Rollo: The Viking Father of The Normans Documentary

Hello everyone, we provided more context with this video as the information on Rollo’s life is limited, hence the brief History of the Viking raids and Norman conquests. There's still plenty on Rollo though. We hope you enjoy!

Rollo is my 30x's great grandfather. My mind was blown when I found this out. So cool!!

Rollo is my 30th great grandfather on my maternal grandmother's side!

A few years ago, one of my Daughters, an English Major, followed my Father's line back to 950 AD, Normandy of all places. We were a part of Williams crew, served Longshanks and many others. During the Reign of the Tudors we began joining the Navy. During 1716 one of us fell in love with a Colonial girl and here we are. All that history, a couple of Mayor( sorta) in Normandy, another couple in England, a few Captains during the Nautical years part 2. No one famous, no one wealthy, just normal folk, in the Military.

MY ancestors were Norman Vikings and friends of William the Conqueror.. My maiden name was changed from the Norman name Bosville to the English name Boswell in England with William the Conqueror after the Battle of Hastings and Knighted by William.. A portion of my ancestors stayed in England as a portion came to America through Canada.. I'm learning more about my Heritage.. It is so exciting to discover more every day..

Rollo contained and disciplined his hubris and developed as much humility as he could stomach. He was attracted to progressive civility and the cosmopolitan lifestyle He had a strong desire to feel a sense of accomplishment and the high intelligence required to achieve those goals. His historical footprint is much more significant than we realize and acknowledge.

Yes! Where it all began! Rolllo the Walker! The Progenitor of a line who would not only change England, but the world!

This was excellent! Very clear distinctions drawn between what we know, what is most likely and what we have no idea about. Well done.

Rollo had no idea the chain of events he put in motion. He's up there with Roman emperor's, I'd say!

It is so interesting how the men were so big apparently they had enough food to grow into the manly men They certainly didn’t sit around They were such adventurers Thank you for all this great information It amazes me that so many younger people aren’t interested in their ancestors Thank you to the great narrator

Just found out I am a decendant of Rollo. Have it printed in paragraph 4 on our family name history. I almost cried....very very cool!!

This was a very interesting exploration into Scandinavian history and their link to Normandy. The Vikings have been undervalued for many centuries, it nice to find a source that gives a fair representation of the Vikings and the Viking royalty.

I've wanted to hear a documentary of Rollo's life for a long time, thank you.

Great coverage on Rollo. I sometimes have difficulty in explaining the importance of Rollo establishing Vikings in Normandy. Some refuse to consider any Viking influence there. I was aware of his importance in history as I am also a descendant of William The Conqueror. Now I can point them to your very detailed report. Thank you.

As a descendant of William The Conqueror I was fascinating to learn more about Rollo and Charles the Bold, it's really interesting and thank you for the program, very interesting indeed.

Thank you for your informative documentary about Rollo. I am a descendant of his and his love hearing about him.

Thank you for a more unbiased recount of historical Normandy, and the resultant effects of Rollo's rule (via his descendants) on countries throughout Europe. Many of today's documentaries can't seem to get past berating historical figures by comparing them to today's pop culture standards, which is absurd. Well done!

My nephew had always been interested in Viking culture, as do I. And this video will teach him more than I could ever have. Thanks for the informative docu

I listened to, more than watched, this excellent presentation.

On my mothers side, we are descended from Rollo as the Lisignans of Poitiers. Our family name is among the first Normans to settle in Normandy.