The Full History Of How The Vikings Dominated Europe | The Last Journey Of The Vikings | Timeline

Nearly 1,000 years ago, the Vikings left Scandinavia and settled across Europe - giving their name to Normandy along the way - before their Norman descendants seized the English throne at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. But what do we really know about them? By combining expert analysis with compelling drama, 'The Last Journey of the Vikings' tells a new and often surprising story about this complex people.

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[Stephen-gpyi]

3 hours 13 mins it’s going to be a late night for me!✌️

[Andy_Babb]

Not bc I’m lazy, though I am, I actually wish this one was dubbed instead of having subtitles; just so I can listen at night when I’m in bed without having to wonder wth is being said whenever there’s a non-English speaker. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[coffman]

I've watched a lot of documentaries on the Vikings. This, as others have said, is the best I've ever seen. Very well done!

[pegasuvius]

I gotta go to bed. But I just found 3 hours of awesome history.

[murrayscott]

Finely done. No history is ever completely complete, however, I appreciate the work you've all put into it !

[hiddenhorizons]

Absolutely the best documentary on Norse Vikings I've seen. Well-done with insights from historians across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. A must-watch for anyone interested in Viking history!

[Wheelgauge-btox]

Proud of the Scandinavian blood that flows through my veins.

[taylorthruelsen]

Best dam documentary I've ever watched on the Norse Vikings.
Extremely well done with historians from Denmark 🇩🇰, Sweden 🇸🇪 and Norway 🇳🇴 telling the story from their deep studies.
Must Watch. You will know all that you have ever dreamed of from watching this.
Well done.

[snedler]

Im Danish, and i wonder what happened since the world suddenly are so interested in our Viking past😮

But its still a lot we have forgotten about our past...

[NemesisBeX]

Great documentary!
Its crazy wat the vikings achieved during just a few hundred years, from raiding to becoming kings of England.
After the Romans, the vikings must have been a right culture shock to the world.
They are truly intriguing peoples and its a fascinating subject to study ❤

[taniesha]

Watching Vikings on Netflix and I absolutely love the series. So I had to look at a documentary on the real events.

[akaPixelChick]

I’ve watched an hour of it, but I need to sleep, this doc is too good to miss, that I don’t fancy watching it through my eyelids 😅

[IrishTechnicalThinker]

Highly recommend the book 'The eaters of the Dead' made into a film called The Thirteenth Warrior.' Brilliant book on the Vikings.

[Perspectiveon]

I suppose it's to be expected the Christian version of Nordic pagans being brutes and aggressors starting it all with the Lindisfarne raid 793 is portrayed. Personally I believe the significance of Charlemagnes conquest and forced Christianization of Saxony and Frisia 770s - 800s is paramount to later events. As mentioned ties were close between Frisia and Scandinavia and Pagan expansion of fortifications (Dannevirke) and construction of ring-fortresses (Fyrkat, Aggersborg, Trelleborg ao.) in the immidiate aftermath of Charlemagnes expansion certainly suggest so. Arguably the whole period until pagan conversion late 900s can be viewed an ideological war. Conversion was a way for the Danish king Harald Bluetooth to secure his sovereignty after a defeat 980s to the holy Roman empire at their shared border in Anglia/ Northern Germany. His people was forced to convert and apparently it wasn't an easy feat as Haralds looting and destruction of previous rulers pagan grave sites all over the territory he controlled indicates (Denmark, Southern Norway and Southern Sweden). Essentially he tried to erase pagan history to maintain control and power. Christian and Pagan beliefs were intertwinned for quite some time until Christianity got a strong hold. Evident on runestones and grave markers from the period (Runestone finds in foundations of the first stone churches 1000s - 1100s shows they were no longer wanted and removed/reused). When Haralds grandson Cnut/Canute became King of England 1016 and Norway 1018 the viking era was de facto over. 1066 and the battle of Hastings being the end is a later adoptation (PR shinning a positive light on the present dynasty).

Some unsubstantiated liberties describing events is taken. Most profound at 1:37:30 claiming Vikings (Rollo 911) intended becoming an integral part of the Frankish society. Being opportunists it seems more likely they were given an offer they couldn't resist as is commonly perceived.
In the dramatized parts Godfred and Cnut is filmed living in stone castles - In their time all structures were still wooden.

Entertaining documentary none the less.

[thibaultsardet]

Rollo did not have so much lands, just on the coasts. The Duchy of Normandy has progressively developped after with his descendants who mixed with the Gallo-Frankish World.

[juanmontoya]

At a quick glance, the man on the thumbnail appears to be a Newscaster holding a Mic.
It is almost like: "Reporting live for Timeline Time Travel TV, I am Ragnar Lothbrok."🤣

[FutureMythology]

Exploring the rich history of the Vikings and their dominance across Europe is always a fascinating journey. This video brilliantly pieces together the intricate tapestry of their conquests, cultural exchanges, and enduring legacy. It's a captivating reminder of how this warrior civilization shaped the course of history. Kudos to the creators for this informative and engaging journey through the Viking Age!" 🌍⚔🛡

[nickeypetersen]

As scandinavian i dont believe they were raiders. But more traders or trying to be. But if you meet a unknown tribe who fight with other local tribes, then you dont know what will meet you when arrive. It must be the vikings attitude to be prepared into the unknown.

[stevescott]

I seen "The Last Kingdom" on Netflix. It was one of of the best shows ever. Lol

[EpochEnigmaChannel]

An engaging and informative journey through Viking history! Kudos to the creators for such a well-done documentary, shedding light on the fascinating Norse civilization. Must-watch for history enthusiasts!