Viking Colonization of England

[@KingsandGenerals]

Something about killers and their doctrine and the way they want to go to heaven... This is probably one of the best videos that we have ever made and the amount of work put into the 3d animation is incredible. Consider liking and sharing the video, if you think so, too :-) The new battle episode will come either on Tuesday or Thursday.

[@Galland780]

Damn you guys really did outdone yourself with this one. The animation, narration. Wow just perfection! *chef kiss intensifies*

[@PranabMallick.]

Please make video on *Indus Valley Civilization*

[@mateusz.dobrowolski]

Indeed!

[@NS-ln7tf]

The art is biutiful Video very informative Can you pleas make a video about western slavs

[@bensilk6431]

I really liked your video and I look forward to the next. Btw Derby and Derbyshire are both pronounced with a hard AR rather rather than the ER sound.

[@ReaperCH90]

I'm always impressed how fucking long these Roman buildings were standing, and probably would have standed for even longer if other rulers or people didn't use the martial to build new stuff. The Romans left like half a millenium ago, but their stuff is still there. I would really like to know what scandis at that time thought about the Romans. what did they know about them? The ones who settled in eastern europe knew them for sure, but what about those of the north sea?

[@SamuelHallEngland]

Hardrada knew the Byzantines well, but he still couldn't conquer England!

[@nebirihtamol4005]

@@SamuelHallEngland you have to thank scandinavian bath time for that

[@grahameandrew5510]

There are parts of Roman Buildings still standing or incorporated into newer structures in England, in Rome there are still buildings in use like the Pantheon - definitely worth a visit. My home City of Chester has many of it's Medieval walls built on solid Roman layers of stone, that are still where the XXth legion put them

[@hevnervals]

@Fabrizzio Perfetti Not anymore you don't.

[@hevnervals]

@ReaperCH90 The Vikings probably knew of the Romans through being exposed to Catholicism and their historical chronicles. Regardless, Scandinavian tribes had been in contact with Rome since the early days of the Roman republic.

[@Arbustro]

"During Viking rule, York is described as a large compost heap" Yup, that's York alright

[@andrew199315]

Hey, Jovick is a really nice place, plus if you are into drinking theres a bar called Valhalla. Its awesome

[@conburd3338]

@@andrew199315 thors during Christmas time is great too

[@1stVARifleman]

New York isn't a much better compost heap either, haha.

[@ILikedGooglePlus]

"York: At least it's not Hull."

[@mynamejeb8743]

@@1stVARifleman its a newer compost heap so the smell is worse

[@22vx]

Wow look at the fancy sophisticated animations. Great job guys! Love viking history!

[@josechilavannur2591]

I didn't notice that

[@vanharoldgonzales5361]

Wow, time traveler! Teach us your ways 😁

[@verySharkey]

@@akealalawad8898 cus hes a member and probably got early access

[@vanharoldgonzales5361]

@@verySharkey oww, never thought of that. Thanks man, gave you a like for that.

[@22vx]

@@vanharoldgonzales5361 If one wishes to traverse the boundary of time as I have done, one must relinquish ownership of all worldly possessions. Or pay $5 monthly, whichever is more convenient.

[@Paris-xv9sj]

Imagine the same 3D animations but for Constantinople !!!

[@KT-ur7pi]

Make Constantinople great again

[@musaikbaltemel9128]

İSTANBUL

[@KT-ur7pi]

Not for much longer

[@SoloHime]

@@musaikbaltemel9128 shut up

[@idiotengineer3925]

I'm definitely a fan of this new direction their animation is going

[@giantblob7075]

How is this free?! The quality is so good! Deserves more views and subscribers!

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Denmark: Out of lands. Norway: Out of lands. Sweden: Out of lands. Vikings to British Isles: *IT’S ALMOST HARVESTING SEASON*

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

I will drink from their skulls.

