Dan Carlin's Hardcore History 69 - Twilight of the Æsir

This show picks up where Dan’s Thor’s Angels show left off. In the early Middle Ages Pagan Germanic-language speakers like the Vikings are a dying breed. Many of their contemporaries wish they’d die faster.
Thor's Angels Link
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[@jordanparsons5703]

Ah, I still remember fondly when the last episode of Hardcore History came out. I listened to it with my father when I was just a boy, and he listened to the episode before that with his father before him. Someday my son will listen to the next episode with his own son.

[@Bentley7Cruize]

And it will still be worth the wait lol

[@realzachsmith]

Haha that's a great comment!

[@Ms_Ve]

🤣 Excellent comment

[@dank-mcpuffins1267]

Soon you will find evidence your ancient bloodline discovered the first Hardcore History etched on a tablet.

[@CL-we8tn]

🤣

[@ajsanders6664]

Rewind eight years ago. I was completely blind, had lost the use of my legs, and was in incredible pain all the time. I was in the hospital ALL the time. My husband decided he didn’t want a sick wife. I was alone, with a new baby and a 6 year old and a body that wouldn’t work. Dan and his episodes were the only “outlet” I had. The only thing that brought me peace. I have always been an avid reader, and without the ability to read, Dan became my narrator…and then my only “friend”. I can not tell you the times these episodes have dragged me out of depression, soothed me to sleep (come on people…he has the BEST VOICE EVER ) entertained me, and kept me sane when the world was too much to bear. This may sound exuberant…but I do not exaggerate. Fast forward three years and after months of treatment I got half my eyesight (one eye) back , and some of my leg usage …but because I had been placed on the strongest painkillers, I was facing an addiction that was killing me. I got help, but during the nights of writhing and wanting to die, Dan yet again saved me from myself. Fast forward til today …I am walking (still one eye’d LOL) and slowly becoming a normal person again (though I’m still fighting MS) ….and through my days, Dan has been the constant that I turn to. I can probably quote all of the Celtic Holocaust (and half of most the others ) word for word 😂 I don’t know if he will ever see this, but I hope someone tells him and his team that they have saved a life. In no way an exaggeration ….I know I’m not the only one, I’m sure…..but I want Dan and his team to hear….their shows are SO MUCH MORE than entertainment. They have been my saving grace. So THANK YOU….for all you do…from the bottom of my heart. ❤

[@letsdothis9063]

I have been through a similar struggle, and can absolutely appreciate where you are coming from. I'm so glad that you made it to the other side. Don't let anyone downplay your experience (I get that a lot). You are stronger than most, that's for sure. I wish you further healing and success in fighting that monster. May all good things come your way!

[@calripkenisthebest266]

You're beautiful hope you're still doing well

[@DivyenduKashyap]

Incredibly strong.. I wish you the best

[@tannerholechek5873]

Husband's that leave when their wife's get sick are total cunts. I couldn't imagine doing that to my wife and baby.

[@ProtegoIns]

Let j

[@criticalcog6363]

I love how Dan quotes like he’s the king’s herald issuing an imperious proclamation.

[@letsdothis9063]

That, or a 1930s news radio guy.

[@olddirtybasterd-ex2vb]

Dan IS the king's herald

[@JessHorca]

Seeing one of these episodes pop up is like finding an oasis in the sahara: its a long journey between each, every one you see is cause for celebration, and you get afraid you might die before the next one. God bless you Mr. Carlin.

[@ultimathorax]

Yes!

[@justbhonest9761]

Perfectly stated!

[@Jer0da0sniper]

Yes

[@CL-we8tn]

I'll second that.

[@helenkessler6012]

And we're all so much better having taken this ride. Thank you Dan

[@mattcat83]

These episodes come out just infrequently enough that I almost forget about them until hit with another like this one.

[@stewartdalton3298]

Was going through some older podcasts last night. I was thinking to myself "Hmmmm 🤔. Would love to see a fresh production soon". And hear we go for a 5 hr session of thought provoking conversation. 💯🎯 Greetings from Australia 🇦🇺👍😎

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

You can get them all on the website

[@masterphillips]

Yeah Dan's really good at that.

