A Day In The Life Of A Viking

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  • Опубліковано 11 тра 2023
  • Welcome to our immersive journey into the captivating world of the Vikings! In this video, we delve into the vibrant tapestry of Viking society, focusing on the daily lives of free men and women, as well as the contrasting experiences of slaves, both adults and children.
    🔥 Join us as we bring to life the vivid details of a typical day in the Viking Age, showcasing the unique roles and responsibilities carried out by different members of the community. From the triumphs of free Vikings to the hardships endured by slaves, this exploration paints a comprehensive picture of Viking society.
    🛡️ Discover the life of a free Viking man or woman, who rises with the sun to face a day of adventure and toil. Witness the dedication and skills required for tasks such as farming, blacksmithing, and craftsmanship, which were crucial for sustaining their settlements. Learn about the bonds of kinship, honor, and fierce loyalty that defined their existence.
    ⚔️ Uncover the contrasting existence of Viking slaves, whose lives were markedly different. Explore the daily routines of slave men and women, as they labored under the command of their Viking masters. Witness their struggles and contributions within the households and fields, shedding light on a darker side of Viking society.
    👶 Understand the roles of children in Viking culture, both free and enslaved. Observe the education, play, and training that shaped the lives of free Viking children, fostering a spirit of independence and resilience. Contrast this with the experiences of slave children, who faced unique challenges in a society marked by hierarchy and inequality.
    🌍 Immerse yourself in the rich historical context and expert analysis provided throughout the video, ensuring an engaging and educational experience. Our comprehensive exploration of Viking daily life is brought to life with stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and meticulous attention to detail.
    📚 Whether you're a history enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the enigmatic Viking era, this video offers valuable insights into the diverse facets of Viking society. Gain a deeper understanding of the struggles, triumphs, and dynamics that shaped the lives of Vikings from different walks of life.
    ✨ Don't miss this incredible opportunity to step into the shoes of a Viking, experiencing firsthand the complexities of their day-to-day existence. Like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more engaging content on Viking history, culture, and folklore.
    #VikingLife #VikingSociety #DailyRoutines #HistoryOfVikings #VikingCulture

КОМЕНТАРІ • 49

  • @AI_Imagines_History
    @AI_Imagines_History  9 місяців тому +2

    I hope you enjoyed the video, please subscribe to the channel.
    If you enjoy learning about the viking age, check out Audible.
    I recommend using their free trial to listen to Bernard Cornwell's
    'The Last Kingdom'
    amzn.to/3QzOlIL

    • @nonenone5413
      @nonenone5413 8 місяців тому +1

      thank you. I appreciate you not idealizing vikings or viking life as so many are doing these days. People seem prone to indulging in fantasy - a Hollywood version of vikings, and shockingly believing it is real. It is not real. Vikings were not feminists, nor were they noble savages, nor macho gym rat 'strongmen', nor the stylish and cocky 'tough guy' characters as portrayed on the show Vikings.
      They were normal people living without modern technology and making a living through a combination of raw grit and crime. Not unlike pirates of today - like the ones in Somalia.

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  8 місяців тому +1

      @@nonenone5413 I'm glad you enjoyed it. I think you're right to describe them like modern somali pirates. Vikings were ultimately opportunists.

  • @dzarna
    @dzarna 8 місяців тому +5

    As someone passionate about Viking history, I found this video both enlightening and engaging.

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  8 місяців тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it dzarna. If you subscribe I can promise you plenty more Viking content 🥰

  • @Ceaser01
    @Ceaser01 5 місяців тому +2

    When I was a Viking back then this was so cool and fun.

    • @richterbelmont04
      @richterbelmont04 Місяць тому

      I was one of your slaves... wasn't so fun at all

  • @johnkimber2509
    @johnkimber2509 4 місяці тому +4

    I plan on writing a novel with a Viking main character, this video is very informative. Thank you 😊

  • @GetSoberWithMe
    @GetSoberWithMe 6 місяців тому +3

    I really enjoyed the way you did this video...i actually woke up wondering what a day in the life of a Viking would be and u answered perfectly

  • @carolynmake7986
    @carolynmake7986 12 днів тому

    nice one mate 👍 following

  • @HenryJasonVarga
    @HenryJasonVarga 8 місяців тому +2

    What's most impressive is that they had large-paned windows back then. I learned something new today.

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  8 місяців тому +1

      Safestyle windows was founded in England in 223ad, and many Anglo Saxon and Norse settlers had double glazing

    • @HenryJasonVarga
      @HenryJasonVarga 8 місяців тому

      @@AI_Imagines_History what's most impressive is the size, as shown in the video. Pretty much what we have today. Their industry was seriously advanced.

  • @ngliscsaxon6128
    @ngliscsaxon6128 Рік тому +3

    Great videos mate! Please do a video from our Saxon days 👌🏻

  • @violenceislife1987
    @violenceislife1987 Рік тому +3

    Great presentation.

  • @carrieperkin3729
    @carrieperkin3729 Рік тому +3

    Very interesting information.😊

  • @BushidoIslander8689
    @BushidoIslander8689 Рік тому +2

    Great video & images shared. Very informative

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  Рік тому

      Really glad you enjoyed it!

    • @user-uy1rg8td1v
      @user-uy1rg8td1v 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@AI_Imagines_History Great UA-cam video. I just subscribed. I also want to say I am grateful that you did not put background music in. I firmly believe that too many history youtube channels have unnecessary music and that background music is distracting, annoying, and unnecessary (especially for educational or opinionated videos with lots of talking).