[@someguyfromfinland4239]

@@Taistelukalkkuna miksi

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

@@someguyfromfinland4239 Siksi

[@velveteensallet949]

But first, King Harlaus has invited you to another feast!

[@m.thorton9305]

that's a nice head you have on your shoulders

[@glencrs]

GREAT THEATER of LEARNING A college professor of Archeology and Ancient History here. You do an excellent job of fact and presentation. For the past 20 years, I have been studying the Viking trade network in the central part of the US, from 600 ad to 1300 ad. Extremely little information for their activities in America, but most interesting. Thank you for your accuracy.

[@budakbaongsiah]

V-viking trade network in the central part of the US!?

[@ps3overlordnl]

Only Knew they were for a while in Newfoundland, but never heard them reaching the midwest

[@SlayerRiley]

Newfoundland, Canada, 'L'Anse aux Meadows' is the one and only site with archaeological evidence of Norse people settling the Americas in the dark/medieval age, ever. This site also provides evidence that the colony lasted between 3 - 10 years before it failed. It's definitely not impossible that goods from this colony wound up in the Inuit trade network and found their way across the US, but to say that their Norse makers followed them and actually made it more than a couple miles inland, on foot, into the mainland of North America? Not at all probable or plausible considering the material evidence provided by archaeologists and literary evidence by the Saga of Erik the Red.

[@landoonline6393]

There are no trade networks going down the central US, this would be a discussion point here in Scandinavia. f you're really a college professor, I assume you're published? I have access to all journals, please provide your sources and references to your own work.

[@landoonline6393]

Besides, 600 AD is the Younger Germanic Iron Age, in fact 550 is the lower bounds for the /Older/ Germanic Iron Age period. The viking age did not continue into the 12th century either, you seem catastrophically misinformed.

[@darkhorse505]

Wow!! The Animation in this is truly amazing! A real leap forward in independent historical documentaries. Really appreciate the time and effort that goes into these videos. So Thank You!

[@Paris-xv9sj]

This video is a real time machine and a true masterpiece !

[@Paris-xv9sj]

My God! Those 3D animations are so beautiful! I literally lost my words!

[@lmccampbell]

are they from a game? previous videos have used total war animations.

[@lmccampbell]

@Saujana i hope they port some form of viking conquest to bannerlord.

[@ВладКривоконев-у4о]

​@Saujana You are wrong

[@fgtrhwu2]

@Saujana He mentioned in the reply to the pinned comment that all of their work are in house

[@KHK001]

Amazing! the art n animation getting better n better 😀

[@Dedhaven]

Wow you guys uploaded this at the PERFECT moment because I had just started watching The Last Kingdom recently. Good Stuff!

[@Crytica.]

I was astound by the fact you guys made your own animations like this! Really adds someting extra instead of all the tota war clips I see used on other channels! Great narrative, good story and easy to follow. Thanks for these amazing videos!

[@Gdilse]

Man, I just have to say keep up the good work. You and your team are doing a fascinating job, really. Your videos have gotten to be extremely immersive and informative, and entertaining to boot. The quality in this video has become a new standard, it's apparent how hard you're working. Thanks a bunch, from USA.

[@raresmincan634]

You guys are Total War level animators at this point, and I love it!

[@akumaking1]

*Norsca intensifies*

[@sirexo3168]

Lets just take a moment to appreciate the haaard work and effort that K & G put into this vid, many many thx, the animations are awesome!

[@averyrandomllama6516]

Assassin's creed, the game where helmets and armor don't work, and bushes are cloaking technology

[@theawesomeman9821]

sounds like a flawed game.

[@averyrandomllama6516]

@Everyday Heroes yeah. It's atmosphere is beautiful but not my cup of tea :)

[@vatossureno]

@Casey McCullen The Templar Knight of Justice pro muslim how?

