Harald Hardrada: Viking Mercenary (Part 1)

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Watch part 2 here! Harald Hardrada: The Last Viking
• Harald Hardrada: The L...
When the young Viking prince Harald Sigurdsson is driven from his kingdom in Norway, he embarks on a globetrotting journey to build his legacy in distant kingdoms and avenge his kin. From the Battle of Stiklestad to the ranks of Byzantine Varangians in the Holy Land, this is the rise of Harald Hardrada.
PARTS:
0:00 Prologue
0:34 Part I: The Banished King
3:07 Part II: In Foreign Lands to Fight
9:44 Part III: The Last Days of the Emperor
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Hollway, D. (2021). The last viking: The true story of king Harald Hardrada. Osprey Publishing.
Lubik, M. (2020). Haraldr Sigurðarson’s arrival in rus’ and his participation in the campaign against Poland in 1031. Historisk Tidsskrift, 99(1), 6-20. doi.org/10.18261/issn.1504-29...
Sturlason, S. (n.d.). Saga of Harald Hardrade. In D. Killings & D. Widger (Eds.), Heimskringla: The Chronicle of the Kings of Norway. essay. Retrieved 2022, from www.gutenberg.org/files/598/5....
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@cruzaider5339 Жыл бұрын

Bro's life was basically a mount and blade campaign

@andydaniels3029 Жыл бұрын

Or a Mount and Blade campaign was fashioned after this bro's life lol.

@knunk5476 Жыл бұрын

He had a pretty good start, born into the royal family of norway

@agustinc.368 Жыл бұрын

Love that game

@residentelect Жыл бұрын

@@knunk5476 And to top it all he chopped another man's bollocks off! Royal bollocks I might add!

@shycracker Жыл бұрын

@@knunk5476 basically Impoverished Noble start

@RandomNorwegianGuy. Жыл бұрын

Harald Hardrada had probably the most exciting and adventurous life out of anyone in human history

@jackbuendgen389 Жыл бұрын

Do yourself a favor and look up the autobiography of Thomas "The Sea Wolf" Cochran.

@residentelect Жыл бұрын

@@jackbuendgen389 Earl, Marquis, Lord, political firebrand, officer in the Royal Navy as well as the Chiliean, Peruvian, Brazilian and Greek navies, pardoned by the King after a falling out, rogue mercenary and he survived into his 80s, which was an achievement in itself during the 19th century! Thomas "le loup des mers" Cochrane... These days he'd be somewhere between Gigachad and Absolute Madlaad! What a life!

@MrTsiolkovsky Жыл бұрын

Very big contender but I'd have to give that prize to either Julius Caesar or Genghis Khan

@foxpro3002 Жыл бұрын

there are many in history who can rival this claim, i for one hope this channel covers the history of Ibn battuda, a man who travelled across half the world.

@ArdaSReal Жыл бұрын

Hell no

@DM-wk7yr Жыл бұрын

From Scandinavia to the Kievan Rus, from there to Constantinople, and then to the Holy Land?! What an adventurous journey! This channel has never disappointed me.

@chrisp9046 Жыл бұрын

And then back to Scandinavia and to try to conquer England no? Alexander the Great- like adventurer.

@Wasserkaktus 10 ай бұрын

@@chrisp9046I wouldn't consider Alexander of Macedon to be an adventurer: He was already a king before he set out to conquer and rule the East. Harald Hardrada was a true adventurer, and probably one of the greatest in history.

@chrisp9046 10 ай бұрын

@@Wasserkaktus Interesting point. I more meant just the sheer distances travelled by the two men were comparative and all the different cultures and countries they crossed into or meshed, I guess. Plus Hadrada was adventuring in mostly known lands. Beyond Persia and into India, there was some mystery for the Greeks no?

@marlenebinder148 Жыл бұрын

i got goosebumps during your introduction to Constantinople! I felt like I was standing right there. Absolutely stunning narration and artwork as always.

@ferbintegabriel4714 Жыл бұрын

same, this what quality do to you:))))

@LuisRios-bf9vn Жыл бұрын

That's funny because I felt the same

@princepis Жыл бұрын

It made me tear up a little tbh

@BoarhideGaming Жыл бұрын

@@princepis Nothing makes grown men cry as much as the dream that was Rome, and what remained of it.

