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[@HistoryTime]

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[@tylerb9877]

Evolution is a lie. There is abundant evidence that debunks the theory of evolution. First of all, there are zero true transitional species. Every single living thing can be classified as a eukaryote or a prokaryote, a fish or an amphibian, and so on. If evolution was true, then there must be species that are a transition between two kinds of living things. If evolution was true, then there must be species that are a transition between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, between fish and amphibians, and so on. But there are none. See, in order to be a true transitional species, a species must contain organisms from two different kinds of living things. There is no other possible way to bridge the evolutionary gap between the different kinds of living things. For example, a transitional species between fish and amphibians must contain some organisms which are scientifically classified as fish and some organisms which are scientifically classified as amphibians. But there are no species like this. The fact is that there are zero true transitional species. Secondly, there are zero transitional organs. If evolution was true, then there must be organs that are a transition between two different organs. For example, according to the theory of evolution, lungs evolved from swim bladders. So there should be an organ that is a transition between a swim bladder and a lung. But there is no organ that is a transition between a swim bladder and a lung. These are just some of the many evidences that prove that the theory of evolution is a fairy tale.

[@hannyhawkins7804]

Tyler B How sad. If you understood what evolution was, you’d know that every species is a ‘transitional species’. I hope you are curious enough to keep reading and asking questions. Good luck.

[@Justin.Martyr]

*I Don't Want ANY T-shirts!!!* *Can I Find your VIDS, OTHER PLACES, than U-Tube???* *But including Comments!!!!???*

[@si4632]

@@tylerb9877 Yes the English have been jewed and given up their catholic roots kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJqwoq2ElL6Gjrc

[@arnesvendsen3741]

@@tylerb9877 go away troll you have no history anyway just 400 years

[@Fenniks-]

Thank you for bringing My country Denmark in such a bright light and you even go here yourself what a legend you are :)

[@tylerb9877]

Evolution is a lie. There is abundant evidence that debunks the theory of evolution. First of all, there are zero true transitional species. Every single living thing can be classified as a eukaryote or a prokaryote, a fish or an amphibian, and so on. If evolution was true, then there must be species that are a transition between two kinds of living things. If evolution was true, then there must be species that are a transition between prokaryotes and eukaryotes, between fish and amphibians, and so on. But there are none. See, in order to be a true transitional species, a species must contain organisms from two different kinds of living things. There is no other possible way to bridge the evolutionary gap between the different kinds of living things. For example, a transitional species between fish and amphibians must contain some organisms which are scientifically classified as fish and some organisms which are scientifically classified as amphibians. But there are no species like this. The fact is that there are zero true transitional species. Secondly, there are zero transitional organs. If evolution was true, then there must be organs that are a transition between two different organs. For example, according to the theory of evolution, lungs evolved from swim bladders. So there should be an organ that is a transition between a swim bladder and a lung. But there is no organ that is a transition between a swim bladder and a lung. These are just some of the many evidences that prove that the theory of evolution is a fairy tale.

[@neildahlgaard-sigsworth3819]

Tyler B very interesting, but what has this got to with Roskilde and the Viking era? However, it is clear that you know less about evolution that do you about putting the right comment on the right video. An organ doesn’t change its function over generations, but changes gradually over those generations to improve its functionally in changing environments. This change is imperceptable for species with low reproductive rates, but can be observed within a few years in those that reproduce rapidly. One example of this is bacteria that can metabolise nylon by producing an enzymes that breaks nylon down. Nylon hasn't been around for 100 years, but a species on bacteria can now eat it.

[@Akkolon]

@@tylerb9877 Go read some books.....and no, the Bible wont do.

[@HistoryTime]

I had a great time in Denmark. Only had time for Roskilde and Copenhagen I'll be back many more times I'm sure.

[@Fenniks-]

@@HistoryTime and you will always be very welcome here

[@Damsjov]

In fact, the viking kings probably did not live in Roskilde, but in Lejre, which is nearby. It was normal at that time to have two towns: a port (or ladeplads) and the actual town a little inland. That gave defendants time to establish the defense of the main town while the enemy attacked the port.