[@darklord7069]

@Casey McCullen The Templar Knight of Justice the Ezio saga, origins, and odyssey are amazing. I’m enjoying Valhalla so far

[@billyb501stlegion5]

@Casey McCullen The Templar Knight of Justice bruh.... basim and hythem were there in the game to give it assassin's creed touch, nothing to do with pro Islam

[@MasonBryant]

Come on Devin, as an Englishmen you should know how Derby is pronounced.

[@Monkey_SK]

Must be a reason Offiy D would never make a mistake like that, unless he was playing HoI4 as Belgium again.

[@fndthousing]

I am pretty sure he is not English - I think he is Kiwi. if you go through any videos that involve English place names he gets at least one wrong every video. And often English names. He pronounced them as written, rather than how you are supposed to say them. I am surprised he got Leicester right tbh

[@edgardox.feliciano3127]

@GamorneiOne ever heard of different accents and dialects? There are like 500 different accents in England, one for each city, town, and village. Surely, there's gonna be different ways to pronounce the same name

[@edgardox.feliciano3127]

@GamorneiOne okay, i get it, no need to call people names, yeesh. I understand that you're a little miffed that Devon has mispronounced Derby's name, no need to be so rude

[@xXxSkyViperxXx]

@GamorneiOne to be honest, devin always sucks at pronouncing many names and placenames. most every chinese video that this channel produces always gets at least 1 or 2 or all of the chinese names wrong too(oh im not even referring to the tones, its really about as simple as the pinyin letters they treat as if it were the same as english letters when its not), even though they couldve just put the name on google translate and hit the listen button. they never ever do it or at the very least, some of the later videos, they get some of it alright, but theres always at least one or two wrong. im not sure but maybe devin is from canada? idk

[@frankn2152]

Generals is literally just flexing their graphics quality at this point

[@marcoslaureano5562]

Having grown up in New York I learned about the "Old" five boroughs of York as a kid (who spent much time in the library). This time period in England is easily one of my favorite, so thanks for another great doc.

[@externaldriver]

Oh damn I didn't even think about how New York also has five boroughs. Connections!

[@annamosier1950]

yes true

[@BadCalibre]

I can't help but flinch every time I hear you say Derby

[@WaterShowsProd]

Name Explain just did a video this week in which he pronounced Derby that way as well, and naturally there were a lot of comments wondering why. I blame american media eroding The English Language.

[@AstuteEnglishman]

Was literally going to comment the same lmao

[@jonbaxter2254]

It hurts! And he sounds British too...

[@m.g.3013]

@@jonbaxter2254 He is British. That's why he still says "British Isles" like its 1876.

[@NecromancyForKids]

@@WaterShowsProd It's better to take positive action than to throw blame on others. Blame does no good to anyone.

[@thedirty530]

This has got to be the best Video on the Vikings settlements...and the animation was Amazing!!

[@kelohonka4674]

This not being assassins creed sponsored really took me by surprise

[@pesii1452]

Amazing video! Animation was beautiful

[@LoneWanderer-wp6hz]

What a masterpiece, I see you used the civ 6 theme for Vikings in 7:40 good job lads 😄

[@aikalahamjie7079]

Wow... The animations improved a lot. I have been watching your videos for a long time now, and im very excited to see your videos improving so much. Thanks

[@johnnysilverhand7292]

Animations are getting better day by day. Keep it up👍

[@tandemcharge5114]

Yoooo, this new animation is absolutely amazing

[@Hail_Macbeth]

Remember to add this one to the channel’s Vikings playlist! It’s only got 3 videos right, looking pretty barren. I listen to this channel for hours at a time, thank you so much for the great work you do!

[@Monkey_SK]

Well you know what the Vikings use to sing about York, "if you can raid it there, you'll raid it anywhere, it's up to you, Old York, Old York!" Franch Sinatra-Nokia-Bluetooth

[@Pablito003]

I wonder how the ancient scandinavians looked at the Roman ruins, their imposing walls or ruined temples. In Bernard Cornwell's books, the main character Uthred never tires of admiring those ancient buildings and feels diminished when he looks at the imposing ruins of the Roman Empire near the wooden houses and thatched roof and wonders "How did such a people just disappear ? "

[@Talvekuningas]

they probably felt the same way :D

[@glencrs]

Cornwell is fantastic.

