The True Story of Harold Sigurdsson (Hardrada) | Vikings Valhalla

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  • @frue1763
    @frue1763 2 роки тому +486

    Fun facts. They brought the body home to Norway. He is lying today, buried under a street in Trondheim city. Archaeologists know exactly where the tomb is, but they believe he should be allowed to lie in peace.

    • @gunnarelisigurjonsson2587
      @gunnarelisigurjonsson2587 Рік тому +28

      A beautiful respect. Also maybe not a logical reason to do the work.
      But yes he should be left in peace
      Would be a interesting dig nonetheless

    • @cinthiaponce4804
      @cinthiaponce4804 Рік тому +3

      Thanks for the information ❤️

    • @HarryLopez82
      @HarryLopez82 Рік тому +1

      How accurate are they?

    • @timray4988
      @timray4988 Рік тому

      Nah dig his ass the hell up. They don’t let my ancestors stay in there resting place so let’s move this bugger

    • @frue1763
      @frue1763 Рік тому +9

      @@HarryLopez82 In 2006, there was talk of digging him up and moving him to Nidaros Cathedral, which is our coronation church. The National Antiquarian said no.

  • @sisselhansen3915
    @sisselhansen3915 Рік тому +47

    Thank you for telling the story of Harald Sigursson The Last Viking.. he was a great warrior who I admire!! 🇧🇻

  • @Kunumbah1
    @Kunumbah1 2 роки тому +271

    This man fought against and for Norse nobles, King Cnut the Great, Prince Yaroslavl the Wise, Byzantine Eastern Roman Emperors, Arab pirates and Saracen warriors, Danes, and Anglo-Saxons. Probably the most accomplished warrior in history.

    • @alicemi4155
      @alicemi4155 Рік тому +1

      Όντως! Μεγάλος μακελάρης!

    • @jengaaaaa
      @jengaaaaa Рік тому +4

      Subutai probably has fought more varied peoples, but I have no doubt that Harald would beat Subutai in single combat.

    • @syphernynx4186
      @syphernynx4186 Рік тому +1

      @@jengaaaaa I don’t think subutai would lose …

    • @colinjames7569
      @colinjames7569 Рік тому

      Agreed

    • @jengaaaaa
      @jengaaaaa 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@syphernynx4186 Subutai rose up due to merit so he was a great fighter no doubt. Still my money would be with Harald in a duel. Who knows?

  • @jared1870
    @jared1870 2 роки тому +124

    They may no longer sing of Harold in pagan and Christian churches, but Ollie keeps his memory alive in pubs and on youtube. Another great video, thank you!

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому +6

      Your comment made me smile Jared! you really paid attention to the video! Thank you so much for your comment!!!

    • @lighthouseactingstudio9087
      @lighthouseactingstudio9087 10 місяців тому

      Perfectly said @jared1870

  • @elrictraver8275
    @elrictraver8275 2 роки тому +93

    This guy could very well be the most interesting king to have ever lived.

  • @gerardmcgonigle1310
    @gerardmcgonigle1310 Рік тому +9

    He was a mighty man the times when boats were made of wood and the men made of steel

  • @BriefCaseOfficial
    @BriefCaseOfficial 2 роки тому +86

    So good to learn the true story of Harold Sigurdsson (Hardrada), I really enjoy these videos :)

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much BC!

    • @jessrosefawkes2721
      @jessrosefawkes2721 Рік тому +2

      Your both my favourite channels, your videos are always at the top of my playlists!

  • @aarondemiri486
    @aarondemiri486 2 роки тому +36

    one of the most awesome stories in history

  • @anitapollard1627
    @anitapollard1627 2 роки тому +16

    He was definitely a great warrior!! Wowzers... almost seens impossible that "he made it out alive" so many times!! Thank you for this 💕

  • @demigodluis
    @demigodluis 2 роки тому +187

    Unmatched heroism. Definitely deserves to have his name immortalized. One of the best vikings ever.

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому +5

      I agree! What a full life he lived!

    • @richardadorno9187
      @richardadorno9187 2 роки тому +3

      Can he still be considered Viking if he was a Christian?