[@leomes]

Scandinavians should be prouder of their history. Great video.

[@Styggejoe]

we are extremely nationalistic in Denmark. It's also why we lost Schleswig.

[@hedgehog3180]

What exactly does that mean? It's not like we're lacking in historical museums and there continues to be countless archeological dig sites being excavated at the same time. Denmark has one of the oldest archeological and historical traditions and as such has one of the most well developed fields. This is why so many important finds have been made here like the oldest bow in the world and the best preserved bog body ever found. It's also kinda a place where you can barely stick a shovel in the ground without hitting upon some amazing archeological find.

[@PalleRasmussen]

Danes are infamous for being extremely proud of our history.

[@Bjowolf2]

@@Styggejoe 😂🙄😂🙄😂

[@jozz2248]

Surprised one of these streaming services hasn't tried to secure your services yet Pete. Such great comprehensive and balanced view of history done with awesome quality, respect and reverence.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching! I'm having fun being my own boss!

[@Justin.Martyr]

*History of Blonds!!! A Bunch of Murdering Cut Throats!!!!*

[@collybeans586]

@@HistoryTime Your channel is the best bro. I wish i was still in school. I would be copying the shit out of this. :D

[@LarsPallesen]

Thanks from Denmark. You're doing a smashing job with this viking stuff!

[@monicacall7532]

Many of my Danish ancestors came from Roskilde. This video gave me a feeling of connection to those ancestors that I’d never felt before. Thank you so much.

[@BradleyGearhart]

This was absolutely brilliantly made! Far better then many of the documentaries on Television or Netflix. An inspiration for future work of mine.

[@BertGrink]

TV, Netflix et.c. is for the masses - THIS, on the other hand, is for the classes. ;)

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching friend!

[@StephiSensei26]

Another brilliant episode. My beloved Denmark. Thank you Pete, almost like being home again.

[@thomaschristiansen3992]

I grew up in Skuldelev. Thank you so much for making and mentioning! i am so proud! I still live in Skuldelev and about 100 men is burried in the south-west side of church yard, fallen in a battle at Skuldelev beach. Skuldelev dos not get as much attention as it should! SKÅLLLL!!!!......delev

[@vanefreja86]

Aaah - the town where I grew up and where my interest for history was born

[@Bjowolf2]

Yeah, and they even call all of Sealand / Sjælland "Devil's Island" - how dare they? 😂 ( probably because of the seat of the Danish government being in Copenhagen 🙄 )

[@tulikakibakbak1839]

Jette is your name or surname jette means may jats i m jat from india

[@disputedname]

But we all know Odense is the True capital of Denmark

[@Caligulashorse1453]

Pretty sure Denmark isn’t real

[@jesperjensen1160]

Our kings and queens are still burried in Roskilde. Superb videos 👍

[@jeffdawson2786]

Thank you for this wonderful documentary. Like a lot of tourists to Denmark, I didn’t realize how rich the history is in Roskilde. 🇩🇰

[@tonymcnamara9368]

Brilliant! Well presented and researched, thank you. I love to learn about all things Viking, and their Journey's, Battles etc. I always feel a bit of loss when the end of the Viking era is talked about, the emergance of Christondom in place of the Old Gods. The Viking's never Died out though, they just adapted with the times. We still use their Words, their Street Names, their Towns, Cities and, Villages. They're alive and strong within us all!

[@colinp2238]

To anyone visiting Copenhagen it is well worth the trip to the Roskilde Museum. I did it back in 1975 and would certainly go again if I went over to Cenmark.

[@HistoryTime]

Absolutely

[@Hefaistosify]

Thanks from Denmark :) And greetings to your brother :)

[@HistoryTime]

Greetings from the Danelaw! Thanks for watching

[@alecboley9238]

you look exactly how i expected you to look, pete k. im grateful to you for making these free videos, you bring the ancestors closer

[@wheresmyeyebrow1608]

History Time with the boys

[@johan8969]

Awesome video, as always! Hope you got a trip out on the fjord in one of the recreations. They continuously build ships in the workshop, the old school way without modern tools. Doubt you'll find better experts on traditional clinker building. If the ships isn't used in Roskilde or another museum, they are usually sold to private collectors. Another thing, the tradition of burying the danish monarchs in Roskilde cathedral died with Harald Hens, but was revived by Margrete l (1412), the founder of the Kalmar Union, and persists to this day (even though the house moved to Copenhagen).

