I knew it, there are Canadian witches! And to think, those guys at the Weather Channel thought I was crazy when I called those snowstorms out of Canadian witchcraft. But who's laughing now?
I often think about people hundreds of years from now finding things like old DVD's and wondering about the great battles in space or the times superheroes saved us!
unless there was a break in the continuum chain between now and then, there would be no mystery about this. they would understand it was fiction we are in a digital age now and everything to an extent is well documented. and the internet is allowing us to cross reference things from fact to fiction in the current age right up until the future.
i was thinking about future historians finding videos and writings of the American president from 2017-21 and figuring "there is no way this was really the leader of a major nation. "
This video should have dropped one of the more obscure people who may not have existed and included Robin Hood. I've never heard of the London Monster and a few others on this list.
Regarding Shakespeare, too many documents exist in archives under his signature, including application for a Coat of Arms, and property deeds near Blackfrairs church in London.
Their argument for him not existing is that one man could not have written all the plays he did. And honestly if I where Shakespeare I'd be offended. Imagine putting your heart and soul into a craft and making more works that are better constructed then any of your peers both in content and volume. And people hundreds of years later saying u don't exist becuz you would have to be to skilled to make all these works. I'd be pissed
ARTHUR - Many historians now believe that the name Arthur derives from Arcturus or (Arturus or Artur meaning Bear-like). The person likely to be Arthur could have been a Romano-British Warrior known as Ambrosius Aurelianus who most likely used the symbol of a 'Bear' on his warriors shields and war-banners. This could be the reason why soldiers from 'Arturs' forces (with the Bear symbols) were recorded fighting battles in different parts of the country simultaneously. Ambrosius Aurelianus is also mentioned as being at the famous battle against the Saxons at Mons Badonicus (Baden Hill) and an 'Arthur' or 'Artur' (Bear-like) character may have also been there - could have been the same person or at least his 'Artur' warriors? Not sure whether this may be true or not, but it does sound logical and sensible, especially as names can get lost in translation and over time become blurred.
I'm pretty sure Lucius Artorius Castus, prefect of the VI. Legion, is considered the most likely candidate for the original basis of King Arthur. The only things that don't quite fit the "Artorius" hypothesis is that Arthur's legend takes place in the early dark ages, around a century or two after Lucius was recorded to have been stationed with the Legion in Britain. Also one more thing I'd like to mention: keep in mind that humans have always loved stories, wether or not they have a historical basis. Some may or may not even have been turned into entire religions. Our love of sci-fi and fantasy novels provides proof of that. For all we know, some roman author might have written the story of King Arthur (let's call this hypothetical novel ARTORIUS - REX BRITANNIAE (I.e. Arthur - King of Britain)) as a futuristic, then-dystopian (sort of) novel for the upper classes across the empire and even the lower classes around italy/anatolia/Egypt to enjoy.
@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 Agreed - he could also be a possible candidate for Arthur, as this Roman Officer 'Lucius Artorius Castus' may have indeed been the inspiration for the original legend of King Arthur, the so called military leader from Britannia, although he lived in the second century A.D. but may have been involved with the Saxon-Shore defence forts that were constructed in the 3rd Century in order to combat the Saxon raiders from Northern Europe . However the Battle of Mons Badonicus (Badon Hill) against the Saxons occurred around 500 AD (5th/6th Century) and 'Lucius Artorius Castus' may have died in Dalmatia (Croatia) centuries before. The mystery of Arthur surely remains a strange and enigmatic one, but whether true or false - it's still a great story...and a story it may well be......
Arthur was the King who united all of Europe and started the first crusade around 1100 ad, when Europe was already half conquered by Islamic invasion. The round table is still the knight's templar signature of equality as they're the order believed to have been created by him & survived his legacy
@@billcrawford1723 I went to high school with 2 Robin hood's 1 year above. 1 3yr below But this robin was originally called robin "the" hood. Because well... he was
11:50 That's an old classist conspiracy theory. The main reason people think Shakespeare couldn't have been a creative is because _he was a poor._ The same old 'poor people are lazy untermenschen' schlock that's been going for hundreds of years. 15:00 Anyone who believes King Arthur was a historical figure probably also believes Star Trek was a documentary.
No, it's not. It's because his writing are so similar to those of other people, like Christopher Marlowe. Also, back them, writers' works got passed around a lot, with many people all claiming to be the actual author.
It had more to do with the writing itself and the knowledge of royal life on the Continent. The man named Shakespeare had, at best, an elementary education and didn't move in high circles on the Continent.
I mean, not that I expect great things from a youtube top ten channel, but repeating the much debunked and nonsensical “Shakespeare wasn’t real” garbage is beyond the pale.
