The True Story of Harold Sigurdsson (Hardrada) | Vikings Valhalla

[@frue1763]

Fun facts. They brought the body home to Norway. He is lying today, buried under a street in Trondheim city. Archaeologists know exactly where the tomb is, but they believe he should be allowed to lie in peace.

[@gunnarelisigurjonsson2587]

A beautiful respect. Also maybe not a logical reason to do the work. But yes he should be left in peace Would be a interesting dig nonetheless

[@cinthiaponce4804]

Thanks for the information ❤️

[@HarryLopez82]

How accurate are they?

[@timray4988]

Nah dig his ass the hell up. They don’t let my ancestors stay in there resting place so let’s move this bugger

[@frue1763]

@@HarryLopez82 In 2006, there was talk of digging him up and moving him to Nidaros Cathedral, which is our coronation church. The National Antiquarian said no.

[@Kunumbah1]

This man fought against and for Norse nobles, King Cnut the Great, Prince Yaroslavl the Wise, Byzantine Eastern Roman Emperors, Arab pirates and Saracen warriors, Danes, and Anglo-Saxons. Probably the most accomplished warrior in history.

[@alicemi4155]

Όντως! Μεγάλος μακελάρης!

[@jengaaaaa]

Subutai probably has fought more varied peoples, but I have no doubt that Harald would beat Subutai in single combat.

[@syphernynx4186]

@@jengaaaaa I don’t think subutai would lose …

[@colinjames7569]

Agreed

[@jengaaaaa]

​@@syphernynx4186 Subutai rose up due to merit so he was a great fighter no doubt. Still my money would be with Harald in a duel. Who knows?

[@sisselhansen3915]

Thank you for telling the story of Harald Sigursson The Last Viking.. he was a great warrior who I admire!! 🇧🇻

[@jared1870]

They may no longer sing of Harold in pagan and Christian churches, but Ollie keeps his memory alive in pubs and on youtube. Another great video, thank you!

[@historyprofiles]

Your comment made me smile Jared! you really paid attention to the video! Thank you so much for your comment!!!

[@lighthouseactingstudio9087]

Perfectly said @jared1870

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

So good to learn the true story of Harold Sigurdsson (Hardrada), I really enjoy these videos :)

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much BC!

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

Your both my favourite channels, your videos are always at the top of my playlists!

[@satyammishra2090]

Harald Sigurdsson burst into history as a teenaged youth in a Viking battle from which he escaped with little more than his life and a thirst for vengeance. But from these humble origins, he became one of Norway's most legendary kings.

[@thedevilluis]

Unmatched heroism. Definitely deserves to have his name immortalized. One of the best vikings ever.

[@historyprofiles]

I agree! What a full life he lived!

[@richardadorno9187]

Can he still be considered Viking if he was a Christian?

[@Mma-basement-215]

He is definitely one of the greatest he accomplished more in his lifetime then almost anyone and that really can't be disputed on the battlefield as well as politically

[@Mma-basement-215]

Of course he can bud Viking means Pillager Raider conqueror not necessarily your religion because times are changing around the world then

[@rionabil8065]

@@richardadorno9187 Well Vikings is his blood no matter which god he serve

[@elrictraver8275]

This guy could very well be the most interesting king to have ever lived.

[@OlivierLouis-Jean]

Cnut

[@gerardmcgonigle1310]

He was a mighty man the times when boats were made of wood and the men made of steel

[@MortisMedia]

Brilliant video, very well done!

[@WolfMaiden11]

Damn, talk about UNSTOPPABLE! Not only did he come from a noble and legendary lineage, but he also lived up to the blood that gave him life. He might have died from an arrow to the throat, but he died in battle like the great warrior he was.

[@sisselhansen3915]

YES!

[@Uma06]

@@sisselhansen3915he is in Valhalla.

[@daprimedabg4539]

Nobody could best him with a sword

[@aarondemiri486]

one of the most awesome stories in history

[@historyprofiles]

It really is! Thank you for watching!

[@SergioLevet]

Most definitely one of the most impressive and extraordinary Vikings King ever. What a way to ends an Era.

