The History of the English Flag

Most people know that the Union Flag (sometimes incorrectly called the Union Jack by normies) is made up of the various flags of the United Kingdom combining things like the Scottish Saltire and the English Saint George's Cross. But what is the history behind these symbols and why were they adopted by these nations, and what is more, why these flags, and what about the competitors who if history had been different might have come to symbolise these nations. In today's episode, I'm going to explore the history and symbolism behind England's flag, the Saint George's Cross, as well as the other banners that were once seen as being representative of the English people.

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Angevin - Kevin MacLeod
Gregorian Chant - Kevin MacLeod
Ever Mindful - Kevin MacLeod
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[pumbar]

You put the St George's flag upside down.

[MonsieurDean]

"France Is Rightful English Soil."
-History With Hilbert

[ilias]

For some reason i really like English history and lore although I'm not English. And when i see the English flag it brings to my mind all those medieval myths.

[AlucardNoir]

Something is wrong... no dutch references... are you dying? on drugs? has someone kidnapped you and this is your way of asking for help? Is someone threatening you? are you in danger?

[burieddreamer]

You forgot to tell the stories surrounding the flag of Genoa and Milan.

[marcosfarodrigues]

Your oratory is getting better and better! (I've been binge-watching your videos) Congrats, keep up the great work

[tony-iumx]

S.George cross was first made by a bishop in Geona. It was a frankish guy to use it as has symbol During the First Crusade for Jerusalem in honour of Geona, that is how crusaders got their appellation (Cross --> Crusade).

[juanfranciscoaleman]

Nothing better than waking up in the morning with a History with Hilbert's videos

[blacktemplar]

the history of the english flag from history with Hilbert...

i expect atleast 5 Dutch references

[BondedAlmond]

I really enjoyed the video! Frankly, I didn't expect to learn anything new from this video since I've watched many videos English history (and their flags), but I was pleasantly surprised! I had never seen the White Dragon flag.

I'm looking forward to the videos about the other British flags :)

[kyrgyzjeff]

Thanks again for the history! Love this content bro!

[amanwearingsuspenders]

Italy: "You're welcome"

[pestcontrol]

saint georges cross has been the flag of the city of Geona. since the 11th century..

[dianarun]

Great video, looking forward to the next one!

[GrantJBratcher]

Do you think you could do more flag videos? Especially around the British isles and other areas influenced by them? Northern Europe would also be interesting. I’m kinda into flats, and have been watching your stuff for a while so I think that would be cool.

[VoxPunk]

I'm pretty sure the White Dragon flag has only been around since the 80's, based on the Arthurian myth where the White dragon (Saxons) fought the Red dragon (Britons), there is also the theory that it could be based on Harold Godwinson's battle standard as seen in the Bayeux Tapestry but there is no recorded history of it being white (more likely gold)

[cobralord]

Technically the English are still Anglo Saxons, and the Scottish are still celts, most English have Norman, Scottish, Irish, Viking, And Saxon ancestry. But the Saxon culture has been the most dominant in England. Tho it was mixed for a while after 1066 with the wealthy mainly speaking Norman french and the peasants mainly still using old Anglo.

[bluerainbow]

Great video. Can you do a video on the flag of Essex?

[fuzzydunlop]

"Serpentine-like creature"

"Oi, I remember George. He was always a tosser. Going on about how he 'slayed a dragon' - we all knew that he'd really only stepped on a garden snake, and that was by accident!"

[ajc]

I don't get why u don't have a few hundred thousands subs your videos are really good .