Shakespeare went to grammar school so he was perfectly literate and his father’s occupation as a glove maker being something mentioned in great detail in a few of his plays tells me William Shakespeare wrote those plays himself. Maybe someone helped w some but the intimate knowledge of the glove making trade tells me all I need to know. Bacon and the others wouldn’t have that personal insight.
Several college professors told me that I couldn't have written my papers myself. I had to fight to get my grade because they believed that a black woman couldn't possibly be smart enough to write this well. Plagiarism was never found. One professor said, "Just because I can't find or know where you plagiarized something, doesn't mean that it wasn't plagiarized." You don't have evidence of plagiarism why are you punishing me for it?
@@TouchofShunshine Oooh I’d have been pissed off which I’m sure you were. Race likely did play a role in it but even if you weren’t black or the professors were, it’d still be messed up bc unless they know there’s plagiarism going on, to assume it due to a student exceeding their expectations is NOT how anyone in the role of an educator should react. I’m not trying to downplay the racial issue either. I’m just saying for anyone to have their own work doubted by someone on the grounds that someone else believes them incapable of doing it so well is just about as disrespectful as it gets.
@@amberswafford9305 I agree. Other black students had the same issue with him. My feelings were so hurt and I wasn't the type of person to stand up for myself at that time. Now, I will sue.
@@TouchofShunshine That’s a much better plan to get something like that rectified than what I’d have undoubtedly done bc I’d have went off and somehow put myself in the wrong when I’d started off square in the right.
The legend of John Henry may well be true. My late Grandpa Wilson, a 5'6" 170lb white man when he was in his 30s, often drove railroad spikes with a sledge hammer in both hands.
Top tens bizarre and interesting as ever well presented. Personally I can never scroll past Simon Whistler. (Maybe something to do with playing too much 'guess who' as a kid 🤔)
it surprises me that simon would say that yang was the only known soldier to have fought on 3 sides..when it was simon whistler who taught me about larry thorne (lauri allan törni). the most badass soldier who fought for finnland..the nazis and the americans. 😉
Maybe he does not count as fighting for Finland against the Soviets was a different war to fighting for Germany against the Soviets (Winter War as opposed to WWII) and he fought for the US in Vietnam.
Yeah...regarding the claim that Shakespeare was the pen name of some aristocrat trying to have a secret side hustle, that theory is innately some elitist nonsense. His grammar school education was largely on par with what most people learn in AP high school classes or even when working towards a Bachelor's degree today, and the idea that a working class kid with extensive knowledge of folklore, Classical mythology and languages, and history (as it was taught at the time) couldn't have the imagination to write those plays is so snobby that the adherents better bring their noses down a bit before it rains and they drown. Also, we know Shakespeare collaborated on other plays--such as Two Noble Kinsman, itself inspired by a story from another massively popular English commoner, Geoffrey Chaucer (who had ripped it from a Greek myth)--and there are records of him being paid for his work.
Also, his father as a glover would have probably traveled to the markets of large cities, perhaps to the continent, where tales were told of famous people.
King Arthur did NOT exist. Some of the other characters in his story, including Uther Pendragon, did exist. There is contemporary evidence of him attempting unsuccessfully to divert a river to create a moat around his castle.
The closest England got to having a King Arthur was Prince Arthur, heir-apparent of Henry VII and brother of somewhat infamous Henry VIII who married late Prince Arthur's Widow, Catherine of Aragon, after he had died. He and Catherine had both gotten very ill, but while she recovered he passed some months before his 16th bday. Had he survived until 25 England might well have remained a Catholic country.
@@godfreypigott I mean to be fair, most of English history of the past 2100odd years has been fairly well documented, minus about 200 years during some of the viking golden age (as vikings really liked to plunder monasteries, and at the time monasteries were filled roles of libraries, centers of learning and the likes). There have been several hypotheses where the original legend of King Arthur comes from, but most have been discredited. Lucius Artorius Castus, a roman military officer, a prefect, has been proposed as the basis (which doesn't seem too far fetched as Artorius is relatively close to Artur/Arthur), but there we run into the problem that most stories involving King Arthur supposedly occurred in the early dark ages after the Romans pulled out of Britain, I.e. 4th century ish, while Artorius was stationed there as part of the VI. Legion in the late 2nd/early 3rd century. And while you might write off the time difference as just terrible year-on-year timekeeping by someone down the pipe, the presence of at the very least the VI. Legion that he was attached to would surely have been noted, considering that roman soldiers at the time were fairly easily identifiable (There were several more legions in Britain at the time, most famously the IX., but only the VI. is relevant here rn as the obvious flaw in this theory). Excuse typos n stuff, on phone. English isn't my first language and sometimes I don't bother correcting autocorrect.
