J. R. R. Tolkien was proud of his German heritage but despised the Nazis calling Hitler a "bloody ignoramus." When asked by a German publisher if he was "Aryan" he said that he wasn't Indian.

My viking reenactor group have had some runins with neo-nazis who had suddenly turned up, hoping to find some fellow nationalists. We have now established an exact code of conduct for those occasions: We all turn our backs and ignore them at any cost. If they try to move further into our camp, we make a wall of turned backs. They are not welcome, but they are not worth our violence, either. Our fists are reserved for fighting each other, in trust and friendship. :)

"The Chinese don't have any culture" Me watching during the Chinese New Year before taking a sip of my tea: Ok Yikes

In the words of Tolkien,.' Welsh is of the soil, this island, the senior language of the men of Britain, and Welsh is beautiful . Tolkien drew heavily on ancient indigenous history and mythology when writing Lord of the rings.

What a wonderful rant! As a Dane i get a headache, when my ancestors is described as 3 meters tall yellow haired berserkers, that drag women out of burning houses, and drink mead from curved horns... you just got a subscriber.

I could watch you call out Nazis and racist for hours

Definitely a few “Viking” youtubers that need to see this 👀👀👀

So I’m really glad to see this, being interested in Ancient Germanic and Celtic cultures, I came across another channel awhile back, it was interesting at first, then I started noticing weird little insinuations and implications being thrown in that seemed irrelevant to the subject matter..... so your channel is such a relief!

If everyone had my taste in music, Jimmy's viking song would be charting.

The song at the end is what I'm here for. But also, crushing nazi illusions. That too.

in an archeological vikingage site in sweden they found one irish bishopsstaffs head, an indian buddha statuette and arab diram coins. in fact there has been found more 10th century diram coins in sweden from the bagdad caliphate than in all of the arabian peninsula. And there has been found Native american genoma on iceland from the origins of a woman living in the 10th century. they traded and married and took cultural inspiration from everywhere, as long as they could trade with people.

"Romantic Nationalism" ... I get what youtube is trying to do, and rules are rules. But making it so that people who may curious about, but not radicalized into white supremacy, are less likely to find videos explaining why racial hatred is not actually well grounded in the history and aesthetic it's borrowing from... It's nice to have the reassurance that the ideals of an interesting civilization were not hateful ones, but...

Brilliant video! Thing is, there isn't even one unified German culture *today* if one wanted to be nitpicky...when I travel too far south-wards (or north-wards, for that matter...) from my native region of Germany, I can barely communicate with the locals and their food seems a bit strange, LOL! The Bavarians call squirrels "oak-cats" for heaven's sake, it isn't right!

I did some of the post-excavation work on one of the Norse settlements in Greenland for my Master Thesis, and I was lucky enough to be involved with a TV documentary series (sadly my speaking parts were cut for 700 year old dead pubic lice, which not many people can say). A while ago I foolishly looked up the documentary on KZfaq and foolishly looked in the comment section...oh my God! The work essentially postulated that the Norse failed to adapt to the Little Ice Age which led to the loss of the settlement. As the contemporary Inuit settlements did survive, this triggered the White Supremacists who desperately were trying to debunk the data (as if Carbon 13 isotope analysis cares about ethnicity). My particular favourite was that we were all dubbed as left-wing liberal trying to do down the superior Norse - I had to laugh as some of the team's political views were somewhat to the right of Genghis Khan in some areas!

Oh look, you just covered 70% of my MA Thesis. Thanks for that.

As a distraught Heathen/pagan reconstructionist, I feel that this needs to be reinforced after the whole Q Shaman buffalo horn guy.

I've heard at least one Viking anthropologist give the opinion that the Vikings thought much more in terms of status, wealth, honor, reputation, etc. It's believed they considered the Inuit to be "wretched" because they had no silver or gold, wore leather waterproofed with animal grease (at least when at sea), and had small hide boats. They had nothing the Vikings considered wealth. So they were "wretched" in the sense that an orphan in White Chapel would be considered wretched by some Victorian toff.

