Exploring the legend of Saint Edmund | His Body Riddled with Arrows

[@straingedays]

During school, we were only taught what I've come to call "selective history," now 30 years later learning history of all types has become my daily pastime from excellent teachers like Kevin. 😊 You have made learning fun and also very relaxing to just hear you tell a tale of days past.

[@thehistorysquad]

That's very kind, thank you 👍🏻

[@lenol0315]

Try learning about the lies of World War II ;)

[@smugly6793]

@@lenol0315Like the Germans being super hi-tech. The real Hi-tech army had ice cream ships

[@Nantosuelta]

Kevin Hicks with facial hair begins to look very much like dark age king

[@flatcapfiddle]

I was born in St Edmunds hospital. In the town of Bury St Edmunds which grew up around the great Abbey of St Edmundsbury (at one time the largest in Europe) dedicated to Edmund the local East Anglian hero. The Abbey, like many, fell victim to the dissolution by Henry VIII but the runins and grounds now form a rather nice park.

Bury St Edmunds is a nice town with a lot of history. When I was there visiting, I went to Abbey, to the ruins that is. It was for the 1,000 year anniversary of the Abbey. There is stone book close to the entrance that tells the story of St Edmund. Mary Tudor, the youngest sister of Henry VIII (the other Mary) was born in the town in St Mary’s Church. Charles Dickens was a usual guest at the hotel in front of the Abbey. There is a cheque signed by him in the tea room. And there is the smallest pub in England! Or the smallest also in the world, I think. Rather nice and interesting town. ❤

[@Doobeedoo-xd1mw]

My aunt and uncle lived first in Westgate Street as my uncle worked for Green King. When he passed my aunt was moved to a lovely town house in Crown Street. I loved visiting them and running round in Abby Gardens. It’s a wonderful town and as I got older I found the history fascinating

[@shinykazzadragon]

My former father-in-law would tell stories like this to my children. He was a professor at the U of S - in history and ancient languages.

[@shinykazzadragon]

He researched a LOT in Oxford - for his books.

[@vysheslavuzumati1269]

As a huge language and history buff I would say that’s a very interesting and creative way to put your passion to good use I may do that in the future.

[@SeanMahoneyfitnessandart]

My uncle was a great story teller as well... he is also a professor... anthropology at university of Alaska!

[@kzrlgo]

The “U of S”… 😐

[@charliekezza]

The kids are gonna remember that forever. My dad would just make up stories off the top of his head and you never knew where they would end up.

[@snoozeyoulose9416]

You're a good storyteller. Sharing history with an animated storytelling twist.

[@Revolution920]

As a history lover and a man of Suffolk, this was a special one! All the best Kevin! 🙂

[@mercurythey3752]

history was my least favorite in school, but something tells me that wouldn't have been true if I had Kevin as my history teacher. I love these videos, and they've taught me more than I retained from any history classes.

[@terrain-hardy]

Sitting quietly and listening to these stories.... life doesn't get any better than that Saint Edmund, the saint for archers ... What a great history lesson ... So many many thanks for showing and please keep up the good work 👌

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks very much, I will do 👍🏻

[@Katze5335]

Kevin you’re the best, I love your historical accuracy

[@Matt-Hurin]

Proud to be from Suffolk, being born and living a stones throw away from where King Rædwald lived, and about half hour away from Bury St.Edmunds and also even being so close to Colchester, as huge History enthusiast, I feel very proud and Honoured of our local history.

[@RogerBaxely]

History at it's core is story telling, an art Kevin is a master of.

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks Roger 👍🏻

[@moonytheloony6516]

I'd like to know why Kevin isn't teaching as a guest instructor in universities across the entire planet. He should be. This honorable man is a treasure of knowledge whose expertise in relating that knowledge to people is an ability few are lucky to have because teaching with integrity is becoming a rare commodity these days. And he's loaded with it. Thanks for all you do Kevin...it's greatly appreciated.

[@thehistorysquad]

Gosh, thanks very much Moony, how very kind of you.

[@calicoasting]

I have always been intrigued by the history of the Kngs and Queens of ancient Europe. You really bring this time period to life . Thank you.

