The Viking Invasions of Ireland, 795-1014: The Complete History

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Over the course of the ninth and tenth centuries, the Viking Age was fully aflame across northwestern Europe. While the Danes assailed England and France, Norse attacks made Ireland an almost perpetual battleground. Vikings seized control of ports such as Dublin, Limerick, and Wexford, where they established powerful strongholds and thriving trading hubs. In response, Ireland’s kings grew more militant and more united under the high king, who would take the fight to the Vikings. We’ll explore the complete history of Ireland’s Viking Age, from the first raid on Rathlin Island in 795, to the epic Battle of Clontarf in 1014, in which Ireland’s celebrated High King Brian Boru faced the forces of the Norse King of Dublin, Sihtric Silkbeard.

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Sources:
-Adams, Max - The Viking Wars, (Pegasus Books, 2018)
-The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle - Illustrated and Annotated, (Bookzine, 2014)
-Annals of Ulster: A Chronicle of Irish Affairs, vol. 1: AD 431-1056, (Forgotten Books, 2018)
-Brownworth, Lars – The Sea Wolves: A History of the Vikings, (Crux, 2014)
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Written, edited and narrated by J Stephen Roberts
Narrators: Lisa Porter, Tom Wylde, and J Stephen Roberts
Maps and animations by Denys Rodionov
Game footage: Total War: Thrones of Britannia

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コメント (21)

@RealCrusadesHistory 10ヶ月前

The full history of Alfred the Great's Viking Wars in Britain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4RFrL95A68 Get my book about the Crusades: www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Heathen-Rage-Crusades/dp/1… Support my work on Patreon: www.patreon.com/RealCrusadesHistory
@lollol-xl6we 5ヶ月前

Ireland is s beautiful country with a unique history and culture, that is so rich on wisdom, kindness, strenght, mystery, knowledge and joy. I’ve especially loved the work of John O’Donahue.I’m looking forward to visiting your great country. Greetings from Norway.
@DaFroBroforeal 10ヶ月前

Wow, what a dramatic saga. It’s good to know more about Ireland’s fascinating societies. In many other videos on this platform, the whole island is simply written off as “a land of petty kingdoms” and goes no further. Thanks for sharing this.
@margaretgreenwood4243 10ヶ月前

As an Englishwoman I had no idea as to Irish history. Thank you very very much for this education
@MiddleSpoon3461 5ヶ月前

I was in Ireland on vacation 5 months ago. Visited many of the sites mentioned and even stayed at Clontarf. It's an amazing country, full of rich History!
@benderrodriguez5425 10ヶ月前

The only thing better then a fight, is another fight. ~Irish Viking~
@XsosotaX 5ヶ月前

Us Native Americans always have love for the Irish always will!! 🦅☘️
@konigeurichderwestgoten4460 5ヶ月前

As a kid in the 90s/early 2000s, I didn’t care much about live-action television, but give me a documentary or docu-drama on flower gardens or medieval warfare, I’d be glued to the screen. It’s not only insightful but comforting to me. Thank you very much. Also, that little theme of yours, the plucking of a guitar or lyre? Goes great with the scenery.
@nickh4280 2ヶ月前

Being part Irish from my dads side, holding the name of Murphy / Murchadah / Sea Warrior, it is nice and interesting to see how my Norse ancestors moved into Ireland as most of this information was not known to me, well done team and very informative <3
@reaver5 10ヶ月前

Production quality is getting insane on this! Amazing
@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf 10ヶ月前

My Irish ancestors come from County Cork and my surname means Son of Olaf. A Gaelic Tuath but some Scandi influence. Thought it was interesting
@CSG0103 8ヶ月前

Wow, this video was amazing. Very interesting. Everyone knows of Aethelstad and the English battles with the Danes. It was so cool learning of the Irish struggles with the invaders.
@cushyglen4264 4ヶ月前

The Viking invasion of Ireland is exaggerated. The Vikings were only able to secure toeholds in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick & Galway. They were tolerated by the local kings because of the trade they brought. They were prevented from securing any significant toeholds in Ulster due to the ferocity of the Ulster clans.
@patrickmoriarty7273 10ヶ月前

Great Graphics ~ really help telling the story👍
@tempest_91 8ヶ月前

Excellent documentary. Thank you for sharing this.
@chivalrousjack 10ヶ月前

A few weeks ago, I finished "Why does the heathen rage?". A real gripper, and true to the history. I lost sleep, during the last several chapters.
@ThreeHistorians 10ヶ月前

That’s an amazing video. 👍 Thank you for sharing it.
@jesselong23 10ヶ月前

Amazing video!!! I loved it, I love learning more of my history!!!! Please do more Irish history please ❤😊
@austinalexander1148 9ヶ月前

Imagine just the sheer amount of violence in those battles
@Oluinneachain 1ヶ月前

Thank you for such a wonderful talk. Most illuminating.