[@anitapollard1627]

He was definitely a great warrior!! Wowzers... almost seens impossible that "he made it out alive" so many times!! Thank you for this 💕

[@JM-wp7te]

To me Valhalla in Netflix give not justice to this Viking king he was so good that he deserves a full series about his life and all his bottles definable he was a great warrior.

[@AJAY.Dahone]

They should 100% make his own series

[@watermunteconomie3938]

This was a good one! Looking forward to Valhalla season 3.

[@jamiegregg9211]

awesome vid Ollie Harald Hardrada is one of my favourite viking heroes looking forward to your next vid mate

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much Jamie!!! Glad you enjoyed the vid!!!

[@TheCrimeReel]

Great video HP - enjoyed the content as always

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you crimey!

[@picklerick.n.666]

Dam Ollie I want only to say for the 99th time how I get the chills from your awesome narration and dedication to your work keep it up 💞💞💞

[@marinakaiser7639]

May i ask where your Family Name comes from

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much Poky! it really means a lot!

[@randaraptor]

I’m a descendent of Yaroslav, amazing to hear his name mentioned and his relationship with Harold. Love your videos

[@Dilly_Dil1y]

Heard yaroslav was a disgraced traitor. 🤷‍♂️

[@sana3843]

@@Dilly_Dil1y what 😂? Yaroslav the Wise, the Grand Prince of Kiev, the stepfather of Europe? How could he commit a treason if he was the state?)))

[@leotraps3015]

You Traitor you give us all bad blood....

[@zen4men]

That means we are distantly related! Harald is my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather! Great x 26! /

[@abhaykumar619]

what does Yaroslav descendant do now?

[@aairsick]

I'm just amazed at the geography he crossed, lived on and survived. No Eurail pass back then which makes it even more incredible.

[@josephphoenix1376]

Hah! Do you think a Man like Harald would want a Eurail pass? Or a 1st class plane ticket? Hell No! His Goal was VALHALLA 🎉🎊

[@tori1655]

Great video! Yeah, Harald Sigurdson was one of the most famous norwegian viking kings, alongside Olav Trygvason. Harald was a brave legendary fighter, and his story is well known and documented.

[@durwinpocha2488]

Not one of the greatest Viking Kings of history. But thee greatest of all time, Harold Sigurdsson (King Hardrada.) He is totally the ultimate adventurist. Living his life on the edge since fifteen. He goes from being almost anonymous to the leader of a small group commando raids. Tricks impregnable fortresses into letting him in. Commanding armies until one fateful day. I thought I'd like to see the movie.

[@markadams7046]

He must have been a very talented warrior to have lived through so many battles against so many different people who probably such varied fighting styles. With the arrow to neck though, it just goes to show no matter how skilled a warrior you are, war is chaos and death can strike anyone at any time.

[@ElKE-j8m]

Thank you for the segment of this great history! Awesome job Ollie. I'm lucky I can listen now!

[@ElKE-j8m]

Thank you for your amazing readings and great videos! Just want say that I won't be here next week. But will watch your amazing videos, when I'm ready. Going for surgery in 5 days! Stay safe. Love your channel History Profiles

[@janetcw9808]

@@ElKE-j8m Good luck with the surgery 🙏🏻❤️🍀

[@ElKE-j8m]

@@janetcw9808 Hi dear Janet! Thank you so much🙏🏻⚘ You take care nice Lady! See you next, soon...

[@pinklady3885]

@@ElKE-j8m dear Elke thinking of you. Stay strong and well. 🌷🍀🍂🍁❤️

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching Elke!!

[@pinklady3885]

Fantastic narration!!! Well researched! I thoroughly enjoyed this viking history. Thank you Ollie for your hard work. 🍎💃💕

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much Pink lady!!

[@tracythorleifson]

It’s intriguing to think how two arrows determined the course of history, the first being the arrow that slew Harald Sigurdsson, and the second being the arrow that laid low Harold Godwinson. But for that first arrow, the Norse might have prevailed that day against the English, and the Normans would have found themselves facing a very different foe. 1066 was an eventful year, to put it mildly.

