Vikings Live: a tour from the British Museum

The Vikings are coming... again! In 2014 we followed on from the success of Pompeii Live with another live broadcast- this time from the exhibition Vikings: life and legend. Here is that broadcast, presented by Bettany Hughes and Michael Wood, featuring the largest Viking warship ever found, Roskilde 6 along with interviews with Viking scholars from across the world. Michael and Bettany explore the viking world from the homelands to its farthest reaches, Viking ship craft, trading, warfare and religion are brought to life through the spectacular objects that were brought together for this blockbuster exhibition.
This video has a BBFC rating of 12A and contains descriptions of graphic violence that some viewers may find distressing, viewer discretion is advised.
During this challenging time, we’re bringing inspiring stories of humanity’s shared histories and cultural achievements to millions of people online. Your support ensures that we can continue to make the collection and programmes like this one available to as many people as possible. If you can, please donate today: ow.ly/1e1Y30qHebG
The BP exhibition Vikings: life and legend was supported by BP. The exhibition was organised with the National Museum of Denmark and the Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte Staatliche Museen zu Berlin.
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[@britishmuseum]

Sadly this exhibition is no longer on. However, you can get a number of books about the Vikings, including some written by curator Gareth Williams, as well as a whole host of Vikings inspired gifts, games and replicas in our shop here: bit.ly/36EGO7c

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[@oneshotme]

Hard for me to hear whats being said with the music so loud!! Maybe next time have it a LOT lower. For those of us that have hearing problems it drowns out the person talking

[@waffleheaddude7758]

Po. 0

[@sean659]

Why are you so proud displaying stolen artifacts?

[@spider46531]

BBC always makes the music louder than the voice..........WHY!!!

[@Alex-ot5fs]

Smh, was saying the same thing, aren't heard the intro

[@nilo70]

It’s been that way for a thousand yerrs

[@suzieanderton4239]

To drown out the British accents.😂

[@nataliemunden5164]

The disappointment continues

[@suzanneoshannessy7666]

Yes l agree the music was too loud

[@drewbocop]

Pretty good but I think the intro music should be a bit louder. I can still hear the narrator talking.

[@voornaam3191]

In Viking times, push that narrator into a curragh, and the wind will save him. :-)

[@thechetanprajapati9227]

😂😂

[@MichaelBOGGY]

I know right

[@julieturcios41]

Yeah. I thought my hearing was going even with my earbuds in.

[@julieturcios41]

I have Norris heritage, and my son took it to heart. He has adopted paganism, and he loves he job as a tattoo artist, so he not only acts the part, he looks the part. Except for the pillaging and sacrifices. But he's is a veteran from serving in the army for 4 years.

[@monicacall7532]

I have Viking ancestry on all sides of my family. When my husband, son and I went to the Viking boat museum in Oslo I got chills up and down my spine and tears in my eyes. These were my people! A lady standing by me asked me why I was crying, and I told her that I felt such a visceral connection to my ancestors. She stared at me like I was a lunatic and reminded me that the Vikings were rapers, looters and pillagers. I turned to her and said, “But they’re MY rapers, looters, looters and pillagers and that’s what counts.” She walked away from me very quickly.🇩🇰

[@Lovesongs-Deathdance]

I am sorry that you were told only about the bad parts of the Viking history! Some people, even here in Scandinavia, need to learn more about the Viking era! 😶 Of course, there were many attacks by the "robbing warriors", but it was SO MUCH MORE if we look into the history. It's really amazing, what they did and how far away, as well as the imprint they did, in those times (and forward)! Most vikings (Norse) were traders, farmers, craftsmen and there were of course explorers too, and men&women who worked as soldiers and guards as far away as in the Middle East (and places which later became Turkey, Russia etc). Then there were the history of sailing West; settlements on Greenland and at the northern coasts of the American continent... You shouldn't be ashamed, or let anybody put shame on you, because of your ancestors! The ones who do that to you, are ignorant and not even nice 😒. You are very welcome to be a part of "our people", our history!! ❣️❣️ Take care!! 🌿🥀🌿🥀

[@crystalwolf8206]

Every corner of the world, past and present has Rapers and looters and murderers! She just chose to fixate on our people in that moment. YOU ROCK! SKOLL!!

[@cking91182]

No is no such thing as Viking ancestry sweetie 😆, Viking is an occupation not an ethnic group. Maybe you mean you are from Scandinavian Decent 😆😆

[@XXXTENTAClON227]

Wtf

[@silverstar4289]

Spoken as a Viking would!

[@manning643]

I had a DNA test done for my ancestry, I was told I was English with a sir name of Harvey, But the DNA shows I am Scandinavian @ 60% and the rest western Europe. I live now in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. This broadcast answered the question I was looking forward to that most likely I am Viking. I have been a professional sailor all my adult life. Hmm I now know for certain that the sea runs in my blood. Thank you!!

[@missflooze]

As a Brit may I say that there is actually no such thing (person) as a Viking. They were made up of Swedes, Norwegian and maybe Danes although I'm not sure if they think Danes as such existed at the same time. That I know of I am half Irish and probably half English, with some Welsh and Scottish thrown in. We are a very mixed bunch over here and our history is being constantly updated. If I sound a 'smart A' I apologise!

