Exploring the legend of Saint Edmund | His Body Riddled with Arrows
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- In this video, the legend of Saint Edmund is explored as Kevin Hicks tells the story of this devout 9th Century king, and subsequent saint. Edmund’s body was riddled with arrows, as is often depicted in art and literature, but what happened? Join us as we try to separate fact from fiction regarding this iconic figure, who was in fact the original Patron Saint of England, long before Saint George (& his dragon).
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Kevin Hicks with facial hair begins to look very much like dark age king
During school, we were only taught what I've come to call "selective history," now 30 years later learning history of all types has become my daily pastime from excellent teachers like Kevin.
😊 You have made learning fun and also very relaxing to just hear you tell a tale of days past.
That's very kind, thank you 👍🏻
Try learning about the lies of World War II ;)
@@lenol0315Like the Germans being super hi-tech.
The real Hi-tech army had ice cream ships
This is what every history teacher should aspire to be.
I was born in St Edmunds hospital. In the town of Bury St Edmunds which grew up around the great Abbey of St Edmundsbury (at one time the largest in Europe) dedicated to Edmund the local East Anglian hero. The Abbey, like many, fell victim to the dissolution by Henry VIII but the runins and grounds now form a rather nice park.
Bury St Edmunds is a nice town with a lot of history. When I was there visiting, I went to Abbey, to the ruins that is. It was for the 1,000 year anniversary of the Abbey. There is stone book close to the entrance that tells the story of St Edmund. Mary Tudor, the youngest sister of Henry VIII (the other Mary) was born in the town in St Mary’s Church. Charles Dickens was a usual guest at the hotel in front of the Abbey. There is a cheque signed by him in the tea room. And there is the smallest pub in England! Or the smallest also in the world, I think. Rather nice and interesting town. ❤
My aunt and uncle lived first in Westgate Street as my uncle worked for Green King. When he passed my aunt was moved to a lovely town house in Crown Street. I loved visiting them and running round in Abby Gardens. It’s a wonderful town and as I got older I found the history fascinating
My former father-in-law would tell stories like this to my children. He was a professor at the U of S - in history and ancient languages.
He researched a LOT in Oxford - for his books.
As a huge language and history buff I would say that’s a very interesting and creative way to put your passion to good use I may do that in the future.
My uncle was a great story teller as well... he is also a professor... anthropology at university of Alaska!
The “U of S”… 😐
The kids are gonna remember that forever. My dad would just make up stories off the top of his head and you never knew where they would end up.
You're a good storyteller. Sharing history with an animated storytelling twist.
Absolutely beautiful story. Even though he's been gone for a millennium, you've given new life to his story and revived his legacy. Truly inspirational. Thank you for that. Bless you
history was my least favorite in school, but something tells me that wouldn't have been true if I had Kevin as my history teacher. I love these videos, and they've taught me more than I retained from any history classes.
Sitting quietly and listening to these stories.... life doesn't get any better than that
Saint Edmund, the saint for archers ... What a great history lesson ...
So many many thanks for showing and please keep up the good work 👌
Thanks very much, I will do 👍🏻
As a history lover and a man of Suffolk, this was a special one! All the best Kevin! 🙂
There's no doubt that Kevin loves what he does. It shows in his presentations: informative, entertaining and you can ensure correct.
Thanks.
May GOD bless
Watching your videos makes me wish I had followed my passion for history when I left school.
Im danish and i love hearing about the shared history of our two countries always, it is so fascinating how we have influenced eachother
Yes, absolutely!
Yeah for sure, I mean it's funny to think a fair number of us may even share the same ancestors...
Kevin you’re the best, I love your historical accuracy
Proud to be from Suffolk, being born and living a stones throw away from where King Rædwald lived, and about half hour away from Bury St.Edmunds and also even being so close to Colchester, as huge History enthusiast, I feel very proud and Honoured of our local history.
Fantastic lesson, Kevin! This is right around my favourite era of history and it's a story I've never heard!
I wonder, during all these wars and conflicts, were the everyday people as helpless as we are today during modern war times? That's the side of the story that always interested me. Everyone knows all the stories of famous battles and leaders and kings, but never of the everyday people that are just trying to get by while everyone else is trying to make a name for themselves.