[@historyprofiles]

Couldn’t agree more !

[@ktb183]

As a Scandinavian, but also as a descendant of William the Conqueror, I'd say, that England would have been better off with a Viking victory at Stamford bridge.

[@jerrysherman1025]

You do know that 'Norman' was how the French referred to Vikings (ie- 'Northmen') and that William was a descendant of Rolf Gånger (aka Rollo), the Danish Viking who agreed to stop raiding after Charles the Simple offered him the region now -- obviously -- known as Normandy. So, in reality, William's Norse heritage meant that England was still conquered by someone with Scandinavian roots.

[@tracythorleifson]

@@jerrysherman1025 yep, well aware.

[@chocho8036]

@@jerrysherman1025actually Charles the Simple only offered him Amiens and Rouen, county not a whole province Amiens sat at the mouth of the river Seine guarding the way to Paris... Rollo kept to his agreement to Charles to protect and not raid further into Normandy After Charles was deposed by his own relatives Rollo then decide that his agreement was void and took over large parts of what is known as Normandie today many assume that he was offered Normandy as is depicted in fictional accounts but Charles was not that Simple and had no intention of offering such a huge land. it's a testament to the strength of Rollo and descendants including William that they continued to hold onto such a large area that was not granted to them

[@Manaoh81]

This was a great video! I’ve been binge watching a lot of your videos lately. They’re so well done. I love history so your videos give me the information I want without dragging it out into some unnecessary length. Thank you!

[@JCking7]

Wow I didn't know the Vikings made it to Baghdad. Great video. Thank you

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much!

[@hollysmith7393]

Your videos are so well done … you highlight all the bullet points with a clear calm voice !!! I find myself wanting more after each one . Well done sir well done

[@robertreisner6119]

He was definitely a colorful person that history should always remember.

[@historyprofiles]

I agree! Thank you for watching!

[@wildeyed76]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to share this information!

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@joshbroadwater4671]

I love your Viking videos so much! Keep them coming please! 💪

[@historyprofiles]

More coming Josh!!! Thank you so much!

[@Elletorryshred]

Amazing video!! Thankyou!!

[@alphonsusseketa6679]

A film made of this mighty man would be epic .

[@vvbmailbulsara2300]

Agreed👍

[@IvarTheBoneless13]

Hollywood would ruin it nowadays... he'd be a she, probably a different race, and most likely a lesbian

[@taiforsey9975]

@@IvarTheBoneless13 lmao hahaha gold

[@chocho8036]

would be nice if film was accurate to history as w e know it most is completely fiction

[@kolbjrnalstad9069]

@@IvarTheBoneless13 🤣🤣🤣🤣 A good one! 🤣🤣

[@Agapy8888]

Hi Ollie. Excited. Viking narrations are great.

[@janetcw9808]

Greetings x

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much Ayepe your comment really means a lot!

[@Agapy8888]

@@janetcw9808 Hi Lady Janet. ❤️😍🥰😘🐬⚜️

[@Agapy8888]

@@historyprofiles Thanks Ollie. Always look forward to your channel. I get my notifications on time always.

[@frodobaggins4068]

So happy I found this channel... ✌️ ✌️ ✌️ ✌️

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much!!! I hope your enjoying the content !!!

[@barbarastone7546]

Thanks Ollie great tribute to this great Viking king and true defender of those less fortunate ❤❤❤❤❤

[@marinakaiser7639]

Hi Ollie it's so great you narrate about the Vikings now.Great idea,thank you so much 👍😁❤🖤‼

[@janetcw9808]

Hiya!

[@marinakaiser7639]

@@janetcw9808 Hiya hope all is well 🖐

[@pinklady3885]

Hello Marina🍎💃🤗😄

[@marinakaiser7639]

@@pinklady3885 Hallo Pink Lady🍎💗💓😁🤗

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@nash.p9781]

His portrayal in Vikings Valhalla is awesome.

[@MoiraBijker-m8n]

I fell deeply in love with Harald in Vikings Valhalla. What a stud.