[@Pablito003]

@@glencrs yes mate!! He is!!!

[@billythewhizz8077]

The Vikings who invaded England were mostly Danish. The Norwegian Viking’s mostly invaded Scotland. The Danes had probably already helped sacked Rome many years before and this elevated their opinion of themselves so they chose to ignore the Romans’ superior buildings. In Bernard Cornwells books about the Britons v Saxons wars, King Arthur often laments that his people (the Britons) had not learned to build like the Romans who he appears to greatly admire. The summary is that superior cultures once defeated (usually by destroying themselves from within) are not necessarily replaced by better cultures and thus humanity regresses backwards. The only exception was the British Empire where Britain mostly ceaded its colonies back to their indigenous peoples or their European creators peacefully with goodwill the exception being N America where the colonists rebelled yet this too would have eventually received the treatment. This lesson should be drummed into all Europeans, Americans, Canadians, Australians and N Zealanders so they stand up and reverse the unchecked immigration of the third world into the great nations their forebears created before we all go the way of Rome and world regresses to savagery once again.

[@erion2227]

One of the very few channels on KZbin I would support !

[@MagneticDonut]

The soul you put into this... such an excellent video in all aspects

[@m.a.9571]

Loving the 3D art. I dig it

[@ВладКривоконев-у4о]

@GamorneiOne From what game? Where are you get that?

[@ikballalli5539]

Wow! The animations are getting really good

[@KennyIISan11]

This is my favorite channel by far. I love history and this is a dream come true!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@tylertran7945]

wooww the amount of research and animation that were put into making this video is insane! Great job! always a fan of this channel

[@hansenhartono7426]

Me: scrolling KZbin Home Kings and Generals: *Posted a video about Danelaw and Viking* Me: Interesting.

[@callumatkinson4402]

I love the narrator's voice! Has the same effect on me like David Attenborough.... It just wouldn't be the same without him

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

Definitely agree! He needs to be hired for documentaries!!

[@Tommykey07]

He reminds me of Patrick McNee

[@FailedAragorn]

How does someone who narrates in an English accent pronounce Derby as "durbee" instead of "darbee"?

[@redphoenixplays1351]

Anyways not everyone can pronounce that.

[@unknowntraveller8633]

There is a really good Pod cast called the History of English that talks about the changes in pronunciation of words and how Grimms law effected the language. The Colonies in America took some of the pronunciations that were used at the time the first Colonist moved there, before some changes in the way words were pronounced in England. Still changes happening now.

[@redphoenixplays1351]

@@paulwood6729 Some people with foreign accents can’t pronounce it.

[@redphoenixplays1351]

@@paulwood6729 It doesn’t really matter, as long as the video trenches you something.

[@Basih]

Lets just call it Djúra-bý instead ( Village of the deer), like it was called from the beginning.

[@vane909090]

It's great to see this channel getting ever so better.

[@israilborih7815]

So interesting. Thank you for subtitles in every video!

[@redphoenixplays1351]

Beautiful animations

[@Jazmillenium]

Love the 3D animations. Brings it to life so much more.

[@adampilot8275]

Please do tell of other viking influences in places like modern day France, Russia, Ireland and Holland. What tales you could tell on this splendid channel.

[@theawesomeman9821]

Leif Erikson, the discoverer of North America, Haralad Hadrada the most awesome Viking ever, and Beowulf.

[@Shagamaw-100]

Russia was basically founded by Vikings you should watch Kings and Generals History of the Rus videos on the subject.

[@wrightroenigk]

I just finished assassin’s creed Valhalla main story mode and I am a history fan so this was a surprise to be sure but a very welcome one thank you for making this content to explain the real history behind a great game

[@DaCheEsYBoMb27]

I love this video and the effort you put into it, hopefully you can make a video like this about the Roman Empire!

