The Real Ivar The Boneless // Vikings Documentary

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Alright then folks, so this one's been in the works for a long time. Delighted to finally have it finished and released. Other videos kept leaping in front of it, but here it is finally! Two more videos left before the end of the year then that's 2019 wrapped. What an insane year its been, Thanks for watching everybody. I don't know about you but I'm incredibly excited about next year. Got some truly insane projects lined up. lot's of which I've already acquired much of the footage for. Please like, subscribe and share if you enjoyed the vid and let me know in the comments any questions/concerns/ what you'd like too see covered in 2020.

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[jasonferguson]

When he says "this is one of the most deprived areas in the UK" at the beginning, I can literally see my house 😂😂

[Johnsmith-gtlw]

I've a 5 year old son and I tell him a bed time story about Ivar the boneless atleast once a week, my version is that he was born weak and couldn't walk so he was picked on by the other stronger boys so because he couldn't beat them in a fight he used his time to learn, educate himself and think of ways to win. I tell him that he became so smart that he was able to take over the whole world by using his intelligence in battle and everyone especially his bullies were scared of him. It may not be accurate but he loves the story & I think it's a fun way of teaching him to use his brain to overcome problems. 😎

[steelstanding]

In the hinterlands of the Oslofjord here in Norway being boneless means that you are quiet as a ghost, you can sneak up on people without them noticing you, as if your legs dont touch the ground and make noise. Like when someone is sitting at a desk doing their thing and suddenly become aware that a family member or a friend suddenly are inches away from them, they get startled and call him/her boneless. Still used today. That would also be a good trait for a waring leader, to be able to sneak up on the enemies without them noticing before it was to late. Maneuver warfare.

[phoenixgirl]

The kid who plays Ivar, Alex Høgh, is friggin' amazing and deserves an Emmy, a Golden Globe and whatever other peer awards he could get. I predict a huge career for this extremely talented, and beautiful, young man.

[Rohit-tios]

"When they pick up my bones, I want them to say here is the most famous Viking who ever lived"-Ivar The Boneless

[dhindaravrel]

This is better than most budget documentaries done by television companies. Thank you :)

[antseanbheanbocht]

No "v" in the Irish alphabet we use "mh" or "bh" for the v sounds ( its complicated), this could explain the name Imar.

[slafleche]

The invasion of England and the great heathen army was such a missed opportunity by the Vikings TV show. Instead they focus of family drama back home and turn Ivar insane.

[regular-joe]

Epic.
Thanks for setting the scene so thoroughly. The history of that area of Britain was unknown to me, and the prologue gave the rest of the episode the needed context.

[vincewayne]

"The whole world will come to know, and fear, Ivar The Boneless"

[TheQuietcount]

I live in Glasgow(Born in Paisley). It is amazing the history on peoples doorstep that most people are totally oblivious too. If you Google t"13 ancient treasures of Britain" the first on the list is a King of Alt Cluth(Strathclyde) who owned a magic sword, His wife is immortalized in the Glasgow coat of arms with a story about her infidelity(The fish that never swam) who apparently had a twin brother who was a druid called Merlin(who was supposedly baptized by the patron saint of Glasgow).
Also the fact that their is a story about a common thief who got famous for a fight with a sheriff over a woman(called Marion) and who was famous for being generous to the poor and associated with a bow ad arrow. No i do not mean Robin Hood i am talking about William Wallace, Funny how the coincidences pile up.

[Caesar_]

Nothing like a Saturday morning history video with History Time!!

[l-b]

To others' comments about boneless translating to ghost, many ancient words for unexplained events were connected to ghosts, such as poltergeist, or "rumbling ghost, " etc. It makes sense that a stealthy warrior would also be connected to the same. Even in the Civil War, a famous commander known for his ability to go undetected was called "Grey Ghost."

[RaulMeatFactory]

As a proud Dubliner born and bred, I thank you for this fascinating and well made documentary. Hats off to ya!!!

[alfredthegreatkingofwessex]

We really need to start naming our politicians with these cool subtitles again.

Donald the Orange,
Biden the Sniffer,
Hillary, Destroyer of Phones

[saviourfade]

Who is here after the Vikings TV show finale?

[mqbitsko]

10:50 The story actually begins. In case you're cramming for your final.

[jamesnoonan]

I love this channel, better than most fully funded documentaries on alot of streaming platforms. Learnt so much about the viking age through this channel! Keep up the good work 👌

[DiabolikalFollikles]

All I know is, the actor who depicted Ivan the Boneless in the Vikings series did a bang-up job. He was the 💣. 🎞️