[@missflooze]

p.s The wretched 'background' music is enough to bore anyone off the programme!

[@ariaxrose1]

I'm british and have German French and Scandinavian dna which most likely comes from the raiding the same as yours probably did

[@arweninnj]

My family tree also includes Harveys (my paternal grandmother's maiden name). Although I expect it is a fairly common surname, perhaps we are cousins?

[@veronicajensen7690]

AS a Dane yes we existed well before the Viking age, as a Brit you should know as it was Danes who ruled most of England for a while, that is why it was called Danelaw @@missflooze

[@hrperformance]

The music is only too loud for a few seconds at the beginning, the rest is fine. If you're interested in vikings, this is a great video to watch

[@kimstyles4006]

Background music! Background! It means quieter than the narrator. Hello hello idiot

[@felixgraphx]

@@kimstyles4006 They'Re VIKINGS! They're Loud!!

[@spex357]

@@felixgraphx I'm a relation of Thor the God of Thunder and the words "can you turn it down a bit" seem to be heard daily.

[@rosalindmartin4469]

@@felixgraphx yup👍🎠👻

[@jordansummers8857]

I'm 2 mins and 30 seconds in and with my girlfriends fucking phone on tik tok plus the loud background noise of this video when just trying to listen to what this lady is saying.... im gonna have an anxiety attack or scream. Im venting too im sorry but THIS ISNY HELPING MY ANXIETY

[@sethman7803]

I'm so glad the British Museum made this available online!

[@Awesomeguy-lx5xr]

Ignorent much

[@bitTorrenter]

But someone will say Britain stole them. Pathetic really.

[@arthistorygirl2327]

@Fiach McHugh Ó Bruadair I think they were quite closely interlinked. There was a viking base in Ireland

[@sabbyd1832]

Dublin was settled by Vikings and because they settled there, nicked the style of the Irish and incorporated it into their jewelry. I think it's a beautiful combo

[@maohadad5729]

Why is the music louder than her voice?? Don’t even know what she’s saying!

[@baberoot1998]

The British. Everything they do...they do epically. There is a lot of hype given to the Louvre in Paris...and no doubt, it is a stellar museum...but the British Museum...is the one to see, if given the choice. What a marvelous channel this is. What a marvelous presentation. Hear, here!!! For the British!!! (All the way from Texas). ☀️

[@andrewharper1609]

Thank you. I have a particular fondness for the British Museum. It's a shame that to date I haven't made it to the States.

[@lastwave235]

ah yes the theft of entire cultures all in one place.

[@kathleenreid8332]

Like keeping stolen property? The Elgin marbles. Shame on them!

[@erepsekahs]

I'm one of them, and I will say this...because it is true: We take extreme satisfaction in doing everything properly....not 'flashily' but properly....at least, some of us do. The extraordinary thing is that you cannot go back in history and do it again. That has to be done NOW. I do so wish other people would see it that way.....and I suppose it is fair to say...especially politicians and weather forecasters.

[@XXXTENTAClON227]

@@kathleenreid8332 Britain was the only country in the world to have a museum… you make it sound like they robbed other museums for it but no one cared for the items. The Rosetta Stone was found abandoned… by Frenchmen.

[@PeterPaul175]

Thorkin Skullsplitter and Erik Bloodaxe must have been great fun at dinner parties.

[@spuds6423]

Especially when they got drunk and put the lampshade on their heads!!!😃😃😃

[@thomashyle6098]

they could probably recite quite a bit of poetry

[@Littleb0807]

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[@vincentdesapio]

And don't forget Harold Bluetooth.

[@donquixote1502]

LOL

[@aoakzeph]

That was, hands down, the most fascinating hour and a half I have spent in this infernal lockdown. I will be looking for more from The British Museum

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

Check out the prehistory guys.uk They have a great video about 2 hours and 15 minutes long all about henges and cairns and such all over the British Isles. One of the best things is they don’t try to tell you what there is no way of knowing as in what every little piece of rock was for.

[@eboracum2012]

Agreed. Watched for the second time just now. I wish QMII had had more to say.

[@onlyforthebravelive7313]

Dan Carlin history might keep you smiling.

[@conradeturoa8851]

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[@cosmopolitanwonder9675]

You can’t beat seeing it in reality the British museum has some remarkable artefact from the past. I spend many days walking around there. Sometime the whole day. I get so engrossed with certain objects, especially the mechanics of the ancient people, and the Art I just go into the picture, and when I realise I’ve been studying it for like hour and a half. I’m just an art lover.

[@pug2322]

A huge round of applause for all the dedicated Metal Detectorists that primarily discovered most of these fantastic historical relics.