Molly Malone "🎶in Dublin's fair city", like William Tell, has a bronze statue despite her unsure history. She keeps up with the times, though: a recent photo showed a Covid mask on the statue's face.
It's highly possible that Menes was simply the deified variant of Narmer. When we consider that Egyptian culture held the pharaoh as an incarnate deity, it would stand to reason that an individual so important that they united disparate kingdoms under their rule as a cohesive empire would rank a bit above rank and file pharaohs. They would possibly even inspire a post mortem continuation of their imperial cult, which likely would've fallen out of favor as the centuries passed by and the official pantheon evolved. Venerating the first pharaoh would likely also assist in the process of unifying the new state
The prime Minister is unaware of what his police forces are doing across Canada at alevels of government, and rely needs help, The durham region police and the security forces are also releasing listeria into the environment, And all this upon eradication of covid, will bring it all back to life. They are trying to keep the economy closed and are also destroying the environment, The people of Canada do jot support what the police are doing to treat the people, but it's always when their leader aren't looking and they are immune to your laws
I thought everyone considered Arthur as a fictional person. This is a first time I hear that he might have been based on someone that actually existed. Now the question is did he and if yes based on who? Leonidas on the other hand I heard him being mentioned as a historical figure more than once. I'm surprised to learn that he might have never existed.
I was pleased to see you using an image of the John Henry statue in Talcott, W.V., not far from where I grew up. That statue has its own history - every few years, some locals get a wild hair up their ass and decide to take down the statue of their own volition. The reason why is rarely stated, though it could be rooted in racism. Sometimes W.V. man can be as looney as Florida Man.
I was wondering, who the hell is william tell?? After you told the story I was like ooooooh Guillaume! Why do people translate names? That has always bugged me.
Maybe you covered it in a different video, but what about Homer? The attributed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, not the cartoon "Simp's son", a word play intentional, IIRC. Also, IIRC at /best/ Homer consolidated an older tale that was centuries old, and presented it in a more propaganda style of epic poetry. Again, at best.
It seems odd that Shakespeare is on this list since, as said, most of the doubters aren't questioning whenever William was a real person... but that it wasn't him doing the writing for certain reasons, like him not being a noble and such. One I might have put on the list instead would have been Charlemagne due to all the stuff that was said about him pushes him dangerously close to a sort of mythical being... but again, that he existed isn't the thing, but that he might have the attributes of others moved to him.
What about: - Sawney Bean, the infamous Scottish cannibal. - Ned Ludd, whose followers were called the Luddites - Nicholas Chauvin, from whom we get the term 'chauvanist' Probably none of them actually existed.
40 pounds between two people is nice, no offense they paid for your name...on my own no help, took me six years to lose 200 pounds and keeping it off and still a no body.... you get noticed if you're famous already... my humble opinion.... hug's Lynn Weasenforth 💛💙💜💙
I think this falls under the same category as most of the Bible. Most notably, I question the existence of Moses and the Hebrew slaves thing including the plagues and their exodus into the desert. Many modern Egyptologists agree that Egypt's pyramids weren't built by slaves, but by a skilled and paid labor force of architects, artisans, and construction workers.
Yang Kyoungjong didn't allegedly fight on "three sides" in World War II. the myth is he fought in 3 different armies. Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan were on the same side.
2 out of 3 guys will get bald, and rubbing stuff on your scalp, even before you get bald? Not going to work. Friend of mine actually lost his hair using that stuff
I found photos of you on the net in your mid balding phase. Your wife was right. You look so much more intellectual and manly as you are. Good call Beard Boi
@@facetubetwit1444 my phone does automatically set videos to the lowest resolution "to save data" even when I'm at home on wifi and I can't get it to stop 😩
Number one should be that guy that on the 21 of December died/went to the land of the dead then resurrected/came back from the land of the dead at midnight when the 24 turn into the 25 of December...... Who was it? Horus Anyway the myth is older than Egyptian mythology, other names were given by "religions" that copied/borrowed the story.
In recent decades, the existence of several historical people, such as the Finnish war hero Simo Häyhä, has been questioned. The photographs and the death certificate of Häyhä from 2002 may be forged, according to some skeptic historians. None of them have ever met Häyhä and Häyhä's war deeds and life story are so exaggerated that young scholars suspect that he was possible myth and legend rather than a real person. However, there are still scholars who have met the living Simo Häyhä and are trying to keep the side of the dead veteran. But then when they are gone too, Häyhä will probably disappear from reality into the world of fiction.
