The Real Ivar The Boneless // Vikings Documentary

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*The Titanic never visited The Clyde, but hundreds of similar ships like it did. Sorry for any confusion caused* Alright then folks, so this one's been in the works for a long time. Delighted to finally have it finished and released. Other videos kept leaping in front of it, but here it is finally! Two more videos left before the end of the year then that's 2019 wrapped. What an insane year its been, Thanks for watching everybody. I don't know about you but I'm incredibly excited about next year. Got some truly insane projects lined up. lot's of which I've already acquired much of the footage for. Please like, subscribe and share if you enjoyed the vid and let me know in the comments any questions/concerns/ what you'd like too see covered in 2020. Watch my latest full length history documentary:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWSrommLlquEp80

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History Time great work as always, much respect and appreciation.

[@Caesar_1415]

Love your videos History Time. Thank you for all the knowledge over 2019 definitely can't wait to see what 2020 brings!!

[@deansmith4037]

Thanks for great videos.

[@dannyburch2122]

Love your stuff ...Ragnar.

[@owlpine4551]

Love the shows!!!

[@jasonferguson6829]

When he says "this is one of the most deprived areas in the UK" at the beginning, I can literally see my house 😂😂

[@minners71]

Don't lie, you mean cardboard box.

[@jasonferguson6829]

@@minners71 Ha, you're not far off. It actually isn't so bad

[@lindamaemullins5151]

😂

[@brandonmcc94]

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[@milixer1]

You have a house?!?

[@Johnsmith-gt1lw]

I've a 5 year old son and I tell him a bed time story about Ivar the boneless atleast once a week, my version is that he was born weak and couldn't walk so he was picked on by the other stronger boys so because he couldn't beat them in a fight he used his time to learn, educate himself and think of ways to win. I tell him that he became so smart that he was able to take over the whole world by using his intelligence in battle and everyone especially his bullies were scared of him. It may not be accurate but he loves the story & I think it's a fun way of teaching him to use his brain to overcome problems. 😎

[@missadel20]

You GO DAD!!!! IT DOSENT MATTER IF ITS COMPLETELY ACCURATE. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU ARE THAT CHILDS HORO!!!!! A REAT BLESSING TO READ THIS BE POST!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@missadel20]

You GO DAD!!!! IT DOSENT MATTER IF ITS COMPLETELY ACCURATE. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT YOU ARE THAT CHILDS HERO!!!!! A REAL BLESSING TO READ THIS BE POST!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@Nyctophora]

Top parenting, great dad!

[@MysticMac96]

Stupiiiid

[@gregorymacdonnell7914]

Shane , I am NOBODY to give parenting advice man. You do what you feel helps your son to be the best man he can be!!! Go for it. But bro, Ivar????? That is a sociopath. Teach him anything you want ,and if he is being bullied,teach him how to defend himself,beside,of course teach him to use his mind !! Absoloutly man,I think you love your son more than the world itself. That much is evident. Jeez my man, tell him how to be like Ragnar, if anything!!! Ragnar outwitted EVERYONE and had a mind that sought to better his people ,AND stand up and take care of buisness, like Jarl Bord and King Horik. Look at he played Horik like a fiddle and drew him in ,and turned the tables on him...from luring him in to his own lair ,then taking him OUT. He even honored the son of a bitches request to spare his son, where he could easily have killed. Ivar is a sociopath who cares for nobody at all and only does what is to his liking. Just saying, you are smarter than that man. You cherish your young boy,and I hopre he is not having a rough time with bullies. But Ivar IS A BULLY!!! Best of luck to ya, and your son...honestly man.

[@steelstanding8005]

In the hinterlands of the Oslofjord here in Norway being boneless means that you are quiet as a ghost, you can sneak up on people without them noticing you, as if your legs dont touch the ground and make noise. Like when someone is sitting at a desk doing their thing and suddenly become aware that a family member or a friend suddenly are inches away from them, they get startled and call him/her boneless. Still used today. That would also be a good trait for a waring leader, to be able to sneak up on the enemies without them noticing before it was to late. Maneuver warfare.

[@Woke_Imperialist6066]

I suffer from stiffness in my fingers thanks to your crappy Norwegian DNA....

[@dharmagirl5889]

That makes more sense than just not being able to walk as a child.

[@duderama6750]

There is no way that vikings would follow anyone into battle who wasn't the most dangerous man on the field.