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Johan! I will travel back to Scandinavia ASAP to film more documentaries

[@NoctLightCloud]

amazing! I'm a big fan of Scandinavia. Greetings from Austria🇦🇹

[@JacobafJelling]

I live in Jelling, boys. Greetings from the old Capital

[@mss1171]

Love it as a resident of Sweden im facinated by its history. Please do more of Scandinavian history from bronze age and onwards to the Viking age and of the different kings, earls and lest we forget the fantastic shield maidens. I just can’t get enough of the Vikings and the magnifcent ships i would love to se and marvle at the Long Serpent😍

[@TheManInRoomFive]

Greetings from Denmark.

[@HistoryTime]

Greetings from the Danelaw !

[@JohnDoe-hy2op]

Hej fra skotsklund. 👍

[@seandepoppe6716]

Thank you for sharing this history of my heritage that until now I haven't know. Great videos

[@crustycobs2669]

Perfect narration, flawless editing, Thanks for posting.

[@anderslangoks3813]

Really great series- one of the best on KZbin . Thanks .

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Anders! Four more videos coming this month!

[@ryanfrazier3127]

Anders Longaxe agree

[@lorrainegilmer4555]

This is where my mother, my morfar and his side of my family were all from. Roskilde will always be my favorite place in the world. ❤️🇩🇰🇺🇸

[@Redemtor62]

Your channel is the best. - And was delighted to find out you had a go at my hometown! (-:D( Did you go to Roskilde for footage? - I would have loved having some mead with you! :D

[@HistoryTime]

I did visit Roskilde briefly. A fantastic place. I ticked off one of my bucket-list items by rowing on a Viking longship

[@Redemtor62]

🤘

[@Bjowolf2]

@@HistoryTime Careful - them local wild folks out there might enslave you as a permanent rower 😂

[@cruisepaige]

Pete! I’m a loyal fan, and here’s me going to Rothskilde next weekend, looking for some good documentary to get my bearings about the boats etc., and WHO is here to teach me?my absolute favorite historian! Pete Kelly of History Time!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sophieoneilleire]

Please do more informative vids on the Celts in ancient Ireland, and the Vikings in Ireland! ☘️⚔️ Cheers!

[@martindegn690]

Pete your channel is absolutely amazing! It's entertaining, educational, and just really interesting.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks very much Martin!

[@seanmccann8368]

Excellent as always, thank you.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@denmarkdk8872]

Hi Roskilde is pronounced without the D. :-) Great videos!

[@HistoryTime]

Sorry about that. I gave it my best shot!

[@phunkeehone]

@@HistoryTime Don't worry about it, Danish language is f'd up and probably hard to learn. But the d is silent, so it is pronounced with a double L instead of LD. Besides that, it was close enough. Now you know. :) Great video, by the way!

[@CKing-388]

Love the video. Very informative. Definitely will be subscribing.

[@matthewellwood979]

As always, a great and wonderful video! Brilliantly written and well narrated. Amazing job!

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Matthew. I appreciate that

[@lethaloutdoors001]

Beautiful country !🔥

[@HistoryTime]

Absolutely

[@hedgehog3180]

That's the name of the national anthem.

[@gregorv4172]

one of the best informative channels on youtube

[@hoegild1]

As a Dane I have always pondered about the change in naming habits in the old days. We goes from guys like Svend tveskæg (forkbeard), Blåtand (bluetooth) and Den gamle (the old guy) to names like Ejegod (evergood) og den hellige (the holy). The kings probably demanded a little more respect from their underlings in the medieval times than in the Viking age...

[@leonardlord6637]

Really nice video like always! Looking forward to the rest of the four videos this Viking month. Hopefully there will be one on swedish vikings. Thank you again for your great work!