    • @Mma-basement-215
      @Mma-basement-215 2 роки тому +2

      He is definitely one of the greatest he accomplished more in his lifetime then almost anyone and that really can't be disputed on the battlefield as well as politically

    • @Mma-basement-215
      @Mma-basement-215 2 роки тому +10

      Of course he can bud Viking means Pillager Raider conqueror not necessarily your religion because times are changing around the world then

    • @rionabil8065
      @rionabil8065 2 роки тому +3

      @@richardadorno9187 Well Vikings is his blood no matter which god he serve

  • @SergioLevet
    @SergioLevet 2 роки тому +16

    Most definitely one of the most impressive and extraordinary Vikings King ever. What a way to ends an Era.

  • @JM-wp7te
    @JM-wp7te Рік тому +51

    To me Valhalla in Netflix give not justice to this Viking king he was so good that he deserves a full series about his life and all his bottles definable he was a great warrior.

  • @CuteDwarf11
    @CuteDwarf11 2 роки тому +44

    Damn, talk about UNSTOPPABLE! Not only did he come from a noble and legendary lineage, but he also lived up to the blood that gave him life. He might have died from an arrow to the throat, but he died in battle like the great warrior he was.

  • @watermunteconomie3938
    @watermunteconomie3938 Рік тому +8

    This was a good one! Looking forward to Valhalla season 3.

  • @MortisMedia
    @MortisMedia 2 роки тому +18

    Brilliant video, very well done!

  • @nash.p9781
    @nash.p9781 Рік тому +19

    His portrayal in Vikings Valhalla is awesome.

  • @barbarastone7546
    @barbarastone7546 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks Ollie great tribute to this great Viking king and true defender of those less fortunate ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hollysmith7393
    @hollysmith7393 2 роки тому +3

    Your videos are so well done … you highlight all the bullet points with a clear calm voice !!! I find myself wanting more after each one . Well done sir well done

  • @picklerick.n.666
    @picklerick.n.666 2 роки тому +29

    Dam Ollie I want only to say for the 99th time how I get the chills from your awesome narration and dedication to your work keep it up 💞💞💞

  • @jamiegregg9211
    @jamiegregg9211 2 роки тому +6

    awesome vid Ollie Harald Hardrada is one of my favourite viking heroes looking forward to your next vid mate

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Jamie!!! Glad you enjoyed the vid!!!

  • @durwinpocha2488
    @durwinpocha2488 Рік тому +7

    Not one of the greatest Viking Kings of history. But thee greatest of all time, Harold Sigurdsson (King Hardrada.) He is totally the ultimate adventurist. Living his life on the edge since fifteen. He goes from being almost anonymous to the leader of a small group commando raids. Tricks impregnable fortresses into letting him in. Commanding armies until one fateful day. I thought I'd like to see the movie.

  • @robertreisner6119
    @robertreisner6119 2 роки тому +5

    He was definitely a colorful person that history should always remember.

  • @rebeccalee1065
    @rebeccalee1065 2 роки тому +2

    What A Fascinating Story. And, Even Incredibly Fascinating And Brave Man.

  • @TitansRossi
    @TitansRossi 2 роки тому +6

    What an incredible story. Harold was a straight up boss!

  • @alphonsusseketa6679
    @alphonsusseketa6679 2 роки тому +12

    A film made of this mighty man would be epic .

    • @vvbmailbulsara2300
      @vvbmailbulsara2300 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed👍

    • @IvarTheBoneless13
      @IvarTheBoneless13 Рік тому +4

      Hollywood would ruin it nowadays... he'd be a she, probably a different race, and most likely a lesbian

    • @taiforsey9975
      @taiforsey9975 Рік тому +2

      @@IvarTheBoneless13 lmao hahaha gold

    • @chocho8036
      @chocho8036 11 місяців тому

      would be nice if film was accurate to history as w e know it
      most is completely fiction

    • @kolbjrnalstad9069
      @kolbjrnalstad9069 3 місяці тому +1

      @@IvarTheBoneless13 🤣🤣🤣🤣 A good one! 🤣🤣

  • @JCking7
    @JCking7 2 роки тому +11

    Wow I didn't know the Vikings made it to Baghdad. Great video. Thank you

  • @aairsick
    @aairsick 2 роки тому +30

    I'm just amazed at the geography he crossed, lived on and survived. No Eurail pass back then which makes it even more incredible.

