Why Did the Vikings Leave Scandinavia? | Animated History of the Vikings

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @HistoryHouseProductions
    @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +85

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  • @jacobgoodin1269
    @jacobgoodin1269 5 лет назад +221

    So true about the Vikings letting us Minnesotans down every year

  • @seal3427
    @seal3427 5 лет назад +220

    im Swedish and in our schools are we thought that the vikings started raiding because of the trading men that came from the south invited them to differnt parts of europe but later on they relised that why trade when you can take and when they returned with loot other vikings started doing the same

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +30

      There was some of that. It’s called “Silver Fever” I believe, but like I said, we really do t know for sure why they left.

    • @Alfadrottning86
      @Alfadrottning86 4 года назад +14

      Here in Iceland we learned that going on a víking is no more than travelling - and that our ancestors were much more in line with explorers/fortune seekers than raiders. Iceland was settled by those on víkings, some of them went further west. So "Vikings" really are just travellers. Some stay where they went, some go back - and they did it because they could.

    • @curthalldorson3802
      @curthalldorson3802 4 года назад +2

      @@Alfadrottning86 They were also the biggest and strongest in a brutal time

    • @501ststormtrooper9
      @501ststormtrooper9 4 года назад +1

      So... it was an Epidemic?

    • @Lyle-xc9pg
      @Lyle-xc9pg 4 года назад

      @@caseyjazz7256 ģоуаm knows! The thought police are on their way!

  • @lucasrehlund196
    @lucasrehlund196 4 года назад +46

    I’m danish.... and honestly I understand why my ancestors left this shitty weather

    • @terrymactire1669
      @terrymactire1669 4 года назад +13

      For England's shitty weather!

    • @Elenrai
      @Elenrai 4 года назад +6

      @@terrymactire1669 Hotel Trivago memes had not reached our ancestors, sadly

  • @ThisisBarris
    @ThisisBarris 5 лет назад +40

    I'm excited that you got on the Armchair Website man!

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +6

      Yeah! Me too! I know Griffin is looking for more people, so you could hit him up if you wanted.

  • @dylanthechillinvillain2488
    @dylanthechillinvillain2488 5 лет назад +35

    Nice, it’s the Vikings! And it’s two of my favorite youtubers in a trilogy series.

  • @StefanMilo
    @StefanMilo 5 лет назад +29

    No way face reveal! Didn't expect that.

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +9

      Haha! Yeah! I’ve done cameos in a couple of my videos, but this is one of the few where I talk.

  • @FOLIPE
    @FOLIPE 5 лет назад +83

    Because Scandinavia is cold.

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +18

      Greenland is colder though.

    • @PanZerV
      @PanZerV 4 года назад +7

      @@HistoryHouseProductions its actually not that cold in greenland, its way colder in the area of oymyakon.

    • @robinsinpost
      @robinsinpost 4 года назад +3

      @@HistoryHouseProductions
      The first vikings coming to Greenland did some marketing by calling it Greenland.
      Greenland is cold. Polar bears live on Greenland.
      I have read that Greenland had a warm period during the Viking age and then got colder.
      There must be a big difference between the south and the north.

  • @wv8d
    @wv8d 5 лет назад +47

    Vikings in 1000s: change da world my final mesage goodb y e

  • @krispyboi2519
    @krispyboi2519 4 года назад +24

    Nobody:
    Olaf: >:(

  • @ashc4167
    @ashc4167 5 лет назад +6

    I’m tired of my history channels telling me about making a website. Thnx bro

  • @patolenho3732
    @patolenho3732 5 лет назад +12

    This need more recognition

  • @bryansylvestrew5024
    @bryansylvestrew5024 3 года назад +1

    Who else is watching this in 2021? Miss your content bro.

  • @DreadBirate
    @DreadBirate 5 лет назад +21

    I have elephants tell me to sail west all the time.

  • @MrGeneration83
    @MrGeneration83 5 лет назад +24

    Dano-Frankish war, might also have been importent and then invention of new shipbuilding techniques.
    The idea that the oldest son inheritance everything also came latter.

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +2

      Yeah, the Danish-Frankish war was definitely a factor. The shipbuilding technology was actually good enough for raiding centuries before the Viking Age though.

    • @MrGeneration83
      @MrGeneration83 5 лет назад +2

      Scandinavians started using sails relative late. There is some problems with dating, but it is generally assumed that you first start seeing sails on the type of ships that would latter become ocean going in the late 6th or early 7th century, but as far as I know the first ocean sailing ships found are the Askekarr, which seems to point to the first ocean going ships being from the late 8th century, with knarrs and longships first being build in the 9th century.

