. Fun video.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

She really is!!! Thanks a lot Rosy Boa :)

[@eubabemc5295]

I was born in Alexandria, Minnesota, USA where the much-debated Kensington Runestone was discovered in 1898 in a farmer's field in the county. The runestone is possibly a diary of a Viking exploration of the area in 1362. There are other indications that Vikings explored far into what is now the United States. Considering the territory they covered in Europe, it is not unlikely they were capable of doing so. You have to have serious organizational chops and survival skills to accomplish what they did.

[@gus473]

The Kensington Rune Stone is a great & probably true story, and the theory that it further relates to Lake Mille Lacs/Knife Lake areas then back up to Lake Superior is one I hope is proved in my lifetime! 😎👍

[@adomniapericula]

to cross the ocean and make it to the other side of the pond alive and be alive enough to leave a trail, like a runestone, definitely requires survival skills, true

[@annmcneal7804]

...” nature is scary.. “ ha! True

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Loved that insight of hers. Best Mads 😊

[@priscillawatson7049]

A cultural heritage to be proud off! and their influence on Europe is still felt today. Excellent documentary to clear lots of confusing misunderstandings.

[@christopherandersen8096]

I the enjoyed the two huge, awesome Norwegian Viking Ships and other Viking artifacts at the Viking Ship Museum in Oslo, Norway. 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴 I was there in March of 1988. Excellent video. Thanks!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks for sharing and engaging with us :):)

[@shurouqzaitoun8968]

Amazing informative video. Thanks 💖

[@rojeeny]

Well I knew it! I guessed all these facts.. Love the vikings ✌👍

[@almondsmithG]

Now I want to visit Norway even more. In winter!

[@ingriddubbel8468]

In Oslo there only a few hours of light. Further north there is less or none at all.

[@loisaustin6200]

Thank you, very educational. I learned a lot from this video.

[@alexisthomson3952]

Great video! Loved the info and presentation.

[@Ellenllee]

Fantastic info...wonderful museum staff.Thank you for all of this history.Norway is so interesting.

[@marioreoyan3405]

a very interesting topic , a ancient history

[@liualice6443]

So interesting! I will visit this museum soon.

[@mphossil]

How very interesting! Tack så mycket! As some of the most inquisitive explorers and travelers of their time, the Vikings played an important part of the fabric that shapes our world today. The roots of globalization...

[@maurobarausse7201]

Well, not exactly. As instance, at the time Leif Erikson (not a Viking anymore, just an Icelander) discovered America, nobody in Europe cared about that. Actually, almost none even knew about this event, that, in fact, hadn't any big consequence on human history. They had a much bigger influence by invading the British isles and northern France and raiding much part of Europe. But that's not technically "exploring". The roots of globalization are to be searched in Late Middle Ages explorations and in the commercial and political expansion of European states and trading societies in the Modern Age.

[@plotless7436]

I feel like it's not fair to discount the expansive trade they did; connecting different cultures via trade routes. They certainly weren't the only historical culture to do so, but they were a large part of connecting Eastern Asian trade routes to European trade routes. We have surviving artifacts today that connect the Arab world to what is now Russia and the Fennoscandian countries dated to the middle-to-late Viking Era. While discovering "New" Lands (which, tbh, is a little stupid because people were there long before the Europeans showed up; discounting Greenland and Iceland) wasn't really important, the "viking" cultures were instrumental in expanding globalism.

[@maurobarausse7201]

(Inuit already lived in Greenland long before the arrival of Erik the Red.) What you say is true, but we can't talk of 'globalism' for the Medieval world. It's a concept that doesn't fit that period, in my opinion. And we should remember that goods (like the precious amber, e.g.) have been traded since the Bronze Age from the Baltic region to the Mediterranean sea. And, if I recall correctly, Roman coins have been found in Norway, but that doesn't mean it was the beginning of the contemporary globalized world.

[@Mongo-ui1ll]

So good, i learned

[@MayimHastings]

She is fabulous!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

She really is!!

[@qualqui]

You know Ronald, it seems that myths are formed on pagans more often than on the citizens of empire, and so similar the myths attributed to meso-americans when in fact it was the total opposite. Loved the video and Ellen Marie Naes such a COOL Viking expert. :)

[@mariapatap]

Very Nice!!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Ola, obrigado 😀

[@mariapatap]

I intend to see that place! Seems to be very interesting! Obrigada Ronald!