[@justintimbersaw3934]

Thank you so much for your content, Sir Kevin Hicks. Your storytelling, choices of outfit, and surrounding are absolutely stunning. Only if they teach history like this in school, people will find that history is fascinating, interesting, and beautiful. I can't thank you enough, my good Sir. I wish you the best of health forever.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you!

[@Talosbug]

I first heard about this guy from Bernard cornwell’s saxon tales series when I was a kid. Glad to see it covered again as an adult 😁

[@fangslaughter1198]

Did you know Kevin has been highly praised by none other than my favourite author. Bernard Cornwell. Kevin is too modest to mention it. 😎

[@victorpulis5113]

this is the way history should be taught. I love your narrations Kevin.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Victor!

[@weatherthis8062]

Watching your videos makes me wish I had followed my passion for history when I left school.

[@longcastle4863]

The kind of guy who rarely gets any respect. Glad to see he’s getting his due.

[@sorrysirmygunisoneba]

Fantastic story and well taught. Thanks a lot.

[@nicolasjohnson5112]

Damn Kevin my family and I love your channel. You’re a great story teller/historian. I even sent my 7th grade world history teacher a few of your episodes and he can’t stop watching them. Please keep up the good work! Thank you from across the pond 🇺🇸

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Nicolas, I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel and appreciate you sharing my videos. 👍🏻 PS: I live in Canada now 😉

[@Kylejphotographer]

This is by far my favorite history channel on KZbin, I’ve recommended this channel to tons of friends and family who love history like I do.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks so much, we really appreciate the shares 👍🏻

[@Jason-hk9dq]

Thank you for keeping alive the memory of Saint of Edmund.

[@joshuawagner2590]

Such a sad story about a king I knew very little about! Thanks for another great lesson!

[@janetbowersox83]

How so fascimating! i had never heard that story before! Thanks for bringing St. Edmund to life!

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

Great story. My favorite part was when the peasants heard the voice “I’m over here!” That would scare me yet kinda make me more interested. Can’t wait for the next interesting story like this one

[@soma4u289]

First man in the thicket gets a prize.Not me!

[@thebeardedbrush2788]

Great video, as a suffolk boy I have always held this story close to my heart. Living in Sudbury (known in saxon times as South fort) its been close to King Edmund, the white dragon of Bures and St Mary's Chappel in Bures. To me he will always be the true patron Saint of England. Really enjoyed this one. Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@NASkeywest]

Last week I was asking for a video on this very subject! I don’t known if it is coincidental or not but it is greatly appreciated. I hope you understand the gravity of what I am about to say. Your videos and knowledge are absolutely vital to a revitalization into history and education. We have massive amounts of young people who are seeking out knowledge on their own! The education system as it stands is doing such a disservice to us all. People are desperate to learn and the schools just don’t seem to care or have any desire to fill that. Quite sad but I am grateful we have Kevin and others who are willing to pick up the slack. It’s truly a service to the world.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you.

[@TheEarthistheLords]

Another great subject . There is a 14th century painting of St Edmunds martyrdom on the North Wall of Thornham Parva Church here in Suffolk

[@OfficialRaewyn]

I’m so happy seeing you have uploaded a new video! Your content always brings me comfort, even in the most difficult times.

[@thehistorysquad]

I'm so glad! Thank you

[@taylorjensen2787]

This takes me back, like normal times.

[@davidstrother496]

That was indeed a very interesting lesson, one which I was not aware of, other than having just heard the name. Your video lessons are always full of little extra tidbits, even if one is aware of some of the history. Thanks Kevin, Cheers from Texas.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it. I've just posted the Patreon Poll for March 👍🏻

[@davidstrother496]

I did enjoy it a lot, and I have already cast my vote for next month.

[@davidstrother496]

Hello OsakaRose.