[@danieljohnson2005]

You summed up my feelings perfectly.

[@scesfizia]

I listen to Dan almost constantly so I can never forget.

[@narayanpenate5954]

Ah man 5 hour Dan Carlin vid today's gonna be great.

[@Anamnesis]

Not much vid in a 5 hour still image.

[@verneblestien315]

Perfect for behind the wheel, pushing snow.

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

@@Anamnesis brilliant observation.... Einstein

[@AngryNegativeHistoryProject]

So this is historical fiction?

[@omegablack9044]

Dont you hate the short ones?

[@jdoe27]

A 5 hour dan carlin podcast!? We eating good tonight, boys

[@CL-we8tn]

Amen

[@colindixon9916]

What u eaten?

[@masonsmith9619]

Yessir

[@Bobo_Brackins]

Lessgoooo

[@thx1138thecrane]

I always cook a hearty meal when these drop.

[@daltonchristensen8360]

No one will believe me but, I am a devout Dan Carlin follower and have purchased all his shows. Just yesterday I wrote him a letter saying roughly, “Dan you’re getting older in age, I'll be disappointed if you're not going to make a hardcore history about the Nordic Vikings before you retire or pass away”. I'm still going to mail it with some cash to support the show. I am just unbelievably joyed at this moment. Dalton Christensen, Danish descendant.

[@johnshistory6522]

Wow very tactful haha. Please make this now because you're gunna die soon lol

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Pass away?! Hold your tounge sir! Dont just throw that evil around! Dan Carlin is a national treasure and cant die until we clone him (or at least freeze his head for the future).

[@marshalldrew4809]

How do we know you're actually Danish?

[@Nathanfx2006]

🌹

[@OzymandiasWasRight]

Instead of mailing him money, why not buy a gift card for someone who hasnt heard his show? I have all the shows, but you could buy me one of those canvas wall pieces as well. Dan still gets the money and a fan gets more episodes (or i get a fancy decorative piece of art).

[@wolfpecker5710]

Oh man Dan Carlins stories is the only thing that got me through rehab. It feels weird cause I’ve got my life together since, but hearing that intro really brings me back to one of the hardest points in life and makes me feel so grateful to be alive and past that. Excited to listen to this one!

[@katek9864]

I feel that! Music and this podcast was my escape in rehab, you definitely have to have something “ more” to help forge ahead. Hope you’re doing well!

[@bc5993]

You guys had a lenient rehab haha. But yes this podcast helps me stay straight, keeps me learning!

[@odinsarrow1343]

Been there. There’s nothing like getting those first endorphins back the feeling you get while listening to music etc in those times is a special thing. Good for you lads above n stay strong

[@wolfpecker5710]

@@katek9864 That’s awesome, it was totally my escape too! Great minds think alike haha! I actually bought and downloaded almost all of his stuff and put it in a file on the computer so future residents could dive into them as well. I am doing great, thank you! I actually just hit my 1 year being clean for the first time a week ago! I’ve been trying since the end of 2019 and there was a lot of trial and error. I would get 3 months clean and fall. Get 6 months clean and I would fall. But I never gave up and each time I fell, i learned from it and got up and kept pushing. Now I’m at a point where I feel really solid in my recovery in a way I’ve never felt before. Like I actually trust myself now, if that makes sense! I hope you are doing well and your recovery is going good!

[@wolfpecker5710]

@@bc5993 haha well I’ve been to a couple and that would have been a no go at some. But one of the places I went, you could get access to the computer(monitored of course) for 20 minutes to put songs on your MP3 player or old iPod(pre camera days). So I would just utilize that time to put these podcasts on…. One of the techs may have been a history buff too and let me spend extra time on the computer switching them out while we played chess 😂🤷‍♂️

[@JRock3091]

When Dan drops a five hour podcast we all listen.

[@drdrai7479]

3:35:30 lol, literally the first thing I do when a Dan Carlin pod comes out is start up a game of Civ 5 and play until the episode is over.