You do know that we actually not only have lots and lots of documentary evidence of the man (from his official service record to first hand accounts to his personal hand written war diary), but also have a filmed interview of Häyhä, right? Sure some conspiracy people might just claim that everything is forged, and the same people probably claim that Finland doesn't actually exist, but the actual existence of the man won't be challenged in any serious way as long as Finnish civilization stands.
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Before watching im gonna guess that Shakespeare is #1
I was close lol
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I knew it, there are Canadian witches! And to think, those guys at the Weather Channel thought I was crazy when I called those snowstorms out of Canadian witchcraft. But who's laughing now?
But no, seriously, who's voices are those that are laughing?!
I'm currently laughing. But seriously, Canadian witches are responsible for all kinds of weather effects.
You caught us 🧙♀️
@@canadiandee6342 Down in Texas, we greatly appreciate your work.
Not Witches anymore, Hebrew Space Lasers cause all weather.....
I often think about people hundreds of years from now finding things like old DVD's and wondering about the great battles in space or the times superheroes saved us!
unless there was a break in the continuum chain between now and then, there would be no mystery about this. they would understand it was fiction we are in a digital age now and everything to an extent is well documented. and the internet is allowing us to cross reference things from fact to fiction in the current age right up until the future.
Or what it they only assume the movies that say “based on real events” (usually total bs) are true stories?
i was thinking about future historians finding videos and writings of the American president from 2017-21 and figuring "there is no way this was really the leader of a major nation. "
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King Arthur being just a myth and never existed is known for donkeys years.
The Bard? I live right off of Bardstown Road!! Has to be real?
Simon. The smartest man with no hair on top, but on his face.
Narmar united Egypt
Robin Hood is another who we have no historical evidence for, yet continues to be celebrated.
This video should have dropped one of the more obscure people who may not have existed and included Robin Hood. I've never heard of the London Monster and a few others on this list.
Batman as well. Chris cringle
I was going to mention him myself. Perhaps Simon will do a part two
Regarding Shakespeare, too many documents exist in archives under his signature, including application for a Coat of Arms, and property deeds near Blackfrairs church in London.
and 100 years from now they will question if such a proflic person as Simon Whistler was real
Never knew The Bards existence was in doubt, especially when his own line of fishing rods are still available.
Their argument for him not existing is that one man could not have written all the plays he did. And honestly if I where Shakespeare I'd be offended. Imagine putting your heart and soul into a craft and making more works that are better constructed then any of your peers both in content and volume. And people hundreds of years later saying u don't exist becuz you would have to be to skilled to make all these works. I'd be pissed
@@douggaudiosi14 well and dead
ARTHUR - Many historians now believe that the name Arthur derives from Arcturus or (Arturus or Artur meaning Bear-like). The person likely to be Arthur could have been a Romano-British Warrior known as Ambrosius Aurelianus who most likely used the symbol of a 'Bear' on his warriors shields and war-banners. This could be the reason why soldiers from 'Arturs' forces (with the Bear symbols) were recorded fighting battles in different parts of the country simultaneously. Ambrosius Aurelianus is also mentioned as being at the famous battle against the Saxons at Mons Badonicus (Baden Hill) and an 'Arthur' or 'Artur' (Bear-like) character may have also been there - could have been the same person or at least his 'Artur' warriors?
Not sure whether this may be true or not, but it does sound logical and sensible, especially as names can get lost in translation and over time become blurred.
I'm pretty sure Lucius Artorius Castus, prefect of the VI. Legion, is considered the most likely candidate for the original basis of King Arthur. The only things that don't quite fit the "Artorius" hypothesis is that Arthur's legend takes place in the early dark ages, around a century or two after Lucius was recorded to have been stationed with the Legion in Britain.
Also one more thing I'd like to mention: keep in mind that humans have always loved stories, wether or not they have a historical basis. Some may or may not even have been turned into entire religions. Our love of sci-fi and fantasy novels provides proof of that. For all we know, some roman author might have written the story of King Arthur (let's call this hypothetical novel ARTORIUS - REX BRITANNIAE (I.e. Arthur - King of Britain)) as a futuristic, then-dystopian (sort of) novel for the upper classes across the empire and even the lower classes around italy/anatolia/Egypt to enjoy.
@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 Agreed - he could also be a possible candidate for Arthur, as this Roman Officer 'Lucius Artorius Castus' may have indeed been the inspiration for the original legend of King Arthur, the so called military leader from Britannia, although he lived in the second century A.D. but may have been involved with the Saxon-Shore defence forts that were constructed in the 3rd Century in order to combat the Saxon raiders from Northern Europe . However the Battle of Mons Badonicus (Badon Hill) against the Saxons occurred around 500 AD (5th/6th Century) and 'Lucius Artorius Castus' may have died in Dalmatia (Croatia) centuries before.
