The formation of the Scandinavian kingdoms is a story where legends, sagas, and historical facts intertwine into a single tapestry. How did Norway, Denmark, and Sweden transform from fragmented petty kingdoms into powerful medieval states? In this video, we trace the long and dramatic journey — from the first Vikings to crowned kings, from pagan tribes to Christian monarchies.
You will learn about legendary rulers such as Harald Fairhair — the first unifier of Norway, Cnut the Great — the ruler of an empire stretching from Denmark to England, and Harald Hardrada — the last great Viking king. We will also shed light on lesser-known but important figures like Sweyn Forkbeard, Magnus the Good, and Inge the Elder. We’ll show how dynasties were formed, capitals changed, early laws were introduced, and new lands were baptized.
This is a story of war and peace, of sword and word — of how Scandinavia was born in the whirlwind of rivalries, invasions, and ambition.
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Only Danmark's history matters. Norway and Sweden are just side quests.
Tack, bra jobbat.👌👍🙏🇸🇪🫶
Would've been cool if the old pagan religion had triumphed
Please make a video about RAGNAR ❤❤
They were always going somewhere.
And ironically today Norway, Sweden and Denmark will be the last countries to ever wage war against each other again
This is gold
It’s funny how 1066 is considered the end of the Viking Age (due to William the Conqueror winning control of England into Norman hands) because it kinda seems like it should be 1101 from this video, the 1066 thing seems very Anglocentric in hindsight but I’m Irish enough not to be surprised by that considering the language I speak natively is English lol.
This story should be presented by an icelander, for correct name pronounciations ☺️
In your thumbnail it looks like Denmark is pinching Sweden's a55 and Norway is a giant boxing glove. I am guessing the a55 pinching didn't go so well.