[@Maikaelin]

Shout out to Danebury Metal Detecting Club (DMDC)

[@anniesearle6181]

No. Metal detectorists have done more damage to archaeological sites than any other group combined, they should be discouraged as much as possible

[@coventrykid]

@@anniesearle6181 What absolute rubbish, the development and skills of modern metal detecting has only enhanced archaeology and history in general. Of course, there are a minority of detectorists that act Illegally and flout laws and guidelines, but the majority are law-abiding and members of the NCMD which has a strict code of ethics which are highly respected by historians and archaeologists within the UK. Working together, if not alongside, archaeology and metal detecting can together enhance history and future learning.

[@anniesearle6181]

@Lord ballsac the 2nd Because the majority of metal detectorists are just treasure hunters. Sparkly jewelry and coins may be considered very valuable to the lay person, but the little pot or charcoal deposit, or even a snail shell that gets damaged or destroyed by a detectorist will have far more value to archaeologists. Even disturbing the layers of the site could ruin any archaeological interpretations that could be made from the site. Sure the pretty jewellery will end up in the museum and on postcards but it's the pottery sherds that can give you the earliest evidence of animal domestication or trade across huge distances. That is what metal detectorists don't understand

[@lechatel]

@Lord ballsac the 2nd i doubt it. lol Well said.

[@powerfrenzy]

I love these - I watched this and the Pompeii exhibitions and crave more. It's like getting a personally curated tour. British Museum seems to put so much effort into their videos its re-ignights the fun elements of learning history. I wish my local museums were so interesting.

[@sethman7803]

Truly!

[@ElinT13]

The British Museum sure knows how to present their treasures and how to transmit their excitement for the exhibits. I love Michael Wood, Bettany Hughes and Neal McGregor! I have never been fortunate enough to be able to visit the British Museum, but I can enjoy by watching the videos of their channel. Greetings from Germay!

[@johnrogan9420]

Viel danke schone mein deutscher Bruder!

[@christopherdrekr1078]

British museum London is a great place without doubt. I've spent a good few days wondering around their collection's. Especially when modern life gets you down, British museum ! Is the answer. Greetings from England.

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[@BoiseG]

In 2014, I flew from Boise, Idaho to London just to see the Viking exhibit live and I have enjoyed this program almost as much as I enjoyed my visit to the British Museum. Thanks for the wonderful program!!!

[@pommiebears]

BoiseG I flew from stanstead, Essex....to Norway, to see the longboat. It was awesome.

[@markuspalmqvist3692]

You should fly to Oslo, Norway and see their vikingboats. This is nothing compered what they got.

[@prepperjonpnw6482]

I have to ask were you not disappointed to find that the “ship” is mainly modern metal with just a few pieces of rotten wood at the bottom?

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

@@prepperjonpnw6482 A longship hoax... Made by Marvel Denmark. 😞

[@Awesomeguy-lx5xr]

They stole all if their artifacts from countries and they refuse to put it back.

[@christinestill5002]

If I ever got back to London, I could easily spend an entire week in the British Museum, open to close, LOVED IT.

[@JaesadaSrisuk]

If you wanted to see everything it would take you longer than that lol! There are eight million objects in the British Museum’s permanent collection, with approximately 80,000 on display. If you wanted to spend a minute at every single object on display then it would take you around 190 days to see everything - it’s absolutely insane to think about the colossal size and breadth of museum collections as big as the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery, the Louvre, the Egyptian Museum, the Hermitage, the Uffizi, the Vatican Museums, the Imperial City, etcetera.

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[@lissaallan]

The other major museums need to take note of the British Museum. I've visited the major museums across the world and loved all of them. My father is even on the education staff at the Met in NY and I've been countless times. However nothing will complain to my time in the British Museum. Everything there is amazing and curated in such an interesting and beautiful way. I wish I could spend the rest of my life in the Museum. I have a Masters degree in History and I'm working on another in Museum Studies so maybe someday I will be able to satisfy that dream.

[@johnkkin9230]

The thieves are great at displaying the looted objects. Good to know!

[@user-td9qs4vm8q]

Fantastic! The British Museum is beyond amazing, such a great exhibit.. Fantastic! The British Museum is beyond amazing, such a great exhibit..

[@Baddie_xP]

Vikings in Valhalla having the last laugh enjoying that the Brits teach their history.

[@cometmoon4485]

This is by no means the only thing that Brits kept from Viking culture. It's ingrained in their very language- "son", "daughter", "Hell", "Eric", etc.

[@jrw3349]

It is British History, A lot of Brits are descended from the Norse and a lot of the UKs towns and cities were either founded or dramatically improved by the vikings

[@christopherblack5112]

Those brits are part Viking themselves. The Vikings settled all over Great Britain. I had a DNA test done and it showed 35% Scandinavian and the Genealogy doesn’t match up with Scandinavian ancestry.

[@jolube2448]

We're not just Brits, we're descended from Vikings.

[@christopherblack5112]

Jo Lube my point exactly! I am American and have Scottish ancestry. After years of tracing my family’s origins, no where was any evidence of Scandinavian ancestors. After taking the two different DNA test from different companies, I had a high percentage of Scandinavian dna. Now, the Angle Saxon DNA can show up as Scandinavian but the more likely thing is that Vikings bred with the brits. I think this stuff is so fascinating to find out our roots

[@Sir_Cloudius]

I remember going to this exhibition as a class trip for my A-level Archaeology, now I've graduated University with a degree in Archaeology its really nice to go back and look at this exhibition again.