The mystery of Arthur surely remains a strange and enigmatic one, but whether true or false - it's still a great story...and a story it may well be......
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Arthur was the King who united all of Europe and started the first crusade around 1100 ad, when Europe was already half conquered by Islamic invasion. The round table is still the knight's templar signature of equality as they're the order believed to have been created by him & survived his legacy
@@OGPurePhoenix Somebody watches waaaaaaay too much History Channel.
Pro tip: Don't
Surprised Robin Hood didn’t make the list.
They think he was real right? He just didn’t do all the stuff the story says.
@@piperjaycie so just like king Arthur then...
There is no one man who fits. Robin hood or a form of the name was used as nicknames, but its no one's real name.
I was coming to say the same thing
@@billcrawford1723 I went to high school with 2 Robin hood's 1 year above. 1 3yr below
But this robin was originally called robin "the" hood.
Because well... he was
The Shakespeare thing is pretty much bs though.
11:50 That's an old classist conspiracy theory. The main reason people think Shakespeare couldn't have been a creative is because _he was a poor._
The same old 'poor people are lazy untermenschen' schlock that's been going for hundreds of years.
15:00 Anyone who believes King Arthur was a historical figure probably also believes Star Trek was a documentary.
The Shakespear thing comes from pure snobbery. "How could a tradesman's son be so brilliant?"
No, it's not. It's because his writing are so similar to those of other people, like Christopher Marlowe. Also, back them, writers' works got passed around a lot, with many people all claiming to be the actual author.
It had more to do with the writing itself and the knowledge of royal life on the Continent. The man named Shakespeare had, at best, an elementary education and didn't move in high circles on the Continent.
His father also worked as an "aletaster" Which sounds kind of like a cool job.
You could at least spell his name correctly
@@IrishMike22 why? He never did.
I thought Ragnar Lothbrok would have been on this list
Imagine if Jack the Ripper got inspired by the London Monster
Quite possible 🤷
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King Arthur is 100% real I seen a documentary about him called the quest for the holy grail
i also saw a doco on the holy grail being some sorta futuristic alien technology, doesn't make it real tho i am afraid to say.
@@facetubetwit1444 He was clearly joking, The Quest for the Holy Grail is like one of the most acclaimed comedies in history
I thought it was determined unequivocally about 50 years ago that Graham Chapman was the real King Arthur.
Must be a king
Why?
He hasn't got s(naughty word)t all over him.
we do know for a fact that king Arthur came a lot.
I mean, not that I expect great things from a youtube top ten channel, but repeating the much debunked and nonsensical “Shakespeare wasn’t real” garbage is beyond the pale.
Absolutely.....total hogwash...see Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare? by James Shapiro
@@patrickorourke5007 I picked up a copy of the original essay and I like it. I’ll get the book when I get paid, thanks!
Shakespeare went to grammar school so he was perfectly literate and his father’s occupation as a glove maker being something mentioned in great detail in a few of his plays tells me William Shakespeare wrote those plays himself. Maybe someone helped w some but the intimate knowledge of the glove making trade tells me all I need to know. Bacon and the others wouldn’t have that personal insight.
Several college professors told me that I couldn't have written my papers myself. I had to fight to get my grade because they believed that a black woman couldn't possibly be smart enough to write this well. Plagiarism was never found. One professor said, "Just because I can't find or know where you plagiarized something, doesn't mean that it wasn't plagiarized." You don't have evidence of plagiarism why are you punishing me for it?
@@TouchofShunshine Oooh I’d have been pissed off which I’m sure you were. Race likely did play a role in it but even if you weren’t black or the professors were, it’d still be messed up bc unless they know there’s plagiarism going on, to assume it due to a student exceeding their expectations is NOT how anyone in the role of an educator should react.
I’m not trying to downplay the racial issue either. I’m just saying for anyone to have their own work doubted by someone on the grounds that someone else believes them incapable of doing it so well is just about as disrespectful as it gets.
@@amberswafford9305 I agree. Other black students had the same issue with him. My feelings were so hurt and I wasn't the type of person to stand up for myself at that time. Now, I will sue.
@@TouchofShunshine That’s a much better plan to get something like that rectified than what I’d have undoubtedly done bc I’d have went off and somehow put myself in the wrong when I’d started off square in the right.
The legend of John Henry may well be true. My late Grandpa Wilson, a 5'6" 170lb white man when he was in his 30s, often drove railroad spikes with a sledge hammer in both hands.
He was only a white man when in his 30s?