[@noshuckingnojiving2279]

Anyone else consistently rewind about 20 minutes behind each time you begin re listening to this and many other Dan Carlin episodes just because there is so much information and ideology to wrap the brain around

[@wolfpecker5710]

Most definitely! There is some series that I’ve listened to several times.

[@ripdime1351]

💯

[@friscostreetstories5403]

Yes

[@NoName-og5ns]

Yes each hour takes me 2 hours. I like to graze

[@futilelamp4188]

Carlin's back on the menu boys.

[@Elguapodelfuego]

I'm in a dark place emotionally and mentally, you don't know what the dopamine hit I got when I saw this upload, and what it did for my day. Thank you for the great content, Dan.

[@Elguapodelfuego]

Just reread this, my grammar is horrible .

[@johnkeane6086]

No worrys brother, keep your head up

[@cookiebilbo]

I hope your hanging in there. I was in a similar place for a solid two years. Never believed I'd make it out alive, but I did and I'm stronger for it. I hope things get better for you 🙏

[@jankeemunkey7739]

Message was loud and clear, words dont matter as much. Hope you're doing well internet stranger

[@vietnow4611]

I literally just finished my like 10th listening of “Death Throes of the Republic” just yesterday, and wasn’t sure what to start next, and then we get blessed with a new episode. Hardcore History is the greatest podcast of all time

[@joeybudafuco6062]

There is no right answer on "which episode should I start next"....as long as you START an Episode!🤘

[@herbthompson8937]

Death throes, punic wars, wrath of khan, and Kings of kings are my go-tos

[@joeybudafuco6062]

Blueprint for aramgeddon 🤘

[@joeybudafuco6062]

@@herbthompson8937 king of kings is awesome dude 🤘

[@DMU386]

@@joeybudafuco6062 blueprint is literally the best “podcast” or whatever you want to call it to ever come out on the interwebs. It is a masterpiece

[@Nathanfx2006]

Dan Carlin's Hardcore History is one of the very few things I recommend with absolute passion when i do.

[@Mugdorna]

For those who love Dan Carlin I would highly recommend the “Fall of Civilisations” podcast by Paul Cooper. Long form lectures about the ends of civilisations.

[@theConquerersMama]

They are absolutely fantastic.

[@NoOneLikesVegans]

I know better than to take suggestions from YT comment sections, but any fan of Carlin must know good stuff when he sees it. I'll definitely check those out.

[@bobthetroll]

The episode about viking greenland is especially good.

[@nomorephones]

For some reason, they feel the urge of obliterating my country for political purposes. So yeah, not a huge fan.

[@eoinsweetman9263]

Top tier podcast to be sure.

[@JG-id5vi]

After listening to this I think an awesome subject for Dan would be piracy in the 17th and 18the centuries

[@alanrudd8663]

​@Carbon Black mmmm😊m😊m/mmm😊😊😊m😊😊m😊😊okom

[@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677]

All the pirate stuff is just made up stories

[@juwebles4352]

If you're interested in piratical history on the spanish main I'd recommend the channel gold & gunpowder he goes into a similarly scholastic overview of the time that carlin uses though his content is shorter form

[@juwebles4352]

@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 It really isn't.

[@itsfine5818]

@@venicebeachsportsnetwork6677 It is well documented. The golden age of piracy occurred just about 300 years ago, really not that long ago in terms of history. To put that in context, you could reliably trace your own family tree to that period.

[@marcostrujillo2617]

The artwork is getting more impressive each show

[@Football__Junkie]

Who else can say that when they do a single podcast episode that it’s basically an entire book?

[@Laocoon283]

Every audio book ever

[@lbfourtwenty4163]

@@Laocoon283 is not a pod cast and costs money to buy

[@Laocoon283]

@@lbfourtwenty4163 There's an ocean of free audiobooks on youtube alone.

[@LunarLocust]

Every pod can claim that, it's just that dan is like a Solzhenitsyn, and the others are a hungry caterpillar.