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  9 місяців тому

      Thank you for subscribing, I occasionally use the AI voice when I'm struggling to get videos together but try to read them myself when possible.@@user-uy1rg8td1v

  • @A-Viking
    @A-Viking 5 місяців тому +2

    Basically a day in my life ;D

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  5 місяців тому

      I followed you around for the day to get all the info for the vid

    • @A-Viking
      @A-Viking 5 місяців тому

      @@AI_Imagines_History lol

  • @KataPhoenyx
    @KataPhoenyx Рік тому +5

    While I enjoyed the video, I am curious as to the sources for the information.

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  Рік тому +5

      Hey, glad you enjoyed it. This is by no means an exhaustive list but here’s a couple of sources which may be of interest.
      Winroth, Anders. 2014. The Age of the Vikings.
      Fallgren, Jan-Henrik. 2012. Farm and Village in the Viking Age. In The Viking world.
      Graham-Campbell, James. 2013. The Viking World.

    • @KataPhoenyx
      @KataPhoenyx Рік тому +1

      Thanks

  • @governmentname4088
    @governmentname4088 6 місяців тому +5

    I love that you specified how wives were forced into their roles and forced to work like slaves. Makes me know that your info is more reliable cause it its less likely to be tainted with sexism like a lot of history is. However, viking women were never "housewives". House wives didn't exist until the 1950s and were considered a "status symbol" because women were "trophy wives" and treated as objects. Anytime before that, women were doing exactly what their husband's were doing, probably on top of all of the house chores and child raising. So if the husband's were farmers, so were the women. Also, to call a housewife "idle" completely negates all of the Hardworking is involved with taking care of an entire household (laundry, dusting, cleaning, cooking, raising children 24/7 ON TOP of farming). If thats not work, do it yourself then 😂😂 although I will say "free" is a perfect way to describe an unmarried woman of this time

  • @jonathanbarnes3061
    @jonathanbarnes3061 Рік тому +2

    Immediate response is yeah.

  • @fwwaller
    @fwwaller Місяць тому +1

    I think you exaggerated the horrors of Norse slavery a good bit. Like yeah, thralls were treated pretty horribly, but their existence wasn't hopeless like you're making it out to be. There were examples of male and female slaves who achieved an almost comfortable status through their own prestige and exceptionalism.

    • @yvettethomas3700
      @yvettethomas3700 Місяць тому

      It would seem like the best way to make something of oneself as a thrall would be to have a valuable skill. I could see an enslaved blacksmith from Frankia or an educated thrall from Al-Andalus obtaining something like comfort. But a common thrall who just did hard labor round the house? How does one become the most prestigious sheep shearer or laundress?

    • @fwwaller
      @fwwaller Місяць тому +2

      @@yvettethomas3700 prove you can do more than that? Meritocracy is a pretty common thing in even the most cruel and base of human culture, even the most horrible of slave owners would be dumbasses to not recognize an opportunity if a certain slave proved to be gifted in some way

  • @jonathanbarnes3061
    @jonathanbarnes3061 Рік тому +1

    (00:01) -🎯🛡💪🛡

  • @draconelcentelleswoliveres
    @draconelcentelleswoliveres Рік тому +1

    Legend or history: judge for yourself.
    During the Norse wars, the ''berjast við úlfa''the order or warrior faternity an elite in the service of the highest bidder an order of warriors were a warrior elite, similar to the berserkir, but more refined and religious, followers of the old Norse gods and a new creed imported the Móðir- Jörð, these Vikings could be the image we have of the Vikings helmet with horns, as some used them as a symbol of the male-goat, an allusion to his manhood used to yevar the leaders.
    When times of peace came, the rulers wanted to dissolve them as they were Christian kings, they hated Christianity, they plundered and killed them, not having resources, they devoted themselves to banditry, and the Scandinavian kings hunted them down and cornered them, Seeing their extinction, they fled to Iceland with 26 ships. In Iceland they were not allowed to disembark, so they went west in search of a new land and discovered a land they called TULAND, today East Greenland. As new arrivals they were forced by Móðir-Jörð's dotrine to be polite to the natives and learned from the INUIT natives, and became experts at dog sledding''-hundasleða- ''they loved it. But they kept pestering the Scandinavians, plundering their ships and coasts for firewood, food, silver and women, and the Scandinavian kings, fed up with them, searched hard for them and finally found them in Tuland (East-Greenland), killing them. After 70 years of living on those coasts they died out, and the sagas ''tales'' about the TULAND warriors were banned under penalty of death.
    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

  • @mwnciboo
    @mwnciboo Місяць тому +1

    AI really cannot do human hands....

  • @mmuthoni66muthoni48
    @mmuthoni66muthoni48 9 місяців тому +1

    😂 informative

  • @robspencer5810
    @robspencer5810 10 місяців тому +3

    Boo.

  • @LarsRubarthPhoto
    @LarsRubarthPhoto 4 місяці тому

    Oh man. Worst video I've seen in a while. You should visit some museums and read literature on that topic beside the Uhtred Books 🫣
    There is not one kind of authentic depiction of a late iron age Scandinavian known as Vikings.

    • @AI_Imagines_History
      @AI_Imagines_History  3 місяці тому +1

      Clearly haven’t watched my latest video of this is the worst you’ve seen in awhile