[@rickonline777]

My surname is McIvor - I live beside Lough Neagh in Co Derry Ireland - visited Denmark - beautiful place and cool people - I thought Ivar was from proto-Danish meaning archer or bow warrior - also lots of bows were made using bone and it's possible that he may have used a different type of bow and arrow and hence the name Boneless - my brother lives in America now and he met a lady who was into Santa Ria and she told him that a Viking spirit was looking after him - he asked what he looked like and was told that the person/spirit behind him looked like a 9 foot tall scary as feck Viking - definitely a lot of Viking aggression still in my family bloodline - kinda like violence for fun 😂

[@SamtheIrishexan]

Thats funny my whole life I have been a sneak around type lol. Even police have little chance of catching me on foot lol. Not that I would do that but I cant help but try and movd like a spy I guess

[@Rohit-ti1os]

"When they pick up my bones,I want them to say here is the most famous Viking who ever lived"-Ivar The Boneless

[@armandguillen6149]

I wonder if he actually could've said that XD

[@LegendLuuk]

🔥

[@scoobydicky9459]

@@armandguillen6149 It's a drama series.

[@alexwolffhottie]

@@armandguillen6149 oh he probably did. Ivar seemed like he wanted to have been remembered and feared forever

[@hanjisung4423]

@@alexwolffhottie I heard they took his bones out of his grave and burned it since they was in fear he would come back 😂

[@phoenixgirl66]

The kid who plays Ivar, Alex Høgh, is friggin' amazing and deserves an Emmy, a Golden Globe and whatever other peer awards he could get. I predict a huge career for this extremely talented, and beautiful, young man.

[@joakimacostab3420]

Wow, take it easy 🙄

[@flyingthor2650]

give it to Ragnar.

[@Odinsson90]

@______________________ This is a joke right? hahahah

[@EminEmmeLine]

@@MrRunen1 not when smiling 😉 danish charm

[@bramchatrou472]

I think he would do good in a reanactment or documentairy because he played the role really fucking good

[@vincewayne3638]

"The whole world will come to know, and fear, Ivar The Boneless"

[@cannotcostsmorethancan]

Man the best scene was his ending when they saw him saying that and then they made it look like he was actually the one fighting but he was mimicking the others and was spot on .

[@Outdoorboix]

Exactly the whole world know ivar....i am from india kashmir

[@cannotcostsmorethancan]

@@Outdoorboix just getting back to the episode in s 6 tonight . So glad I bought the Blu ray set . Best death scene imo . Hagd friend

[@Outdoorboix]

@@cannotcostsmorethancan Do you hate ivar...??

[@slafleche]

The invasion of England and the great heathen army was such a missed opportunity by the Vikings TV show. Instead they focus of family drama back home and turn Ivar insane.

[@eden19966]

I believe Ivar was pretty insane, though.

[@ElectroIsMyReligion]

Oh give me a effing break.. "Vikings" is merely a historically incorrect Soap opera - Nothing more.

[@Monokazie]

@@ElectroIsMyReligion well yeah but it's still historically accurate at the same time and people like not knowing what happens on a tv show if it was completely based on true history then everyone would know what was gonna happen in the end

[@ElectroIsMyReligion]

@Michael Moore How can it be "somewhat" historically accurate? Look it's very simple, either it is (accurate that is), or not - In this case the latter. Anyone with the slightest of knowledge about Scandinavian history and Norse mythology can tell you that. That's not to say it wasn’t heavily inspired by real events and historical figures. But it's nowhere near historical accurate - far from it. The screenwriters definitely took their liberties when they developed the script for the series. - I'm sorry, but It has always been overrated AF.

[@sammyvenable8907]

@@ElectroIsMyReligion it's historically accurate the character are switched to make it more interesting to viewers, just saying

[@dhindaravrel8712]

This is better than most budget documentaries done by television companies. Thank you :)

[@primitivetechnologypast3966]

I agree with you!

[@nickcitron2369]

Fuck yeah it is!!!

[@xxxxSOSEXYxxxx]

It regularly sleeps at the bottom of the ocean.

[@mangot589]

Agree! Beautifully done. Brilliant. I appreciate that he keeps reminding us in the captions who every one is. It can be confusing, especially with unfamiliar names, and what with the frequent game of thrones. 👍

[@kevwhufc8640]

Absolutely agree with you

[@antseanbheanbocht4993]

No "v" in the Irish alphabet we use "mh" or "bh" for the v sounds ( its complicated) , this could explain the name Imar.