    • @josephphoenix1376
      @josephphoenix1376 Рік тому

      Hah! Do you think a Man like Harald would want a Eurail pass? Or a 1st class plane ticket? Hell No! His Goal was VALHALLA 🎉🎊

  • @Manaoh81
    @Manaoh81 2 місяці тому

    This was a great video! I’ve been binge watching a lot of your videos lately. They’re so well done. I love history so your videos give me the information I want without dragging it out into some unnecessary length. Thank you!

  • @tori1655
    @tori1655 2 роки тому +6

    Great video! Yeah, Harald Sigurdson was one of the most famous norwegian viking kings, alongside Olav Trygvason. Harald was a brave legendary fighter, and his story is well known and documented.

  • @pinklady3885
    @pinklady3885 2 роки тому +9

    Fantastic narration!!! Well researched! I thoroughly enjoyed this viking history. Thank you Ollie for your hard work. 🍎💃💕

  • @markadams7046
    @markadams7046 Рік тому +7

    He must have been a very talented warrior to have lived through so many battles against so many different people who probably such varied fighting styles. With the arrow to neck though, it just goes to show no matter how skilled a warrior you are, war is chaos and death can strike anyone at any time.

  • @josephphoenix1376
    @josephphoenix1376 Рік тому +8

    No other Viking/ Norseman is his Equal much less his Superior! If anyone earned his way to VALHALLA? It's Harald!

  • @dbibbyma
    @dbibbyma Рік тому +12

    Love it. Vikings Valhalla was outstanding.

  • @colinjames7569
    @colinjames7569 Рік тому +1

    He was a Viking. Nothing more, nothing less. Admired by all. Feared by some

    • @jengaaaaa
      @jengaaaaa 7 місяців тому

      Definitely not admired by all and hated by millions. Still a great warrior.

  • @Chompa-vo6ls
    @Chompa-vo6ls 2 роки тому +3

    This was a really good video, it helped me understand so much I needed to know for my own passion project. Very well done!

  • @brianscraper7433
    @brianscraper7433 2 роки тому +2

    That’s an incredible story! Thank you for sharing 🙏

  • @ELKE-
    @ELKE- 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you for the segment of this great history! Awesome job Ollie. I'm lucky I can listen now!

    • @ELKE-
      @ELKE- 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for your amazing readings and great videos! Just want say that I won't be here next week. But will watch your amazing videos, when I'm ready. Going for surgery in 5 days! Stay safe. Love your channel History Profiles

    • @janetcw9808
      @janetcw9808 2 роки тому +1

      @@ELKE- Good luck with the surgery 🙏🏻❤️🍀

    • @ELKE-
      @ELKE- 2 роки тому +1

      @@janetcw9808
      Hi dear Janet! Thank you so much🙏🏻⚘ You take care nice Lady! See you next, soon...

    • @pinklady3885
      @pinklady3885 2 роки тому +1

      @@ELKE- dear Elke thinking of you. Stay strong and well. 🌷🍀🍂🍁❤️

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for watching Elke!!

  • @wildeyed76
    @wildeyed76 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! Thank you for taking the time to share this information!

  • @Nope-gj6jo
    @Nope-gj6jo 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome video! A video about Oleg the Mercenary is very much needed. Keep up the good work!

  • @RandomNorwegianGuy.
    @RandomNorwegianGuy. 2 роки тому +8

    One of the mightiest and most adventurous Man in human history

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому +1

      Indeed he was !

    • @Brandonhayhew
      @Brandonhayhew 2 роки тому

      @@historyprofiles you should also include the Mongols and Spainish conquest of new world

  • @marinakaiser7639
    @marinakaiser7639 2 роки тому +15

    Hi Ollie it's so great you narrate about the Vikings now.Great idea,thank you so much 👍😁❤🖤‼

  • @Elletorryshred
    @Elletorryshred 3 місяці тому +1

    Amazing video!! Thankyou!!