Hollywood doesn't make things easier with there depictions of Vikings or even other germanic tribes. Just look at the depictiction of the Saxons in the Clive Owen King Arthur movie.

When I was working on my history master's degree, my fellow sufferers and I would get together over some beers and bitch about our professers, our class loads, the usual student complaints but we also would play a game of "who would you kill if you could go back in time." I think I now know who your nominee for a time travelling assassin hit man to off would be. BTW one of my major papers was on the US Immigration Act of 1924 which was heavily influenced by the Eugenics movement. Herbert Spencer has a lot to answer for in my opinion.

Those guys from Germany reminds me of that one kid that we all had in middle school, just replace Wagner with Naruto and Germany with Japan What a bunch of Weebs

For as long as people have played lutes, there have been jokes about how much time lutenists spend keeping them in tune. As a player of lutes, I can affirm that anyone voluntarily playing a lute with that many strings is certifiably bonkers, after playing if not before. Just remember folks, friends don't let white supremecists play stringed instruments.

I kept thinking of those old exotic animal drawings that were hilariously inaccurate because they were made by people who had never set foot anywhere near those animals and were drawing them based on vague descriptions and hearsay. And then if someone took those outdated drawings and put them together in "The Definitive Book of Animals", that people keep referring to, taking its drawings as truth even though new, more accurate knowledge about these animals has been discovered and continues to be discovered. Wonderful video. Amazing work. Thank you for making it.

I lived with some friends who were highly intelligent. They spoke 3 languages each, and they were still under the impression that vikings equal nazi. It is up to all of us to make sure our heritage is not condemned for what some idiots did. Love your videos. Thanks

Sooo... my mom is a story-teller in Germany and has done a lot of research on the Brother's Grimm. Very important: They were story collectors!!! Not writers! There's a big difference between "Kunstmärchen" (no proper translation, means basically intentionally written and published fairy tales) and oral tradition fairy tales! The two famous brother Grimm's were were linguists and started a dictionary (only getting to the letter D), and they collected stories, they did not write them. Some of their most influencial informants were women and children they knew (The one I remember was a like 11 year old girl named "Malchen Schnipp dich" - Mellie blow your nose - who really liked horror stories). The first couple editions of the Brother Grimm fairytales are really odd, there are so many "Gruselmärchen" (horror fairy tales but funny?), for example one about two sauseges where the blood saucage tries to k*ll the liver sausage it invited for lunch? So weird! That one got cut by the editors for later versions. I don't know about their ideology of the unified Germany, but that is probably me forgetting information... Sorry, if I'm wrong, this is literally from memory and information I learned years ago. The translations might also not quite make sense, I tried... Also this comment is very late, somebody else might have pointed this out ages ago

I like how Houston Chamberlain tried to publish some of his pro-German writings in Britain during World War I, they published it under the title of ‘the ravings of a renegade.’

The unfortunate resurgence in American white nationalism (I use that phrasing because that’s where I live) and it’s all too common association with Norse/ Viking culture is exactly why I haven’t pursued my desire to enter this reenactment world. Mostly just in fear that I would be assumed as a white nationalist. Just the other day I heard some nasty racial comments at a local (Texas) renaissance festival being spewed by a group of idiots dressed as Vikings…I just don’t want to be associated with that.

Alternative title: Jimmy rants about a bunch of mega losers for 20 minutes

"THE HELL IS ONE OF THOSE?!" killed me

Cheers m8. I’m really interested in Norse history iconography, and culture and it’s nice to know they were truly far more multicultural than some white facists would have you believe

To coin a phrase that's become popular among anti-fascist; there are no Nazis in Valhalla.

Great content! Also, singing to/talking to/threatening the uncooperative computer at the end is so relatable!