@@godfreypigott He worked the high coal, so he was also black.
Ask a stupid question, receive a stupid answer.
@@manicmechanic448 It was supposed to be a joke, based on your ambiguous wording, not a serious question.
@@godfreypigott it certainly sounded cereal.
My Dad , same stature, could also swing 2 sledges and drive long nails in 3 hits. Forearm power and hard hard work in his life.
Top tens bizarre and interesting as ever well presented. Personally I can never scroll past Simon Whistler. (Maybe something to do with playing too much 'guess who' as a kid 🤔)
it surprises me that simon would say that yang was the only known soldier to have fought on 3 sides..when it was simon whistler who taught me about larry thorne (lauri allan törni). the most badass soldier who fought for finnland..the nazis and the americans. 😉
Maybe he does not count as fighting for Finland against the Soviets was a different war to fighting for Germany against the Soviets (Winter War as opposed to WWII) and he fought for the US in Vietnam.
ooh right! i forgot that he fought in vietnam for the US 👍
Different writers??
Yeah...regarding the claim that Shakespeare was the pen name of some aristocrat trying to have a secret side hustle, that theory is innately some elitist nonsense. His grammar school education was largely on par with what most people learn in AP high school classes or even when working towards a Bachelor's degree today, and the idea that a working class kid with extensive knowledge of folklore, Classical mythology and languages, and history (as it was taught at the time) couldn't have the imagination to write those plays is so snobby that the adherents better bring their noses down a bit before it rains and they drown. Also, we know Shakespeare collaborated on other plays--such as Two Noble Kinsman, itself inspired by a story from another massively popular English commoner, Geoffrey Chaucer (who had ripped it from a Greek myth)--and there are records of him being paid for his work.
Also, his father as a glover would have probably traveled to the markets of large cities, perhaps to the continent, where tales were told of famous people.
King Arthur did NOT exist. Some of the other characters in his story, including Uther Pendragon, did exist. There is contemporary evidence of him attempting unsuccessfully to divert a river to create a moat around his castle.
Everything I find says no evidence of uther pendragon exists
The closest England got to having a King Arthur was Prince Arthur, heir-apparent of Henry VII and brother of somewhat infamous Henry VIII who married late Prince Arthur's Widow, Catherine of Aragon, after he had died. He and Catherine had both gotten very ill, but while she recovered he passed some months before his 16th bday. Had he survived until 25 England might well have remained a Catholic country.
You have to wonder about someone who believes he can make a definitive statement about something that is unknown.
@@godfreypigott I mean to be fair, most of English history of the past 2100odd years has been fairly well documented, minus about 200 years during some of the viking golden age (as vikings really liked to plunder monasteries, and at the time monasteries were filled roles of libraries, centers of learning and the likes). There have been several hypotheses where the original legend of King Arthur comes from, but most have been discredited. Lucius Artorius Castus, a roman military officer, a prefect, has been proposed as the basis (which doesn't seem too far fetched as Artorius is relatively close to Artur/Arthur), but there we run into the problem that most stories involving King Arthur supposedly occurred in the early dark ages after the Romans pulled out of Britain, I.e. 4th century ish, while Artorius was stationed there as part of the VI. Legion in the late 2nd/early 3rd century. And while you might write off the time difference as just terrible year-on-year timekeeping by someone down the pipe, the presence of at the very least the VI. Legion that he was attached to would surely have been noted, considering that roman soldiers at the time were fairly easily identifiable (There were several more legions in Britain at the time, most famously the IX., but only the VI. is relevant here rn as the obvious flaw in this theory).
Excuse typos n stuff, on phone. English isn't my first language and sometimes I don't bother correcting autocorrect.
@@alexander-mauricemillamlae4567 I'm not claiming he existed, only that no one should be claiming absolutely he did NOT exist.
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Everytime my Mom hears an account based on the writings of Herodotus, she rolls her eyes and goes 'well, here we go again'. 😂
Why refer to John henry as a black man, if he has been a white man would you have stated he was a white man? No. Either were equal or were not.
Think you forgot a heavyweight named Ragnar Lothbrook here Simon ...
I heard that it's possible that the Easter Bunny might not have been real.
You forgot Ragnar Lothbrook of "Vikings" fame. Maybe it's time for pt. 2
Molly Malone "🎶in Dublin's fair city", like William Tell, has a bronze statue despite her unsure history. She keeps up with the times, though: a recent photo showed a Covid mask on the statue's face.