[@Caesar_1415]

Nothing like a Saturday morning history video with History Time!!

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching. Two more Saturday watches before the end of the year!

[@irishlad3029]

same

[@regular-joe]

Epic. Thanks for setting the scene so thoroughly. The history of that area of Britain was unknown to me, and the prologue gave the rest of the episode the needed context.

[@HistoryTime]

It's such a fascinating era. Many more vids to come.

[@alexandercharlesedwards-ace-]

Get this guy a Netflix contract.

[@judgedredd4778]

@Lebo leigh Leigh Ye political correction took over the world.

[@jimmyjames1807]

might as well , his information is about on par with other netflix docos, if it wasnt for this guy i wouldnt have known about the countless journeys that the titanic took

[@alfredthegreatkingofwessex6838]

We really need to start naming our politicians with these cool subtitles again. Donald the Orange, Biden the Sniffer, Hillary, Destroyer of Phones

[@tristanburns82]

Alfred The Great King Of Wessex boris the boofhead

[@paulmentzer7658]

See my comment on the Latin word Exos, meaning boneless and Exosum, which means the feared or disliked. Dropping the UM was common at the time period.

[@Hurricaneintheroom]

Should be Biden the Sniffer LOL

[@keirfarnum6811]

Leslie Lang Bernie the Destroyer!

[@canadianoutdoorsurvival]

Hillary The Killer

[@RaulMeatFactory1975]

As a proud Dubliner born and bred, I thank you for this fascinating and well made documentary. Hats off to ya!!!

[@l-b284]

To others' comments about boneless translating to ghost, many ancient words for unexplained events were connected to ghosts, such as poltergeist, or "rumbling ghost," etc. It makes sense that a stealthy warrior would also be connected to the same. Even in the Civil War, a famous commander known for his ability to go undetected was called "Grey Ghost."

[@mqbitsko25]

10:50 The story actually begins. In case you're cramming for your final.

[@vinyltapelover]

Mickey Bitsko "In case you're cramming for your final." Lol,lol. Nicely put. As far as I'm concerned, that is a 10/10 for a funny and intelligent way of saying,"let's get on to the meat and potatoes of the subject" without having to stoop to crass and insulting language. Cheers to you and a great new year coming up.

[@trilingualkid]

your the real MVP

[@simonbroberg969]

As long as you don't use the so called "History Channel" Viking series for your Viking history final you should be OK. They did very research, so best you do your own.

[@Eclipse-mf6hc]

Imagine learning about the Norse for longer than a week in history, if only

[@danieldubois5775]

Thank you kind sir

[@saviourfade6849]

Who is here after the Vikings TV show finale?

[@melissagehm4354]

Me

[@trevorsmith3116]

Yep lol

[@doxxedmichael]

rip the goat Ivar The Boneles. Easily would say my favorite character

[@petrarabbit3995]

I'm going to go rewatch the whole series

[@TK-uu9vn]

@@petrarabbit3995 same🤣🤣🤣

[@pricelessthundercunt1778]

”One day the whole world will know and fear Ivar the boneless“

[@TheQuietcount]

I live in Glasgow(Born in Paisley). It is amazing the history on peoples doorstep that most people are totally oblivious too. If you Google t"13 ancient treasures of Britain" the first on the list is a King of Alt Cluth(Strathclyde) who owned a magic sword, His wife is immortalized in the Glasgow coat of arms with a story about her infidelity(The fish that never swam) who apparently had a twin brother who was a druid called Merlin(who was supposedly baptized by the patron saint of Glasgow). Also the fact that their is a story about a common thief who got famous for a fight with a sheriff over a woman(called Marion) and who was famous for being generous to the poor and associated with a bow ad arrow. No i do not mean Robin Hood i am talking about William Wallace, Funny how the coincidences pile up.

Because the government are interested in teaching bias shit about the Jacobites and how England persecuted Scots, even though we raided England more and pretending our language is Gaelic instead of Scots. I was NEVER taught the impact vikings had on the U.K. or Shetland people today being genetically 45% Norwegian. We should have a much greater cultural exchange with Norway. But don’t hold your breathe for scottish people to bother their arse about much of anything.

[@MsCharlie1980]

Funnily enough I watched a docu on Netflix last night, three of the greatest football managers of all time.. Bill Shankley, Matt Busby and John Stein... All born within 30 miles of each other.. All coal miners at 16.. And all Scottish. The list goes on.. You live in a amazing country full of history and socialism...

