Pagan Viking Sea Kings spend the 10th and 11th centuries morphing into Christian monarchs. But with rulers like Harald Bluetooth and Svein Forkbeard it’s debatable whether things will be any less horrific for Scandinavia’s neighbors
This year I am thankful for the near infinite collection of knowledge I have at my fingertips in a tiny black LED screen I can fit in my pocket. A true Alexandrian Library.
There’s too much to comment upon, but the breadth of sources, the approach to the storytelling, weaving of culture with history, and the voice. Rock on Dan Carlin. Six hours is nothing to apologize for.
I was avoiding watching this one because I think the whole Vikings thing is overplayed, but wow. This might have supplanted the episode about Münster as my all time favorite. Dan is such a gift to humanity, what a talent.
Bless you Dan Carlin for countless hours of enjoyment you've provided us over the years. I seriously cannot get enough, you've provided something that is actually needed yet scarce.
I was having a bad day, but now things are fine. Thank you, sir. As someone who majored in History but never found it in himself to follow through with Academy life, I have to say that your self description of "a fan of history" is pretty much how I see myself too.
Another epic installment in Dan Carlin ethos. As a Russian, thanks for dedicating a large chunk to our history, didn't think that I would hear the name Perun uttered from Dan's mouth. I remember when I was in third grade, our teacher told us about how Igor was bound to two bended down birch trees and then basically teared in half, I was thinking to myself: "I'm too young to listen to this!" 😂 Epic stuff.
So good. This was my first Hardcore History series. Started couple weeks ago with the first part of Aesir. I don't know what took me so long. On Celtic Holocaust now.
Love Dan Carlin and his Hardcore Histories, but I long for more of his Common Sense episodes. Miss his perspectives and unbiased view- relating history to contemporary issues. It’s something I wish he’d post regularly 🙏🏼
6 hours and 24 min.....there's NO way that I have that much time......*Flash forward a couple of days*......I listened to that whole thing & need more......
Much appreciation for the many long hours of research and hard work required to put these grandiose episodes together spent by you and your team. Keep on keepin' on, my good folk!
Omg I just re-watched thor's angels and finished twilight of aesir, perfect timing. Thank you a lot. This will definitely be listened to over the weekend. I love your work so much Dan, I bought so many of your podcasts and your book. You can count on my support 😃
Glad you're talking about Neil Price. He's got a series of three hourish-long lectures here on RU-vid that are excellent, well worth watching for all who are enjoying this HH series
Man! I am savoring this. Just got thru the bit on rogue waves. I love how Dan Carlin leaves in his tangents and hiw he ropes them back in right at the point where your brain asks, "wait, what were we talking about."
I genuinely enjoy every minute of every breakdown form you Mr. Dan Carlin. Another classic and know wonder you have a long time between podcasts. 6hrs of content is an incredible feat and a ton of research
Love Dan's work. You should consider doing one episode about the clash of two worlds that was the spanish conquest in America. Imagine the mystery of the emperor of the most dominant culture in America meeting with the Spanish conquistador Cortez each representing the worlds biggest mystery to each other at the time. Definitely something that should be shared with humanity. You can lookup the work of historian Dr. Miguel Zunzunegui he is amazing on this topic
pretty sure thats coming. Im half turkish half german and I went from Germany to live in Mexico for like 6 months and I loved it. Been to the Templo Mayor, Teotihuacan etc , it was like a dream come true
Oh thank you so very much you beautiful Cherub you! Ive been listening to Ghosts of the Ostfront and Wrath of the Khans. My wife thinks im trying to memorize them. Lol. IM SO EXCITED!!!!!!! SIX AND A HALF HOURS!!!!!!!! HELL YES!
Amazing show as always. If I could make a suggestion for the future, I really want a napoleonic wars series. I want the full in depth dan carlin view on napoleon. Thank you for everything Dan.
I gotta say, no single bit of content comes out that I look forward to an episode of HH. I've listened to every episode more than a few times, nothing comes close to the feeling I get from this show. Thank you Dan!
Thanks for the amazing episode Dan. Love the cover art as always. Took me a while to realise that it's a combination of the World Tree Iggdrasil and the Christian cross. Sending British love from out here in Taiwan.
Very cool to hear and learn about my Grandmothers side of the family who are/were Knutsons. I never knew the history behind the name, made me proud to learn about that
Six hours of total wonder! reminded me of being at school when a teacher we had at the time told of old geek storys......( like Herculise as a child had vipers put into his cot but he just crushed them witth his grip, he was only playing with them etc) .............. thank you again Dan, your posts are a total release from the bondage of everyday life yet being very VERY imformitive. Wonderful stuff indeed !
You have taught me more about my ancestors than anyone could ever come close to even scratching the surface. Seriously from my family to you… thank you. As an American, we are all mutts. This means alot to me
Wonderful storytelling. Adds an extra dimension being Scandinavian and hear the tales of Harald Blåtand and Svend Tveskæg (as they are rightfully called)... 😍
It's wonderful. I've been an uneducated individual as far as history is concerned... but have accumulated all the knowledge available through my schooling. I was never excited to do the research myself.... then I listened to HH. I just purchased herodotus... dan has bridged the gap between the historians and the common people... thank you for opening my eyes to so much history...