[@LunarLocust]

@@sparklesparklesparkle6318 you should read Solzhenitsyns other book.

[@chago4202000]

I was just listening to an older Hardcore History episode and this pops up! How lucky am I?! 😁

[@AIRRAID2]

That is a fantastic feeling when that happends. 🙂👍🏻

[@MA-go7ee]

Me too! I actually thought I had lost the Dan Carlin backlog I had bought since like 2011 and I found them just yesterday! I was listening to Judgement at Niniveh when this episode showed up

[@lodovicoloreti1795]

Same

[@sarawest7075]

It's a gift!!!

[@nathancarter8239]

I forget how much I love this series, and then a new episode comes out and I'm immediately re-captivated.

[@nicklaptew2659]

I don’t really have the words to say how excited I am to listen to this. I have listened to every single previous one multiple times. Was just listening last night while riding my bike without knowing this one was out. I appreciate your work so much, man.

[@joekoch8485]

It’s always a pleasant surprise to see one of your videos drop. I have bought the collection on your website. You are, bar none, the best in conveying the message and emotion behind your stories. It bleeds through how much you care and love these topics and it reflects in the work. It has always been a privilege and experience to listen to you good sir! Happy late new year and have a good say! Sincerely a loyal fan, Joe.

[@SP-nx8qx]

Dan is a true gift to this world. Thank you sir!

[@scottwall8419]

Where do I find the Thors Angels episode? I can't find it

[@BlackWolf9988]

The intro never gets old

[@TheMintyFresh724]

I can’t get enough of these podcasts/shows. Love your perspective. Thanks for sharing. Truly amazing work.

[@TheThinKing]

Nice Easter Egg in the runes on the rock there: "The Pope! How many divisions does he have?" It takes some liberties with the Elder Futhark, but who hasn't at one time or another?

[@JoeyVol]

This comment deserves more attention, I didn't even notice the runes (bottom left corner) until I saw it! Thanks!

[@LutarMigTillbaka]

Thank you for pointing that out. I suppose many others, besides me, would have missed out on a cool easter egg otherwise.

[@Janon48]

Every time one of these episodes drop it’s like running into an old friend you only see once or twice a year but every time you hang out it’s like no time has passed

[@j_sexy]

Christmas in January, thank you Dan. I've been checking back every other day.

[@idunnoiguess1]

So glad to have you back! Your voice is so very necessary in this odd time. So grateful.

[@geomod6850]

Dan, you hooked me with Ep. 60 The Celtic Holocaust. That time period fascinated me and you put into a nice, neat, digestible package. Thank you. Since then I have purchased your entire library and started listening from Ep. 1. Thor's Angels had me hanging onto every syllable you uttered. Now I'm on Blueprint for Armageddon. I'm going to have to put that on pause and get back to another period that fascinates me so much with this episode. I can't thank you enough for what you do. You are a legend. Donation incoming.

[@rorymcclernon4674]

Dude what!?! When ever I see one of your episodes drop I get so excited. Thanks so much!

[@kaisersozay99]

One of the most enthralling storytellers of our time.

[@primafacie5029]

A day with Hardcore History is a good day

[@albinorhino8732]

DCHH is the best history podcast on the interwebs! So grateful for the amount of work that is put into these! The detail is awe inspiring. Things like this are what the interwebs was meant for- sharing knowledge. JJ South Alabama Hail the Aesir, Vanir, and Tuatha dé Danann

[@TysonPower]

Thanks Dan and team. Always a good day when you drop epic length content!

[@JacobGnarley]

Highlight of my weekend. New Hardcore episode!

[@michaeldonahue3186]

Mr. Carlin - Incredible once again. Your long form hardcore history episodes are hands down the best history podcasts ever made.

[@adolfhitmaker8639]

The long wait finally over, I drift away from madness as the siren song of Dan Carlin content makes sweet love to my brain.

[@odinncool]

Oh my god. My stomach sank when I saw this. I love this. I am so looking forward to watching this! Dan Carlin and my ancestors!

