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That was good. I like your even-handed approach to the subject and the level of detail you provided. It would have been nice for your text description to contain references to the books you cited, but I'll go back to the video and find them.

What about Baltic Finnic tribes (ancestors of nowadays Estonians, Finns, Setos, Livonians etc) that lived in nowadays Estonian and Northern Latvian ares back then. As I've understood Baltic tribes didnt get to those areas.

Missionaries were not killed by a "mob". First they were warned to talk bad about the regional religion and to destroy sacred sites. If they continued to do so, they received orders from priests and leaders to leave. When they ignored this, they were finally killed by warriors. Since the missionaries were under protection of kings it was a highly political matter how to deal with them.

Thanks for touching the topic, however, more research is needed. Some of the things said are pretty obviously false.

Vikings never rules Balts, they’re the Norse crazy cousins. Vikings ruled the Slavs.

The death of St Brunon actually signifies the first mention of Lithuania in written records. Yeah...we didn't like what he was saying... And it's inscribed in annals of Quedlinburg.

Sorry but within 1st min already you told so many things wrong that I lost interest.

No, the greatest disservice is using a non-white cast. Because I always stressed history my children are aware that this is historically incorrect. But so many of their friends who watch, have no understanding of history of this time at all. No-one is served by this "advancement". Most kids today would not question the inclusion of black people and an opportunity to learn from the past is squandered.

All relates to the Vedas.

A very useful summation. Thank you. I am currently reading the 1837 historical novel Der König von Zion by Karl Spindler that dramatizes these events and in looking for more information I happened upon your video.

We lithuanians/Curonians were the original Vikings and no one ruled over us. The Norse Vikings got defeated on the Baltic shores long ago and our people still talk about it till this day.

New Mexico and Oregon were both dangerously close as well.

Each recount with Gore's people added to the Chad's on the floor. What about JFK and LBJ? Clinton's first term and 2020?

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Love the slant. Nixon’s karma didn’t catch up with him. The liberal deep state figured out a way to torpedo a good president who was making them look bad.

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1236, Battle of the Sun. thats epic :)

The baltic lifestyle was the selfreliant farm of the extended family. The farms in considerable distance of each other, hidden behind trees or in small woods. As late as in the 1500s, villages developed, before this only a few houses assembled around wooden castels of landlords - populated by servants, soldiers and blacksmiths. There were very few trading centers which one could call cities. To these centers the Lithuanian rulers invited foreign traders and craftsmen from the countries around because Lithuanians stuck to rural life. Even at the beginning of the 1900s, Lithuanians were mostly a minority in the cities. This illustrates how conservative, how much traditionalists the Lithuanians were and still are. Jesuit priests travelling the country in the late 1600 complained that the average Lithuanian didn't understand the essentials of the christian faith but clung to pagan beliefs and rituals even when they visted churches on sundays, accepted christian baptising and burials. But sometimes the decedes were digged out by close relatives and secretly buried on top of small mounds, as was pagan tradition since 3000 years. In Latvia, christianity was regarded and often secretly rejected as the religion of the occupiers, of the foreign landlords, mostly Germans, later also Swedes and Russians. The modern Balts are very capable of adaptions but remain themselves.

good vid

Amazing! Thanks for the lovely video Ivan! I'm hyped to learn about cats next to even the debate of which is the superior pet 😅

Finally, someone started talking about our best friends in a respectful tone. I completely agree, just like that famous prince said-we are responsible for all the animals we have tamed.🙏🐕🐩🐶🐾

Hey not trying to start anything here, I am looking to study this myself and am hoping to see your sources.