@thalmoragent9344 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, it was a grand set of words for an introduction

@baahcusegamer4530 Жыл бұрын

If Denis Villeneuve made documentaries, this is what it might look and sound like. Superbly well-done gentlemen!

@bernardoohigginsvevo2974 Жыл бұрын

It was the Sardaukar/Norse throat singing wasn't it?

@thomascatty379 Жыл бұрын

@@bernardoohigginsvevo2974 exactly what I thought, the throat singing reminded us of Dune

@WhatIsSanity Жыл бұрын

Dudes not even 30 yet and he has had enough adventures and military campaigns for two lifetimes. Kind of a shame it ends for him the way it did. I had heard about his fearsome reputation and ridiculously successful career as a mercenary, but that's all I heard. Very excited to finally learn about his saga, and the History Dose way too! -Which is always fucking spectacular.

@isakrshol9021 Жыл бұрын

He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword, a fitting end I think

@WhatIsSanity Жыл бұрын

@@isakrshol9021 Well an arrow in this case.

@The_Dodge_Meister Жыл бұрын

@@WhatIsSanity sadly he has no armor they would of had a better chance if they didn't leave there mail behind definitely wasn't that greatest idea

@chucklynch6523 7 ай бұрын

His overconfidence did him in at Stamford Bridge. No amour? How could he even think of that? He may have been the guy that could have defeated Billy the Conqueror at Hastings!!

@Strat-Guides Жыл бұрын

Speaking of Mount and Blade campaign - I did a Harald Hardrada campaign a few months back! Really fun play style, this guy was all over the place and had such an interesting life, can't wait to see all the stuff I missed in my research lol you guys are always on point with these videos. Can't wait!

@kevinisnotscargaming7296 Жыл бұрын

Didn't expect to see you here love your vids

@Strat-Guides Жыл бұрын

@@kevinisnotscargaming7296 hey Kevin! Yeah man I watch everything these guys put out. Amazing work!!

@cruzaider5339 Жыл бұрын

Oy seeing you here is a bit surprising

@Strat-Guides Жыл бұрын

@@cruzaider5339 I watch all of their videos actually :D such a good channel

@yodasdad3507 Жыл бұрын

Harold is a real badass. I’m writing a paper on how the battle of Stamford bridge is one of the most important battles in all of English history. It essentially allowed william to conquer England. While doing my research, I have learned so much about Harold Hardrada. You do a great job at portraying him as “the last true Viking”

@JOEFABULOUS. Жыл бұрын

He threatened to blood eagle harold Goodwinson but lost the battle

@yodasdad3507 Жыл бұрын

Yeah he lost the battle, but he was not ready for that battle at all. Harold Godwinson surprised him at the bridge with his army. Hardrada was able to hold them off for a while, but they just didn’t have the numbers ultimately

@JOEFABULOUS. Жыл бұрын

@@yodasdad3507 A viking line of 3 abreast crossing the bridge to face harold's front row of far more sealed the day Goodwinson crossed the Vikings T Hardrada couldn't get enough men across the bridge

@ragnarwergeland8243 Жыл бұрын

Have you visited his familirs farm in Norway. It has rich Viking heritage. We are currently building a Viking ship in the name of Hardraade. Regards Ragnar Wergeland hardraade vikingskipforening

@yodasdad3507 Жыл бұрын

@@ragnarwergeland8243 I have not, but that sounds awesome! I for sure want to visit Norway some day.

@bernardoohigginsvevo2974 Жыл бұрын

Wow, what a wild story. He brushed shoulders with Cnut and Yaroslav the Wise, who were two of the most famous rulers of their respective kingdoms, and played an integral role in the whole Zoe saga in Byzantium, which is a very famous episode in Byzantine history. And to top it all off (spoilers ahead), he fought at Stamford Bridge, and was killed by Harold Godwinson, who a few months later would be killed himself at Hastings during the Norman conquest of England. This guy was everywhere. What a madlad. Great work as always.

@prinz5816 Жыл бұрын

He also fought against the danes, wont say the result of it but he was indeed everywhere.

@chucklynch6523 Жыл бұрын

If only he had played it safe and had his army wear their armor the morning of the Battle of Stamford Bridge, he would not only have won that battle, but would have also beaten the Norman invasion force of William a couple of weeks later. History would have been so different!