[@Swift-mr5zi]

Lots of people forget that the many of the anglo Saxons were themselves descended from modern-day Denmark through the Jutes

[@veronicajensen7690]

the Jutes and Angles , the Angles came from the southern part of Jutland and into the most Norther part of modern day Germany, the Jutes were in the Northern part of Jutland

[@mattgrandich3977]

This video is one of a kind. Animation has definitely gone up in quality with these history videos.

[@woodstock6792]

The animation is amazing thanks for the videos

[@Mitchyfreshhh]

Love the animation upgrade

[@steveinthemountains8264]

I am fascinated with the history of Britain/England. Thank you!

[@radik1016]

One of the best KnG videos I've ever watch

[@MHems4life]

Well, time to load up another game of Crusader Kings. Excellent video

[@gregboi183]

Cambridge wasn't quite founded by the Vikings. It had already existed as a fort used by the Romans right from the first century, and Anglo Saxons had lived there from then up until the Vikings arrived. The Vikings did however greatly build it up into what could be called a town, establishing it's River dock in particular, where under the Anglo Saxons it was only really a small village

[@robbabcock_]

Great stuff!

[@benmiller3358]

Near the beginning of the video you state the premise that Scandinavia was overpopulated which led to a shift away from raiding and towards settlement. The latter conclusion about the shift to settlement is fairly obviously objectively true from historical documentation but the former is a premise I have heard a lot but I've never seen any proof of (if it's even possible to prove there was overpopulation). For what it's worth I agree with that premise because it makes sense that overpopulation WOULD drive outward migration but I'm wondering if we know of any evidence to substantiate that premise and further, if true, what drove the overpopulation. I've heard it suggested that calories (fish, grain, livestock) were more abundant during the early medieval warming period and that may have caused it which also makes a lot of sense. What's your take?

[@giubob1862]

4:20 * ending in the *suffixes* -by and - thorpe. Not prefixes

[@darran311]

always enjoy your videos , felt that little bit more invested thanks to the feelings of familiarity having worked in york for a few years

[@MontyRL]

Love your videos, not only is it unique and very informative with a mass amount of entertainment. But your voice is soothing and just right. I do have a question, aside from what's written in the description about members. Are there benefits that can transfer to the store from being a member? Would love to join and/or buy merch.

[@danielhamzah5738]

That production quality 😲😲😲

[@antoinemonks4187]

Amazing work. The way the vikings made use of Roman ruins has a very post apocalyptic vibe to it. Fallout England.

[@firestorm1088]

Wow, this was perfect timing, I just recently became curious about The Danelaw and started looking stuff up.

[@CivilWarWeekByWeek]

I love how you guys are getting more and more specific

[@odin3066]

This is amazing. Is that Total War: Thrones of Britannia in the background?

[@arandomfawn5289]

What does that game have to do with vikings? They don't even have ship battles

[@odin3066]

somoke not dope did you take one minute of your time to look the game up? Its LITERALLY a game where you can play as vikings and conquer england. And yes it does have ship battles, look it up man

[@tihanyidani3862]

@@arandomfawn5289 bruh

[@scantconsolation]

At least part of the soundtrack is the Viking theme from Civilization VI.

[@Hiroakiarai88]

I heard ck2 music

[@alexzandermorgan9356]

Great video like always

[@lukejolley8354]

Look how high the sea level is in these maps!!! Can I get these maps or some oceanographic evidence for this? I’ve been looking but I can’t find any good sources, it makes sense geologically but I want more

[@RahulBiswas-ls2go]

Sir please make a video over Anglo-Saxons

[@matthewwright9143]

The Saxons be like: "You're trying to steal what I've rightfully stolen."