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +2

      I know I read somewhere that there’s evidence of sea-borne trade originating in Scandinavia from before the Viking Age.

    • @MrGeneration83
      @MrGeneration83 5 лет назад +1

      Yes, there was trade before the viking age, but for all we know the ships conducting this trade sailed only with oars. It is odd, but we have found no early sails, or ships with masts. Now we could just have been unlucky with our aercheological finds, but Tacitus actuelly mentions in his work “Germania” that the Swedes doesn’t use sails, but only oars.

  • @johnnybadboy3475
    @johnnybadboy3475 5 лет назад +106

    be cuz it was smelly

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +17

      Scandinavia constantly smells bad confirmed

    • @jona7357
      @jona7357 4 года назад +3

      History House Productions danish person here, can confirm.

    • @jackthompson3267
      @jackthompson3267 4 года назад

      @@jona7357 please give me your impression I am intrigued

    • @zhkoende2379
      @zhkoende2379 4 года назад

      @@jona7357 sådan bror, snakker sand-heden

    • @robinsinpost
      @robinsinpost 4 года назад

      @@HistoryHouseProductions
      I have lived in the Netherlands and Norway.
      The Netherlands smell bad.
      Norway is clean.

  • @allen0937
    @allen0937 4 года назад +12

    Funny watching this video in 2020 when toilet rolls are so valuable

  • @emperorenvi8814
    @emperorenvi8814 3 года назад +2

    I mean one look at the weather and terrain tells you everything

  • @thedemonhater7748
    @thedemonhater7748 5 лет назад +12

    Hmmmmmm, a viking I have become.
    Steal gold to fund ketamine addiction I will.

    • @louisthe3402
      @louisthe3402 4 года назад +1

      Thedemonhater a “vikingr” I have become
      A Viking I will go to steal gold to fund ketamine addiction I will.

  • @whyguy12
    @whyguy12 4 года назад +2

    The Minnesota thing hit me hard

  • @edwardblom4217
    @edwardblom4217 5 лет назад +4

    Nice video

  • @joshuatordillo628
    @joshuatordillo628 3 года назад +1

    pls do video about Christmas truce

  • @CALEBBYPRODUCTIONS
    @CALEBBYPRODUCTIONS 4 года назад

    You've joined ArmChair Historian!? Didnt know! I the Armchair Historian's videos. No wonder yours are so entertaining for me. HAHA

  • @Thatsoccergurlll
    @Thatsoccergurlll Год назад

    My class watched this a few months ago, we rolled around like headless chickens…

  • @simmilimmi5383
    @simmilimmi5383 9 месяцев назад

    In Iceland we learn that Vikings left for Iceland because at that time Norway United and they left because it was tyrannical, they also left because there was shortage of land and Vikings like places that have lots of land like England and Iceland at that time. Otherwise spot on theory and very good video.❤

  • @obserwator8515
    @obserwator8515 4 года назад +2

    I love your videos. and now i notice that you looks like Polish footbal player Karol Linetty . or he lokks like you, it depends from point of view ;) . sory for my poor English

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  4 года назад +1

      Thank you! We do look a little bit alike!

    • @racoonlittle1679
      @racoonlittle1679 4 года назад

      The Polish football player looks like him, NOT the other way round, kid... respect your RUclipsr (😂)

    • @obserwator8515
      @obserwator8515 4 года назад +1

      @@racoonlittle1679 ok, little furry friend :)

    • @racoonlittle1679
      @racoonlittle1679 4 года назад

      @@obserwator8515 np

  • @MikeyTheEntertainer
    @MikeyTheEntertainer 4 года назад +3

    Is armchair historian your brother or something because you guys look similar, but you’re more entertaining....

  • @grignok8600
    @grignok8600 5 лет назад

    it would be epic if u did a video on Jamestown if u haven't already its something i would like to know more about and the other vids on it are like 2 hr long documentaries luv ya vids btw

  • @skizzik121
    @skizzik121 5 лет назад +2

    Hmmmph! Just perfect

  • @deadchannel2811
    @deadchannel2811 5 лет назад +2

    I LAUGHED SO HARD AT THE MINNESOTA PART

  • @thenorseprodigy7466
    @thenorseprodigy7466 3 года назад

    2:40 WTF??

  • @julianhannen99
    @julianhannen99 4 года назад +1

    Yo man no one makes fun of the Armchair historian

  • @aleksandarvil5718
    @aleksandarvil5718 4 года назад

    Monasteries ended _a little bit_ on fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @dragoncomosaics9282
    @dragoncomosaics9282 4 года назад +1

    Why Goths destroyed Roman empire? What is their connection to Balts and Sarmatia?