I'm revisiting this video as research-adjacent procrastination while working on a term paper about how the legacy of nazis (mis)using archaeology for propaganda and it really is scary how much continuity there is between Chamberlain's disgusting ideas and pseudoarchaeology today. Thanks for taking one for the team and reading the primary sources (such as they are) on this one Jimmy; it's the stuff of nightmares.

i feel like archaeology is one of the very few fields where "we have their bones" is an acceptable phrase.

Stumbled here during a late night rabbit hole reading about white supremacist neopaganism, and you, sir, have earned yourself this subscriber.

I wish people would grasp the reality that there is no such thing as "Pure" anything. People have been living and loving each other since forever. Just like there is no such thing as the " Golden Age" . truly enjoy your show!

Unified German culture at the time of the Romans 🤣🤣🤣🤣

The Vikings weren’t racist, they discriminated and raided everyone equally...

Loved your video! Maybe you could have mentioned that the german national romanticism of the first half of the 19th century had its origin in the longing for an identity and a unified nation and was originally driven by rather liberal thinkers and students, often in conjunction with a call for democracy - after all prior to 1871 germany was divided into a mess of around 60 sovereign states and micro-states with absolute rulers, their own law, currency, taxes, units etc. Scholars like the Grimm brothers tried to demonstrate that the different populations shared a common identity to support the demand for reforms and a united nation. The german national anthem which was later apropriated by the nazis was written in that context. Later in 1871 germany was unified under the primacy of prussia and its kings who became german emperors, and during this time german nationalism got "hijacked" by reactionary forces and turned into national megalomania and militarism - which led to WW1, a lost war of whom the nazis took advantage of, and we all know how it ended.. As I said: great video, I subscribed. All the best from Berlin!

i took a whole semester class on grimm's fairytales and the nationalist motivations for their comparative mythology research and fairytale rewriting. its a really fascinating subject!

How have I NEVER heard of this guy Chamberlain?? He should much more well-known than he is.

It's even more fun when you dive the myth. Most all of the Norse pantheon is halfbreed. Thor's mom? Jotun. Tyrs parent's? Jotun. Loki? Genderfluid and of at least half Jotun parents. Kvasir is literally born of the merging of two tribes. Othinn himself is Jotun on both sides. Fuck your "racial purity" all the way from the roots to the leaves. Go north and down. Also, thank you OP for an informative video. Great content

Normally when someone uses a lot of insults it annoys me. This was very satisfying.

Just discovered (and subscribed to) this channel. A real breath of fresh air. I'm loving it.

This is my biggest concern with my growing interest in Paganism. I don’t want to give off bad vibes

If I'm remembering correctly, the whole 'Aryan' thing came from Blavatsky. She was also a nutty banana fritter who was, unfortunately, very influential.

Louder for the people at the back, and the white supremacists on Instagram!

Newly subscribed. Thank you for the thorough research; truth and accuracy are hard to find lately. Much appreciated.

Just found you and omg, you are precious!!! I got here after watching The Northman and looking for reviews. You made me lol the entire video and now I'm low key binging you. ❤️ from Pensacola Florida

Three cheers for salty Jimmy on an absolute tear! Love it! :) The utter scorn for the pitiful fools who came up with these ideas and the equally pitiful fools who perpetuate them was a balm to my soul. The nonsense song at the end was a banger, 10/10 would listen again :)

As someone who wears Norse iconography SPECIFICLY to counteract white supremacists, I salute you.

Don't know how I missed this one, but had me bledy cheering this morning. Thanks for the pick-me-up! ;)

This vid makes me feel better about liking viking culture/history. Much appreciated my dude, keep up the great work!

Incredible video, you can bet I'll be sharing this around. You've earned yourself a sub, my friend :)

"The Vikings were Super White, which means I'm a Viking!" --local American white man who also proudly says he's 1/32 Native American because his great-great-grandfather took part in wiping out an entire village and decided to kidnap a woman to "marry", and that's why he's allowed to wear a war bonnet while getting drunk on Thanksgiving.

The vikings were pragmatic first of all. They were more about making a profit than obsessing over their whiteness.