  • @joshbroadwater4671
    @joshbroadwater4671 2 роки тому +8

    I love your Viking videos so much! Keep them coming please! 💪

  • @jermaincummings2679
    @jermaincummings2679 2 роки тому +3

    My God this man fought his whole life. Wow just wow.

  • @luisfguitar
    @luisfguitar 2 місяці тому

    This man has probably the best fighting record ever in human history.

  • @taybak8446
    @taybak8446 Рік тому

    I was enthralled! Great gripping rip yarning tale!

  • @frodobaggins4068
    @frodobaggins4068 2 роки тому +3

    So happy I found this channel... ✌️ ✌️ ✌️ ✌️

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much!!! I hope your enjoying the content !!!

  • @vvbmailbulsara2300
    @vvbmailbulsara2300 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Ollie, really liked this narrative about Harald Sigurdsson .
    Indeed he was one of if not the greatest Viking!

  • @TheCrimeReel
    @TheCrimeReel 2 роки тому +3

    Great video HP - enjoyed the content as always

  • @thejudgmentalcat
    @thejudgmentalcat 2 роки тому +5

    I had heard of the battle, but not the Viking Harald's life. Very interesting!

  • @sonjanordahl3158
    @sonjanordahl3158 2 роки тому +6

    It takes more than fighting ability to make a great King. Harold Sigurdsson (Hardrada) was a great king. You should look into more than just his battles.

  • @user-he8lq8ny3v
    @user-he8lq8ny3v 2 роки тому +3

    Harald fair hair and Harald Hardrada two of the best

  • @randaraptor
    @randaraptor 2 роки тому +34

    I’m a descendent of Yaroslav, amazing to hear his name mentioned and his relationship with Harold. Love your videos

    • @Dilly_Dil1y
      @Dilly_Dil1y 2 роки тому +2

      Heard yaroslav was a disgraced traitor. 🤷‍♂️

    • @sana3843
      @sana3843 Рік тому +5

      @@Dilly_Dil1y what 😂? Yaroslav the Wise, the Grand Prince of Kiev, the stepfather of Europe? How could he commit a treason if he was the state?)))

    • @leotraps3015
      @leotraps3015 9 місяців тому

      You Traitor you give us all bad blood....

    • @zen4men
      @zen4men 2 місяці тому

      That means we are distantly related!
      Harald is my great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather!
      Great x 26!
      /

  • @LonersGuide
    @LonersGuide 2 роки тому +12

    Interesting that Harold Godwinson would soon after die in a similar manner--struck in the eye by an arrow at the Battle of Hastings.

  • @tracythorleifson
    @tracythorleifson Рік тому +16

    It’s intriguing to think how two arrows determined the course of history, the first being the arrow that slew Harald Sigurdsson, and the second being the arrow that laid low Harold Godwinson. But for that first arrow, the Norse might have prevailed that day against the English, and the Normans would have found themselves facing a very different foe. 1066 was an eventful year, to put it mildly.

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  Рік тому +2

      Couldn’t agree more !

    • @ktb183
      @ktb183 Рік тому +2

      As a Scandinavian, but also as a descendant of William the Conqueror, I'd say, that England would have been better off with a Viking victory at Stamford bridge.

    • @jerrysherman1025
      @jerrysherman1025 Рік тому +3

      You do know that 'Norman' was how the French referred to Vikings (ie- 'Northmen') and that William was a descendant of Rolf Gånger (aka Rollo), the Danish Viking who agreed to stop raiding after Charles the Simple offered him the region now -- obviously -- known as Normandy. So, in reality, William's Norse heritage meant that England was still conquered by someone with Scandinavian roots.

    • @tracythorleifson
      @tracythorleifson Рік тому

      @@jerrysherman1025 yep, well aware.