[@amandas.6500]

Great video, loved the explanations, and culture exposure! That was a great looking boat! Also enjoyed the people interviews, thank you!!

[@lisamarie4048]

Wow, I love this

[@OakStump]

The competition is probably over, but I must commend this video. I will share it with my 6th graders and 7th graders who study the ancient world. Without a doubt, the Vikings were a force for change and progress in both the North and the Mediterranean. Their story is important. It is even better that U.S. children learn the facts about the Vikings. Ragnar was the Elon of his day! Tak! Mrs. O’Hare

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thats awesome and very motivating to learn. Thanks a lot for being cool and nice Mrs O"Hare. We appreciate your engagement and we agree with your view point on the Vikings ;) Good luck to your students. Happy new year to you from Ronald and Mads

[@cryosleeper1119]

Proud to be a Viking descendant 😃🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴👻

[@rymaly]

The Christians in contemporary Europe added the detail to make the Vikings look even more barbarian and pagan, but in fact their helmets weren't horny ;) THANK YOU so much for making this very interesting video!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Larisa Elena You are right! That is a theory, but we guess Ellen would agree with you. We all love making big myths and creatures. Thank you so much for engaging, we love what we discovered making this video.

[@sarahstrong7174]

They would have been quite muscular because of all the hard work of farming & fishing.

[@marinazagrai1623]

The Catholic church felt their existence threatened by the Vikings, so started making up stories about them. The same way the Renaissance depicted the greatest era of building those magnificent cathedrals as the "Dark Ages" when the art that was left behind has existed for centuries! All that beautiful Gothic art described as less worthy than the Renaissance art.

[@sarahstrong7174]

The Vikings were very tough but the women of York defeated them. They were captured by Vikings & planned to outwit them. They cooked for the men & made a plan that they would rebel & kill the men all at once. The signal for the rebellion was to start cooking pancakes. The signal spread from fire to fire & the women stabbed the men in the back just as they were looking forward to some nice pancakes.

[@Okisteri]

Super nice and informative video :) I knew most of the stuff in it already but I will for sure show this to my friends and family who don't know about this. It's interesting that people in the video didn't know vikings could read and write. I thought the existence of runes was common knowledge. Maybe it just slipped their mind? Anyway thanks for the awesome video!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Okiz420 Thanks a lot for a very flattering comment. We put hard work into this, so this feels like a reward. We were also surprised about that the runes was not to common to know about. Could be it slipped their mind. What we like is that this wonderful archeologist really blows life into the old ships, the outstanding culture, the craftmanship and their engineering skills - and also - their ships! Thanks for sharing :).

[@kronosaraya]

I would like to praise your channel. it's amazing how you manage to make such cool videos, very well produced (even though not "fancy") and the themes you choose are so cool and interesting :D! keep it up man, for this is a great channel. And when it comes to opinions don't let a couple of douchebags that are out there disencourage you; everyone is entitled to have your own opinion, it's just that some don't know how to express it without being a jerk. Greetings from Brazil :D! Hoping to visit Oslo until 2017! (Is Oslo your hometown?)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Kronos Araya Ola, tudo bem. Your comment is today's highlight. We are two friends who make this channel. Mads, the producer, is responsible for filming and post-production. He is a genius. Together we create ideas for themes. Your comment has been incredibly nice to read, since we are constantly trying to create content that is good and different without being pretentious. Although a few are negative, we are happy that people bothered to comment. Naturally we are most satisfied when we get responses like yours. Yes, Oslo is home town for us. Send us a message when you get here! Bem-vindo : )

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Kronos Araya Hi. As the producer, behind the camera (Mads), a comment like this, really makes my day. I guess it does for Ronald too. Wow! We are humble. We might not post new videos too often, takes a lot of time, but even better when people really appreciate the hard work. Thanks a lot. Think we have to buy more viking replica helmets :)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Kronos Araya And just of interests and curiosity; Is 20 min videos bearable?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Kronos Araya As we are not able to edit posts - we have to answer the question about hometown in this separate post. Ronald is from "Olderdalen", far north in Norway, but moved to Oslo some 20 years ago. I (The producer) was borned outside, but close to Oslo (10 kms). We have, more or less, been growing up in Oslo.

[@kronosaraya]

YOURWAY2NORWAY I'm honored :D! I imagine you both have to be every creative to choose the themes and produce the videos the way you do. They're really good and different, you don't just stick to the clichés that others channels do (even though some of the clichés are cool, like the one about how to pick up Norwegian girls or signs you're in Norway - which you managed to fashion it in a "non cliché way", haha). Definitely will! Hope we get to meet each other :D!