[@AstonnMartin2003]

I'm 30 seconds into the podcast and I've hit the like button, share and save already! Kicks your feet up, lights out, and don't disturb for the next 5 hours!

[@LutarMigTillbaka]

Ah, at last! I have been waiting for a new fulltime audiobook from Dan for an eternity now!

[@DaLonelySheperd]

Was just starting to check back in to see new content and have this beautiful new video less than a week later. Awesome.

[@ermining1]

Woohoo very happy for another episode of the best podcast ever!! Thank you for all the hard work! Its 1.45am here not sure if I should just bit sleep tonight or wait 😀

[@arronlaceration]

Thank you Dan I'm so happy today! I'm one of the dudes that actually buy your archive love it.

[@TheBeefTrain]

Wish we had more of this content, but for now I won't be greedy but I'll kick back and enjoy. Thank you for the hard work that goes into these beautiful pieces of historical exploration.

[@Nathanfx2006]

I've ended up re-listening to a lot of these multiple times over the years. I never actually thought about wanting more, i still get something new each re-listen because i'm a dumbass :D

[@joshh8395]

Well this just ruined my hopes for getting to sleep early tonight. Pretty excited for this, thank you.

[@M0nkZer0]

This was a treat, I listened while working in construction and I barely remember getting all the work finished.

[@phincampbell1886]

You didn't! You got zero work done! You zoned out all afternoon and ran around getting your coworkers into a gang, which you led on a raid on the construction site down the road carrying axes and knives! You brought their foreman and brickies back tied up in a fleet of wheelbarrows then made them do all the work while you got drunk. You're in a LOT of trouble tomorrow morning...! 🤣

[@michaelrowave]

Thank you for mentioning Children of Ash and Elm as I was not aware of the source and seems to draw on strong science using recent archeology. That is exciting and a tonic for pop culture storytelling with all its trappings. New techniques always find new details which help shake up earlier assumptions.

[@ammm8558]

Anybody just get a jolt of joy from this popping up on your feed?

[@joeybudafuco6062]

Did someone say jolt! Like the sodA!

[@StarboyXL9]

Dan dropping a 5-hour podcast on European history? Based.

[@uncleTedK]

And Odinpilled

[@lastword8783]

@@uncleTedK They got Cross Pilled

[@Gods_Will88]

I love how easy Dan makes it to be able to absorb the information being presented. Damn it. I'm learning again

[@compassioncampaigner728]

But.......would or will traditional public education ever even imitate this enchanting story form of history? Uhhhhh........nope. Mind bendingly boring is the gold standard.

[@RichardMetzger-nn2yp]

Thank you as always for these evergreen podcasts they are truy a gift to everyone, big respect and keep up the brilliant work.

[@fookinlit9586]

Thank you Dan! This once again has made my month, as I truly have been attentive to checking new content from you and now it’s payed off

[@abstractaeon]

Always a highlight when a video from Dan arrives, thanks!

[@beesmitty3435]

1:39:20 'F around and he found out' Oh never change Mr Carlin you are a national treasure.

[@mbeecher9921]

Bro, I'm finishing restoration on a '69 Honda SL90 motorcycle today. Perfect timing, perfect number.

[@joshuakent5]

I've been sick for a few days now and honestly was starting to get a little bored and depressed with being in bed all day. Thank You Dan! This is really going to make my day

[@connorb5658]

A late Christmas present from a truly masterful storyteller. A modern day Homer bringing back the ancient tradition of oral history presented with so much of one Dan's favourite words: colour. Great work once again Dan your work along with many others are a gift to future historians.

[@benhorton141]

Always right on time with these incredible pieces

[@stukesowle4911]

Thor's Angels is one of my fav episodes so really looking forward to this one!

[@mwebb1525]

This episode was not up to Dans usual standards. More of an average history lecture rather than a beautifully crafted story he usually provides. Disappointed but he’s still the GOAT

[@JohnAshleyMckenzie]

Been missing Hardcore History!!!