[@krimzonstriker7534]

Sequel documentary on the Norman Colonization go go go :D

[@SamuelHallEngland]

I was born in York, the Yorvik museum really stinks for sure! XD Some Viking town names in the North-East of England include: Whitby, Beverley, Willerby, Anlaby, Hunmanby, Haxby and Kexby. Try and work out what they mean if you like!

[@veronicajensen7690]

by means town in Danish

[@zako9396]

Wow im Dansih and i did not know as much of Danelaw as after watching this dam is great quality of content

[@ryangerrard4048]

The Danes are brothers to the English

[@blackgenetics6206]

@@ryangerrard4048 How so? The Danes raided and invaded Anglo-Saxon England many times throughout history.

[@ryangerrard4048]

@@blackgenetics6206 because they also settled a lot, especially in counties such as Yorkshire , Lincolnshire etc, we have shared history, just as England & America have

[@blackgenetics6206]

@@ryangerrard4048 true enough but I don’t think they properly assimilated with the Anglo-Saxons because Athelred the Unready ordered the St. Brice’s day massacre resulting in thousands of Danes killed, then Sweyn Forkbeard king of Denmark launched another invasion of England.

[@politicalwatchglobal3509]

Conflict of Nations is awesome! I totally recommend it!

[@Kewinowicz]

7:55 the music in the background, isn't it from the witcher 3? Sounds very familiar

[@washingtonjunior1994]

Civilization VI. Norway theme

[@eggvan]

This is amazing, I have no idea how you obtained so much information, I love following these videos whilst looking on Google Maps to get some reference on the scale. Thank you.

[@Sigma3095]

The animation makes me feel like watching game of thrones or the vikinga series. Wow!!!!

[@annamosier1950]

good info

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , K&G .

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Hell yes!!! I Start every Sunday with K&G!!!!

[@DutchSkeptic]

Fantastic animations!!!

[@connordevereaux759]

Good video, interesting topic greetings from Ireland

[@Pokekart47]

Live very near York, brilliant watch lads.

[@FTWNorwayFTW]

WELL this is something that interests me. Good one K&G

[@darstarhd9408]

how is that Majorian documentary going?

[@knowledgedesk1653]

Love the animation! Vikings were great sailors and explorers .

[@mauriceetal1426]

Your videos are insane now!

[@giubob1862]

Great work

[@annamosier1950]

good work

[@leonidas_dragas]

How is that every time I start looking for a particular period of history you guys upload a video about that particular topic?

[@geoffmelnick1472]

Well he's already done Normandy and Italy and Byzantium

[@el_vago]

1:50 (a vertical windmill in the background) danes in britain: 800 - 1085 The horizontal-axis or vertical windmill (so called due to the plane of the movement of its sails) is a development of the 12th century, first used in northwestern Europe, in the triangle of northern France, eastern England and Flanders.[16]

[@Freewill33]

thanks for the detail vid def much informative than school books!

[@geoffmelnick1472]

Great video, but one minor point, the place whose name is written Derby, is pronounced Darby.

[@adamfrazer5150]

Sidebar : the amount of times I've sought out K & G for some context to an Assassin's Creed adventure - you can't ask for a more concise, wonderfully created and produced, with one of the best narrators.....this should be ON the disc with Valhalla. Wait. Ubi would go and charge 'Helix points' for it.......but they'd give you juuuuuuust not enough free credits for the first video......so scratch that, carry on K & G ! 👍🍻

[@karebushmarebu233]

I’d love a video on the differences between the Danish Vikings that settled England and the Norwegian Vikings that settled parts of Scotland

[@holyarchangelmichael]

I'm American, but I know that Derby is pronounced 'Darby'.

[@SindreGaaserod]

Fantastic video!

[@maxpowers6033]

Assassins Creed: Vahalla comes out, Kings and General comes out with a viking video I see you K&G working with them algorithms

[@heaven-earth108]

@kingsandgenerals u should add the it to the "vikings" playlist🙏🏼 thnx 4 your work & content

[@keeganfreiheit3252]

You should do a video on the best place to have a city