[@jamesnoonan7450]

I love this channel, better than most fully funded documentaries on alot of streaming platforms. Learnt so much about the viking age through this channel! Keep up the good work 👌

[@troy3238]

This one is awesome. Thank you so much for giving us your precious time resulting in this beautiful program.

[@corinneone]

Thank you. This is so well done. I loved the comparative timelines. That’s the way I learn best. You are an intelligent young man I appreciate you.

[@christianmccann7884]

As someone who is from and lives in Dublin .. This is fascinating!

[@HistoryTime]

A great city. I need to go back some time. Is there any Viking/ early medieval history in local museums?

[@christianmccann7884]

History Time thank you, we have the Dublinia tour which isn't bad, and the Viking duck tour which I hear is good but I haven't tried myself. Whenever I'm walking through Dublin city centre I often think of the bloody history just under my feet.

[@cathalodiubhain5739]

Up the Déise lol...

[@Artdog38]

I would like to visit dublin one day it would be awesome

[@missimccarthy8408]

@@HistoryTime Dublin City Council built their office directly on top of a viking site. There was uproar about it. Such a shame. Dublinia was tbh a let down. This video is amazing, thank you

[@rhayader0625]

Thank you! Excellent chronicling of the era. Most enjoyable.

[@vermontmom4232]

I got to say, I can just imagine the treasures found on the coasts of all these places... If I lived anywhere near any of these places, me and my metal detectar would be out in the wave everyday... And diving when I could. I would love to see some of the museumes used to house these artifacts. Love this stuff!

[@LM-cn4rz]

"Victory is better when it's hard to win!" (Ivar The Boneless) #ivar

[@Kazza_8240]

I love the show Vikings and wanted to find out more, I live across the river clyde looking over at dumbarton rock and my town was mentioned, I always knew the stories about local Vikings, but it's good to hear an accurate account. Thanks 😁 Edit - I've also been to the castle on dumbarton rock, and I loved hearing its history again. ❤

[@simonbroberg969]

Shame the so called "History channel" didn't bother doing the research. having a 100 year old Ragnar at the Paris siege: 845 Ragnar's 125 boat raid 857 Ironside and Hastein no one left alive only 4 churches standing 885-6 Siege a 700 boat raid by the Danes. 793 Lindisfarne so if he had been here too, he must have been 100 by the siege let anything afterwards. Rykill was the main one in England and he drowned just off the coast of Ireland along his father Harald (Mophead/Finehair) Halfdansson 1st king of Norway

[@scoobydicky9459]

@@simonbroberg969 Why so pessimistic?

[@simonbroberg969]

@@scoobydicky9459 Not not so sure what you mean,I'm not being pessimistic, I just know Viking history a lot better than many others. I spent a lot of money on some of the best books on the subject including getting my hands on a copy of the real Heimskringla. You see, I was told by my dad I should study history.. so I did.. My great great grandad was king of Sweden, my great grandad, the kings son, was given a couple of titles, and asked to leave Sweden, as Gusef 5th, didn't marry our great great grandmother... Anyway, Gustaf was supposed to be given the title "King of Norway" as well as Sweden (He got title king of Finland back, but just for a few years.) Now the new King of Norway (1903) Carl Hakkon claimed to be of the line that goes all the way back to Finehair, and indeed, the name Haakkon is written there by Snorri. King of Sweden can also claim to go back that far and same Finehair, but, the surname is not one of those listed. King of Norway, Cnut married a Swedish princess so, that's how come the Norwegians got the Swedish crown, The main king had been in so long in Sweden, they didn't think him Norwegian enough, so that was one of the reason they gave Hakkon the crown instead. Hope you can understand all that... Game of Thrones for real There were quite a lot of names most of the famous ones are Finehairs sons. That is why they were remembered. Ironside was probably given to Ragnar Rothbrok as fostri, to teach him and his half brother how to be men, after all, Finehair didn't have time for them having to rule and having all the children, It was just the way it was done back then. He even gave one to the pope it is said.. He told the Pope, kill him if you wish, It matters no, I have plenty more.. As it goes, King Alfred was also Fostri of the pope at the time

[@scoobydicky9459]

@@simonbroberg969 OK. I see.

[@anthonyward7827]

@@simonbroberg969 do u know any history of Ragnar and his sons, perhaps there was more than one Ragnar which people claim, apparently there could have been multiple people called Ragnar but all historians simply claim it was lodbrok

[@deputydynamo]

It is clear you put so much effort into this. Thanks so much for the great content!