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Leonard! I am sorry to say there isn't a video dedicate entirely to Sweden, although Swedes will be touched on quite a bit peripherally. I will be visiting Sweden at some point to do a proper in depth documentary on Viking Age Sweden. Hopefully next year, it not then the one after. Should be worth the wait!

[@robmitchel5166]

Great video! Saw V.o.t.P video today too! Love your all's videos about Viking history! So amazing to learn about. I'd love to go back and just observe the Vikings(my favorite midieval topic)... also -you are making 5 Viking videos this month?!?!?! YES!!! And I have asked for a couple of books on your reading list for Christmas from my family. I told them how to find your list through influencer program, etcetera. Thanks for great videos!!

[@poulmadsen7969]

Very interesting and educational. You know history. Thanks for sharing. One note for the future: pronounce Roskilde as in Roskille

[@lailana3325]

We who actually live in Roskilde think it is pretty special, thank you very much

[@lorrainegilmer4555]

It's my favorite place in the world. My mother was from Roskilde ❤🇩🇰

[@edmundriddle3847]

You Sir....are a Legend. Amazing videos.

[@andrewskipper]

Pete, thanks so much for these videos. I am learning a lot about my ancestors through them. Andrew Skipper, possibly descended from the Norman "Skeppa" who were Danish basketmakers.

[@Thor.Jorgensen]

Pretty sure it means skipper. In Danish, we also have the word "skipper" which origins from the word "ship" (skip/skib) and simply means the profession of captaining ships. But honestly, this word exists in Dutch, English, Danish and anything else, so based on the name alone your ancestry could be from anywhere, of either the Netherlands or the UK.

[@andrewskipper]

@@Thor.Jorgensen Thor, you are right. My ancestors came from Lincolnshire, England to America in the 1600's. That being said, the first Skippers in England begin showing up after the Norman invasion in 1066 so, that, coupled with the fact that I have read that any word with the "sk" sound was not found in England until the Vikings arrived makes me think that they were Normans, or Scandinavians. Also, some early Skippers had names like William Le Skipper using the French "Le" which also lends credence to the idea that the Skippers had spent time in Normandy before coming to England. That's my thinking anyway. I could be wrong of course.

[@silas__3994]

I live here! Also, Sven Estridsen was related through his mother, his mothers name was Estrid, usually they would have their fathers name and then "sen", but Sven got this name to symbolise him being of his mothers dynasty. The Jelling dynasty continued ruling until the mid 1400s when Christian 1 of the house of Oldenburg took over, he was chosen as he descended from a Danish king, later the same thing happened with Glücksburg, which is a smaller branch of Oldenburg. Therefore, the Jellong dynasty continued on, and it is still the same family on the throne to this day.

[@wijse]

The Jelling Dynasty did not continue. The Oldenburg family is its own family, a woman from the Jellinge dynasty marrying into the Oldenburg family does not make the Oldenburg family a branch of the Jellinge dynasty. A woman marrying into a family would join the husbands house and any children would be of the fathers family/house. The founder of the north german Oldenburg family is Elimar from around the 11th century. It is not the same family ruling in Denmark, The Jellinge Dynasty and the house of Oldenburg have different founders.

[@trulsemiljohansen4884]

Greetings from Norway, very interesting video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us :)

[@theblackprince1346]

What an epic video. Can't wait for the next ones.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks man!

[@wikingwarrior8859]

I live in Roskilde. Cool to see a video about my city.

[@magnus3716]

I remember this channel from the old days (2 years ago or so). I have a sentimental attachment to HistoryTime.