  • @mostafaslim7915
    @mostafaslim7915 4 года назад

    And where are the vikings who leaves skandaniva to greenland now ? Are they still alive ? Did they realt reach skandaniva did someone find monuments of them in greenland ? Are they still alive untill today ?

  • @mattiasfaldt1725
    @mattiasfaldt1725 4 года назад +1

    we never leaved . we still here

  • @rocky_kavuri
    @rocky_kavuri 5 лет назад +2

    0:29. That's what I call an oof moment. Funny...but oof.

  • @UwU-xk5cx
    @UwU-xk5cx 4 года назад +3

    As another example for the second one: Sven fails to mate in his town, goes to britain, burns a local church and kidnaps a woman who will be hisnfuture happy wife

  • @kaungsithusett9017
    @kaungsithusett9017 3 года назад

    If this had been 2020, that 7 rolls of toilet paper would've been a really good deal

  • @desmodesrampi9727
    @desmodesrampi9727 5 лет назад

    What do you mean leave??? Arent they still there?

  • @EquestrianRobyn
    @EquestrianRobyn Год назад +1

    "Where the ladies at? Oh"

  • @Rainbow-gc6kh
    @Rainbow-gc6kh 4 года назад +2

    I have a question about the second theory. Recent DNA evidence shows that both men and women sailed abroad. Does this change your view on the matter?
    Source: www.history.com/news/women-also-set-sail-on-viking-age-voyages-study-shows

  • @Theturtleowl
    @Theturtleowl 4 года назад +1

    Cuz they were bored. There is only snow, ice and deer up there. And deers are crazy.

  • @rorybaker5799
    @rorybaker5799 4 года назад

    They do let us down...

  • @premiericedog691
    @premiericedog691 4 года назад

    Now i see why its animated

  • @MooShaka89
    @MooShaka89 4 года назад +2

    Have you ever heard of the Islamic trade made Scandinavians really poor theory?

  • @fonziebulldog5786
    @fonziebulldog5786 4 года назад

    No No ... There are still some Vikings here waiting for the return.Stay calm when it will come again.

  • @TexasViking_INFP-t_5w4
    @TexasViking_INFP-t_5w4 4 года назад

    See the question. It sucks. Cold as hell

  • @giannispsillias7964
    @giannispsillias7964 4 года назад

    You look like a way smarter mini Ladd

  • @gettriggered_ian3783
    @gettriggered_ian3783 5 лет назад

    Pls don't say this episode is sponsored by Vikings: War of clans.

  • @hoegild1
    @hoegild1 4 года назад +1

    Heres a well documented scientific explanation for you... The Scandinavians had worked as mecenaries for centuries BEFORE the viking age. The Romans and many others used to hire bands of Scandinavians to fight their wars- and thus making many a Dane very very rich and very very good at fighting. However this practise dried up with the collapse of the Roman Empire, forcing the Scandinavians to use their skills elsewhere. Remember, that England got hit a lot in the 500-600 era too. Then around 600 (probably) the Viking ship technology matured enough, that the Danes didnt had to rely on the old "road of armies" stretching from Skagen to Northern Germany and beyond (passing the Danevirke)- Instead you could go everywhere faster and more reliable than anybody else.
    Combine this with a lot of weak neighbors, and you have the perfect buisness model!! In Denmark we have found buried treasures from the viking era EVERY SINGLE YEAR FOR THE LAST HUNDRED YEARS! -Not kidding, look it up... Dont buy the story that "the viking age began with the attack on Lindisfarne", thats bullshit. That is just the first well documented attack.

    • @robinsinpost
      @robinsinpost 4 года назад

      Anders Hoeglid
      Then document that theory.

    • @hoegild1
      @hoegild1 4 года назад

      @@robinsinpost Sure...actually it is allready-in Danish. You could for example contact the royal Danish museum in Copenhagen, and ask for a few comments from the curator. Or the Viking ship museum in Roskilde, they have some very interesting research going on.

    • @robinsinpost
      @robinsinpost 4 года назад

      @@hoegild1
      No no.
      If they have it it will be on the Internet.
      We have come out of the middle ages now.
      I can read Danish.
      You made statement, you document it so I can check your sources.
      The only Scandinavian mercenaries I have heard of working for the Romans were the Varangians.
      Or at least they were from Scandinavian decent.
      Oblige me. You said it was well documented. Google must have something about it.