[@jasoncavari]

Dan the man Carlin is back!! Time to buckle up for the 5 hour marathon

[@ryancollins8837]

Well my day just got a hell of a lot better! It's like a surprise gift to the world every time Dan drops these epic sagas at random 🍾

[@joeybudafuco6062]

A gift for the world. More real than the the supposed life that the supposed "jesus" sacrificed for "us"... screw you Jesus, thank you Dan carlin 🤘

[@mac_loud97x40]

Literally made my day when I saw this in my Spotify feed this morning. Thank you Dan for yet another incredible show. You spoil us with one of the greatest podcasts in the history of the genre.

[@zacmayne1631]

Extremely excited to listen to this, thank you for your amazing work Dan!

[@Daniel-ds4oq]

Not much can compare to the excitement of a new HH randomly appearing on my feed, thank you very much Mr. Carlin.

[@ScoundrelSFB]

Good God ive been waiting for Dan to do somthing on Vikings! ODIN BE PRAISED!

[@kungsmurfen]

Just want to give a shoutout to the book Dan quotes a few times in this episode. Children of Ash and Elm is an amazing book that I learned so much from and if you enjoyed this episode I'm certain you will love that book (it's also availible as audiobook).

[@jacklarue7049]

Can’t express how joyous my mood and in turn day becomes as soon as I see there’s a new episode of Dan Carlins Hardcore History uploaded! History nerd here, it’s hard for me to find programs or content which dig deep enough so that I am able to learn something new. With Dan, he doesn’t just bring a shovel…he’s bringing in the biggest damn excavator in the world, digging so deep I actually have to re-listen a time or two to be able to fully digest all the material! Love ya Dan, you always put on a master class in history!

[@toomeyeh1]

Some older history! Loving it so far

[@eldan23]

Playing non-stop for the last three days ..I guess some kind of addiction.

[@FoardenotFord]

It’s always a great day when a new Hardcore History drops. A 5 hour follow up to Thor’s Angels? Hell yeah!

[@Laocoon283]

What is this thors Angel's thing he keeps mentioning. Is that on a different channel or something?

[@TheRevanchists]

@@Laocoon283 On his website, yes.

[@Laocoon283]

@@TheRevanchists is it pay to access?

[@TheRevanchists]

@@Laocoon283 I believe the Thor's Angels episode is like $2? He's got a lot of stuff there. 5 hours on the Mongols, 5 hours on the history of Persia. I think about 7 hours for World War 1, and tons of amazing one offs like Painfotainment, the history of humans watching and enjoying tortures, executions and gladiator type events. All quality stuff you can slowly buy over time. Highly recommend.

[@Laocoon283]

@@TheRevanchists oh thanks for the info!

[@TheAdrinachrome1]

Dan Carlin and Lex Fridman are the only two podcasters that get me excited for these days

[@neek911]

And Meghan Markle ?

[@WideAwakeHuman]

@@neek911 Meghan and Lex are actually fairly similar

[@TheAdrinachrome1]

@@neek911 oh my lord, everyone has a podcast these days

[@overcorpse]

You get excited by Lex Fridman? How? Why?

[@Baseballnfj]

@@overcorpse I agree. He's abysmally boring. And I don't care how intelligent he is when it comes to AI..... He's dumber than a rock discussing MOST subjects. I mean... childlike inability to grasp basic concepts

[@JohnSmith-ht7mb]

I’ve really been looking forward to another Dan Carlin release for some time 😊 very cool !

[@finigan7834]

Dammit, Dan!! I had things to do this week. Now I'm going to be up all night listening to this!

[@Jose-oq6kj]

When is part 2 coming!?! This is an amazing episode. I've just finished it and will be going to be relistening immediately!

[@CL-we8tn]

This was part 2, sort of, get thors angels

[@holyterraeighty-seven5352]

I love your content Dan! This will occupy me on my long drive tomorrow. Thank you for all the work you do.

[@dpruittt09]

Thank you for putting these on YT! The podcast app works for only new episodes and even though I've purchased every episode of yours to listen to they won't upload to my Google podcast app since I have an android phone so being able to start and stop the episode when I want is amazing I hope you can offer the older episodes on here too I would pay for those for sure

[@dpruittt09]

Pay for them, again, that is. Already paid for them once 😀 well worth it!