Thanks again Kevin!
History at it's core is story telling, an art Kevin is a master of.
Wow, thanks Roger 👍🏻
The kind of guy who rarely gets any respect. Glad to see he’s getting his due.
I first heard about this guy from Bernard cornwell’s saxon tales series when I was a kid. Glad to see it covered again as an adult 😁
Did you know Kevin has been highly praised by none other than my favourite author.
Bernard Cornwell.
Kevin is too modest to mention it. 😎
Great story. My favorite part was when the peasants heard the voice “I’m over here!” That would scare me yet kinda make me more interested. Can’t wait for the next interesting story like this one
First man in the thicket gets a prize.Not me!
I'd like to know why Kevin isn't teaching as a guest instructor in universities across the entire planet.
He should be.
This honorable man is a treasure of knowledge whose expertise in relating that knowledge to people is an ability few are lucky to have because teaching with integrity is becoming a rare commodity these days.
And he's loaded with it.
Thanks for all you do Kevin...it's greatly appreciated.
Gosh, thanks very much Moony, how very kind of you.
I have always been intrigued by the history of the Kngs and Queens of ancient Europe. You really bring this time period to life . Thank you.
Thank you so much for your content, Sir Kevin Hicks. Your storytelling, choices of outfit, and surrounding are absolutely stunning. Only if they teach history like this in school, people will find that history is fascinating, interesting, and beautiful. I can't thank you enough, my good Sir. I wish you the best of health forever.
Thank you!
Another great subject . There is a 14th century painting of St Edmunds martyrdom on the North Wall of Thornham Parva Church here in Suffolk
At one time we had two patron saints of England StEdmund and St George this was not unusual, France at one time had 4 patron Saint s apparently at Agincourt the Archers carried the flag of St Edmund ...and for many years after it was said St George for England and St Edmund for the English .
This is by far my favorite history channel on RUclips, I’ve recommended this channel to tons of friends and family who love history like I do.
Thanks so much, we really appreciate the shares 👍🏻
Damn Kevin my family and I love your channel. You’re a great story teller/historian. I even sent my 7th grade world history teacher a few of your episodes and he can’t stop watching them. Please keep up the good work! Thank you from across the pond 🇺🇸
Thanks Nicolas, I'm really glad you're enjoying the channel and appreciate you sharing my videos. 👍🏻
PS: I live in Canada now 😉
Fantastic story and well taught. Thanks a lot.
I am very glad I found your channel. I've really enjoyed your talks and have learned a lot. Thank you for giving a 70yrs old fart something else to be interested in. I tell my grandkids, that if you stop learning ,you might as well be a rock.
Haha, from a 68 yr old fart, you're most welcome 👍🏻
Great video, as a suffolk boy I have always held this story close to my heart. Living in Sudbury (known in saxon times as South fort) its been close to King Edmund, the white dragon of Bures and St Mary's Chappel in Bures. To me he will always be the true patron Saint of England. Really enjoyed this one. Thank you.
How lovely, thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it
How so fascimating! i had never heard that story before!
Thanks for bringing St. Edmund to life!
Great video, and my period of history that I enjoy, there was also an earlier Eadmund around the 7th Century who was Christian coming from Beornica, NE England, he was so the writings say killed in an ambush by Penda the King of Mercia and Cadwaladr the King of Gwynedd, Eadmund was followed by Oswald who declared himself King of Beornica and declared war on Penda and Gwynedd, the later he killed, but Penda killed Oswald, quartered him and hung parts of his body at the four corners of his Kingdom as a warning to others, Oswald became St Oswald, and his remains were said to have healing powers.
And there is actually a town on the Welsh English border names after where one of his remains were left and that is Oswestry, (Oswald's Tree).. History is Fascinating... I love it.
And you Sir do a fantastic job of telling it and educating people, I thank you..
Such a sad story about a king I knew very little about! Thanks for another great lesson!
This is my favorite period of English history.
I absolutely love your stories about medieval times.
Thank you. Brilliant storytelling. I never knew his story.
That was indeed a very interesting lesson, one which I was not aware of, other than having just heard the name. Your video lessons are always full of little extra tidbits, even if one is aware of some of the history. Thanks Kevin, Cheers from Texas.