    • @chocho8036
      @chocho8036 11 місяців тому

      @@jerrysherman1025actually Charles the Simple only offered him Amiens and Rouen, county not a whole province
      Amiens sat at the mouth of the river Seine guarding the way to Paris...
      Rollo kept to his agreement to Charles to protect and not raid further into Normandy
      After Charles was deposed by his own relatives
      Rollo then decide that his agreement was void
      and took over large parts of what is known as Normandie today
      many assume that he was offered Normandy as is depicted in fictional accounts
      but Charles was not that Simple
      and had no intention of offering such a huge land.
      it's a testament to the strength of Rollo and descendants including William
      that they continued to hold onto such a large area that was not granted to them

  • @iLLeag7e
    @iLLeag7e 2 роки тому +1

    chef's kiss for the artwork. Beautiful stuff. Vikings at sea or just looking ominous make for great visuals. cheers for the video, +sub

  • @margaretlumley1648
    @margaretlumley1648 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Thank you 😊

  • @billy14070
    @billy14070 4 місяці тому +9

    Had to come here to understand things properly since Netflix decided to end things prematurely.

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  4 місяці тому +7

      @@billy14070 working on a super long in detail hardrada video as we speak!

    • @billy14070
      @billy14070 4 місяці тому

      @@historyprofiles thank you 🤩

  • @chocho8036
    @chocho8036 11 місяців тому +2

    He certainly played his huge part in history of the english...
    it is said that due to the battles against Hardrada,
    the Godwinson royal forces were fatigued and distracted
    which aided William the Conqueror in winning England,
    by attacking in a timely fashion,
    soon after Hardrada was defeated by Godwinson
    without Hardrada
    it's possible that William would have been defeated
    and not be the so called progenitor of many english royals to this day.
    William is the great grandfather of Henry II,
    great great grandfather of Richard the Lion hearted
    ancestor to many famed leaders
    including Edward III, Henry V
    this is not to diminish Hardrada's astonishing career
    and
    survival in his youthful exile from his norwegian home
    one might say that luck is on the side of some, like William the Conqueror
    whose grand daughter Mathilda is essentially the founder of the English famed Plantagenet Dynasty
    i'll winds foiled Williams first attempt to conquer England
    before Hardrada's arrival
    and it could have been the other way around,
    with Hardrada benefitting from Godwinson being distracted by William s army
    and Hardrada eventually marching in to
    lLondon to be crowned.

  • @pulseweld
    @pulseweld 2 роки тому +3

    hello i love history thank you a great 15 minute video

  • @chocho8036
    @chocho8036 11 місяців тому +1

    many comments here about lack of historical accuracy
    and how unfortunate...
    having tried to research and write a historically accurate script
    the research is extremely time consuming
    and writers don't hav e the time nor care.
    they use a few bare facts
    and quickly write out a dramatic story. period.
    history takes time
    differing accounts need to be read and assessed.
    fascinating and beautiful process
    but not many ready for the labor of love
    when trying to get paid.

  • @daemonartursson7159
    @daemonartursson7159 Рік тому +3

    Hardrada who serves British history as the distraction which allowed William of Normandy to land in England, and a tired English army to lose at Hastings, changing history forever

  • @taiforsey9975
    @taiforsey9975 Рік тому

    Awesome 👌, voice is perfect for this, can't wait for some new ones!

  • @Agapy8888
    @Agapy8888 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Ollie. Excited. Viking narrations are great.

    • @janetcw9808
      @janetcw9808 2 роки тому +1

      Greetings x

    • @historyprofiles
      @historyprofiles  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Ayepe your comment really means a lot!

    • @Agapy8888
      @Agapy8888 2 роки тому

      @@janetcw9808 Hi Lady Janet. ❤️😍🥰😘🐬⚜️

    • @Agapy8888
      @Agapy8888 2 роки тому

      @@historyprofiles Thanks Ollie. Always look forward to your channel. I get my notifications on time always.

  • @felipethefirst2373
    @felipethefirst2373 2 роки тому +1

    Your intro alone made me like this video !

  • @kennyn1992
    @kennyn1992 Рік тому +6

    I'm definitely in the minority after reading the comments, but he came across as a vicious psychopath whose ruthless ambition caused death and misery for thousands. Bravery is about facing something that scares you and heroism is about benefiting others, whereas Harold seemed to revel in violence and was only doing it for personal gain. An impressive warrior yes, but not someone to be admired.