[@Nope-gj6jo]

Awesome video! A video about Oleg the Mercenary is very much needed. Keep up the good work!

[@rebeccalee1065]

What A Fascinating Story. And, Even Incredibly Fascinating And Brave Man.

[@TitansRossi]

What an incredible story. Harold was a straight up boss!

[@Chompa-vo6ls]

This was a really good video, it helped me understand so much I needed to know for my own passion project. Very well done!

[@RandomNorwegianGuy.]

One of the mightiest and most adventurous Man in human history

[@historyprofiles]

Indeed he was !

[@Brandonhayhew]

@@historyprofiles you should also include the Mongols and Spainish conquest of new world

[@brianscraper7433]

That’s an incredible story! Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@taybak8446]

I was enthralled! Great gripping rip yarning tale!

[@vvbmailbulsara2300]

Hello Ollie, really liked this narrative about Harald Sigurdsson . Indeed he was one of if not the greatest Viking!

[@josephphoenix1376]

No other Viking/ Norseman is his Equal much less his Superior! If anyone earned his way to VALHALLA? It's Harald!

[@dbibbyma]

Love it. Vikings Valhalla was outstanding.

[@cokeysnose375]

Another day, another video! thanks

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching!!!!

[@sonjanordahl3158]

It takes more than fighting ability to make a great King. Harold Sigurdsson (Hardrada) was a great king. You should look into more than just his battles.

[@felipethefirst2373]

Your intro alone made me like this video !

[@margaretlumley1648]

Awesome video! Thank you 😊

[@johnnyc613]

Great job on these Sagas .. new subscriber!!

[@jermaincummings2679]

My God this man fought his whole life. Wow just wow.

[@pulseweld]

hello i love history thank you a great 15 minute video

[@historyprofiles]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@taiforsey9975]

Awesome 👌, voice is perfect for this, can't wait for some new ones!

[@LonersGuide]

Interesting that Harold Godwinson would soon after die in a similar manner--struck in the eye by an arrow at the Battle of Hastings.

[@iLLeag7e]

chef's kiss for the artwork. Beautiful stuff. Vikings at sea or just looking ominous make for great visuals. cheers for the video, +sub

[@thejudgmentalcat]

I had heard of the battle, but not the Viking Harald's life. Very interesting!

[@chocho8036]

He certainly played his huge part in history of the english... it is said that due to the battles against Hardrada, the Godwinson royal forces were fatigued and distracted which aided William the Conqueror in winning England, by attacking in a timely fashion, soon after Hardrada was defeated by Godwinson without Hardrada it's possible that William would have been defeated and not be the so called progenitor of many english royals to this day. William is the great grandfather of Henry II, great great grandfather of Richard the Lion hearted ancestor to many famed leaders including Edward III, Henry V this is not to diminish Hardrada's astonishing career and survival in his youthful exile from his norwegian home one might say that luck is on the side of some, like William the Conqueror whose grand daughter Mathilda is essentially the founder of the English famed Plantagenet Dynasty i'll winds foiled Williams first attempt to conquer England before Hardrada's arrival and it could have been the other way around, with Hardrada benefitting from Godwinson being distracted by William s army and Hardrada eventually marching in to lLondon to be crowned.

[@chocho8036]

many comments here about lack of historical accuracy and how unfortunate... having tried to research and write a historically accurate script the research is extremely time consuming and writers don't hav e the time nor care. they use a few bare facts and quickly write out a dramatic story. period. history takes time differing accounts need to be read and assessed. fascinating and beautiful process but not many ready for the labor of love when trying to get paid.

[@billy14070]

Had to come here to understand things properly since Netflix decided to end things prematurely.

[@historyprofiles]

@@billy14070 working on a super long in detail hardrada video as we speak!

[@billy14070]

@@historyprofiles thank you 🤩

[@FlameLegend100]

Great history story 😁👍.

[@colinjames7569]

He was a Viking. Nothing more, nothing less. Admired by all. Feared by some

[@jengaaaaa]

Definitely not admired by all and hated by millions. Still a great warrior.