Thanks David, glad you enjoyed it. I've just posted the Patreon Poll for March 👍🏻
I did enjoy it a lot, and I have already cast my vote for next month.
Hello OsakaRose.
Fantastic Video! A man worth remembering as an fair, and strong ruler. That was not common in the day.
a very brave man indeed, much respect for Saint Edmund.
Brilliant story telling Sir Kev! It must be pretty cool to belong to an archers guild.
He looks like a dastardly villain with this new beard. I like it.
😂
Thank you for keeping alive the memory of Saint of Edmund.
This takes me back, like normal times.
I could listen to Kevin talk about anything :)
Great content and unique style.....15 minutes well spent. I'm watching and now subscribing from the hills of eastern Kentucky USA. On my next bow hunt in the fall I'll be thinking of the Guild of St. Edmund.
Excellent! Thanks & welcome to the channel 👍🏻
Hi Kevin, listen your videos are so wonderful that when I start to watch them I won't get up to do anything else because they are captivating and I want to watch them to the end. though I know I can pause or rewind them then come back to where I left off, but I won't because it's you Kevin and the way you tell the stories that makes me watch them to the end without any interruptions to the kitchen or even the bathroom. Love the way you tell the stories.
Wow, thanks Santos, I appreciate that 👍🏻
Loved the story of the king and saint Edmund!
I usually like these before I even watch because I know it's going to be good.
Great example of what a little misinformation can do to a situation.
Once again learned something new. Starting one of your Videos is usually like opening a history book, a very interesting one indeed. Thanks for telling the stories your way!
Thanks Marco, it's my pleasure!
It would be interesting to see a video on St. William of Norwich.
I loved reading about King Edmund and the leftover Roman infrastructure they still used in Bernard Cornwell’s books. Fantastic books. BTW, your costume wardrobe must be absolutely MASSIVE.
😜. Bernard Cornwell is a favourite author of mine
I’m so happy seeing you have uploaded a new video! Your content always brings me comfort, even in the most difficult times.
I'm so glad! Thank you
Your videos are the best on Dark Ages history!
It is so interesting to try to research, people from the "Dark Ages" you can read translations of Chronicles but other sources are so rare if they exist at all
Your a legend bro.
Was looking up stuff about medieval arrow executions and i already watch a bunch of your stuff.
I went down the rabbithole and yet again your one of the only ones whos covered this.
Your description of east gives relevant meaning why the late Queen gave them the titles of duke and duchess of Sussex. Invaders. Lol. She was spot on! RIP QE2!
Definitely my new favourite channel on YT
Thanks!!
Wow, what a tale. This would make a great movie.
I really like the way you pat his head and give him a close cuddle 🤗
😂
Wonderfully told and explained as always!
I am so thrilled to find your channel!!!! Very much enjoyed this vid as, i was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the late 70s early 80s!!!! As i have found my sir name has been found in Bury St Edmunds history!!
Very cool! Welcome to the channel 👍🏻
@@thehistorysquad Tah much
Very glad I found this channel! I always loved English history, but never got into the medieval Era. Thanks you for sharing your knowledge and your amazing story telling skills! Cheers m8!
Last week I was asking for a video on this very subject! I don’t known if it is coincidental or not but it is greatly appreciated. I hope you understand the gravity of what I am about to say. Your videos and knowledge are absolutely vital to a revitalization into history and education. We have massive amounts of young people who are seeking out knowledge on their own! The education system as it stands is doing such a disservice to us all. People are desperate to learn and the schools just don’t seem to care or have any desire to fill that. Quite sad but I am grateful we have Kevin and others who are willing to pick up the slack. It’s truly a service to the world.
Thank you.
Hi! New subscriber here...I'm from India but an avid follower of Britain's history. Love your story telling.
Thanks very much & welcome to the channel 👍🏻
First time hearing this story,big thumbs up!!!!
Cheers John!
As always, Kevin, superb. Thanks yet again for a great little chapter from the early Middle Ages.
Excellent as always Kevin, thank you
As always great piece of history. Again thank so much for doing these.
Thank for bringing history alive
Informative and enjoyable as always!
I always appreciate the storytelling of these videos. However, this one was particularly delightful! Thank you, and please keep them coming!