[@orionrodi]

If you ever visit the Northen Jutland, then you have to visit Lindholm hoje. You can find some videos from there, here on KZbin.

[@nemene]

Just watched Neil Prices' 2012 Cornel lectures on the viking mind and founds this video while looking to learn more. What a pleasant surprise to see him in this video!

[@loneshewolf3309]

I wonder what they sounded like coming, with their rhythmic drums, horns, chants, etc, bet it was scary as hell!

[@stianhjrnevik9952]

Probably the first thing you would hear was church bells. British armies had armor and disiplin so they would (easily) defeat any raiding party. The British problem was their armies were for conventional warfare between rivaling kings, meaning they were stationed in castles. The Vikings on the other hand would hit before you had time to hide any valuables and then go back to sea before the local army had time to assemble.

[@paulamahaffey4564]

Hell followed them.......

[@mariac.9727]

They probably sounded like a bunch of hooligans.

[@deipweedecuchiekrucher7384]

Yeah and the simple fact that they may have been tripping balls on amanita muscaria mushrooms and possibly reindeer piss as well, feel no pain and take no prisoner type of warfare

[@spmoran4703]

There is a good description of what English people may have felt about the Vikings and their ships and being seen on the horizon . In the first book of the Last Kingdom by Bernard Cornwell. Let's put it this way . The English were not going to give them a party.

[@mynnmusic]

this curator has got to be the coolest curator ever!!! his knowledge on Vikings and the pieces installed and dressing up in full Viking atire!! absolute legend!

[@Pitmirk_]

great to see Michael Wood.. just been watching his in searchof the dark ages series again on a scratchy video. Absolutely captivating.

[@voraciousreader3341]

Ever since I first learned of the raid on Lindisfarne decades ago, I absolutely grieved for the monks and all of their artwork, for their precious vessels, their way of life. It was also my first glimpse into the world of the Vikings, and I was unfair in my estimation of them. Naturally, a 10 or 11 year old may develop strong biases against cruel and unnecessary death, but in the midst of that emotion, it’s impossible to be indifferent to their amazing culture, their artwork, their boldness, and resourcefulness, no matter what one feels for the poor monks!

[@janet8418]

I live in America and I have some Scandinavian roots. I learned a lot about the Vikings, the good & the bad side. This video was very educational.

[@grimfpv292]

I think the bad side is overhyped. If The current Norwegians is anything to judge by, they were probably more likely to be friendly merchants.

[@janet8418]

@Sleipner 33 Americans are made up from people of other countries where in your country, your roots are mostly from there. It’s my business if I’m interested in my roots. I’ve visited the Scandinavian countries and enjoyed my stay and enjoy learning about different cultures.

[@grimfpv292]

@Sleipner 33 Not caring about your heritage is the sign of a dying society. If only you knew how many get their DNA analyzed at 23andme.

[@grimfpv292]

@Sleipner 33 Wow.

[@janet8418]

@Sleipner 33 My ancestors are traced back to the 1st Duke of Normandy, Rollo, a Viking and I have the paper trail to prove it. You are so rude.

[@gnothiseauton8684]

Your efforts this evening for us are appreciated

[@carolynwestlake7670]

I expect they could use a donation😊

[@magorzatamichalik7078]

I will never be able to visit the museum, thank you for this wonderful video

[@Gothicfan]

Why is that?

[@JK-zq9vw]

Thank you all for putting this on KZbin. I love history and would love to be able to travel the world and see things like this in person. That roof alone captures my imagination. Sadly in my physical state I just can’t afford the travel expenses.... in all honesty I would love to be able to design historical exhibitions, maybe in a way to draw teens and twenty somethings in to see the stuff in person without phones being pulled out to take a picture they will never look at again. Break the connection and study the object 3 feet away without a screen between them and it. But at the very least disabled people who wouldn’t have the means to go in person have a way to see it here.

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

Thanks for uploading for us to appreciate. Very enlightening and informative.

[@JacobafJelling]

Compared to items that are older, the condition of the discoveries made in Scandinavia are sometimes poorer. The story on the other hand is extraordinary. I have had these items all around me from when I was a child, and it's very nice to hear what these knowledgeable people have to say about them. Best regards from Jutland, Denmark.

[@Boss70305]

njal forshav They have amazing viking finds all over Scandinavia. In Sweden there are thousands of runestones still standing, one of them (Rök runestone) stands 2.4m tall and tells the story of a great viking chieftain who sails oversees (it’s actually believed the runes tell the story of Theodoric the Great). Amazing finds all over Scandinavia, and many other places around the world, from the vikings.

[@annabackman3028]

@@Boss70305Yes, the area from Stockholm up to Uppsala has runestones, rock carvings and grave fields most everywhere. I grow up where it is four grave fields, one rock carving and three runestones in an area of 1500 x 400 meters. Also on my grandparents' lot it was a couple of graves, one marked with a menhir, but they were just before the Viking era, around 600-650 A. D. And, if you want Arabic coins, Sweden has over 80 000 of them, from the Viking era.