    • @Francesboo222
      @Francesboo222 Рік тому +3

      Why are you judging this by today's 'standards' - I thought we'd ALL been taught in high school that today's 'standards'/laws cannot be applied to the past........🤷‍♀️

  • @brucemullins3859
    @brucemullins3859 2 роки тому +1

    My great grandfather

  • @cokeysnose375
    @cokeysnose375 2 роки тому +1

    Another day, another video! thanks

  • @barbarastone7546
    @barbarastone7546 2 роки тому +2

    An amazing Viking an amazing warrior king human being❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @abrarfaiazdipro2362
    @abrarfaiazdipro2362 3 місяці тому +1

    After watching season 3, the story is quite accurate. Netflix should have given atleast one more season to this for them to wrap it up amazingly!

  • @johnnyc613
    @johnnyc613 Рік тому

    Great job on these Sagas .. new subscriber!!

  • @FlameLegend100
    @FlameLegend100 Рік тому +1

    Great history story 😁👍.

  • @Alex9Uk
    @Alex9Uk Рік тому +3

    Isn't it Harald not Harold ?

  • @mijiyoon5575
    @mijiyoon5575 2 роки тому

    *Spatharokandidatos* that's a mouthful ... always interesting *THX Ollie* 👍👍👍👍👍

    • @1man_topo
      @1man_topo 2 роки тому +1

      maybe translates from spatharo=spathi in greek means sword and candidate

  • @edwardmortimer8643
    @edwardmortimer8643 Рік тому +1

    Dude was a legendary badass

  • @jmo6889
    @jmo6889 Рік тому +1

    wow what a warrior

  • @alphonsusseketa6679
    @alphonsusseketa6679 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting history profile of a warrior.

  • @frankstallworth5068
    @frankstallworth5068 Рік тому +1

    It's going to be interesting when Vikings Valhalla get to the part where he becomes king and starts destroying everything!

  • @roxxaviguetero8168
    @roxxaviguetero8168 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos are Better than Netflix Vikings Valhalla 😂🤣

  • @i.p.956
    @i.p.956 2 роки тому +4

    Great video, I learned many interesting facts I never knew. One small flaw, this is not Harold Godwinson in the portrait, this is king Henry III

    • @chocho8036
      @chocho8036 11 місяців тому

      Really ? definitely different era ... Henry III was five generations removed descendant of William the Conqueror
      who defeated Godwinson ...hmm.

  • @Cole-ty9dz
    @Cole-ty9dz 2 роки тому +3

    Oh wow. I didn't realize that Leo Suter's facial hair was actually Harald Hardrada's according to the first seconds of the video.

  • @muhammedgokcan22
    @muhammedgokcan22 2 роки тому +4

    Seems like the next seasons of Vikings Valhalla will be interesting.

  • @sableeve5796
    @sableeve5796 Рік тому +3

    He went out like a "G" !

  • @Nuklz1981
    @Nuklz1981 Рік тому +3

    I wanted to know how accurate he was portrayed in Vikings Valhalla. Did he really know Leif Ericsson? Dis they even live during the same period? Many questions I guess, but that's just my way. Great video, well done

    • @chocho8036
      @chocho8036 11 місяців тому +1

      Vikings and Vikings Valhalla are very fictional...
      even though Vikings is actually one my favorite shows of all time,
      the history is pretty much jumbled up
      with Rollo ,who i supposedly
      Ragnars brother
      in reality Ragnar was at least a generation ahead
      and in no way related
      no one is even certain that Ragnar was a real person, whereas Rollo was real
      and progenitor of the Viking dynasty that became the Normans, ancestor to
      William the Conqueror
      so it is doubtful that Hardrada knew Erickson,
      the series puts all the most fascinating characters of history together in one room 😂❤