Thank you Alice, will do!
What a charming tale! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!
Fascinating..... Thank you Kevin.
Great looking hat, good job on the boat too, those bloody scoundrels! St Edmond still revered ( Dragon politics never change).
Always excited to see a new video from you!!!
Hope you enjoyed it! 👍🏻
Full of good information. Thank you Mr. Hicks for your great Storytelling.
Thanks for listening
Wow this was fascinating! I love your channel...I learn so much about uk history from you...thank you.
Again I thank you for the knowledge you have given me.
Another brilliant presentation Kevin. Love the goatee beard - it makes you look very extinguished, err sorry, distinguished. Hope you didn't use superglue! 😬 For many years I have considered St Edmund to be the rightful Patron Saint of England. He may have been German by birth, but he was ours by naturalisation, unlike St George, who probably never trod on our soil. What did dragons ever do to him anyway? I wear a badge with a golden crown and crossed arrows regularly and drink to St Edmund on the 20th of November. Good to hear about your membership of The Guild of St Edmund - great reinactors who bring history to life. Your badge is rather impressive. I believe that St Edmund is also the Patron Saint of protection from the plague, a great comfort to us in the backwoods of Dorsetshire! 🤣
How lovely, your comment has put a smile on my face. Cheers Pete 👍🏻
I love you 💙 , thank you and all who help for your work on the videos
Very good video Kevin I love the Viking age history the most and there’s more intrigue with missing history.
That was good,I love to learn history and you are a good teacher!
Another amazing video. Thank you
Great stuff Kev 👏
I remember how the TV show The Last Kingdom had this part in it . Interesting video Thanks .
The icing on the cake was the badge and your membership to an archery club. Loved it.
Your illustrations, demonstrations are brilliant
Yet another gem. Thank you once again.
Love your presentation style. ❤❤❤
It's a pleasure seeing the sparkle in your eyes as you hold forth court Kevin.
😂 I must admit I do enjoy what we do.
Id never heard this version of the story of Lothpark before, I loved Kevin's telling of it! It is interesting how stories from this era can have several different retellings - Im pretty sure this one is another version of the better known story of Ragnar Lothbrok (presumably "Lothpark" and "Lothbrok" are just different spellings) who shipwrecked in Northumbria instead of East Anglia, and was thrown into a snakepit by King Ælla.
Likewise the "Hingvar and Hubba" of the East Anglia version told by Kevin are probably different spellings of Ivar (the Boneless) and Ubba (just drop the "h" from both names, Hingvar = Ingvar = Ivar), Sons of Lothbrok. Interestingly both versions agree that the Sons of Lothpark/Lothbrok landed in East Anglia first, though the Ragnar version (supported by other sources I believe) have them then marching to Northumbria and killing King Ælla before returning to East Anglia to fight Edmund
Great video! I find them just as entertaining as informative. Fantastic as always
Thanks!
I've just discovered your channel recently, Very enjoyable. I've been a history nut all of my life. A major part of my ancestry is English, and/or Saxon. I enjoy learning about it.
Welcome aboard!
Captivating story telling, thank you
I first learned about Hengist and Horsa from reading Geoffrey of Monmouth. Since then I have been led on a spiral in my pursuit of knowledge on the history and literature of this time. It makes me wonder if those men thought their names would be remembered all these years later. I wonder if my name will be remembered in 1000 years.
Looking good! A fine video as always
I wish that when I was in school i had teachers that could pass on knowledge half as well as some old soldier. This channel is up there with Horrible Histories for educating young and old alike.
Thanks Fred, you'll find more stories in the Personal Stories playlist 👍🏻
I recently moved to East Anglia with the military, it's so cool to have gone to Bury Saint Edmunds and Thetford. Learning about where I live now
Excellent storytelling! & I love the props and wardrobe
I think his first miracle was his head calling out.
Hard to disprove that Fact.
Reminds of a less saintly historical figure.
Blackbeard.
His Headless body swam around his ship 3 times looking for his head!!!!
Many people witnessed this Miracle as well.
Good show Kev.
🤣 Cheers Pat
Always nice to get back from a bad day at Uni so see a film from Kevin. Keep up the great work :D
Thanks Ali! Will do!