[@HistoryTime]

Same

[@stevopappas5371]

Im not one to usually like and subscribe, but i subbed to both you're channel's and your brother's. I have learnt so much from your channel's and love you vid's. they are so informative and well described with the images!! Thanks Pete Keep up the awesome work :D

[@madsdahlc]

Hallo from Denmark . Mister Kelly ... you made a great video about Roskilde . Yes viking age Roskilde was a power center . When Harold bluetoth United Denmark into a single Kingdom around 965 .... He moved his Seat of power from the Jelling in Jutland to Roskilde . When his father Gorm was King of Jutland and Island of Funen . Jelling was centered in the middle of his Kingdom . But after Harold came the throne in 958/959(Gorm died there). Harold managed to get rules Zealand and southern Sweden the areas scania, Halland and Blekinge(they would remain danish untill 1660) to submit to him as ruler . Harold moved his Seat of power to Roskilde . Because that was in center of his Kingdom . And there were trouble somewhere in the Kingdom . Then he could quikly move out . Because from Zealand . It only takes a few days to sail to another place Denmark like Jutland ... So lets say there where in Jutland . Well then the King jump into a ship . And within two he would arrive at the the destination . And because the Way Denmark made of Island . We are actully an old seafaring nation ... The sea was the way get around in Denmark ... It was kind a highway back then . And this is why most danish cities and towns are placed in either fjords or close to the sea .... And Roskilde would remain a seat for long after Harold . Svend Forkbeard used the city ad residence . And Canute the great also stayed in Roskilde . When he was in Denmark . So Canute actully had two Capitals . When he was in England . He lived in winchester , and Roskilde was his residence in Denmark . And the stonechurch was also built in Roskilde. It happended during Canute’s reign . It was built on the orders of Canute’s sister Estrid . So Roskilde was the most importent Urban center in late danish viking age and the early danish middleages ... It where the rulers of Denmark lived ...

[@titusmanlius9352]

madsdahlc intredasting

[@madsdahlc]

True with Hedeby . After the final destruction . The residents of moved across the fjord . And there they founded a New settlement . Today that is the town of Slesvig ...

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Yet another very interesting and informative video sir. Thank you.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks very much! Really appreciate that

[@85Vikingen]

2 things that annoyed me a little : A) You say at one point that the danish king "even controlled a part of sweden". This is incorrect. Scania IS east-Denmark. Sweden is currently controlling a part of Denmark. Which brings me to my second point. B) The map you use of Denmark throughout the video, is missing Scania, as it is a map of Denmark as it looks today. Still, its a great video and I enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work! :-)

[@inpersonaDK]

You’re right brother. Scania is the East Denmark.

[@hoegild1]

A point... Roskilde was chosen as capital as it is exactly in the middle of Denmark... if you include Scania.

[@Bjowolf2]

Yes, the locals of the Scania / Skåne [sko-ne] region are still speaking a form of Old East Danish with Swedish words forced on top of it by several Swedish kings - under the threat of severe punishments! - , so they now sound very different from the Swedes in Sweden proper, who "hate" how they speak with their Pseudo Swedish - Danish language mix.

[@matthewperry5121]

Love your content

[@elbat5946]

Badass video! Can’t wait for the other ones.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks friend !

[@quinnpd]

Will we call next gen Bluetooth tech Forkbeard?

[@laugechristophersen9913]

MTN_MAN CO do we have a choice?

[@JohnDoe-hy2op]

Fork tounge probably more accurate 😆

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

Enjoyable educational experience watching the channel with appropriate music and great subjects ive not heard on the bbc and independent tv channels!

[@Artur_M.]

Yet another great documentary.

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Artur! Glad you liked it

[@marken8888]

great great video man ! can you do a documentary on the Jarls in Trondheim, Norway? :D lots of good history !

[@arnesvendsen3741]

great work thanks from Denmark

[@benjaminfink8393]

I was in Roskilde two months ago, and fell in love with the area. Watching your video made me want to go back and tear up the return ticket.

[@HistoryTime]

Lovely place

[@henriknielsen9674]

Many in Roskilde today, have families that has always lived along Roskilde fjord.. I can only track my family back about 500 years, but they all lived by or near

[@lorrainegilmer4555]

My morfar's side were all from Roskilde as far back as we can trace so far. My mother was also from Roskilde.

[@terrioestreich4007]

Excellent!!

[@annamosier1950]

very good work

[@annamosier1950]

very good info that we need

[@typograf62]

The map at 6:44 is modern, in old days a large fiord, Lammefjorden, almost cut through to the west, it is now used for growing carrots.

[@stupidusedrnames]

You and your brother are so freakin COOL! THANK YOU!