    • @Melodeath00
      @Melodeath00 3 місяці тому

      While all the main characters are historical figures, the timeline is very fucked up.
      Leif Eriksoon was of the same generation as Svein Forkbeard.
      Olaf Haraldson and Cnut were one generation younger.
      Harald Hardrada was 2 generations younger.
      Why is Cnut already king of anything while his father is still alive? Forkbeard was the one who led the invasion of England that was depicted in the show, he was the new king of England, and this happened 10+ years after the massacres of the 1st episode, as opposed to 1 year like in the show.
      Cnut became king of England after his father died, and only became king of Denmark after his younger brother who inherited that kingdom died a couple of years later.
      Olaf Haraldsson took Norway after the death of Svein Forkbeard and ruled it for 15 years, as opposed to dying in a duel with a girl while still being a Jarl. He eventually lost the kingdom to a combination of Cnut invading and his nobles rebelling at the same time, and died in battle 2 years later trying to win the kingdom back. A 15 years old Harald Siggurdson (Hardrada) was present at this battle, as mentioned in the video.
      The massacre in ep 1 happened in 1002. Svein Forkbeard taking England and dying after 5 weeks, making Cnut the Great inherit the throne happened in 1014. The death of Olaf Haraldsson and the beginning of Harald Siggurdson's travels to Rus and The Byzantine Empire happened in 1030.

  • @lotharluder2743
    @lotharluder2743 Рік тому +1

    Unbelieveble strong Warrior. Killed by arrow its a pitty. The good thing he was now not forced to face old age. Wich is a real ugly battle for a man who was always strong.

  • @bethstone7808
    @bethstone7808 Рік тому

    I love your content! Than you.

  • @mishkavalhalla9905
    @mishkavalhalla9905 Рік тому +1

    We honor them all in our pagan halls to this very day, SKÅL

  • @Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam
    @Liverpool-Thedirtyredteam Рік тому

    I'm going to Stamford bridge tomorrow only a few miles from my house can't wait! 😁😁

  • @Mma-basement-215
    @Mma-basement-215 Рік тому +1

    I love history and from the Roman empire all the way up threw Charlemagne into the Viking error into the crusades through the ottoman empire all the way up to Napoleon taking over Europe I would not say I'm an expert but I would say I know alot and to me he is definitely one of the most polarizing Vikings in history I'd say on achievement toughness and conquer he's top 3 but it's up for debate he could be number one he could be number five but he is definitely one of the best 💯❤️💪

  • @Eirik_Duke138
    @Eirik_Duke138 7 місяців тому

    awesome
    thank you

  • @mitchnerem6759
    @mitchnerem6759 Рік тому

    Decent stuff, thank you.

  • @dilhat1223
    @dilhat1223 Рік тому

    To think that his thomb is only 30min away from where i live is so fucking awsome

  • @IslandKissSiren
    @IslandKissSiren Рік тому

    Amazing!!

  • @vincentrogister5006
    @vincentrogister5006 4 місяці тому +1

    Wow vikings valhalla is actually pritty accurate then

  • @sheepdog1102
    @sheepdog1102 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @sgauden02
    @sgauden02 2 роки тому +5

    Imagine what may have happened if the arrow that killed Harald Hardrada had missed...

    • @chrissiek8706
      @chrissiek8706 Рік тому

      Probably would have different dynasty on English throne...

    • @chocho8036
      @chocho8036 11 місяців тому

      if he had defeated Godwinson,
      he would have had to face off with William later known as the Conqueror
      who defeated Godwinson months after
      Godwinson defeated Hardrada..
      so that would be definitely a fascinating what if story!
      what an epic battle that would have been !
      Hardrada v. William of Normandy , also part Viking blood
      if we had a time machine and could change the trajectory of that arrow ...
      who would have triumphed and be progenitor of all
      English royals today

  • @cindyj5522
    @cindyj5522 Рік тому +3

    In the TV series Vikings/Valhalla, Olaf and Harold are portrayed as enemies vying for power and the kingship of Norway. In this version, they are portrayed as allies with Olaf as kind and Harold as his sworn man. Which source is accurate?

    • @TheEddyGH
      @TheEddyGH Рік тому +2

      Vikings valhalla is historical fiction tv series so you can’t really use it as a source for history 😅

    • @sniper76239
      @sniper76239 6 місяців тому

      It is called hollywood entertainment. It is not a historical documentary

  • @snakey319
    @snakey319 Рік тому

    Fighting hand to hand at 50, way better than the fiction on Vikings Valhalla.

  • @kenbrown1482
    @kenbrown1482 Рік тому

    Quite the warrior having listened to full.video

  • @EJ160E
    @EJ160E 2 роки тому +1

    Next do: EMMA OF NORMANDY