[@JacobafJelling]

@Sleipner 33 No I have not. I have been to Norway very briefly. Even though I am proud of the connection is Danes have with the Norwegians. Anyway, So I'm hoping to go and see the country in detail, meet the people, and talk about which country is more cool, Denmark or Norway ;) have a nice day

[@annabackman3028]

@Sleipner 33 Never been there, but watched on TV, read about it and seen photos. IF I ever get to Oslo that is on my "wish - to - do" list. It's a petty Norway is so expensive that even pop/rock celebs comments on that 😂😂! Russell Mael of Sparks did while he showed a part of his souvenir refrigiator magnets. Bergen in this case. 😄.

[@annabackman3028]

@Sleipner 33 Haha 😄! I know it's very, very beautiful, I have been to Norway but further north than Oslo, somewhere between Sweden and Trondheim, but honestly the same as the museum, mostly TV and photos. Another EXPENSIVE dream is "Hurtigrutten". I think I would prefer the couch before the tent, but that could depend on the weather🤔🤔😅 Vaccine and everything first 👍😄

[@britishmuseum]

This was first broadcast live in 2014 from our blockbuster temporary exhibition Vikings life and legend. It has a BBFC rating of 12A and contains descriptions of graphic violence that some viewers may find distressing, viewer discretion is advised. During this challenging time, we’re bringing inspiring stories of humanity’s shared histories and cultural achievements to millions of people online. Your support ensures that we can continue to make the collection and programmes like this one available to as many people as possible. If you can, please donate today: ow.ly/1e1Y30qHebG

[@exiletsj2570]

I'm really enjoying these streams. Please keep them coming.

[@MrNicopa]

Music too loud

[@Transportia]

PLEASE adjust the channel balance to driop the music behind the voice. Otherwise, it's unwatchable, which is a pity. I LOVE The British Museum!

[@SaschaLeib]

I can only imagine the kind of punishments the Vikings would have come up with for whoever is responsible for the sound mix .... the rest of the video is very nice, though :-)

[@ankiking]

I believe that by 2014 they were aware of the female warriors, but they did not mention this. Disappointing.

[@cynthiasanders6064]

I was lucky enough to see this exhibit when it was on display at the British Museum. So nice to relive it in this video!

[@jenniferwycoff3013]

Fantastic! The British Museum is beyond amazing, such a great exhibit.

[@fuferito]

I have loved Michael Wood for decades. Thank you for posting this.

[@caroldacre8284]

I missed this wonderful exhibition in 2014 because I just could not get to London. So THANK YOU - Now I Can See It!

[@pfranks75]

A trip to Copenhagen and it’s beautiful museums opened my eyes to the history of the Vikings. I fell in love with Denmark and hope to return to Northern Europe. I’m saving my money to go back.

[@voornaam3191]

Wyh doo peeple allways Confusius its and it's? Why?! My tit's get dangling, when I read such shit's. Yusk! What do we expect from Fatti Pranks, anyway? Its stipud, huh? Cerroct its!

[@thehilaryglow]

So advanced for 1000 years ago. Absolutely spectacular. I'll visit the exhibition once the skies are open for travel again.

[@SKhandleYT]

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[@lucy-annpope5650]

Hi from Bournemouth, UK! I loved this exhibition when I was lucky enough to see it back in 2014. Now it's podcasts, blogs and videos like this which are keeping me going during lockdown. Thank you British Museum!

[@arthistorygirl2327]

What are your favourites Lucy-Ann? I've been trying to make you own youtube channel in lockdown kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLCeqB-pZ6im7c

[@mclarke98]

Absolutely loved Pompeii now the Vikings what a wonderful education for the nation during lockdown and beyond.

[@tardis1980]

I wish this stuff was on American TV! Great program....

[@dateacha77]

Hey, in lieu you have Judge Judy, Fox News and shows like Jerry Springer to nourish your intellect and provide valuable and relevant knowledge!

[@tardis1980]

@@dateacha77 I don't look at these programs or channels. I normally will look at programs from overseas or Zoom/Skype my friends abroad if I want to know about things around the world!

[@dateacha77]

@@tardis1980 I was not looking to mock YOU mate, my comment was meant as a sarcastic gibe at the american media world. I assume you are a Dr Who fan, based on your Nickname? ;)

[@tardis1980]

@@dateacha77 No offense taken, but l wanted to set the record straight....

[@garyhouston113]

Been a fan of Michael Wood for many years...a great historian

[@spmoran4703]

Very true.

