The Norman Conquest of Sicily - Part 5: Last Stand of a Great Norman Knight - Serlo of Hautville

Documentary video on the Norman conquest of Sicily featuring the heroic last stand of Serlo of Hautville, nephew of Robert Guiscard. Get my book about the Crusades:
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This documentary looks at the history of Norman Sicily, in particular the last stand of Serlo of Hautville and the establishment of Norman rule in Palermo.

[@SIGNOR-G]

The purging of Sicily has probably been the greatest achievent of normans in Italy. Their influence in the island can be felt even today.

[@jasoncowley4718]

This is fantastic! Our Norman ancestors were truly a tough breed, they had to be.
Count Serlo of Hautville was my 30th great uncle!

[@vilijamkil5937]

not true

[@rageman8901]

Nice the Rogers of Sicily are my Direct Paternal line.

[@2007bing]

Norman knights are awesome history

[@romulo1517]

Excellent video. Hugs from Brazil!

[@BelleroseQC]

Thank you for sharing these stories.

[@charris5700]

This was a huge loss for this elite band of brothers. It probably strengthened his fellow knights and made them focused with fervor.

[@MrUncucked]

Epic stories from history eloquently explained

[@dickthebutcher5804]

Great teachers can inspire even mediocre students.

[@Canterburypilgram]

Keep up the good work! Love the content!

[@NomadX7]

Your info is fenomenal! My 10 year old son learns English and history at the same time. Thanks.

[@danielandres1579]

Do a video on the Maronites and their alliance with the Crusaders

[@thorgeist]

My last name Bailey, and my mother’s maiden being Pratt are both Norman in origin. I am drawn constantly to the Norman’s and their history of conquest and culture. I love your coverage of my people’s history. Thank you.

[@eM-ed5pz]

This is well done. You're an incredible talent.

[@krisballard541]

This was an interesting time, in the history of Sicily.

[@christosvoskresye]

Song of Roland, Sicilian edition.

[@maximusatlas9377]

Epic video.

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

Next video in the series: ua-cam.com/video/hU1RxSgjXP8/v-deo.html
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[@roseboudreaux4645]

Real Crusades History ..I enjoyed this video very much, well done. I’m curious if you have heard of Sir Peter Gunter, (B.1034 Normandy) and Knight of the Golden Glove? I believe he fought in the battle of Brecon 1093. Also, the 1st cousin to William the Conqueror. If so, do you have plans for a video? Thanks 🦋

[@fudgeslicer9264]

Real Crusades History You are genuinely my favourite expert in this subject...

[@WellingtonLee573]

Really good video man- where is the footage of Norman troops you show come from?

[@Oldwhiteguy]

Nice opening

[@shamitbikramshah8577]

Thanks

[@MrSenard]

Silhouette of the Serlo of Hautville fought for William the Tanner or William the Conqueror in the Battle of Hastings in 1066 Serlo son Went with his uncle's to fight in Sicily during the Normandy Crusade through Italy ?????

[@MrSenard]

I know because he's my descendant

[@jamesledet-zk5oq]

Any pictures of the rock of Serlo and the Cross at site of his and comrades deaths?

[@saguntum-iberian-greekkons7014]

You failed to mention that the Byzantines temporary recaptured Sicily under Georges Maniakes and his Varangian Guard: Harald Sigurdsson (hardrada)

[@RealCrusadesHistory]

No, I didn't fail to mention that. The first episode in this series discusses that. This is part 5.

[@maryannkelley7039]

👍😄

[@Wilshare]

@4min 40 sec - The study of Etymology (is the study of the history of words). By extension, the etymology of a word means its origin and development throughout history. Giving a Norman governor the title of Imir . Imir may refer to: Imir, Ardabil (Persian: ايمير‎) Eymir, Zanjan (Persian: ايمير‎) Ymir, a being in Norse mythology. Amir is a multinational and multilingual masculine name. The name comes from the same root as the word emir. In Hebrew the name may mean crown. An emir (/əˈmɪər, eɪˈmɪər, ˈeɪmɪər/; Arabic: أمير‎ ʾamīr [ʔaˈmiːr]), sometimes transliterated amir, amier, or ameer, can refer to a king or an aristocratic or noble and military title of high office used in a variety of places in the Arab countries. soooo..a Christian knight bestows this title...interesting. The Saracens referred to the Sunni Muslim armies who were involved in the Muslim Conquests and Crusades in the Middle Ages. All the while, the Essene community went 'underground' until it was safe to move on to Padua. Then splitting with one group going to Spain and the other to the north end of the Black Sea. Some became Converso, even changing the spellings of their names.in order to survive. Much later, around the black hand 1910-1940 family groups came into the U.S. under a cloak of secrecy. For clues, find place names like MESSINA/ Syracuse in New York, Texas and more. Even South Africa. The need to know knights thru the ages knew there was more to the grail myth. Imagine...the nexus all began with The Norman Conquest of Sicily. TY SO MUCH FOR THE WORK AND CARE YOU ARE DOING!!! History is not always written by the 'winners'. The magi knew the wisdom of silence. G-d....this so beautiful.

[@haiduc5320]

So delicious.

[@LaSpataCaroli]

First to type first

[@kennethkustren9381]

I, Kenneth, do hereby Second your First.

[@claudemontalbano3381]

The norman knights were the strongest

[@psylegio]

Oh yeah? But what about the childrens crusade huh? WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDRENS CRUSADE?
lol

[@JoeSmith-sl9bq]

Nothing, they never actually fought any one but wondered around Europe for a bit.