[@user-he8lq8ny3v]

Harald fair hair and Harald Hardrada two of the best

[@bethstone7808]

I love your content! Than you.

[@kennyn1992]

I'm definitely in the minority after reading the comments, but he came across as a vicious psychopath whose ruthless ambition caused death and misery for thousands. Bravery is about facing something that scares you and heroism is about benefiting others, whereas Harold seemed to revel in violence and was only doing it for personal gain. An impressive warrior yes, but not someone to be admired.

[@Francesboo222]

Why are you judging this by today's 'standards' - I thought we'd ALL been taught in high school that today's 'standards'/laws cannot be applied to the past........🤷‍♀️

[@daemonartursson7159]

Hardrada who serves British history as the distraction which allowed William of Normandy to land in England, and a tired English army to lose at Hastings, changing history forever

[@mijiyoon5575]

*Spatharokandidatos* that's a mouthful ... always interesting *THX Ollie* 👍👍👍👍👍

[@1man_topo]

maybe translates from spatharo=spathi in greek means sword and candidate

[@sheepdog1102]

Great video!

[@i.p.956]

Great video, I learned many interesting facts I never knew. One small flaw, this is not Harold Godwinson in the portrait, this is king Henry III

[@chocho8036]

Really ? definitely different era ... Henry III was five generations removed descendant of William the Conqueror who defeated Godwinson ...hmm.

[@luisfguitar]

This man has probably the best fighting record ever in human history.

[@abrarfaiazdipro2362]

After watching season 3, the story is quite accurate. Netflix should have given atleast one more season to this for them to wrap it up amazingly!

[@ShirifNurmagomedov]

This Viking is unmatched, what a beast he was

[@cindyj5522]

In the TV series Vikings/Valhalla, Olaf and Harold are portrayed as enemies vying for power and the kingship of Norway. In this version, they are portrayed as allies with Olaf as kind and Harold as his sworn man. Which source is accurate?

[@TheEddyGH]

Vikings valhalla is historical fiction tv series so you can’t really use it as a source for history 😅

[@sniper76239]

It is called hollywood entertainment. It is not a historical documentary

[@Nuklz1981]

I wanted to know how accurate he was portrayed in Vikings Valhalla. Did he really know Leif Ericsson? Dis they even live during the same period? Many questions I guess, but that's just my way. Great video, well done

[@chocho8036]

Vikings and Vikings Valhalla are very fictional... even though Vikings is actually one my favorite shows of all time, the history is pretty much jumbled up with Rollo ,who i supposedly Ragnars brother in reality Ragnar was at least a generation ahead and in no way related no one is even certain that Ragnar was a real person, whereas Rollo was real and progenitor of the Viking dynasty that became the Normans, ancestor to William the Conqueror so it is doubtful that Hardrada knew Erickson, the series puts all the most fascinating characters of history together in one room 😂❤

[@Melodeath00]

While all the main characters are historical figures, the timeline is very fucked up. Leif Eriksoon was of the same generation as Svein Forkbeard. Olaf Haraldson and Cnut were one generation younger. Harald Hardrada was 2 generations younger. Why is Cnut already king of anything while his father is still alive? Forkbeard was the one who led the invasion of England that was depicted in the show, he was the new king of England, and this happened 10+ years after the massacres of the 1st episode, as opposed to 1 year like in the show. Cnut became king of England after his father died, and only became king of Denmark after his younger brother who inherited that kingdom died a couple of years later. Olaf Haraldsson took Norway after the death of Svein Forkbeard and ruled it for 15 years, as opposed to dying in a duel with a girl while still being a Jarl. He eventually lost the kingdom to a combination of Cnut invading and his nobles rebelling at the same time, and died in battle 2 years later trying to win the kingdom back. A 15 years old Harald Siggurdson (Hardrada) was present at this battle, as mentioned in the video. The massacre in ep 1 happened in 1002. Svein Forkbeard taking England and dying after 5 weeks, making Cnut the Great inherit the throne happened in 1014. The death of Olaf Haraldsson and the beginning of Harald Siggurdson's travels to Rus and The Byzantine Empire happened in 1030.