@prinz5816 Жыл бұрын

@@chucklynch6523 I doubt Harald wouldve defeated William in battle. Lets say he won at stamford bridge, his army would be mauled and i doubt he would make a decisive blow to Harolds army. Most likely Harald and William would make a truce to divide England between eachother, and work together to get Harold away for good.

@eodyn7 10 ай бұрын

a few days later, not months.

@toolcruise 3 ай бұрын

@@chucklynch6523I have a suspicion, even though it’s baseless, that Harald and William had a deal when invading England, and that William tactically waited with his invasion so that he could beat the reduced English forces and take the land for himself.

@chadhill455 Жыл бұрын

This is the BEST video you have made so far. The way you really immerse me into the world, and paint the picture of the world these people lived in is LEAGUES above any other channel, and I watch many. Thank you for your absolutely outstanding videos.

@HistoryDose Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chad! Harald part II out in December!

@DarkValorWolf Жыл бұрын

The sound design and music in this video is somehow a level above all your others, this is incredible work, keep it up🔥

@HistoryDose Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Harald will be back for the sequel in December!

@chroniclesoftinybattles Жыл бұрын

Loved the Mongols and Samuraï one too ! Also the Medieval Duel... This channel really is fantastic

@JeromeLee-wf8ws 20 күн бұрын

@@HistoryDosehey 👋

@UntoldHistoryAnimations Жыл бұрын

The fact there isn't a multi-million dollar trilogy of movies on Harald Hardrada yet is a crime in itself, it would make amazing cinema !

@Undertaker257 14 күн бұрын

No, it is a blessing

@dfleur9286 Жыл бұрын

Y’all are easily my favorite history channel on KZfaq, and I’m hyped for another Viking video after seeing how good the one on Viking raids and in Spain was. I also really loved y’all’s video on Thomas Alexandre Dumas and was wondering if you had considered making videos on other important Haitian figures like Jean-Jacques Dessalines or Touissant Louverture? The haitian revolution is one of my favorite historical events, and it was really cool to see y’all cover something even tangentially related to it.

@anonymoususer638 Жыл бұрын

Lol Alexander dumbass

@firstimpression7529 Жыл бұрын

The artwork and the storytelling on this channel is absolutely top-notch. So much character development from these historical figures is amazing. I love all of your videos, keep up the great work

@CoolAdam247 Жыл бұрын

Just imagine how awesome a Netflix series of Harald Hadrada's life would be ?

@Kain81023 Жыл бұрын

Na they would probably make him a black woman like they did Jarl Haakon

@eliteviktor3 Жыл бұрын

@@Kain81023 hahaha facts... Would rather have HBO make it.

@TheImperiumAction Жыл бұрын

If I was a billionaire, I would make a show rather than a movie and make it look a accurate but I would get some comments saying “not accurate enough”

@connorsealey24 Жыл бұрын

Is this a joke😂. He is already in a Netflix series

@Buurba_Jolof Жыл бұрын

@@connorsealey24 wich serie please ?

@francisattic Жыл бұрын

God the visuals and pacing on this one knocked it out of the park well done

@cloudftw113 Жыл бұрын

Your introduction to Constantinople was one of the most beautiful I've ever heard. It invokes the feeling of seeing it in all of its glory for the first time.

@joshwintle4563 Жыл бұрын

These videos are a masterpiece, visually and the information given are incredible. Hope you get the recognition you deserve

@thenorskk Жыл бұрын

I've been recommending this channel as much as possible. Thanks for making these videos and, as always, I can't wait for the next one.

@thehistorybard6333 Жыл бұрын

Oh man I am so excited for this one, Hardrada is one of my all-time favourite historical figures!

@studentofthegame. Жыл бұрын

The story of Harald Hardråde is so epic it might actually be the better than most epic fantasy tales and myths ever written.

@perperson199 Жыл бұрын

This is the most epic retelling on KZfaq of Hardradas life!

@HolyReality891 Жыл бұрын

Truly fantastic video. Loved every second, can’t wait for the next one!

@spasjt Жыл бұрын

Outstanding as always! Well done you two! Well done indeed.

@Colin_Boecker-Grieme Жыл бұрын

Amazing, you don't provide us many if any cliff hangers, but this one was well done. I'm so excited for the next part. Amazing job.

@foxpro3002 Жыл бұрын

what a tale, Harald is one of those badass yet underated people you hear about only in legends.