[@ScottAtkinson-r2w]

Great video, and my period of history that I enjoy, there was also an earlier Eadmund around the 7th Century who was Christian coming from Beornica, NE England, he was so the writings say killed in an ambush by Penda the King of Mercia and Cadwaladr the King of Gwynedd, Eadmund was followed by Oswald who declared himself King of Beornica and declared war on Penda and Gwynedd, the later he killed, but Penda killed Oswald, quartered him and hung parts of his body at the four corners of his Kingdom as a warning to others, Oswald became St Oswald, and his remains were said to have healing powers. And there is actually a town on the Welsh English border names after where one of his remains were left and that is Oswestry, (Oswald's Tree).. History is Fascinating... I love it. And you Sir do a fantastic job of telling it and educating people, I thank you..

[@gilflannigan3910]

Your a legend bro. Was looking up stuff about medieval arrow executions and i already watch a bunch of your stuff. I went down the rabbithole and yet again your one of the only ones whos covered this.

[@vickrykayser3129]

What a charming tale! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@JohnDoeRando]

This is my favorite period of English history.

[@marcoengelbracht4141]

Once again learned something new. Starting one of your Videos is usually like opening a history book, a very interesting one indeed. Thanks for telling the stories your way!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Marco, it's my pleasure!

[@thomasbell7033]

As always, Kevin, superb. Thanks yet again for a great little chapter from the early Middle Ages.

[@PeterSolerom]

a very brave man indeed, much respect for Saint Edmund.

[@yorkshirej2219]

Definitely my new favourite channel on YT

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks!!

[@victormarquez603]

He looks like a dastardly villain with this new beard. I like it.

[@thehistorysquad]

😂

[@lynnfern2116]

Yet another gem. Thank you once again. Love your presentation style. ❤❤❤

[@priestley749]

Thank for bringing history alive

[@heatherwade2373]

Your videos are the best on Dark Ages history!

[@hungryhobbitt6191]

Fantastic Video! A man worth remembering as an fair, and strong ruler. That was not common in the day.

[@paulkopacz5051]

Wow, what a tale. This would make a great movie.

[@alicefreist318]

I always appreciate the storytelling of these videos. However, this one was particularly delightful! Thank you, and please keep them coming!

[@thehistorysquad]

Thank you Alice, will do!

[@lovernotfighter]

Full of good information. Thank you Mr. Hicks for your great Storytelling.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks for listening

[@nicolebailey1471]

Great knowledge and fantastic story telling. Love this channel. Thanks Kevin and The History Squad.

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Nicole!

[@davesmith7432]

Brilliant story telling Sir Kev! It must be pretty cool to belong to an archers guild.

[@Herculesbiggercousin]

Excellent storytelling! & I love the props and wardrobe

[@hirakd2800]

Hi! New subscriber here...I'm from India but an avid follower of Britain's history. Love your story telling.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks very much & welcome to the channel 👍🏻

[@robertcorradi8573]

Fascinating..... Thank you Kevin.

[@Imperialludo]

Another great one Kevin thank you

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks for listening

[@gregkral4467]

I so love your telling of history. One story that always hit me hard was about Prince Llewellyn's faithful hound Gelert.... and in Wales, Beddgelert (the grave of Gelert) , is such a beautiful villiage, and the grave of this hound is still there, with a stone commerorating this good dog. Prince went hunting, his faithful hound was nowhere near.... upon returning from the hunt, The prince's sons cradle was upended, and blood everywhere, Llewellyn thought the dog had killed his baby boy and in grief ran the dog through with his sword, then as the hound expired, a baby's cry was heard.... and the body of a wolf was there which Gelert and fought and killed. Llewellyn then realized the bravery of this dog, and the crime he commited. Had a funeral for the dog, with gravestones under the tree which is still there today. Legend says he never smiled again for the rest of his life. There is a lovely walking tour of the place and town. I will put the link here..... beautiful place. I first read about this story in the World Book Encyclopedia series for children, all about dogs. Full of stories and about breeds, Let me find this link to the walking tour, I want to go there once before death. Cannot find the one wlking tour, but this one ws a great telling of the story. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpeygoipp96spM0

[@thehistorysquad]

My wife Julie is Welsh and loves that story too. Maybe I'll cover it myself one of these days. 👍🏻

[@JEJAK5396]

It would be interesting to see a video on St. William of Norwich.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

It is so interesting to try to research, people from the "Dark Ages" you can read translations of Chronicles but other sources are so rare if they exist at all

[@pjstatenisland1575]

Wow this was fascinating! I love your channel...I learn so much about uk history from you...thank you.