As a Latvian American and yes Pagan. My family only came to the USA in 1951 following the Soviet Occupation. Western historians have it wrong that Paganism died out in Baltic. It’s STLL alive in well in the numerous of villages and small town and in daily lives. Though nationally the 3 Baltic States are secluar government. There isn’t Latvian alive Christian, Secular or Pagan that doesn’t attend. The numerous of Baltic festivals which have their bases in our proud Pagan past. The Old Beliefs have blended into our National and Cultural Identity. For example, in my Grandparents Day in their Latvian village. Your newborn would undergo a Baltic Pagan baptism with the whole village taking part and then be handed over to Catholic Priest for a Christian Baptism. His very own Mother was the Priestess of the Baltic Pagan Mother Goddess! The village had their own Sorceress / Witch and I’m not talking about Neo-Paganism either. But a Midwife and unoffical Woman’s Health Doctor. Who also made and sold Love Potions, Spells and Hexes and was feared by local farmer a**holes in that she could actually wipe out a dairy cow or blight a crop. If you got on her bad side. So no the Pagan traditions were not wiped by Christian Crusaders. What really happened was that after 400 years of Crusades. Both side got tired of warfare and revolts and a Truce was struck back then. That went basically like this. “We’ll sign your bloody paperwork. And you can claim We converted to Christ. You get to leave and return to your families. And you ignore we’re not actually fully converted.” And that’s how Paganism is still alive and well in Latvia. It’s not the type of our proud ancestors practiced. It’s now a mix or blending of Secularism, Christianity and Paganism. But it’s STILL alive and well in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to this day. Baltic Pagan (or a we like to call it “Old Believer as in Old Beliefs”) and Cultural Anthropologist 57

pure autism narration, jfc

Super cool video Ivan! Looking forward to the Gladiator 2 movie - a decade in the making. I'm keen to see it now after your video. They will simulate the naval battles apparently.

it’s insane how we view the colosseum an entertaining tourist attraction considering the lack of humanity it represents - hopefully future generations learn to be better than us and refrain from glorifying past violence

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another victim of Jesuit training tries to tell his truth .Merovingi laiv you are funny 🌛🌞🌍

01:06 Amber road, Balts traded with Romans, there is even Baltic amber found in Egypt. 01:38 Samogitians and Lithuanians and some other southern tribes were not ruled over. 01:59 Perkwūnos is god of thunder in Proto-Indo-European language, so Lithuanian Perkūnas is older than Thor as Germanic is also Proto-Indo-European language, so Germanic is the one who changed. 17:20 Mongols did deep raids in to Lithuania but they did not hold on to the towns they raided. 35:34 If we look at battle numbers and especially intensity of fighting we could even say it was bigger crusade then in to Middle East. 36:33 Lithuanian way of life worked well, before Christians came, when they came Lithuanians adapted fast without converting to survive while surrounded by Christians. In general Baltic's were not some cavemen, they had very advanced knowledge of agriculture. Tacitus Roman historian who lived in 1st century was even impressed with Balts compared to Germanic tribes in craftsmanship and agriculture. 37:00 Religion has not played a role for Balts, they did not care about it. It was just a tradition, just like it was for Ancient Greeks. I don't think Lithuanians would have ever "converted" if it didn't bring any benefits to them. Vilnius had churches of many religions and branches to to bring more trade, it was never about religion.

I do think that the craft beer movement in the United States was a very important step. Mind you I hate India pale ales, and all the fruity nonsense that is currently sold as beer. On the flip side it allowed people to make historic beers that the major breweries were just not brewing. Germany is very different to our situation. If you drive 30 minutes in Germany you will find different types of beer available, and not find the beer you found before your 30 minute drive. If you were to drive an hour all the beer brands offered would be completely different. This is true at least of Bavaria. It is not like the United States where the beer market is dominated by Budweiser, Busch, Coors, Miller, and Pabst. You could find three or four of those in every store that sells beer in the United States. There are many types of beer in Germany, most are however "Helles" so they taste very similar. You also find Kellerbier in Franconia, or Dunkelbier in most of Bavaria, also Bock and its derivatives: Maibock, Doppelbock, and Eisbock, or Rauchbier in or near Bamberg. It is truly incredible what brewers can do with only water, malt, hops, and yeast. It makes me happy to buy beer in Germany with confidence that there is no sugar, corn syrup, artificial colors, or rice, or other things added to my beer. There is still so much that brewers are able to do. People in Germany are proud of the Reinheitsgebot. I am glad that IPAs, and fruity "beers" are not common in Germany, mostly only real beers are offered, and are common. I do think that if these types of beers IPA and such were to come to prominence in Germany, especially Bavaria a lot of culture would be under attack. On the flip side I think it could be like England where most pubs offer real English ales, but also more modern offerings such as lagers. The same could happen in Bavaria, but with Reinheitsgebot beer and not, I do not think it should, though. I mean it kind of is that way when you go to Irish pubs in Germany. They typically have one, maybe two German lager(s), and then Kilkenny's Irish red, and Guinness.

Pagan values still deep in lithuanian and latvian culture. Trees (and nature in general) are still considered sacred. There have been many scandals about builders or government environental agencies cutting down trees in cities illegaly. People are also very connected to their region.

