European females whether blonde, brunette or redhead or whether Celt, Teuton, Latin or Slav include so many beautiful, wonderful women, right up to our own time.

people think that 1950s America is what all of history looked like. it's insanity.

The reason why women could be warriors is because the Indo-European homeland on the Steppes was suited to Horse Archery with Compound Bows that enabled women to have the ability to kill and escape without engaging with men in hand to hand combat.

I'm an Iraqi Mesopotamian Arab from an entirely different kind of a world and culture, however I've had the pleasure of traveling and I lived in Russia for 8 months of study. There I've seen different people and experienced the treatment of European Women, and I must say 90% of them were positive. From the first contact in airport, to the kind teachers who treated with respect and care, other encounters were very strange for my country standards, for example I was once lazy and took an elevator for one level and the Russian women said to me you're so young why are you even here? And she took to the highest floor and told get some sport. Other were more of a warm experience when I walked out of a bus in the winter and my hood was down, a woman approached me and covered my head and told you're not used to our Russian Winters, take care and warm yourself. I must say I returned home and I miss this social interaction because in my home these may be considered vulgar or impolite because of the difference yet they were gentle acts.

Something that is not well known is that biologically women are about half as likely as men to be colour blind and about twice as likely as men to have tetrachromatism, meaning that they can see literally thousands of colours that most people cannot. I think this may be one reason that so many women have excelled historically at visual-based arts and crafts.

This is why this channel is so worthy of 10 million subscribers. It's common on this channel that the video is not only well researched and edited, but it will also be about a subject that is uncommon and either completely overlooked or just touched on briefly by most others. The above is stated much more simply by my childhood favorite Monty Python and I quote; "And now for something completely different"

The most feared woman, should always be the protective mother.

Excellent video. Difference does not denote inferiority. It is a pity that some do not realize this.

I’ve been saying these things to people for years!!! I studied archaeology and I did archaeology in Europe, so I can say from my experience these things are very true. It’s kind of infuriating that most of my discussions with people involve them refusing to accept women were EVER in power. I’ve told them that at many times, throughout history, women have very clearly been in actually power over all society. Matriarchy was NOT unusual in prehistory, and even for much of history, matriarchy was legitimately the rule in many parts of the planet. It was FAR from being male-dominated. Anyone who doesn’t believe this, just doesn’t know history. Sadly knowledge of history is more and more lacking in most people I know these days.

I dont know why it is that hard to belive that there were warrior women, when we have warrior women today. There are Ukranian women currently fighting against invading Russians. There are warrior kurdish women in iran. There were Hungarian women who fought against the ruskis. We are not that different than ancient humans, it wold be silly to belive that women just evloved the need and courage to protect whats theirs a hundred years ago.

As appealing as this is, there’s a time and place limitation to what you say. As France entered the high Middle Ages, for instance, aristocratic incentives had women traded as brides with very little concern for their wishes. The insistence of the Church upon consent in marriage served to undermine secular activities. Whatever political wishes clerics may have had, they were at least doctrinally consistent on that point. Whatever positive or powerful roles may have been played by women in Greco-Roman myth, the standardized treatment of women in that society was rather unpleasant. The Christianizing of Rome largely put an end to the forced marriage of prepubescent girls and the exposure of female infants, which was extremely common. The Romanizing of Christianity in turn likely led to many parts of the attitude the clerics took towards some customs by the time they got to Northern Europe. Celtic Christianity was, well, Celticized rather than Romanized and had many differences from Catholicism, not least in the roles taken by women. Even its eventual absorption by the Catholic Church did not immediately change the practices that prevailed in Ireland and some other places.

This is respectful, comprehensive and insightful work and as a woman I am grateful for your point of view. We are on the cusp of a new historical refection of everything. God Bless.

Hearing such a grounded and nuanced analysis is such a breath of fresh air in a world where information is specially curated to fit one narrative or the other. Excellent work Lugh!

Thank you. I think men too often choose to forget the value of women. So much goes into supporting a working husband, keeping house and raising children. Plus, for so many today, hold employment outside the home. Yet, what I hear is a lot of complaints about women as if our roles and responsibilities are not important.

Unfortunately the title of this video is bound to draw unwanted visitors to this channel. Hopefully they will listen to the content, and interact with each other civilly. Thanks for another thought provoking upload.