It's highly possible that Menes was simply the deified variant of Narmer. When we consider that Egyptian culture held the pharaoh as an incarnate deity, it would stand to reason that an individual so important that they united disparate kingdoms under their rule as a cohesive empire would rank a bit above rank and file pharaohs. They would possibly even inspire a post mortem continuation of their imperial cult, which likely would've fallen out of favor as the centuries passed by and the official pantheon evolved. Venerating the first pharaoh would likely also assist in the process of unifying the new state
You should do an episode on Anna Leonowens of The King and I game. More to the point, an episode on how much she fabricated in her books.
“Fame,” not “game.”
@@Bubbaist You do know you can edit your comments, right?
It’s not letting me, for some reason.
As a theatre kid I would love a deep dive on her and King Mongkut the King in “King and I”.
Simon, dude: too little, too late. When I was 24 the signs were obvious, so I told my dad: off with my hair!
Suprised you havent mentioned Homér...
Doh!
Charlemagne? I'd there any evidence of his existence? If so, could he have been the legendary King Arthur?
The prime Minister is unaware of what his police forces are doing across Canada at alevels of government, and rely needs help,
The durham region police and the security forces are also releasing listeria into the environment,
And all this upon eradication of covid, will bring it all back to life. They are trying to keep the economy closed and are also destroying the environment,
The people of Canada do jot support what the police are doing to treat the people, but it's always when their leader aren't looking and they are immune to your laws
I thought everyone considered Arthur as a fictional person. This is a first time I hear that he might have been based on someone that actually existed. Now the question is did he and if yes based on who? Leonidas on the other hand I heard him being mentioned as a historical figure more than once. I'm surprised to learn that he might have never existed.
Who said Leonidas? That's not the Spartan he named! You, Sir, are seeking to cause unrest!
@@brianthomas2434 Sorry I confused Leonidas with Lycurgus their names sounded similar when I heard them
I thought about Robin Hood and Sawney Bean as well as a few others, entertaining list though Simon!
Well, nothing for it, someone's got to invent the time machine and go back & find these people... :P
“London Monster”??? Prince Andrews nick name???
Simon as engaging and informative as ever, always entertaining Simon 👌👏
I was pleased to see you using an image of the John Henry statue in Talcott, W.V., not far from where I grew up. That statue has its own history - every few years, some locals get a wild hair up their ass and decide to take down the statue of their own volition. The reason why is rarely stated, though it could be rooted in racism. Sometimes W.V. man can be as looney as Florida Man.
This could be a long list if you include religious figures
Or something... Philadelphia USA
I was wondering, who the hell is william tell?? After you told the story I was like ooooooh Guillaume! Why do people translate names? That has always bugged me.
Guillaume is the French while Wilhem is Germanic. In Switzerland they've spoken so many different languages.
@@westzed23 yeah... but it's very silly to change people's and city names in different languages. I would not like that for myself. A name is a name.
@@mamakaka73 Is the original tale in French?
I seem to recall you doing a story about the Korean guy before. Was it on Biographics?
I'm pretty sure he has. But which channel no idea when he has like 50 channels 🤣
@@lancestrahm2362 Well, I think it was back when he had only 50 channels.
You called that lady Angus lol.
I live not far from the caribou trail ! That was insane hearing that in one of these videos. Not far in Canadian standards so 2-3 hours away
Just as I went on break. Perfect timing!
Sweeney Todd
Maybe you covered it in a different video, but what about Homer? The attributed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, not the cartoon "Simp's son", a word play intentional, IIRC. Also, IIRC at /best/ Homer consolidated an older tale that was centuries old, and presented it in a more propaganda style of epic poetry. Again, at best.
Well, I've never heard of them anyway.
It seems odd that Shakespeare is on this list since, as said, most of the doubters aren't questioning whenever William was a real person... but that it wasn't him doing the writing for certain reasons, like him not being a noble and such.
One I might have put on the list instead would have been Charlemagne due to all the stuff that was said about him pushes him dangerously close to a sort of mythical being... but again, that he existed isn't the thing, but that he might have the attributes of others moved to him.
I love your channel!!!
What about:
- Sawney Bean, the infamous Scottish cannibal.
- Ned Ludd, whose followers were called the Luddites
- Nicholas Chauvin, from whom we get the term 'chauvanist'
Probably none of them actually existed.
Hysteria is generally understood as the historic equivalent of ' "women, amirite!?" 🙄 No. You. Are. Not. Right.
I enjoy watching Simon's videos but I am seriously offended by Shakespeare's inclusion on this list.
40 pounds between two people is nice, no offense they paid for your name...on my own no help, took me six years to lose 200 pounds and keeping it off and still a no body.... you get noticed if you're famous already... my humble opinion.... hug's Lynn Weasenforth 💛💙💜💙
I think this falls under the same category as most of the Bible. Most notably, I question the existence of Moses and the Hebrew slaves thing including the plagues and their exodus into the desert. Many modern Egyptologists agree that Egypt's pyramids weren't built by slaves, but by a skilled and paid labor force of architects, artisans, and construction workers.