[@sbeharry4179]

Fascinated by the Viking era very talented in every way. This video put it together nicely ..that bowl that held 700 pieces of objects blew my mind

[@arthistorygirl2327]

I've made this video about the Viking Lewis chessmen (see what you think). I loved making this video, it was so interesting to research! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLCeqB-pZ6im7c

[@r3leggeddog]

That bowl also blew my mind because i think it obviously seems to be one Viking warriors split share of loot gained from raiding being of just parts and pieces of different valuable whole items made of precious metal(silver) especially these type of old coins i would think not known for being cut into frations for a value when spent in society for cost of items or services. The bowl being gold guilded so its considered maybe of a lesser value does make me wonder if any gold objects are left intact that are kept for the benefit of the whole Vicking clan/group because theres other Vicking treasures that have been found containing bits and pieces of silver items only also. Wouldnt think if there was any trading for goods or food they should want or need during Venture to ask of each man to pitch in their share of spending cost for the cause...to go raiding & plundering, haha.

[@sbeharry4179]

@@arthistorygirl2327 very intersting video. Enjoyed watching

[@arthistorygirl2327]

@@sbeharry4179 thanks very much - pls consider subscribing

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Ship building was in use for centuries before any Norse took up the raider pluderer life style. Goes back further than 8th century BCE Homer even. But yes some of the Northern Scandanavian buildings are awe inspiring. Even to this day there is much to impress.

[@rosemaryhill4059]

Thank you British Museum! I'm a member and visit regularly whenever I'm in London, but I missed this one. It was so wonderful to watch it live last night.

[@suecox2308]

Such a fascinating program--thanks to everyone at the British Museum and to the production staff for making all of this information available and so entertainingly presented.

[@voornaam3191]

Is this what they call infotainment? Toodidoody music and smiling because he can almost see the belly button of the female presenter?

[@annchristinegurholt6475]

"Fabulous and fascinating." It is so fantastic to be able to travel, to the British Museum, during 2020 now moving into 2021, via this KZbin video. Huge thanks to all the participants.

[@jmedlin81]

Wood and Hughes, my two favorites, on such an important topic.. excellent. Thank you.

[@glockinshawkins2773]

Anyone else wake up at 3 am to this gem?

[@bputty9322]

It’s 3am rn

[@stevenvirdenrasmussen-jone4671]

I have been to the Viking Museum in Roskilde. It is an incredible place.

[@monicadagna683]

Simply amazing! I'm going to ask my English Literature students to watch this video. We work with Anglo Saxon Lit and it will be great to understand the interwoven aspects that have shaped British culture along the centuries!

[@agerven]

Wow, thank you, thank you. Another fascinating broadcast on a big exhibition sent to peoples homes. Very special in these times. Lots of beautiful and / or important artifacts, but also many experts on the subjects telling us their details. Really wonderful. A few things I missed though: Didn't see the artifact from the thumbnail in the broadcast, but maybe overlooked it. I was amazed that, when discussing Viking names and language in our modern West European languages the names of the weekdays were not mentioned: Wednesday, Wodan's day; Thursday, Thor's day; Friday, Freya's day; Saturday; Sater's day

[@irenejohnston6802]

I believe Saturday, Sunday Monday comes from Saturn, Sun And Moon

[@agerven]

@@irenejohnston6802 Hey, that sounds reasonable. i just gave the list we learned at primary school, but now i'll go for an additional deeper investigation on the glorious internet. Thank you for your reply!

[@Tykelass69]

I saw this at the cinema when it was broadcast live, definitely worth another view! Thank you 🙂

[@shirleywarix6562]

Vikings travels are all over the world. Cup looks like from Africa to me. I just love it.

[@carolynetter8046]

The Vikings fought the Catholics in Africa too and killed some of their priests and took the valuable relics that were in the monastery to support their own people that were constantly under attack by the Catholics.

[@thehilaryglow]

For anyone interested, btw, there are many Viking influences in black metal music and folk music. I encourage you to listen to Wardruna and Heilung, two of my favorite folk groups. There's a festival in November called Midgardsblot where they perform along with other amazing artists, and the entire atmosphere of a Pagan-Viking gathering is simply magical. I'm a black metalhead and a linguist an I enjoy it very much.

[@jesterruth1238]

Is this some style of coded language?

[@MikeGreenwood51]

Death metal is popular with some metalheads up there in the Northernlands. Thrash guitar is not what every one would call music. Nor is the deep throat howling as if a singer swallowed a fish too big for the throat and is infact howling in agony close to the microphone rather than singing. There is some excellent singers up there. But not all that deathmetal garbage which some may liken more to an attempt to make an audiance shriek back in horror at the absolute ugliness of was is being vomited out of the mouths as if lyrics but what are in fact unintelligible deep guttral sonic vomitations designed to horrify of render respectable musicians agast. Net result is Grunge becomes something far kinder to any music lovers sensitivities.

[@brenmacneil1827]

great to see this again, am sure I must have watched it first time round back in 2014, the burial stone seen in the unpacking sequence at 1:56 is one of the Hogbacks at The Govan Stones in Glasgow, where I am a volunteer guide, I am itching to get back and give tours again

[@Elizabeth-lg6zb]

Thank you so much to all of the great staff for their work on this presentation. It is a much needed breath of thoughtful and thought provoking content during Covid. 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@fainatselnik267]

Isn’t it exciting? Couldn’t stop jumping - watched it at night and got so hyper. Amazing expo and Brits definitely know how to sell the goods - absolutely stunning narrative.