My friend this is BBC grade documentary. The amount of work you put into this is tremendous. Also it is so informative, and puts so much perspective regarding the rich complexity of history when compared to the daft trends we can witness nowadays

I just came from your video about Welsh history and mythology. As a Welshman, I loved it. The thing that I find quite fascinating is my nan, whose surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin. My grandfather of Irish Gaelic origin, yet I am born in Wales, and have long considered myself Welsh. My nan was a hard woman, I lived with her for a time, and my grandfather a hard man, whom I spent a lot of time with. They taught me a lot, my Nan would teach me chess and if I ever misbehaved she’d call me “a little shit” and would close my pinky finger and squeeze it. My grandfather taught me to play rugby. They were great people and I hold it to them for making me the man I am today. Strong beliefs and to forge myself into the best I can possibly be and never letting misfortunes hold me back. I doubt people care about personal stories, but it’s nice to remember those who had a big influence on my life. Rest well.

Great video. Just one thing Queen Medb of Connacht is pronounced "May-ve" the db can be confusing for non Irish speakers. The modern spelling is Méabh often anglicised as Maeve

About monogamy, in cave sites that were occupied over a hundred thousand years in southern Africa and built of layers of occupation, archaeologists have been able to determine gender groupings and that most common was not straight one man/one woman combinations. But when there were such groupings they tended to last longer, be more stable. Conclusion: most people aren't monogamous but it is a more stable structure. Larger organized groups, kingdoms, religions would recognize this and promulgate (or legislate) monogamy for that reason. And it's a more likely way or keeping to the teachings, beliefs and traditions of a particular group as well as share and spread a common language. Monogamy helps build a dynasty.

One task especially North European women was responsible for was food rationing during the harsh winter months. The sign of this was the key (to the outhouse were the food was stored). Mismanagement could lead to severe starvation, strife and dissolution of the entire settlement.

The development of a matriarchal society is more suitable for forest peoples of north such as the Ugrians than for the steppe peoples of the plains, i.e. the Indo-Europeans. The main reason is the difference in the social structure where the hunters were away in the wilderness for long periods of time (in other words, were not present in the life of the community) and left the responsibility of the community, tribe, culture, spirituality and village to women alone. And when they came back they did the physical work, which is why the men played a servant and handyman role in the community outside of hunting seasons. This raised women to an important position and they had power over men in social and religious life as well as in the village and home.

What can I say, im a woman appreciator

My wife controls the money in our family, I make it, and she spends it well. I go off to work, and she raises our children, pays our bills, and makes sure that our home is filled with the things we need as a family... I am good at making money, and she is good at making the best of it for caring for our children and myself. She is a better wife than I have ever been a husband...

I appreciate the mature and unbiased accuracy of your channel.

I took this anthropology class once, and we covered the exceptions to the rule of pair bonded marriages, obviously it is the global norm, but it appears that groups that live in harsher conditions where mortality rates are naturally higher (typically because of local climate) engage more often in polygamy as a norm. This needle can tip both ways, pre-christian Inuit, for example might be married to two or more brothers. It should come as no surprise that men that far north frequently died on the hunt. Some areas where food is more scarce, like various desert dweller groups before any modernization, a man might more frequently have more wives... I imagine this might be due to less resources, it would be preferred that only some men have families, probably at the expense of having less adult men to feed, or less children in the tribe in total. However, the most interesting to me is the Yanamamo of the Amazon basin where they still have a forager lifestyle.... They live in one of the most resource abundant places there is, and they frequently allow a young person to marry an elder first, as a teacher of sexuality and cohabitation, before they go on to have a second marriage with someone close in age.....odd, but interesting.

Can you talk about the changes for women in a pre Christian and post Christian Europe..especially UK? How did the idea of succession and inheritance change before and after Christianity? How were the rights of a womans kid held? Favor of their husband ?

Who, of any sense, said women were "hated" or unable to at times hold power or influence in antiquity. I appreciate the perspective here but let's get real, a womans ability to own her destiny was limited at best.

we've definiely fallen to a low point with regard to family relationships

Gimbutas' theory regarding the existence of a European-wide, peaceful, Goddess-centered religion has been mostly proven false, as I understand it. And this has been done mostly by women archaeologists and historians. The only culture of that type that has been found was in ancient Sweden, and it was FAR from peaceful. Numerous ring forts throughout the country, and well over 200 sacrificial victims, too. At least half of these were of young girls of about 14 years of age. The use of ring forts was widespread throughout Europe. If things were so peaceful, why would they be needed?

Such an honest and balanced perspective and so much to learn and revisit! So many questions I have had about history and mythology for decades were addressed or answered in this one video. Much like all of your videos, absolutely astounding!