Unfortunately, this historical perspective could repeat itself and might become fate of Brexited UK, where dark money drove the isolation of UK from a unified EU. A new billionaire ruling class, where deregulation could push gains of the middle class back. This is the concern in the 2024 US election.

It's amazing that human nature hardly changes. Except that they didn't take pictures of food or selfies in front of landmarks.🍝No one was in a hurry to take as many photos as possible and post them on Instagram. How did they brag about their travels?🧐 Or were they just enjoying life? The good old days

02:08 actually perkonas were far nearer to the slavic pagan god "Perun" rather than to norse Thor.

almost couldnt believe it that youtube recomended me such a gem im sure the chanel will be huge in no time i realy enjoyed the video

At the very behinning, you state that the aristocracy could, under no circumstances, work. However, then towards the end of the video you mention that second sons were expected to take roles as barristers, clergy, officers etc?

Loved the video mate🙌

Music choice is good, voiceover maybe a little too flat, intro edits maybe slightly too slow / clips too long. But for a history channel this is probably a good thing to an extent. Informative and good storytelling. When (presumably) you appear on screen 1.39 or so, the audio and video are slightly out of sync, so your mouth moves out of time with the audio which is slightly jarring. The cameo also feels a little out of place and unnecessary. at 1.50 with the framing switch the audio is lined up correctly, good framing of the shot too with you in center screen. I assume you are aiming to be similar to channels like Thoughty2? If you watch some of his videos, he is more animated with his movements and his speaking, you should also be doing this. that way its less of a school classroom and more of an entertaining and informing video.

Such a fascinating story I discovered reading "Q" many years ago. Thank you for posting!

Bridgerton is a fantasy costume (of no particular) period drama - it does not qualify as representative fiction of a particular period. Puh-lease! 🤦‍♀️ maybe take a look at Sanditon instead. Much more representative and way more thoughtful show than Bridgerton.

Very good video and research. Very informative. The voices turned out great.

The Pagan culture of the Balts was not in fact the longest to exists as there is a Pagan culture that still exists today in Europe , I am referring to the Mari and Udmurt peoples of Russia's Volga region . The republic of Mari El has 3 official religions Islam of its Tatars Christianity of its ethnic Russians and Chi Mari Yula of its native Pagan Mari . The Mari traditional religion complete with its ancient priesthood known as the Kharts survived Islam , Christianity and communism .The neighboring Udmurt's have also preserved their traditional Pagan religion , although it has less practitioners than the Mari do .

Well my tattoo says it's not dead lol 👍🇮🇪

And Regarding your remarks in your channel infos: yes. People in the past were just like us. You’d deserve a much wider popularity here in UA-cam. 😎👍 Btw. Bist Du eigentlich auch aus Deutschland?

Too bad nobody has left a comment here. 😊 so I will do it 🇩🇪👍

But it was a very interesting video for me because I know about the German Ordens only from the German point of view. So this gave me some New inside and helped me to improve my knowledge and view about what was happening back then. And that even helps to understand some things on the closer past better and even what is going on nowadays. Also it’s more like confirming what I anyway believe nie just a bit more detailed. 😊

In Estonia there is probably the highest number of non believers all over Europe. My wife is Estonian and I know many people up there. I think nowadays it’s better to call people simply atheists, as they don’t believe in anything at all. But it’s true. In Estonia there’s many traditions still alive that are of pagan origin for sure. Like the Jaanipäev for sure is. As it’s at least as important for many as Christmas. But even here in Germany (I’m German from the south), there’s a lot of auch thing. Carnaval for example is such a tradition, but we also burn large fires to some dates. And I’d even say fireworks at new years is such a thing. 😊

I love how you backgrounded the explanation of women’s education and how it served purely to make them subservient and appealing to men with flames and a jail cell. So apt and really drives home what Bridgerton glosses over - that upper class women were property and trapped in a gilded cage.

the pagan myths and beliefs have survived very well in the Baltics, most people are Christians nowadays but our cultures very well reflect the respect for and life with nature to this day. The Latvian folk songs preserved the old stories of the old gods, and many traditions we practice today, have pagan roots. I know that this is the case in many regions of Europe, but since Christianisation happened way later in the Baltics, I have the feeling that the Baltics have preserved them a lot more than in other places.