[@michelecraig9658]

This video makes me want to see this museum and learn to speak Norwegian. So fascinating. Thanks!!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thx a lot for the warm words ❤️

[@GirlDed]

I've known the horned helmet myth a long time, and it drives me nuts when people mention it...

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

True, a very hard myth to crush also in Norway.

[@AndreaAvila78]

Brilliant!

[@ZenTeaNow]

So interesting! When I told my husband I was watching some interesting video from Norway, he asked me if Norwegians were Vikings. And now I see this video that debunked many myths about Vikings. The ship is fantastic technology of that time.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

It really was! Thanks and say 🖐 to your husband

[@Frank-zl7eb]

Wonderful, 10 points!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks a lot for your nice comment 🤗🤗

[@ykennedy4473]

Love your videos! Keep them coming. Very grateful to you!

[@donnav7103]

Excellent video.

[@EXA054]

WOW nice video... I had the opportunity to visti that amazing museum on March 2018 and it was a huge experience, I would love to had the chance to talk with that lady too, it is sooo wonderful!

[@meapantz1983]

I'm already amused and I am only on the intro credits 🤣🤣

[@LDNRABIN]

I loved this video. Thank you!

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

We are happy to hear that. Thanks :)

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

I (Mads) love this comment too. We have put a lot of hard work into it.

[@marianrolewicz2287]

It's amazing what one can learn from past cultures. Part of my family came from Sweden, and I have always been fascinated with the Vikings. Didn't all of Scandinavia have Vikings?

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Yes, more or less. But Norway like to think we are the originales. Due to our ship building

[@Mum2cuties]

Great very informative

[@toasterito]

learnt a lot !

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Cool to hear 👌 Thanks

[@bimalkhadka225]

Thank you for wonderful and very informative episode.. Now i can even surprise my Norwegian colleague and other movie freakers about correct information of Vikings. To make my point strong, i will recommend them this channel.... Greetings from Nepal..

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+bimal khadka What a wonderful comment. Thanks a lot for your recomendation. We are happy to hear that you can use our video to brag. We also feel like experts on Vikings now. And maybe we will make a new video on the same topic.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+bimal khadka Hi there. I am the producer, but just had to drop into this conversation. Thanx a lot - how cool to hear that you are watching our videos in Nepal! Very nice to hear you like this video - I am very proud of the result Ronald and me has gained together :)

[@bimalkhadka225]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY Thanks. .. i will be waiting for the new video notification from your youtube channel. .☺

[@bimalkhadka225]

+YOURWAY2NORWAY Your team and Ronald is awesome. .. 👍

[@cmcc7206]

Ronald please tell me I am not too late to win that shiny helmet! Growing up in Puerto Rico all I knew about Vikings was that they were such barbarians they used their fingers for everything. The main example being: is it windy out? Rake your fingers through your hair "con la peinilla vikinga" with the Viking comb. My mom still says it to be funny. We know better but we love it!

[@TheHermitChick]

I thought the horns were added to the Viking helmet for opera productions to make the helmets look more dramatic. I could be wrong though. Great video!

[@MJKobernus]

+TheHermitChick You are right. It was in the Victorian period when this idea emerged, thanks to Opera.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Mike Kobernus We remember the pictures from the Wagner opera, "The valkyrien" starring our only star at the Opera heaven, Kirsten Flagstad. She had a helmet with horns. I think the mythological characters in the norrøn Era actually had horns. Not sure, though.

[@sherrylhenning5630]

I LUV the funny pics !

[@fionaclarke8833]

I'm a woman who uses medical marijuana, I own, sail and skipper a classic wooden yacht and my husband is Scandinavian in origin and appearance. So totally getting us accurate Viking outfits for racing on the boat.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

+Fiona Stalker That is unbelievable. You're the lady from the Oseberg. Fantastic story and comment. We realize that you need a crown. Thanks for watching, we are honored : )

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Only a pretentious sailor would call their boat a yacht.

[@OneStepBeyond789]

Great video, loved it!

[@polanco187]

Is there a Sami museum? This is a wonderful video I met a woman from Seattle yesterday who looks just like Ellen.

[@YOURWAY2NORWAY]

Thanks! The best Sami museums are in the North, not in Oslo.

[@elviramiller1386]

Wow I love the real Viking history

[@elviramiller1386]

I saw one of your videos taking about TEXAS guess where I am from hahahahahah