[@madsdahlc]

And you even mention Saxo . Bravo mister Kelly . Another reason why I like your videoes. They are so well researcheded.... Congratulations on making another masterpiece . I love it

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Mads! Four more videos on the way this month!

[@Boric78]

Superb as ever. I shall enjoy the Vikings series , although I am still keen to see the promised video on Yr Hen Ogledd or the Old North. Great you are starting to get the recognition your work deserves. Still less than a million subcribers is a crime.........

[@HistoryTime]

The Old North is coming. The research is done, script is finished, but I had an epiphany and realised it wouldn’t have been right to release it without visiting all of the sites involved. It will be a far superior documentary when it comes out as a result.

[@Boric78]

@@HistoryTime Seriously looking forward to it. All your work is great - you know I ahve said that before.

[@mrSkandalpolisen]

Harald Hårdråde - the å is pronounced as the o in horde His real name was Harald Sigurdsson. The name Hårdråde was given to him (or self taken) after he proved his battle skills. Hård menas tough, hard, merciless Råde means cunning

[@Bjowolf2]

More like "hard - rule(r)", I think. råd = council / advice rådhus = town hall / council hall It's same word as in (king) "Ethel-red" ( or Rat in German ( no, NOT the rodent! 😅 ) )

[@NannaCarlstedt2]

Thank´s!

[@StevenRitchie]

Nice one

[@hellscream46]

Fun fact. Bluetooth technology got its name and logo from the Scandinavian king named Harald. He was nicknamed Bluetooth due to his dead tooth that looked blue. This decision was made because the king united Scandinavia, just like SIG (Special Interest Group) intended to unite the PC and cellular industries with a short-range wireless link.

[@ShahjahanMasood]

Such a wholesome tale

[@CarlosSanchez-my7zg]

There is also a dental condition, not associated with rot, where your teeth look blue. Theres a technical term, but jm blanking now. Just something i thought interesting.

[@EricNielsen85]

Awesome.

[@hedgehog3180]

I hope you make a video about Århus as well! I live there so it would be super cool and it's an ancient city, plus the museum is great. I also wrote a blog post about the architecture of the cathedral here that might be interesting since it has a lot of history in it.

[@hedgehog3180]

Also it's kinda interesting that Århus has had basically the opposite fate of Roskilde, becoming a boom town during the industrial revolution and developing the biggest container harbor in Scandinavia and becoming the second biggest city in the country.

[@HistoryTime]

I’d love to visit Aarhus one day. I’ll do a tour of Jutland eventually I’m sure

[@markhirstwood4190]

In 1069, William paid massive Danegeld to Sweyn II of Denmark to leave Yorkshire. William was unable to figure out how to take York and the North, so he paid, for a really long leased victory. Maybe the Norwegians were coming to Denmark for some of those riches, just paid.

[@anubisswift]

why are you the only competent long form historian on the internet and why hasnt tv given you a deal

[@eM-ed5pz]

You're awesome!

[@HistoryTime]

You're breathtaking

[@eM-ed5pz]

@@HistoryTime Any chance you could do a segment about the tomb of Gilgamesh and how a Munich archaeologist thought he had discovered it prior to the 2001 invasion of Iraq.

[@StormLaker]

My people! I don't know much beyond my great grandfather, but I do know my great-great grandfather came to the U.S. from Denmark in the early 1900's. My mom's side all came from NW Germany, and they came here to escape the Franco-Prussian war. I've often wondered about the history of my dad's side before my ancestor came to the states going back to antiquity in Denmark.

[@laurencemarcus60]

Same for me,tho mine came from Sweden n Denmark in the 1880 s

[@adriangroborz3584]

The very best Stuff on the Web!

[@navalhistoryhub3748]

Two questions on another gem of a historical insight video! Zealnd? Is that meaning Sealand? And the lighting of beacons as a warning system. Did King Alfred take that idea from the danes or was it a general practice of the time? Keep up the good work mate and hands down the best historical channel on youtube.