[@frankstallworth5068]

It's going to be interesting when Vikings Valhalla get to the part where he becomes king and starts destroying everything!

[@mitchnerem6759]

Decent stuff, thank you.

[@IslandKissSiren]

Amazing!!

[@KingOfWinter]

After watching season 2 of Vikings Valhalla I’m 99.9% sure the unnamed Viking on the bridge is going to be leaf Erickson.

[@GalacticExplorer_Edits33]

Lol, probably not though the person in the Norse sagas is like a giant and bulked it wouldn’t make sense to make Leif it unless they want him to make an ultimate sacrifice then I guess.

[@GalacticExplorer_Edits33]

If so he’s gonna die a brutal death 😬

[@KingOfWinter]

@Wafflefan340... idk Harold is suppose to be one of the best Berserker Vikings in the world on the show and Leaf is about the same size of him. Not to mention Leafs dad on the show was a legendary berserker Viking and leaf himself went berserker at the end of the first season and wrecked a whole bunch of dudes. They will probably have him use his wits instead of brawn just by judging how the show has played out so far. I can’t wait to see the scene though no matter who it is. It’s my favorite tale. I hate that they stab the guy in the back with spears from under the bridge like come on he’s one guy vs a whole army the least you can do is meet him face to face you cowards lol

[@GalacticExplorer_Edits33]

@@KingOfWinter agreed lol

[@chocho8036]

okay guys.. it's spelled Leif not a leaf like a tree and that show is super fiction, right ? with just some famous names in history

[@muhammedgokcan22]

Seems like the next seasons of Vikings Valhalla will be interesting.

[@guzelataroach4450]

oh yes black female kings cant wit…..

[@harleymitchell8093]

@@guzelataroach4450 Right? Way to piss on History.

[@GalacticExplorer_Edits33]

@@guzelataroach4450you are everywhere on Viking videos.

[@sroever]

Why do some historians always say that the Battle of Stamford Bridge and death of Harold (Hardrada) Sigurdsson as the "end of the Viking Age"? The other warriors just didn't evaporate. Equally important, many of the Saxons/Danes under Godwinson at Hastings were outfitted and fought like Vikings (Huscarls King's Guards). Finally what about the Norseman kings ruling the Scottish outer/inner Hebrides, Orkneys, and Shetlands still in the 1200s. As in Haakon IV Haakonsson and his daughter "saucy Mary"? Can you explain?

[@chocho8036]

because they don't know ❤

[@Melodeath00]

Because if you want to put a definitive date to mark the transition between the Viking Age and the High Middle Ages with its knights and crusades, that's the most logical point. It was the last large scale invasion of England by a Viking king. This is also where the stereotypical knight comes into the picture for real. The Bayeux tapestry is the first recorded use of the couched lance heavy cavalry charge as far as I am aware. While the concept of the knight already existed in France and Germany, the Normans were the ones of perfected it. The abundance of ridiculous victories by outnumbered Norman knights against the Arabs in Sicily and Byzantines in Greece in the decades following 1066, and then during the 1st Crusade, really was the start of a new period. Also, the Hebrides, Orkneys and Shetlands were all part of the Kingdom of Norway during that time, and Håkon Håkonsson was about as much of a viking king as the king of Castille.

[@zen4men]