THANK YOU!!!! Also I was especially chuffed when you rhymed "chaps" with "chaps" there at the end :D

What's more, the very concept of 'whiteness', and the general racial categories we are familiar with today, hadn't even been invented yet. People simply did not think in those terms then. For example, the Danish Vikings were almost genetically indistinguishable from the English in every way; even their languages didn't become unintelligible until shortly before the Icelandic sagas were recorded. But the Danes still tried their best to turn England into Daneland, and didn't let any putative racial or ethnic solidarity get in the way.

Just when I thought I liked this channel, you go and pour out the chamber pot all over the _sturm und drang_ . I now LOVE this channel.

WV: "...you are absolutely ... barking up the wrong tree." CC: "No, my man, he is just absolutely barking, FULL STOP..

the most informative, highly educational video that I have ever seen on KZfaq; the Welsh gentleman is extremely intelligent

Thank you for this. Learning a little bit more about history is helpful.

You obviously hit a nerve, the white supremacists seem to be a tad agitated! Which, all to the good, facts don't care about their idiocy. Thank you for a most excellent rant on an important topic. Cheers!

im happy to find your channel learning a lot

I just found this channel and I am hooked. Great job

This was really informative and well presented. Thank you.

What do you mean the Mediterranean folk didn't rely on the Nordic countries?! Where would they have gotten their all important supplies of lutefisk or easily constructed cheap furniture?!

Glad this is out in the world! 🌍📚Thank you Jimmy🍻

"Coo-Coo Bananas on the Loopy-Juice"

Ah! The Norseman with the "I ❤ Thor" tattoo! I'm dying!! Really well explained.

Just found your videos mate, and I know we English and Welsh hardly call ourselves brothers but for centuries we have shared a beautiful island, and whilst we are both proud of our heritage and countries we are closer than we like to think, and I am proud of my Anglo Saxon heritage but as a father of mixed-race children who I feel so proud of supporting the Three Lions during football seasons, one thing I will never accept or hope to never to see is that they are seen as 'impure' and hurt over both their Ugandan and English heritage

So informative and I love your sense of humour

Apparently I’m already subscribed from my deep dive into the Vikings this spring. But thank you, a great presentation.

Fascinating video, as someone who loves learning about the Vikings and the medieval period I sometimes come across some videos and channels that not so subtlety promote these thoughts and ideas. Thankfully some simple critical thinking skills blow any of this hogwash out of the water. (I mean these guys were world renowned traders, settlers and explores. Hard to be any of that when you're hating everyone that's different.)

Excellent video Jimmy. A shame that we have to have it, but PEOPLE WILL CONTINUE TO BE ABSOLUTE BELLENDS.

Thank you you for making this video. Its much appreciated.

Great video!!! Well done!

I very, very much appreciate this. Subscribed.

I know it's many months ago, but thank heavens for you, sir. I've started exploring my Scandinavian roots and it's been a very interesting and emotional journey for me, but I keep running into this kind of disgusting garbage. It's rough trying to research folk music, for instance, because there seems to be so much of this in the music scene in particular.

I just rewatched this, I'd forgotten the little song at the end, love it. :)

This whole debacle feels like a bunch of racist fanfiction writers decided to play a game of Telephone, while the Vikings looked down from above wondering what the hell went wrong.

German here. Thanks for this interesting insight. I once watched an interesting documentary on Nazis occultism that deals with a lot of the stuff you explained here. apparently some of the nut cases higher up in the SS even claimed to being visited in their dreams by their "Germanic ancestors", like some chieftain of some tribe that would tell them what to do. And then their search for the holy grail... these people were all batshit crazy and they must have known deep down it was all just make believe because... well... why wouldn't they when everybody was in on it and it made them feel oh so superior. apart from all the terrible stuff you learn in school about WW2, when I first learned about their embarrasing supersticions, their obsession with symbols and made up stories, I could do nothing but facepalm and shake my head.