[@henriknielsen9674]

In modern danish it's called Sjælland or Sjaelland. Sjæld means soul, but don't know if that has anything to do with it

[@Bjowolf2]

@@henriknielsen9674 No, just "sea" ( i.e. a bigger island ) - it's also spelled "Sjølund" in older Danish litterature.

[@MistressQueenBee]

And December is off to another brilliant month of great history with the Kelly Boys. I love, love, love this channel and Master Kelly is a joy to listen to. Subbies, do not pass up you tube channel "VOICES OF THE PAST" with Pete's brother. (bet you can't tell the difference in voice modulation!) It is a short for in-depth listen to letters, transcriptions, diary notes, etc. and gives a learned earful for the history buffs who sub to this channel, too! Gosh, where was this kind of history teaching when I attend school in the stone age. Wait for it- - - on stone slates? Not nearly as fun, I can tell you first hand. Yee Haw from the Great State of Texas. ♥

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks so much!

[@raneknudsen4785]

Brilliant documentary! I have a few notes, though, on the pronunciation of place names in particular. Roskilde is pronounced ROSS-killay, not ros-KIL-de; Aarhus is pronounced ORE-hoos; and Odense is pronounced OH-densey (Odin's Isle) or OH-then-say, not o-DEN-se - or well, in the local accent there, they omit the D entirely, so it becomes OWN-say.

[@MariaCKouto]

Beautiful video. 👍❤️

[@thejmoneyshow]

Epic.

[@iamtroll8334]

I'm glad your doing these videos because the history channel just announced their spin off to Vikings and this is what it's about! Thank you for showing the true History of it!

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching!

[@iamtroll8334]

@@HistoryTime absolutely thank you for true history I shared your channel to my family and friends they also subscribed and said thank you

[@sylvainfalquet6350]

I'm watching Vineland saga, a Viking anime. The historical accuracy in that show is crazy, im watching these videos and putting stuff together I see in the show

[@hedgehog3180]

I've heard so much good stuff about the manga and the show, I need to check it out. Like it seems like it actually cares about realism and not just saying it does and then really it's just about gore.

[@matthewmcneany]

Where's Aarhus? In the middle of AaStreet

[@JohnDoe-hy2op]

Sounds like between Liverpool and Scotland. Are kid, from Liverpool and a Scottish House "hoose". Are hoose lol. Even though its in jutlund and I've been there, the second biggest city in Denmark.

[@matthewmcneany]

​@@JohnDoe-hy2op It was in fact a reference to the twotone/Ska band Madness' 1983 hit single 'Our House'. Who were from Camden for what it's worth.

[@JohnDoe-hy2op]

@@matthewmcneany yes I got that part too. Hahaha I meant to say good one, so yes... Good one m8, dead witty. 😆

[@matthewmcneany]

​@@JohnDoe-hy2op it's a crying shame that you can't take it for granted that randoms on the internet have heard of Madness.

[@JohnDoe-hy2op]

@@matthewmcneany I know I know, everyone is bound to know sugs and the gang with their baggy trousers and all. LoL.

[@custardthepipecat6584]

that was totally amazing !! man all that in house fighting just think if we combined our mayo sauces then we could of taken out the silons!! for sure. : )

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks for watching !

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

well done.

[@Bjowolf2]

According to legend the name Roskilde [ros-keel*-le] means "Roar's well / spring ( / OE cwylla !!! ) ", where Roar is actually the King Hrothgar of Beowulf fame - the Old English epos which mainly takes place in Hlethre in Denmark, around the modern day nearby village of (Old) Lejre [ligh-re] or Ledre [leth-re] earlier on. A few years ago the remains ( just post holes) of a large "Viking" style wooden hall ( + 3 earlier on ) have been excavated in this area, dating from c. 5-600 to 900 AD, so it does indeed appear to have been a royal center of power during those times - a sort of core of thruth behind the Beowulf epic. Recently an impressive full scale replica of such a mighty Viking hall has been built in the nearby Lejre Research Center, mostly using the tools of that time.

[@lionhinder]

Im probably the biggest nerd I’m envisioning Canute as his depiction in Vinland saga lol

[@HistoryTime]

I’ve just started watching. Not sure how I’d never watched it before. I love a bit of anime, and clearly I love Vikings. What a great mashup

[@CarlosSanchez-my7zg]

I also like the personal notes the author put into the manga.