Harald is my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather ( great x 26! ). 24___ Harold HARDRAADE, King of Norway 23___ Maria [Ragnhild] HARALDSDOTTER 22___ Godred Crovan HAROLDSON, King of Man 21___ Olaf_I The_Red GODREDSON, King of Man 20___ Ochraidh Godred_II The_Black OLAFSON, King of Man 19___ Ollaghair Olaf_or_Olaus Odhar GODREDSON ( The Black ) 18___ Leod OLAFSON, 1st Clan Chief 17___ Tormod [Norman] MACLEOD, 2nd Clan Chief 16___ Murdoch Murchadh MACLEOD 15___ Torquil Og MACLEOD, 1st of Lewis 14___ Roderick Ruaidhri Mor MACLEOD 13___ Tormod MACLEOD, 1st of Assynt 12___ Angus MACLEOD, 2nd of Assynt 11___ Donald MACLEOD, 3rd of Assynt 10___ Angus MACLEOD, 4th of Assynt 09___ Neil MACLEOD, 5th of Assynt 08___ Donald MACLEOD, 7th of Assynt 07___ Hugh MACLEOD of Cambuscurry 06___ Aeneas MACLEOD, 1st of Cadboll 05___ Roderick MACLEOD, 2nd of Cadboll 04___ Robert Bruce Aeneas MACLEOD, 3rd of Cadboll 03___ Roderick MACLEOD, 4th of Cadboll, MP 02___ Robert Bruce Aeneas MACLEOD, 5th of Cadboll 01___ Ethel Grace MACLEOD 00___ Brenda Grace BOLITHO 00___ Barbara Sally SPARROW 00___ ZEN 03___ Roderick MACLEOD, 4th of Cadboll, MP married the grandaughter of Donald "Old Trojan" Macleod of Berneray, himself a Jacobite warrior, and descended from Sir Roderick Macleod of Macleod (1573-1626), 15th chief of Clan MacLeod, so I have two routes back to Harald. So your point about Norse rule continuing in Scotland's island fringes is matched by my descent. Amazing what one learns on KZbin! /

[@barbarastone7546]

An amazing Viking an amazing warrior king human being❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Cole-ty9dz]

Oh wow. I didn't realize that Leo Suter's facial hair was actually Harald Hardrada's according to the first seconds of the video.

[@felipeacostamunoz1249]

Keep in mind that, while nominally Christian, Harald Hardrada rallied a lot of pagan vikings to his side. He had the banner of the black raven and rallied both pagan and christian-converted warriors alike. A true leader.

[@Eirik_Duke138]

awesome thank you

[@sgauden02]

Imagine what may have happened if the arrow that killed Harald Hardrada had missed...

[@chrissiek8706]

Probably would have different dynasty on English throne...

[@chocho8036]

if he had defeated Godwinson, he would have had to face off with William later known as the Conqueror who defeated Godwinson months after Godwinson defeated Hardrada.. so that would be definitely a fascinating what if story! what an epic battle that would have been ! Hardrada v. William of Normandy , also part Viking blood if we had a time machine and could change the trajectory of that arrow ... who would have triumphed and be progenitor of all English royals today

[@Kveldrekr]

We honor them all in our pagan halls to this very day, SKÅL

[@Alex9Uk]

Isn't it Harald not Harold ?

[@roxxaviguetero8168]

Your videos are Better than Netflix Vikings Valhalla 😂🤣

[@lotharluder2743]

Unbelieveble strong Warrior. Killed by arrow its a pitty. The good thing he was now not forced to face old age. Wich is a real ugly battle for a man who was always strong.

[@alphonsusseketa6679]

Very interesting history profile of a warrior.

[@brucemullins3859]

My great grandfather

[@Mma-basement-215]

I love history and from the Roman empire all the way up threw Charlemagne into the Viking error into the crusades through the ottoman empire all the way up to Napoleon taking over Europe I would not say I'm an expert but I would say I know alot and to me he is definitely one of the most polarizing Vikings in history I'd say on achievement toughness and conquer he's top 3 but it's up for debate he could be number one he could be number five but he is definitely one of the best 💯❤️💪

[@Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam]

I'm going to Stamford bridge tomorrow only a few miles from my house can't wait! 😁😁

[@michaelbehrens1660]

Can anyone provide an attribution or source for the "Viking Rune: Peace"?!?! Never seen this rune in any Futhark/Futhork. This appears a BINDRUNE created from which runes. Would really be helpful in historical videos for creators to put their source material. I'm assuming no source material for this quick insertion of what our ancestors called FRITH. To my knowledge there is no symbol currently known to us for FRITH. Edred Thorsson{Stephen Flowers}; Jackson Crawford; Stephen McNallen; Else Christensen....can't find this in any of their works.

[@dilhat1223]

To think that his thomb is only 30min away from where i live is so fucking awsome

[@edwardmortimer8643]

Dude was a legendary badass