So well done, as always! 👏🏻 And just what our society needs to hear, and remember. ❤ polarity is a good thing. Thank you for your exquisite presentation, my good sir! 🥳🤩

Apparently, in Aztec mythology, men who died in combat and women who died during childbirth went to the same afterlife.

I love your channel. Discovered it a few weeks ago..Top notch.👍

That was such an interesting and inspirational video. I really appreciate all your hard work and research and especially the deep respect you show for both men and women during your talk. Thank you for such an fabulous subject. :)

Love your stuff!❤ Love it!!Your research, your POV, and mostly your presentation!!❤😊 One of few all 'round "besties" on KZfaq. Thanks❤😅

Thanks for sharing the video with us

Great stuff, thanks for clarifying modern Abrahamic misconceptions

Appreciate the work you put into this video.

This is one of my most cherished topics, and you have brought more wisdom to the subject than is generally heard. Bravo.

i have downloaded it and will share it around. the good that you do in this film will live long after us...

Idk, I think yes, women definitely were revered and honored throughout time, for many MANY reasons. But I feel like some of this leans towards elitism or nepotism. If only a handful of women have or may have an opportunity of power, only because they’re related to or have a connection to an important man. That spells elitism or nepotism to me.

Fantastic video as always.

And it all went to hell with mass immigration from outsiders

This was so fascinating and well put together.

I love you, you have such a way with words and I really enjoy listening and watching your videos.

Great vids and narration!

How excellent to receive your new work thank you Kevin 😎🌹😊

Really good stuff man your videos mean so much to me

Love your work. You're leading the league in home runs.

Fascinating video - thank you for all the hard work that went into this. Can you recommend any further reading/sources?

Oddly I was thinking about this, this morning and then you drop this, thanks!

great video. you provide a balanced perspective.

Excellent video. Thank you.

Awesome video! I leaned so much.

Such a great video. Your depth of research is amazing but the most impressive thing is your impersonation of the goddess 😄 🤣 it was spot on!

Also, men usually start those wars

You're probably my favorite channel

Very interesting topic. And good to see your face in the vid mate!

Such well researched video again! Couldn’t agree more: nothing says more about cultures then their art, especially the stories they write and choose to mutually remember. Loved it and learned a lot too.

Great video mate

Nice video Kevin. 👌🏼

Great Video, much information that I have never heard

I love this 🦋 What a great doco.

Very minutious research for every video posted. I would apreciate one about Romania And its historic origin, genetic heritage, language influence. Congratulations !

Another woman in history overlooked, is Queen Rosemund Daughter of The Last Gepid King Cunimund. When Cunimund was defeated and his kingdom taken by a joint force of Avars, and Lombards under King Alboin, who would lead his people into Italy for fear of his once Allie’s ambitions. As the Avars had promised to aid the Lombards but sat back and let the Gepids bleed the monstrous forces. Cunimund was beheaded by The Lombards and his daughter Rosemund was taken by force as a wife to Alboin. A year after the Gepids defeat in 567, the Lombards moved West South-West into Italy. On the 1 year anniversary of the Gepids defeat however, the warriors presented a drinking cup made from the skull of King Cunimund to King Alboin at the feast. Who in his cruel and drunken state forced Rosemund to drink from her fathers skull. She vowed her revenge, and waited for her chance. She either seduced the foster brother of the king or he fell for her, either way Helmgis, and Rosemund plotted to steal the throne, with the aid of the Prefect Longinus of Ravenna, the Roman Capitol of Italy at the time. She then recruited the kings chambermaid Peredo, to set up King Alboin by leaving the door to his hall open, and removing the kings sword from its place. He then poisoned his food and Either he or Helmgis finished Alboin. Soon after Rosemund and Helmgis were forced to flee to Ravenna with a portion of the Lombard army, presumably that portion loyal to The Kings foster brother and shield bearer Helmgis, and the royal treasury. Some tales have them being caught and killed by the pursuing Lombards, others have them escaping to Ravenna, with Albion’s daughter Albsuinda in tow. And eventually falling out and killing each other in the city. Where Longinus sent the treasury and Albsuinda on to Constantinople by ship. Either end of the story, allows for Rosemund to have gotten her revenge. By corrupting, or giving an excuse to an already corrupted brother, Turing him against his king, splitting the army, stealing the treasury and or possibly ending the long and famous line of The Lombard Migration Era Kings. With power being split between 30 sewerage Dukes after Albion’s death. Moral is, don’t mess with woman’s family and expect no retribution.

I really enjoyed this, thank you.

Very good episode. Thank you

Thank you for this.

Great video 🙂 Greetings from Södermanland

Enjoyed the video 😊

Finally! A measured perspective. Great work!