[@clareblondel1586]

what a great moment. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@teceladadeusa2533]

I loved it. Congratulations for such a wonderful work well done. Thank you so much for bringing the British Museum into our homes.

[@arthistorygirl2327]

I've made this video about the Viking Lewis chessmen (see what you think). I loved making this video, it was so interesting to research! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZLCeqB-pZ6im7c

[@campesque]

Brilliant program. Bettany, Michael, and the other experts really brought the exhibition to life. One small criticism is the music. It's a struggle to hear the commentary at the beginning.

[@Izzy_Gyrl]

Love seeing these live exhibitions as I live in America and can't get over to London sadly but this is so amazing!!!!

[@carriemorley356]

My great-great grandparents came to America in 1880. Wierd how The old Norse language, the objects, the sagas all ring true with me. Memories are alive in me. Like I’ve lived that Viking life.

[@jille9650]

I enjoyed the Pompeii film immensely and am looking forward to the Vikings show. Dare we hope the Hokusai film will be posted?

[@donnafoxpage3531]

They are both excellent! May I put in a punt for Scythians (which I saw, but would watch again!) and Troy, which a lot of people will have missed?

[@strawberrymilksamurai]

What? There was a Hokusai exhibition? 😍 I so wanna see that 😭

[@SP_3333]

Absolutely gorgeous. Breathtaking presentation. Thank you all for sharing this treasure.

[@davidfryer9359]

Once again, the British Museum's done it again...and astoundingly and astonishingly well so... titillating and ravishing our senses. Jolly well done. Viking. What a way to ho have lived.

[@baberoot1998]

Bettany Hughes...is the most beautiful historian, the planet has ever beheld. 😎

[@DJMarcO138]

She thiccccccc - hell yes!!!

[@justinwhite6787]

I cannot thank you enough for these films! Pompeii was sensational and I am so looking forward to The Vikings as well - fantastic job and well done!!!!!

[@Annur375]

An absolutely wonderful presentation, as usual when the British Museum is involved. It is also presented by two great scholars, Professor Michael Wood and Doctor Bettany Hughes. This is a must watch program. You will enjoy it. Thanks for sharing.

[@christinedecker4936]

Fascinating. One of the best museums I've been to. Seeing all these objects fills me with wonder, such beautiful details and craftmanship!!!

[@ronazure5967]

Absolutely briljant. I realy loved the passion everyone has for viking history

[@unwnme]

They did amazing things. I love my ancestors.

[@sandmansw6297]

@@unwnme shame to read alot of the toxicity in some of the posts ive read especially some of the replies to your comments! its history and the gods are smiling down on us! they are growing stronger everyday .... faith in our gods is growing! stay safe and well ignore the trolls....when the cant fight face to face they do it on internet the same reminds me of the story of the one viking on the bridge holding a whole army back they couldnt fight him face to face so went under the bridge and thrusted spears under his feet to kill him

[@unwnme]

@@sandmansw6297 I have to admit I got a little toxic myself at some point but thank you for seeing through that.

[@sandmansw6297]

@@unwnme understandable m8

[@uncannyvalley2350]

White supremacist propaganda*

[@Shushonet]

This show is astounding! Fascinating interviews. Thank you so much for uploading it!

[@Sweet-Mary-420]

I just love History.. plus geography and historical things. And I have a weird attraction thing to old churches and cemeteries.

[@jackiedorman2188]

I love cemetaries, but my dad was a mortisian. I played in the funeral home. Those caskets are really comfortable. Not weird at all. The stories they could tell

[@michelleikoma2953]

Watched from Vancouver Canada. Fantastic exhibit. I was in Dublin 2 years ago and loved the permanent exhibit in the National Museum, but the fabulous background bits and told by profs who are excited by their subject is extra special. Thank you!

[@rosievelyn]

Bravo to the whole team, thank you for your hard work. Sheer love and passion for the subject could be seen on every scene - it’s contagious 😊

[@briannacooper2628]

Thank you for the this! I deeply enjoyed seeing the exhibit and hearing the scholars give their educated opinions. This series of videos, including the Pompeii and Hurculanium exhibit, are a fantastic way to go to the museum.

[@billybynorth7467]

These people love the sound of their own bloody voices, just show me the artifacts, bloody hell, open up the museum again please

[@alexandreweber2487]

What a masterpiece!

[@revoltrecords5387]

I knew I recognized the Vikings season 1 TV show footage in there! This was an amazing showcase!

[@claudiap9621]

Truly want to see more of the series Vikings. My fav.

[@frangibb7026]

THANK YOU for bringing this legacy alive it was majestic. I found it so fascinating..very well done!

[@karenotte5420]

Wow I wish I could go to all these museums that they have around the world thank you for sharing

[@samanthamcgahan2066]

I totally loved this!! Thank you, The British Museum!!

[@denisetitchgregory5867]

Fascinating! Thank you so much for brightening an otherwise dull and repetative day!