@atergolupi Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing job! We are honored, happy and flattered that you have used our music for this documentary, it is really beautiful and fascinating! Thank you Joseph!!🖤

@HistoryDose Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Your music is wonderfully transportive and really added something special to this one!

@BcTxUncBaLLa96 Жыл бұрын

This was phenomenal!!!! You seriously make the best historical content on youtube! Keep up the great work!!!

@henrylong3678 Жыл бұрын

Of course, take your time with the creation of the second part of this video. With that being said, I cannot wait until you two upload again. Phenomenal video as always

@berngusi1045 Жыл бұрын

How in gods green earth has hardrada not have a movie made from his life yet? The man is a legend ............

@SuperThisen Жыл бұрын

He's in Vikings Valhalla, but that has only had one season so far (season two releases in jan. 12). So you could watch that if you want, i also recommend you watch the prequel series aswell, as it's also very good. Both series are on Netflix.

@ddraig1509 Жыл бұрын

Another 10/10 video from History Dose. You guys are a shining jewel of a channel

@GoodLuckRedFox Жыл бұрын

This may just be my favorite KZfaq channel. Excellent!

@scormz624 Жыл бұрын

This channel makes amazing content. Keep up the good work. I'm really looking forward to the next episode.

@brownd0g305 Жыл бұрын

these videos are something of a masterpiece, sucks that it isn't more viewed as this type of art and story telling is beautiful. Well done and keep up the good work

@miguelbahamonde6321 Жыл бұрын

Incredible work!! can't wait for the next episode!

@StickyBuns1390 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing piece of history, narration and art. Your work is incredible!

@thekaiser6842 Жыл бұрын

I love the narration, art style and overall atmosphere of your videos. Absolutely brilliant!

@abhijeetbaruah5461 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievably well done. Absolute masterpiece of a video.

@benitoharrycollmann132 Жыл бұрын

You guys essentially made Heimskringla into a picture book. Very commendable content from all those involved . Thank you

@unclereggie9875 Жыл бұрын

I have never seen such documentation of historical events that visually and verbally put you in the moment with full trust of what it would of looked and felt like in those times. Masterpieces, each of them.

@Cplizzle Жыл бұрын

Absolute masterpiece. Narration is on point, the soundtrack is amazing, the art is next level. Probably one of the best history channels on KZfaq. I cannot wait for part 2, keep up the great work.

@charleswilliams1966 Жыл бұрын

You have created several masterpieces and I appreciate the time and effort you put into them. Your voice, the music and the illustrations weave an authentic and historically accurate experience. Thank you, sincerely.

@felicitys3621 Жыл бұрын

Viking history is some of my favorite history ever!!! Can’t wait to to watch this!!

@wilsontheconqueror8101 Жыл бұрын

So glad you made a video on Hardrada! What an epic life! From Constantinople to King of Norway. To dying in battle trying to lay claim to England.

@Elmaxo94 3 ай бұрын

Underrated channel! You deserve more views and subs. Amazing!

@adrianjulia4383 Жыл бұрын

Cant wait for part 2 , really awesome episode

@truthveritas8730 8 ай бұрын

Ever marvel how epic you had to be, in an era without Media of any kind, to be a single stand out person in History?

@josh4236 Жыл бұрын

These videos really are incredible. The amount of work what must go into the narration and artwork is insane.

@mrleglove3377 Жыл бұрын

Excellent narration and illustrations. I can't wait for part two. Your work is first class.

@brianlocal3 Жыл бұрын

This has become one of my favorite pages on KZfaq

@robertgibbs8953 Жыл бұрын

I love the art style and editing. Really great episode. Can’t wait for more!

@thewolf1630 Жыл бұрын

Always great content thanks for this brother 👏🏾✊🏾🏴‍☠️

@twicethess-ratedghoul7859 Жыл бұрын

This video has been the best part of my day. The way the score and imagery fill me with intrigue and a feeling of almost excitement but not exactly that, is unparalleled and at this time all I can do is leave a like a comment. Thank you truly for the amazing work you do and the brilliant way you share the rich history many do not know or have forgotten. Thank you and I wish all you who worked on this video as wonderful day !

@HistoryDose Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it struck a chord with you!

@azules9780 Жыл бұрын

Who else wishes this awesome recounting of history continue on!?!?