[@StephiSensei26]

Great, Pete! A true labor of love. I especially enjoy your use of educated vocabulary.

[@RealityInk]

this is really well put together and profesional

[@IRonMan-kw2jp]

26:00 I love how he's talking about all these ancient and exotic currencies and showing modern U.S. pocket change

[@kd6836]

Very well done documentary but it did give me a laugh. Those Vikings were awesome. They had American coinage stowed away. Just don’t tell them the silver was removed. You don’t want them angry.

[@goddesskate5958]

@@kd6836 THE SILVER WAS WHAT!!!

[@brendagillespie2805]

Awesome documentary thank you greatly for the long research. God Bless

[@matteofumagalli3918]

Nice work as always, you're spoiling us

[@johnhanson5943]

His ancestors are still in Britain. I come from Yorkshire - and most of us at some point try to get at least legless regularly still today! Many still bear Scandinavian names - as do I.

[@mrdarren1045]

That would explain the geordies as well!

[@TheDevilock666]

Your best video so far, gonna share this one a lot. Thank you for your content.

[@gregoryfournerat6690]

Pete. Awesome voice and narration of all of your presentations. Thank you.

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Hey, first video I've seen from your channel, just stopping by to say this is some great work! Posting interesting history videos and visiting the sites too, what a great way to live life! Subscribed, keep up the good work. :)

[@watermunteconomie3938]

I really enjoyed this tale and video, many thanks for making it.

[@Rhiannonganon]

Loving these documentaries, keep em coming!

[@matthewmcclure3181]

Really impressive work, even more so as a one man show. For folks who haven't dabbled in audio or video production, there is a lot of work that goes into to creating a semi-professional finished work like this documentary. BTW, labeling it semi-professional is fully intended as a complement not an insult. A lot of the variables that distinguish semi-pro from amateur work will go unnoticed by a viewer... when they're done right (like the excellent audio balance/EQ and tasteful music transitions found in this video). This time-period is fascinating. My thirst to learn more about my ancestry is unquenchable and I'm always searching for information tied to the Isle of Skye. It doesn't seem to get that much airtime in programs/articles about the Viking Age, maybe because it isn't that well tied to famous historical figures that capture our imagination. A while back I read an article stating less than 15% of native Britons have what they termed the "Viking Gene". It broke out areas in Great Britain where this gene is more prevalent and Skye was pretty high on the list. If anyone has insight to offer on the role/significance/cultural integration of the Isle of Skye during this period, I thank you in advance.

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[@elainefisher1023]

shit, 2 years ago but I feel like you're still talking

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F00king amazing Doco! thanks once again, you and your party are legends.

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I just love this Channel❤ Thank you for your work. 😀🙏

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Fantastic channel and very deep, rich and engaging content. Thank you! Love experiencing content which the creator clearly has a passion for!

[@HARD_TRUTHS]

Great job! Thoroughly enjoyed this. Been following and reading about Ivar and the Great Heathen Army for quite some time. This documentary was spot on from the sagas I read about. Great stuff. You have an act and voice for this. Keep doing more. Make sure. It will pay off. You did a great job. Keep at it.

[@KiraReminiec9399]

The Great Heathen Army was around the time of King Edmund

[@campkilljoy0311]

This is a wonderful presentation. Delving into war history always sparks the primal adventurous spirit. New subscriber here! Thank you and keep em coming!!

[@SnakeEyes4505]

Been waiting for this one..Tnx!

[@timmybernard8572]

I absolutely love your videos. I watch them on a regular basis.

[@lesliewarnell5172]

All I know is, the actor who depicted Ivan the Boneless in the Vikings series did a bang-up job. He was the 💣. 🎞️

[@Diane_L]

His name is Alex Høgh Andersen .

[@lesliewarnell5172]

@@Diane_L In the battle scene where he shouted “I’m Ivar The Boneless” while sitting on his ass, throwing axes…is the most fierce, electrifying, and terrifying sht I’ve witnessed thus far in film. He makes Russel Crow’s Maximus and Mel Gibson’s William Wallace look like child’s play. Thank you. 🎞️

[@stefancarafelli444]

Okay. Pressed like and in an hour I'll watch this. Thanks from Italy mate🍀🍀🍀

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Nooooo... You must watch it now!!!!

[@johnbrooks2122]

Some of the best videos man ,much respect and God bless you!!