[@lhemlockl]

I'm so ready to listen to this over the next couple of days.

[@raddimusmcchoyber3362]

An hour and twenty in, brilliant as ever. Slightly disappointed that we’ve yet to have an: “Imagine if this happened to you. Then imagine if it happened ageeyn… and ageeyn… and ageeyn…”

[@fireprooof101]

I shouted when I saw a new Hardcore History!

[@isLife-nn5yl]

I missed new Dan Carlin episodes. We need more!!!! Perhaps American Revolution or pre-modern Japan?

[@tomsneyd1855]

Brilliantly researched and absolutely captivating! Great to hear him reference the battle of Hingston Down in my native Cornwall , where our combined force of Cornish and Danish motorhead fans were defeated by the West Saxons . Great work Dan 👌🙂

[@titusbc]

These episodes always catch me off guard…followed by a quick scan of how long the episode is… calculating my family commitments … now… should i start it now?

[@goyindi]

Bet u have finished it already lol

[@martysmenitations]

It's just great to see this comment section. All positive, nothing but love and excitement for another Hardcore History episode! Gotta love it.

[@scotniver7180]

I've been listening for years. Friend gave me a few years ago. I listen and re-listen many times. Thank you

[@flyingcamel74]

Have missed these! Great to hear you again Dan

[@SuperAerie]

Niice. As usual going to listen to this on spotify though, but already looking forward to it:)

[@filthysock]

Hi Dan. As a Norwegian who has read up on my people's history for a bit, I have the same impression as what you are theorising around the 2:38:00 mark - that the Vikings were more raiders in the west, and more traders in the East. I would even go further, as to say they were *70-75%* more raider-like in the west (and that's balancing between your estimation and my more conservative estimation) and *80-90%* more trader-friendly in the East (if violent at all). Another related point: Archeological findings prove that there were cases of friendly trade between the Vikings and the Native Americans, but there have been no findings that demonstrate any violence between the two. Also, here in Scandinavia it is a popular, commonly accepted theory, that the Vikings were especially violent towards Britain because of what Vikings interpreted as failed religious order. The same way Jesus flipped over the token-buying stalls in anger outside the temple of Jerusalem (where the temple was almost treated like Las Vegas casino for a while), the Vikings shook their heads at the hypocrisy of finance being tied in with Britain's "so-called" religious faith, which in their eyes was only used to accumulate wealth and power. So, in the Viking's eyes, this hypocritical ruling class, and the religious institutions thereof, didn't deserve such luxury, because such luxury is hypocritical in alignment with the biblical faith to begin with. The Vikings would most definitely consider this "dishonorable". Or, in other words, you might say "they took advantage of how they viewed Britain in this way". But it is also well known that the Vikings envied/needed the type of fertile land that they found on the British isles (in contrast to the difficult mountain-slope, fjord-limited strips of land in western Norway (where I'm from, and where I see this aspect as being quite evident)). It is most likely a complex mix of all these factors.

[@shawnparadise6504]

YESSS! I've been excited for a new episode for so long. Thanks!

[@johnhutsler8122]

I threw down a like already and I haven't even started listening to this yet. I already know it'll be great. Very happy to randomly come across a new epic story from Dan.

[@jonnyg7612]

NO WAY! Wasn't ready for this! So exited!

[@bh0wdy]

Can’t wait to listen to this one Mr. Csrlin !

[@PavelHenkin]

Story telling mastery. Please keep the love going..

[@chopdoublenine6946]

So happy to see a new episode! Keep it up, you are the best!

[@Y2Kurly]

Always feels Christmas when a new episode is released. Always appreciate the work that gies into these, love ya Dan!

[@BugsyMcOvaltine]

I have never clicked on a notification faster. LETS GO DAN

[@CL-we8tn]

Same

[@CL-we8tn]

When HHH drops an episode, there is just one channel on KZbin.