[@Blessings.429]

Thank you, I was throughly bored until I found this video. I have found it to be based absolutely on how it was at the times spoken about. This has captivated my mind again thank you

[@WelingtonVeiga]

I'm amazed by all of that, thank you for making this video available, really enjoyed every minute of it.

[@dakotacarvell6151]

Bless You And I Am Grateful

[@landonlongon3439]

I like how the music blasts when they say who the queen of Denmark is a descendent of lol

[@TheEphemeralMammal]

Vlad the Impaler?

[@crogers3602]

@@TheEphemeralMammal vlad the impaler was Romanian. So unlikely.

[@tresao7080]

I wanted to know that too, even tried with closed captions but the names doesn’t come through

[@Mikkel-Hansen]

@@tresao7080 She is descended from Harald Blåtand and Svend Tveskæg (Harald Bluetooth and Sveyn Forkbeard).

[@mjonhouston]

@@crogers3602 Prince Charles has claimed relationship to Vlad Dracul lll, aka Dracula,...so maybe not so unlikely.😐

[@Thekoryostribalpodcast]

My ancestors come from iceland and Norway. Last name was Njalsson today it is known as Nelson. And scottish as Mc donald.

[@ericsalles3393]

Macdonalds came from somerled

[@carolynetter8046]

Tell your ancestors to stay away from Lubbock Texas.

[@TheSybil47]

What a great exhibition! I absolutely loved every minute of this show. The music was fantastic. Thanks to all who made this possible. Living close to Jelling, it made me feel so much "at home". Even though I'm not a Dane, I have 1% Scandinavian DNA, and that should count for something!

[@derekstynes9631]

Simply Superb and so Glad to see a Lot from My Hometown of Dublin !

[@liamredmill9134]

Through the Vikings eyes,that's a good thing to say,and reminds me of a book I read,about crystal lenses,that have been found in England,and on gotland,and some seem to think came from Basra,on Iraq's coast.good coming together with artefacts,stories,and the modern descendant smiling in the modern equality world,thanks

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

Sails of LINEN ??!!! The curator is nuts. The sails were made of heavy enforced wool. Worth more than the whole ship !

[@Enrico_Palazzo_opera_singer]

there are a few things wrong with this presentation

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

@@Enrico_Palazzo_opera_singer You could say that again. Second hand historic information, based on a lot of guesswork, paired with besserwisser attitude, is bound to create some odd "facts".... (Having studied the lives of the vikings for 39 years, I think I am allowed to say so. It's my ancestry, after all.)

[@nathanbruce1992]

I looked it up and looks like theyve found fragments of viking sails made of both wool and linen

[@karenotte5420]

The people that did this one are excellent I really enjoyed this thank you

[@johnanderson9506]

Great program that brings to life the Vikings, thank you.

[@kingkeeper9926]

Amazing exposition! It is really interesting to hear about the vikings and seeing all of those beautiful pieces of history, I would love to someday visit that museum. All of those metalworks and gold ornaments are simply astonishing and completely mysterious, it makes me remember a little how muiscas simiraliry used to portrait important people and gods with gold. Greetings from Colombia :)

[@ICOWBOYIM]

Truly a great video. It makes me proud of my Scandinavian heritage and the Viking blood in my veins🪓

[@capitanothegreat3994]

Is Killing , Raping and Stealing in your Blood in your Veins too???

[@Norwegiannn]

@@capitanothegreat3994 thats the best part of our ancestry;) especially the monastery raids

[@XXXTENTAClON227]

@@Norwegiannn your profile pic plus this comment I think I’ve discovered the edgiest comment on KZbin

[@Norwegiannn]

@@XXXTENTAClON227 cool, you might get a medal of honor

[@XXXTENTAClON227]

@@Norwegiannn I’m curious are you an actual fan? I’ve never listened to the music.. just know the horror behind the band. I think the killer has a KZbin video talking about it or something

[@yorkvikings2127]

It's an amazing exhibition, thanks for sharing with us

[@marlobreding7402]

My 34th great grandfather visited England in 1014 AD. He visited London Bridge. His name was Olaf II Haraldson (St. Olaf).❤

[@jennikarlsson3136]

Thoroughly enjoyed this. I would have loved to have seen more about their homes, garments and food though I understand that the exhibition was based on archeaological finds. It was fascinating to hear about the bluetooth rune. Loved that little trivia bit!

[@nickronin9618]

greetings from Greece to all Varangian brothers may with the time the holly kingdom will be ours once again .

[@topgears7775]

You greecs were good at ship building

[@nickronin9618]

yes and we still are thanks for mention it .

[@ldshk]

Hi, to Greeks👋 from Ukraine Viking from Old Ladoga Vikings place. The way “from the Varangians to the 🏛Greeks🏛” started from Ladoga. Varangian was the name the Vikings were called by the 🏛Greeks🏛.

[@slyaspie4934]

This is one of my favourite presentations on here, so glad I got to see this fantastic exhibition when it was on a few years ago. So much great stuff coming from this channel, makes learning fun and easy

[@mn4169]

from England, live in Sweden. This was absolutely wonderful to watch. I study the mentalities of the fifteenth century in Scandinavia and found many points of interest.