    • @hoegild1
      @hoegild1 4 года назад

      @@robinsinpost ..As you know, this is the internet, so I dont have to do anything. But to get a brief overwiev go to danmarkshistorien.dk. they have a huge databank with articles. After that, visit the royal danish library and talk with one of staff. They will show a collection of books (yes actual books) that is NOT digitalised, but is written by people who knows a thing or two.An option is "sejrens triumf, Norden i skyggen af det romerske Imperium (2003).

    • @robinsinpost
      @robinsinpost 4 года назад

      @@hoegild1
      When you come with new information you are supposed to document it.
      It is not up to me to verify your claims.
      I see that you have nothing to show.

  • @nateF888
    @nateF888 4 года назад

    It was because of Ragnar Lothbrok the man who sails west.

  • @MangoMonster2007
    @MangoMonster2007 5 лет назад

    It was cold

  • @col4574
    @col4574 4 года назад

    Well,they did not want to stay home.

  • @BajanEnglishman51
    @BajanEnglishman51 4 года назад +1

    My god I envy your jawline

  • @binbows2258
    @binbows2258 4 года назад

    maybe the vikings left to raid because they had plenty of equipment to easily take the free gold just a few miles away.

  • @trogo3402
    @trogo3402 4 года назад

    To vike, I mean what else were they gonna do

  • @themolepeople955
    @themolepeople955 4 года назад +1

    That fucking toilet paper

  • @ruffdawgg
    @ruffdawgg 3 года назад

    These are hypotheses and not theories

  • @aa-dt5bf
    @aa-dt5bf 3 года назад

    double like

  • @benjamineskridge9881
    @benjamineskridge9881 5 лет назад

    when i hear him say killing babies:😐😐😐😐

  • @guimts8881
    @guimts8881 5 лет назад +2

    another poor soul lost to the conglomerates
    smh
    Don't get me wrong, it was a good video

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you! Haha! This is probably the best ad deal I’ll ever get.

    • @guimts8881
      @guimts8881 5 лет назад

      @@HistoryHouseProductions while that might be true, I do hope your channel develops into a force to be reckoned with.

    • @HistoryHouseProductions
      @HistoryHouseProductions  5 лет назад

      Thanks! That means a lot!

  • @TRAVELLEROFWORLDS
    @TRAVELLEROFWORLDS 5 лет назад +1

    IKEA now advertises lutefisk meatballs
    Jk jk

  • @mikethunder84
    @mikethunder84 4 года назад

    Cuz it was cold

  • @theslavicimmigrant4795
    @theslavicimmigrant4795 4 года назад

    9/10 people won't watch shit because you want them to pay.

  • @Cvarneson
    @Cvarneson 5 лет назад

    Do more North America stuff

  • @taylorjohnson4943
    @taylorjohnson4943 4 года назад

    Sorry to post this on your feed but hey has anyone ever seen a chicken lay a egg👇. No really have you 🤨

  • @loganye5918
    @loganye5918 5 лет назад +3

    Vikings break the game lol

  • @AtaMarKat
    @AtaMarKat 5 лет назад

    They left because pickled herrings smelled bad.

  •  5 лет назад +1

    go somewhere else to see the rest? nty, sorry, but nty

  • @cabreraman6969
    @cabreraman6969 5 лет назад +2

    69 comments

  • @m00nch11d
    @m00nch11d 5 лет назад +1

    The moment you said "from arm chair historian" I shut off the video.... biased channels are off the list.

    • @racoonlittle1679
      @racoonlittle1679 4 года назад

      Um... how is ACH biased? Sorry, just curious why you would think the channel is biased...

    • @norz8828
      @norz8828 2 года назад

      Everything on social media has an agenda.

  • @shipwreckjs673
    @shipwreckjs673 4 года назад

    It's 100% because of the talking elephants.

  • @nikkiiv9259
    @nikkiiv9259 4 года назад +1

    I imagined you to be asian for some reason lmao

  • @marykatesteward9006
    @marykatesteward9006 3 года назад

    1

  • @ShooterKing
    @ShooterKing 5 лет назад +1

    LMFAO 69 COMMENTS

  • @imperiumCirca41
    @imperiumCirca41 4 года назад

    Why did I leave Fortnite?

  • @makukawakami
    @makukawakami 5 лет назад

    Swedish pagans, marching ashore

  • @bohemiankaiser976
    @bohemiankaiser976 5 лет назад

    gay

  • @cabreraman6969
    @cabreraman6969 5 лет назад +2

    69 comments

  • @cabreraman6969
    @cabreraman6969 5 лет назад +1

    69 comments