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

First time hearing this story,big thumbs up!!!!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers John!

[@clarencedaledelaney4521]

Again I thank you for the knowledge you have given me.

[@49mrbassman]

What an absolutely fascinating video. Something else I'd never heard of before. Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure 👍🏻

[@James-mv9qx]

Captivating story telling, thank you

[@Ripitkaputt69]

I told all my friends about your videos and now we are all turning into history nerds! Thank you for the awesome content! Big fan ever since I found your first Video! Keep em coming! Regards from Hamburg!

[@thehistorysquad]

That's brilliant, thanks so much, I really do appreciate it 👍🏻

[@kenijonesESQ]

What a great story...thanks Kevin

[@thehistorysquad]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidcoleman2796]

I remember how the TV show The Last Kingdom had this part in it . Interesting video Thanks .

[@Nobodyworthnoticing710]

I love you 💙 , thank you and all who help for your work on the videos

[@mauricesthomas2399]

Absolutely beautiful story. Even though he's been gone for a millennium, you've given new life to his story and revived his legacy. Truly inspirational. Thank you for that. Bless you

[@hazbojangles2681]

I first learned about Hengist and Horsa from reading Geoffrey of Monmouth. Since then I have been led on a spiral in my pursuit of knowledge on the history and literature of this time. It makes me wonder if those men thought their names would be remembered all these years later. I wonder if my name will be remembered in 1000 years.

[@ThisisSentriX]

Great Video Kev and a great goaty 😆. Hello from Lowestoft, Suffolk 👍

[@thehistorysquad]

Hello there, a beautiful county 👍🏻

[@lyndalawrence4383]

You truly are an inspiring tutor of history. I would have loved to have attended one of your live lectures. My history hero awe inspiring.🥰🥰🥰

[@thehistorysquad]

Wow, thanks Lynda 👍🏻

[@wolfgangholtzclaw2637]

English History is full of battles and blood, very lively as was this story Kevin. Good Job!!

[@HeathenRekkr]

Very good video Kevin I love the Viking age history the most and there’s more intrigue with missing history.

[@fred-a-stair]

I wish that when I was in school i had teachers that could pass on knowledge half as well as some old soldier. This channel is up there with Horrible Histories for educating young and old alike.

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks Fred, you'll find more stories in the Personal Stories playlist 👍🏻

[@cyberleaderandy1]

Loving the Viking look Kevin 😊

[@MrTigroz]

I would freaking cry if that prop head turned out to be an animatronic the whole time - "I'm here!"

[@thehistorysquad]

😂

[@MrMburrough]

Excellent as always!

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers 👍🏻

[@eplv3432]

Another amazing video. Thank you

[@petehall889]

Another brilliant presentation Kevin. Love the goatee beard - it makes you look very extinguished, err sorry, distinguished. Hope you didn't use superglue! 😬 For many years I have considered St Edmund to be the rightful Patron Saint of England. He may have been German by birth, but he was ours by naturalisation, unlike St George, who probably never trod on our soil. What did dragons ever do to him anyway? I wear a badge with a golden crown and crossed arrows regularly and drink to St Edmund on the 20th of November. Good to hear about your membership of The Guild of St Edmund - great reinactors who bring history to life. Your badge is rather impressive. I believe that St Edmund is also the Patron Saint of protection from the plague, a great comfort to us in the backwoods of Dorsetshire! 🤣

[@thehistorysquad]

How lovely, your comment has put a smile on my face. Cheers Pete 👍🏻

[@i7Hcrank]

WOAH! the beard is getting mighty. Keep it going! Love your content!

[@thehistorysquad]

Haha, thanks! Will do!