Simon great video man!
🤔 why are you peddling hair loss products you didn't lose your hair it just moved from your head to your face 🤷♂️ #BALDISBEAUTIFUL 😘
Yang Kyoungjong didn't allegedly fight on "three sides" in World War II. the myth is he fought in 3 different armies. Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan were on the same side.
I am Author, King of the britons! Who are the britons? We are the Britains, and I am your King. Well, I didn't vote for you.
I was doubting my own existence until me and myself told me I existed.
There's one in the eye for all those who think I am insane.
😮😂
I got lost once, and went to find myself... I told my wife that if I returned before I got back, she should tell me to wait.
It's okay Simon, I like being bald. Although I cannot grow an epic beard either.
I thought women weren’t supposed to speak in church according to Christianity?
2 out of 3 guys will get bald, and rubbing stuff on your scalp, even before you get bald? Not going to work. Friend of mine actually lost his hair using that stuff
So, William Shakespeare is thought to be the Alan Smithee of the 16th and 17th Cenuries. Lol
I found photos of you on the net in your mid balding phase. Your wife was right. You look so much more intellectual and manly as you are. Good call Beard Boi
This channel should not be entertaining the conspiracy theory of anti-stratfordianism
Charles I and all other Brit kings and queens were never royalty in Ireland. They just claimed this at the point of the spear or barrel of a gun.
idk that does sound like something a jenny would do
You are just an advertising company. We want real people talkin about real people
"Lycurgus Of Sparta" - Maybe not tongue in cheek ... Example of a time traveler. The book he used to re-start Sparta? Starship Troopers.
Superb video! You did leave off, perhaps, Robin Hood?
How about Sharaku, supposedly a Japanese artist?
Shakespeare was ye old English for Alan Smithee
I am fairly sure most people are aware William Tell wasn't real? hmm? Maybe not?
We used to sing the song about John Henry back in elementary school.
But you'd look weird, cause you'd have hair.
These shirts you have with the small checkered pattern gives off a trippy effect on camera.
only if you consume mushrooms.
@@facetubetwit1444 lol how do you figure?
@@taylorbug9 well unless u watching this on a really low resolution screen like a phone or something, its got to be the shrooms for sure lol.
@@facetubetwit1444 I haven't done shrooms in years lmao
@@facetubetwit1444 my phone does automatically set videos to the lowest resolution "to save data" even when I'm at home on wifi and I can't get it to stop 😩
You ain't never been a mile road north of 108 :)
Number one should be that guy that on the 21 of December died/went to the land of the dead then resurrected/came back from the land of the dead at midnight when the 24 turn into the 25 of December...... Who was it?
Horus
Anyway the myth is older than Egyptian mythology, other names were given by "religions" that copied/borrowed the story.
If you're going to whine about something at least get the most basic of the details correct. Otherwise you just end up sounding doltish...
Wondering when this would emerge.
Do not feed the country troll please.
Maybe chair girl wanted to make the legend true
No Moses? The most influential person in history who likely didn't actually exist. Or is too touchie him being a religious icon?
I feel the same way about religion.
Eliza Day, the Wild Rose.
I recently heard that Socrates may have not been real
The Oxford Theory?!? Really?
Never been this early 😂 Hey Fact Boy!
In recent decades, the existence of several historical people, such as the Finnish war hero Simo Häyhä, has been questioned. The photographs and the death certificate of Häyhä from 2002 may be forged, according to some skeptic historians. None of them have ever met Häyhä and Häyhä's war deeds and life story are so exaggerated that young scholars suspect that he was possible myth and legend rather than a real person. However, there are still scholars who have met the living Simo Häyhä and are trying to keep the side of the dead veteran. But then when they are gone too, Häyhä will probably disappear from reality into the world of fiction.
You do know that we actually not only have lots and lots of documentary evidence of the man (from his official service record to first hand accounts to his personal hand written war diary), but also have a filmed interview of Häyhä, right? Sure some conspiracy people might just claim that everything is forged, and the same people probably claim that Finland doesn't actually exist, but the actual existence of the man won't be challenged in any serious way as long as Finnish civilization stands.
i think that william shakespeare was real tbh
an amazing episode, thanks and happy new year!
Switzerland?! 😲
How about Ragnar Lothbrok?
Grasping at straws. Let's hope the other channels aren't failing. I used to like you
Nobody is forcing you to watch. Bye Felicia.
Nice video. True? Hmm.