Just found your channel, and as an Englishman whose family loves Wales and whose brother has married into a Welsh community, I was fascinated to see what you had to say about a subject that's often in my thoughts. Loved your ethics and research! I've got a germanic paternal haplogroup and I'm really interested in understanding the culture that comes from. (My maternal haplogroup is neolithic western hunter/gatherer.) However, I ABSOLUTELY don't want to be associated with Nazi/supremacist ideology. The more I learn the more relieved I am about the appropriation and poor logic that backs these claims. However, if it were that Vikings had actually been racist, that's no excuse for embracing your genealogy as an excuse for adopting abhorrent beliefs in the modern world. That would be like looking to Victorian Eugenics and saying 'the Victorian's were great, so let's just leave scientific understanding frozen at that point because it allows me to embrace my ignorant, fear-of-other-based, comfort blanket of racism.' Not like that could ever happen.... 😕

This was incredibly informative! I learned so much and you presented it all stupendously! Just excellent. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

great fkin video! thanks for showing up!

Hi from Belgium ! I just suscribed to your channel because after visioning à lot of your content I was very pleased to see that your passion is true but more than that you check all the facts from diferrents sources and that's what I like. I am myself à mix of many culture and on my family we have Christian ( roman Christian) my mother, muslims mu father, and séfarade Jewish ( few aunts). My father is from Morocco and has middel east arabic blood from his father side and Amazighs blood from his mother. My mother was ( she passed away sadly) half belgian and half english( from Lambhet London). I made à lot of researche on the english side but its not easy, I just have few old photographe and others administrative papers but not enough to complet this part of my généalogic tree. What I want to pass as message is that looking for pure blood line is a non-sens. I am proud of my multicultural heritage and as I am married to a great , handsome chinese men since 25 years now I want my children to know who precede them and use that base to be open to every culture, religion, etc... So stop with those pure blood non-sens, hystory, anthropologie, archéologie etc are there to show that human was in constant mouvement and that mixity was normal, its wasn't à big deal. I stop here. Thank you for your content and pardon my basic english as its not my first language.

New sub so I'm catching up on all your vids. I'm cracking up at your frustration but I get it. I'm in the southern US and I've heard these racists at protests and such. They just make it up as they go and when challenged with facts they bluster with anger, like an angry toddler.

Sir this was a fascinating video. It was informative and very insightful. You just gained me as a subscriber!

I am rewatching this video after your Viking tattoo video, and I noticed that you included AUTHENTIC HISTORICAL VIKING TATTOOS IN THIS VIDEO!!! I can't decide between the "I

The Milo and Atlas reference was awesome, a very forgotten awesome movie. The other Jimmy is always great and very fun. I've never understood how people made the connection but now I do and they really are insane

Bahaha the insert with the can really got me! Also, I'm totally a fan of that song at the end! Thanks so much for this Jimmy! Love your passion and attitude on this. As someone with a lot of Nordic blood and close family ties to Scandinavia, it becomes a bit personal to me, and I am extremely angry that people would want to twist that heritage into something they can use to fuel hate.

Love your content!

This is probably my current favourite video on all of KZfaq. ❤

~4:50 Aristotle was right about one thing. Living around the Mediterranean is kinda easy mode compared to places to the south or north of it.

This actually took the exact direction I expected it to. The modern concept of race is way too recent

agreeing with the video, but actually here for the comments :-D

Excellent video. I recently started studying norse paganism and once I heard that neo-nazis use the Othala rune as a symbol of maintaining roots and spreading overall, I got extremely worried about the history of the supremacy within norse pagan culture

Late to this Welsh Viking appreciation society, but I'm very happy to profit from the research you did, so I don't have to read stark raving whackwork like :: gestures broadly :: all of that. Your sacrifice is very much appreciated.

Please tell me that Viking Jimmy didn't actually take a mouthful of that Bird's custard powder. Thanks again for a wonderfully entertaining and informative video. Take care.

Awesome. So perfectly stated. Especially the very end.

The song at the end gave me life.