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Such a great episode big fan enjoy all your shows

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Thanks for watching. Appreciate it

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Aaaaaaahhh History...I Love it!..Especially when listening to a Great Narrator !.....I enjoyed this...New subscriber!

[@eliascarrilo8423]

Regarding the “Boneless” condition of Ivar, I would relate it to the EHLERS-DANLOS syndrome which deals with genetic disorders involving bone and cartilage tissues due to the anomalies with collagen. I remember in my high school times to have witnessed EHLERS-DANLOS symptoms on a colleague when he could voluntarily bend his 10 fingers in such manner that every phalanx looked sagged downwards featuring a catenary arc shape. Also, his was able to pinch his skin and stretch it to a certain extent that seemed made of super-elastic rubber. On the other hand, two months ago, an ex-Nurse from Boston Alli Rae showed in social networks how can she bend her thumbs in a 90- degree angle that also meet less acute EHLERS-DANLOS criteria, fortunately. I think Ivar could have suffered in some degree the E.D syndrome

[@jesuschristelohimsonofyahw3454]

It means Ghost.... as in boneless. Like a ghost....silent....

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This videos on this channel gives me good vibes of the older documentaries I watched in school. Not some of the shitty tv documentaries either. These ones are just great! So informational and well told, I can’t get enough of them. I’ll eventually watch them all, and continue to rewatch them until I know I’m an expert lol

[@jameshill5810]

I watch and rewatch all of these videos. I have learned so much about history.

[@philarma9194]

Only just found your channel, and it's fantastic...thank you for your hard work. The depth of knowledge and style is one that appears to have a solid production team, rather than just you...keep it up please. Take care, Phil

[@tordenbob]

Im deeply impressed with your work. About the name "boneless". I really dont believe that Ivar the boneless had any problems with his feet as portrayed in the HBO show Vikings. As a Norwegian speaker, I have an additional theory around the meaning of the name Ivar the "boneless"; My grandparents and great grandparents and so on, all used the word "beinlaus" (boneless) in reference to a ghost. For example if there was a strange sound in the attic, my grandmother would say "oh dont worry, its just old beinlaus/boneless".... It wouldnt be the only norse/norwegian word that survived a millennium. After all the word "beinlaus/boneless" is a description from the snorri sagas isnt it? Or am I wrong? Is it mentioned anywhere else?

[@alanamay2602]

I read a part of the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrok etc. where Ivar says something along the lines of "though my hands may be weak..." (I could be horrifically wrong and I recognize it is a distant retelling of oral traditions) and I always took that as some sort of brittle bone disease. That's my personal theory though I have to do more research. There is also of course the crude theory that he wasn't very 'sexually driven' but I don't know much about that theory. (All of the above is from memory, please take everything with a grain of salt)

[@furryblue6377]

The translation of historic words, often, is too literal and do not translate the cultural meaning of the time. Much is lost in attempting to bring the words to modern English, and the context often lost in lieu of the translators bias. Thank you for your insight. In my experience, what you've shared is a far more likely context. That Ivar was like a ghost. A warrior who should not be alive. Ghost like in his abilities to do as others failed to do, despite his weaknesses that would stop most men. An oral history passed down in a manner to stir the emotions and intrigue. His story would have been a fantastical, impossible tale, of strength and envy, with so much of the truth excluded and exaggerated. Scribes and story tellers were the 'social media' of the day.

[@randomcomment6068]

Interdasting.

[@cameronlamb1869]

@@alanamay2602 you're probably right but based disabled tv Ivar is based

[@mgd8867]

I always just interpreted it to mean he was like a snake, cunning and intelligent. Which is in like with Sigurd and his snake themed descriptor.

[@mickuljatheseagull]

As time goes on your Videos get better and better, always intersting.

[@bezzerwizzer6448]

This is great ! Thank you🙏 New subscriber 👍 Love from Norway 🇧🇻

[@regular-joe]

This is the first time I've heard anyone point out that there were no fortified cities in Britain at the time (forts and castles, yes, but that sure isn't the same). Seriously highlights how vulnerable the population was.