@collinkattengell5724 Жыл бұрын

Genuinely incredible. Visually and poetically

@kiprod6080 Жыл бұрын

THIS WAS BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO YOU MADE IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS OR SO

@oumuamua1602 Жыл бұрын

The Romans were lucky to have had this man under their banner.

@irish-italianintrovert.8600 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t know much about King Harald’s early life. Your video showed me how pretty wild it was. 👍🏻

@rollo6038 11 ай бұрын

Instant subscribe!!! Absolutely riveting, beautiful and I imagine a Labour of love. Thankyou for your work it's brilliant.

@quentinaguilera1527 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos yet 🔥🔥🔥

@Potato-mu7nu Жыл бұрын

That was very well done. Amazing 👏 can't wait to watch the next bit.

@adrianjulia4383 Жыл бұрын

Masterclass in storytelling.

@TheGamingFishkiller Жыл бұрын

This was great! I think this has to be my favorite history channel on YT!

@Luke-c Жыл бұрын

Amazing work as always!

@jonahbarnes5841 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic content. Wow. This beats any history channel I've seen.

@gilfista5178 Жыл бұрын

Another great video 😄just love the Artwork and edits

@badger297 Жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this!

@lordkasten3161 Жыл бұрын

Incredible story, great quality on the video as well.

@xe2594 Жыл бұрын

this is so well done, the imagery is fantastic

@haleyguthrie3113 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning! Magical! Beautiful!

@FirstNameLastName-ly5ty Жыл бұрын

Best one yet, keep it up!

@somiariopusunju174 Жыл бұрын

Your videos sound, look and feel epic. I feel so immersed in the stories you tell.

@grim789 Жыл бұрын

Thank God Joe Rogan recommend this channel content is top notch!

@wittafa 6 ай бұрын

The artwork in these videos are breathtaking

@samuelgiraudo8748 Жыл бұрын

I'd only ever heard Harald Hadrada's name in the context of his 1066 invasion of England. Thank you for bringing his remarkable life to light with this really entertaining video :)

@qahnaaringamingandreaction567 Жыл бұрын

It is crazy that only two people are making this. Yet again I’m impressed

@patrickcosgrove2623 Жыл бұрын

Great video and storytelling. Give us more!

@tomclarke4978 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait for the next one!

@teddonk3850 Жыл бұрын

The best yet can’t wait for part 2 incredible story

@SonOfXenophon Жыл бұрын

Amazing Videos! Amazing Soundtrack for this one! Keep up the good work. Can't wait for Part 2!

@HistoryDose Жыл бұрын

Part II is out! :)

@savionstallworth541 Жыл бұрын

I love watching History Dose, I’ve seen every episode at least 2-3 times. I can’t wait for new episodes. And you guys should definitely do a WW1 or WW2 episode. 👀

@Ealdorman_of_Mercia 5 ай бұрын

absolutely amazing story telling.

@NeverTilt96 Жыл бұрын

best content of this type on youtube right now keep up the great content

@ryangunniers2475 Жыл бұрын

One of your best videos!! So awesome 😮

@ibanezman1085 Жыл бұрын

Amazing job guys keep up the good work

@bartbliek469 Жыл бұрын

The sound design on these videos takes it to another level!

@nomdreg Жыл бұрын

CANT WAIT FOR MORE

@jackbuendgen389 Жыл бұрын

The music and sound effects are amazing!

@JonnyB12and3 Жыл бұрын

these series are absolutely excellent

@adrianjulia4383 Жыл бұрын

Banger as always

@philipstevens730 Жыл бұрын

My favourite yet, the art work just gets better and better, while Harald’s story is incredible.

@HistoryDose Жыл бұрын

Thanks! His story isn’t over yet. Sequel in December :)

@rubenj.dijkstra3758 Жыл бұрын

What a great video! Love the artwork!

@stormcruiser2245 Жыл бұрын

vikings are back on History Dose, LET'S GO! I love the Norse content, y'all do it so well

@bednoises6391 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel so much

@pygmy. Жыл бұрын

Excited for part 2

@DarkFriday1408 Жыл бұрын

Damn! Fantastic video! It seems that Harald lead a very interesting life and travelled far and wide. The video was fantastic and it was great to see Harald life as a mercenary and to see where he travelled and what he did. I'm quite eager for the second part to be posted and to see what happened next.