[@thehistorybard6333]

Id never heard this version of the story of Lothpark before, I loved Kevin's telling of it! It is interesting how stories from this era can have several different retellings - Im pretty sure this one is another version of the better known story of Ragnar Lothbrok (presumably "Lothpark" and "Lothbrok" are just different spellings) who shipwrecked in Northumbria instead of East Anglia, and was thrown into a snakepit by King Ælla. Likewise the "Hingvar and Hubba" of the East Anglia version told by Kevin are probably different spellings of Ivar (the Boneless) and Ubba (just drop the "h" from both names, Hingvar = Ingvar = Ivar), Sons of Lothbrok. Interestingly both versions agree that the Sons of Lothpark/Lothbrok landed in East Anglia first, though the Ragnar version (supported by other sources I believe) have them then marching to Northumbria and killing King Ælla before returning to East Anglia to fight Edmund

[@als3022]

These stories are good, the endings always being a smile to my face. Thank you for that personal touch.

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure, thanks as always for watching

[@allanburt5250]

Great stuff Kev 👏

[@cherimolina2121]

Your description of east gives relevant meaning why the late Queen gave them the titles of duke and duchess of Sussex. Invaders. Lol. She was spot on! RIP QE2!

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

Well done as always sir

[@fangslaughter1198]

I think his first miracle was his head calling out. Hard to disprove that Fact. Reminds of a less saintly historical figure. Blackbeard. His Headless body swam around his ship 3 times looking for his head!!!! Many people witnessed this Miracle as well. Good show Kev.

[@thehistorysquad]

🤣 Cheers Pat

[@spike7319]

Great and interesting story, i love such stuff, especially that epoch. Greetings from Lower Saxony/ North Germany✌🏻

[@thehistorysquad]

Cheers Spike!

[@rmj7306]

Looking good! A fine video as always

[@David-fj5lz]

Your illustrations, demonstrations are brilliant

[@fangslaughter1198]

I always look forward to your interpretation of the old stories Kevin. You are an engaging Bard!! Thank you.

[@thehistorysquad]

Excellent, thanks for listening

[@Hunches333]

Keep up the great work!

[@davemcdonald5004]

awesome storytelling

[@ivana.medina3126]

Very nice story. Thanks a million.

[@thehistorysquad]

You are most welcome

[@grimnartusk265]

I'm grateful to have stumbled upon this channel, i really enjoy its content. This gentleman in particular is the reason i'm here, lol. I very much enjoy his presentation and method of conveying information. i'd like to see more medical type videos with the dummies if possible, those are almost humorous and just as great:)

[@thehistorysquad]

Thanks & welcome to the channel. I do plan to do more medical videos, so stand by 👍🏻

[@patrickrose1221]

Brilliant as usual our Kev : ) By the way , thanks from me and mine for keeping us all safe in our beds for all those years x

[@thehistorysquad]

My pleasure 😜

[@sueamos3860]

I really enjoyed this thank you

[@PhilosopHistory]

Hello Mr Kevin! I was waiting patiently for your new video to tell you this, I recently got a bow for my bday and I absolutely love it. I saw many of your videos for archery and I was amazed by the amount of videos other people have posted with you in Warwick castle etc and Sherwood forest. I was really interested in the story of robin hood and your video by another channel was great. But I can't find the story of Robin of Loxley anywhere.... How so? And now I really want to visit Loxley to go to the church he is buried which is from the 8th century. Can't get enough of your channel Mr Hicks! Thank you very very much !!!

[@thehistorysquad]

Well thank you too! Yes, I really need to re-visit Robin of Loxley, I'll try to push it up my list a bit. 👍🏻

[@voodoochile7581]

Interesting story. Thank you

[@billbarton9046]

There are quite a lot of people,me included, who celebrate the 20th of November as our patron saints day, rather than April 23rd .

[@thehistorysquad]

Well there's one more who'll be celebrating this November too👍🏻

[@billbarton9046]

​@@thehistorysquad 👍

[@MrKrips]

I really love and enjoy the films

[@kirkbrown8189]

Good to hear about our Suffolk martyr, saint and once King... Should really be the saint of England I agree, along with regional autonomy for East Anglia!

[@peterkeane7767]

He's on the Gate at RAF Honington to this day I believe. We had many a Chat back when as a Greatcoat and Cap joined by Snot and Misery a very young LAC and He were the Guard!

[@thehistorysquad]

😂