[@DrCorvid]

Thing is, we came suddenly out of an era in which there was no terminology for altercation. For 13,500 years before Babylon and Israel were conceived, the population practiced soul ascension as followers of Horus/Heru, and taught it as science in the Irish/Druid universities as part of the higher education. They were opposed to the religious fanaticism that was the subject of detailed comment of the Amorite king Og of 60 cities of Bashan in the lost book of King Og. The king had allied the giants against this new state religion being forced on them and had to learn the arts of war, also from the invaders. Originally the city of UR had built a 200 km long defensive wall, not even enclosing the city. The Babylonian Nimrods had simply walked around it. In ancient times the ruling was by acclamation, {EDIT to add that the term for ruling is "guiding" not any kind of absolutism, and it was a matriarchal society] and sending out for a new generic "foreign ruler" in absence of one was not uncommon. Co-operation and giving the others the benefit of the doubt left us vulnerable to abuse. [EDIT the giants were protecting among other things their capital city Petra, the original Mecca of studies that the old kingdom Mosques point to].

[@alexanderthegreat445]

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[@Hideyoshi1991]

@@DrCorvid this is already widely known information

[@lindalee7322]

I don't believe it. If you follow other documentaries, there were plenty of fortified cities. Time Team reveals them also.

[@catdogabuab1928]

@@DrCorvid ....... Mecca was the original Mecca...... Im with the other responded, lay off the laced weed buddy. Let's not go into trying to discuss Petra, my people 'know their fathers', as we say. Just because you don't have access to Fas7a books doesn't mean you can reinvent our history.

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

I like the Vikings show on The History Channel as entertainment but it is frustrating that it has so many historical inaccuracies. Have you ever seen a documentary titled The Dark Ages? Its segment on Vikings focused quite a bit on Ivar.

[@abradolfhonkler9287]

Yeah, I only managed to suffer through a few minutes of the first episode, it was so ridiculous.

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

@@abradolfhonkler9287 Of Vikings or The Dark Ages?

[@abradolfhonkler9287]

@@HistoryandHeadlines lol, oh good point, sorry about that. I was referring to the Vikings series. Is the documentary you're talking about just called The Dark Ages or is it HC's "The Dark Ages: An Age of Light"? I thoroughly enjoyed that one.

[@isaacmaliam8057]

History and Headlines The problem is, people watch the show with the mindset of a documentary ( historically accuracy ), they don’t realize it’s a *SHOW* not a *DOCUMENTARY* just names, places, etc are taken as motivation to create a storyline. If you watch the show as a *SHOW* it’ll prob be in your top 10.

[@HistoryandHeadlines]

@@isaacmaliam8057 I do like it as a show, but it I suppose because it is on The History Channel, I would think it would be more accurate.

[@nigelmidgesequeira7865]

Easy to listen to and very informative! Many Thanks!

[@Panda_436]

You and your brother are both amazing gems of narration/presentation, simply awesome! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@thorralf]

He had been called Imhar which is the Irish spelling of Ivar (MH = V)

[@sirianofmorley]

Thank you, loved it.

[@Mc_Rc]

I just found your Channel it's absolutely amazing

[@Trevorpartington-yc6ri]

By Far ! The best history channel on youtube ! Huge thumbs up!

[@Son-of-Tyr]

Sigurdr Hring was Ragnar's father, Sigurd Fafnesbana and Brunhilde were Auslaug's parents. But I seriously love your videos buddy.

[@Ricca_Day]

Brilliant. Not only could I see the History, I could also see the Inspiration of Tolkien in his attempts to present Britain with a more romantic understanding of Itself. Bravo.

[@Ricca_Day]

ImNotMad ButUR Yes, he was. The guy who 'responded' prior to this outta read your screen name and ponder it for a sec..🤷‍♀️

[@Ricca_Day]

ImNotMad ButUR Right? How long does it take to see the reflection in the mirror? I had to recognize my own frustrations were Mine to deal with.. to carry to the Cross and offer up to my Lord in earnest. It's a privilege to be chastised for my faith.. not a shameful thing. But if I am seeking the approval of anyone other than my Beloved.. it might sting a bit.. it's a good way to know if my faith is really where I think it is.. or my fleshy self is creeping back in🤷‍♀️. Blessings, brother! 💫 🤗

[@Ricca_Day]

ImNotMad ButUR Then I still salute you as a warrior of His Grace, dear sister. His Cup is indeed a bittersweet draught.. yet within It Alone dwells the Power of Life and death.. and Life Eternal. Much Love. Many blessings!

[@patrickwilson3358]

Great Documentary mate. Love this kind of history ❤

[@spankey88]

I always assumed these were tv shows from like the English history channel or something that you posted this is amazing production quality for a KZbin vid

[@karynjane5273]

This was so awesomely made, and I love that you did it all yourself, I can totally feel your passion for this topic.