[@olelarsen7688]

This is very good history telling. Very accurate. But I have one comment. The name The Good is a title. Gode, like Chieftain or Eoarl. The title Gode is found in the islandic sagas. Magnus´ name was Magnus Gode, and Eric Egode (Ejegod) means The Only Gode. It is a mistake EVERY modern historian make, but I read books a bit older.

[@Sealdeam]

King Sweyn II was a son of one of Cnut the Great principal subordinates but they were also related by blood being the son of his sister Estrid, I do not know if the name Estridsen was used by him and to refer to him during his lifetime but if so it may had been to show his relation to the previous Kings Cnut and Sweyn Forkbeard something that must had been very important in such a stormy time. In a curious note not only Canute IV the Holy died inside a church his son Charles the Good was also murdered in a church and both are venerated in the Catholic church, Charles did not became King (or saint as his father) as his mother fled the country after Canute's death both went to Flanders and there eventually Charles became count there before his demise.

[@r0b0saurusrex80]

Yay! Viking Month!! do you have any merch with this slogan?

[@HistoryTime]

I don’t I’m afraid. Maybe will do something. Plenty of other merch going :)

[@r0b0saurusrex80]

@@HistoryTime I will check it out... love your channel and narration is top notch..

[@madsdahlc]

Svend Estridsen was the Nephew of Canute the great . His mother was Canute’s sister Estrid ... His father was one of Canute’s earls named Ulf . Ulf Jarl in danish(Jarl is the danish word earl ). Ulf was Canute’s governor un Danmark... And ruled Denmark . When Canute was England ... But during a war with Sweden . Ulf had betrayed Canute ... And But he had sometime later regained favor with Canute . But relationship was harsh between the two men ... Story goes that around Christmas 1026 Canute was in Roskilde . And one evening they had decided play a game of chess. During that time the two men had gotten a argument . So they ended the on unfeiendly terms . And Canute went to bed . The next morning Canute stod up and asked his servants:Where is Ulf ? The servant replied that the earl had gone to catholic mass in the Church (remember Denmark was a catholic back then ). So the angry Canute ordered his housecarls to enter the Church and kill Ulf ... So they did. So Ulf was killed on Canute’s orders in the Christmas 1026. Ulf’s son Svend would became King in 1047. With Svend the viking age ends in Denmark when he died in 1076 . And the danish middle ages began . So Svend is the last viking King of Denmark . Also Svend was also founder of house of Estridsen dynasty. His family would rule Denmark the 400 years...

[@madsdahlc]

And Canute the holy(he would later became a saint ) . As mentioned earlier . This video is another master piece from the genius that is Pete Kelly

[@madsdahlc]

But I have correct you . Its not boedil . Its in we say Bodil . And here is s fun fact . We had autmn storm a few years that was named Bodil . Here in Denmark we have copied americans and started naming storms too . And Bodil caused huge destructions and floods...

[@meinich5488]

@@madsdahlc Two Canutes were holy, Canute Lavard and his uncle.

[@MattieK09]

This is my favorite channel

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Matt! You'll be pleased to know there are four more on the way this month!

[@bvthebalkananarchistmapper5642]

Should we expect the Viking shipbuilding trilogy from last year finally be completed as a part of Vikings month?

[@HistoryTime]

Yes. It’s 2 hours long.

[@bvthebalkananarchistmapper5642]

@@HistoryTime Wow! Thanks.

[@staryjaszczur]

Pity you did not stretch to the XIIth century. When the duke of Pomerania Racibor I vassal of Bolesław III Wrymouth , conquered Roskilede and burnt it to the ground. Next Racibor I and his Obodrite ally invaded Konungahela which is modern-day Kungälv in Norway. Not many know that the battle of Konungahela was one of the largest battles of the Medieval period. Excellent topic for one of your history lessons.

[@iova666]

Looking forward to more of this :D if you ever need a guide in northern Denmark, let me know :)

[@HistoryTime]

Thanks Christian !