This was beautifully written ❤

Women have always done amazing things, but their herstory wickedly erased.

I love listening to you, you have a great voice!

Excellent! Really interesting 👌

It was extremely fascinating

Warrior women is likely what ancient people fantasized about rather than what was actually the norm, just like today.

Great video!!!

Glad to have found your channel

What an excellent presentation of a very important topic, especially in this age when society has become so deeply misled and embittered about the honourable roles women had in the past. I do have to make a point on the subject of shieldmaidens or warrior women. Norse Magic and Beliefs channel here on KZfaq has a number of videos where he discusses women in the ancient Norse culture, and while it definitely did happen that women could fight in battle alongside men, he points out that it was REALLY BAD for a woman to be on the losing side of a battle and become a captive. The opposing army would severely r*pe and abuse warrior women for 'daring' to be equal to men. And yet, she who LARPs as a shieldmaiden chooses not to think about this, projecting the modern idea that anything 'defying the oppressive patriarchy' is always a good choice.

By doing DNA Test with 23&me found out that woman Haplogroup H is predominantly in the Northern Europe. Most of my distant relatives have their mothers of Haplogroup H from H to H13 or higher. My mother is J1c2 enter Europe some 7000 years ago, and my father Haplogroup is I2a2 origin Scotland with Ancestral Home Doggerland. Proudly today Serbian, and of course knowing today about my origin looking over shoulder towards in distance to the land I came from 🇷🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

Good video

If you can find it, documentary `Behind The Vail ', addresses this subject. It's from the 1980s and came out of Australia. It starts with the story or Brigid of Ireland.

Concerning Marija Gimbutas, what about the Talheim death pit in Germany? Or the burial of an Early European Farmer elite from the Varna Necropolis dated to 5th millennium BCE? The grave was full of gold; he even wore a golden codpiece.

This was excellent. Thanks. Just out of curiosity: Where in Canada are you? Cheers from Toronto!

Great lecture Professor! 🙏

I'm eastern european womyn raised in usa but serb was my first language and about to watch this. Thx!

Awesome video love that women are getting their stories told properly.

Thank you, I absolutely LOVE this! - subscribed. I forsee this channel becoming one of my go-to references for research material for a "crusade" I'm working on to help reveal the truth about how (and by whom, where, when, and WHY) the Feminine was dishonored and excluded from its rightful place, leading to so much misplaced and misguided enmity, manipulation, and mayhem in the here and now, hopefully to help restore a proper balance for the welfare of ALL! Nihil Ausus, Nihil Mutatum- Carpè Noctum! 🌒🌕🌘

Very good Thank you I see it like that

I was pleased with this video. Indeed, as almost always, Plato was right 😏💐💕

❤ I love everything you put. This is my favorite not because I'm a woman but because it's the history. I tried to tell people

I appreciate how nuanced your presentation is, you covered so many topics with depth. I'm glad you included more than a passing mention of the textile arts as it is still underrecognized in in the arts and is yes indeed a set of technical skills. There is so much we'll never know about the peoples of prehistory and this was an interesting glimpse into the past.

The idea that a female warrior archetype in mythology is a reflection of a real life phenomenon is quite a big stretch. All human societies are patriarchal so describing some as patriarchal is kinda dumb.

Dear Kevin I do not roll my eyes at you, I praise your brilliance. I am the Magician in The Kindness Kitchen and your broadcast here and hear is exemplary and I find pleasure in knowing this broadcast beamed out ripping all over The Earth and beyond. Yippee, that’s a win win and how it’s done. Dear Sir Kevin the real deal, blessed be the day, I appreciate you to the umpteenth, and thanks for thinking the way you think ! ! ! Your constant fan, Geraldine

Thank you for a very informative video. A lot of the stuff I had already known about, but you present some of it in a way I haven't thought about before. [EDIT] After getting to the end of the video, I see it as a kind of love-letter to women of the past and their creative, labour, spiritual, mental and physical input into the societies they were born into. It's really nice to see.

Loved it.

Your opening statement... many forget these things...... Tacitus wrote about tribes, like Germanic. Even dead on the battlefield alongside the men. Women were also warriors. Different weapons etc but warriors. Good video. More women should watch this.

The shift from an IE family to a nuclear christian family isn't as one-sided as you imply. The right of divorce gave women a counterweight but the christian marriage enforces men's loyalty at a theological/morale level, which highly benefits women in the end. In the end, the West, either indo-european or christian, remains an outlier when it comes to women's conditions.

Excellent, well balanced presentation of a time period that we, in the end, can only make educated theories about their way of life.