[@Community-Action]

Excellent video!! I feel smarter for watching it

[@TyZaTube]

You are killing it this channel is great!

[@ColinHarperSummerson]

Fantastic watch , really interesting , thank you 👍

[@Son-of-Tyr]

The Ui Imair. The House of Ivarr. The Crovan Dynasty. Ivarr was one of the greatest warriors to have ever come out of Denmark. And the greatest King of the Norse-Gaels and Hiberno-Danes who has ever lived.

[@paulpowell4871]

I knew a martial artist that was double jointed and a good contortionist. They called him boneless. You could not get him in a headlock and wrestling him was a nightmare. Rather than Ivar being a cripple I imagine he was like this.

[@debbibowen]

But it was said they had to carry him everywhere, that doesn't track.

[@ezzovonachalm7038]

Valentin le désossé, a french "artist" of the 19/20 th century, a contortionist you could fold up an put into a handbag

[@paulpowell4871]

@@debbibowen and that was one account written many years later. This Video even states it could be MOST HATED or even seafarer

[@TomahawkMark]

Loved this, thanks for the work you put in. Im now off to play CK2 and continue where the Vikings left off.

[@YBC420.]

CK2??

[@rindyanstee3221]

Great video thank you! I've been in England 21 years, moved from South Africa, but my ancestors were from Scotland and England. I know very little about British history and devouring every video I can about it 😁

[@joemcgraw5529]

what a beautiful Country my ancestors came from this area so its very exciting to hear the stories

[@NathanMulder]

Thank you very much for all your videos. I love them!

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Nathan

[@primitivetechnologypast3966]

I agree with you his videos are great!

[@excalibur182]

Love these kind of videos. Good work.

[@1425363878]

This was real nice. Thank you.

[@UlfhedinnNorsk]

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[@SimplyLimbo]

A stranger on a vikingship: what about the supply lines ? -viking: supplies ? Which supplies ?

[@totallynottrademarked5279]

"They have supplies where we are going, why would we bring our own?"

[@florencehall005]

Fantastic work as usual!

[@napoleondiaz561]

Loved this. Keep it up!

[@KingDaveth]

I have been waiting for History Time to do this

[@oldpaddler1158]

Thank you for an excellent video! Your careful use of the sources sets your work apart from other vids on KZbin. One earlier commenter refers to Ivar (Imar) as a sociopath.,As Shippey points out in "Laughing Shall I Die," to a true *vikingr* the two things that mattered most were reputation and the manner of one's dying. Thus what appears in the 21st century as sociopathic or even psychopathic behavior may well have been perfectly well-adjusted by 9th century *vikingr* standards (which I'm by no means defending). In any case, as a 33 times great grandson of Ivar, I can happily report that whatever psycho- or socio- pathological tendencies he had do not seem to have come down to me, though I do occasionally get a little aggravated in traffic.

[@Orphen42O]

Many assume that Ivar suffered from brittle bone syndrome because he was called "The Boneless". I think it was equally possible that Ivar was called "Boneless" because he was very flexible and acrobatic. The sagas remarked on Ivar's large size.. If he was as big as a bear, it would have been difficult for his warriors to carry him into battle on a shield. Because he fathered several children, his nickname did not refer to reproductive ability. It is possible that Ivar known as “the Hated" descriptor in Latin was Exosus which means without bones. Ivar was known as a brillant military strategist,

[@WhenGamesWereGood]

Great work! Keep it up!

[@unojune1]

Absolutely loved this !!!

[@kishanchali8752]

Your documentaries are more preferable than the vikings tv series itself. It'll be great that if you could do a documentary about Cnut the Great and the North Sea Empire, which was the peak of Vikings' power.

[@WarDogMadness]

this was amazing dude

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks!

[@larrynapper4879]

great video. keep up the great work.

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Superb as always Pete.

[@marleymae24]

Amazing quality content. This is the kind of stuff I used to actually watch TV for, except somehow a higher quality production. The Viking Age is also super fucking lit.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching

[@robertburnett5561]

Just reality shows now. Sad

[@user-nc7ui2if4o]

Listening to this while painting and taking breaks to sip my coffee is just h e a v e n

[@Caesar_1415]

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[@suzbone]

So true. I tidied the living room, did dishes, took care of the chickens, and played fetch with the dog :)

[@ziyanehaddou8898]

Sounds familiar! :D

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching folks! Two more before the end of the year :)

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[@InLoveWithVintage]

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[@sergoldenhandthejust1495]

As always, great video