What Viking Parties Were Like
Ancient Norse seafaring Vikings were well-known as explorers, traders, and warriors. But when they got down, they weren’t messing around. Sure, Norse Sagas tell of epic voyages, and etymological studies have granted insight into the lands to which they traveled and settled. Archeological evidence has revealed records of weapons and armor they fought with. But what our current perception of the Vikings sometimes overlooks, and shamefully so, is that, in addition to thrilling expeditions to far-flung lands, Vikings had some pretty wild festivities. Maybe you’re wondering “What were Viking parties like?”
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@anthonymichaelwilson8401
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
The Viking age was could the Dark ages, it took 1066 to start exploring the Dark Ages 😊
@ericdpeerik3928
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
So if the gods don't favour you, I feel bad for you, son…. I sacrificed 99 humans and a b***h ain't one
@chromicaa459
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
cultural intolerance here is so cliche
@phaines9
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Upsalla was definitely a real thing. Know as the so clever named "all thing"
@lindawoodard1330
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
What is the history of making toasts while drinking alcoholic beverages?
@mbashasyed
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
That deepmaw priest looks sus af even for a sketch, I just don't even want to imagine his original face
@melangellatc1718
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Xstians lied about Vikings???!??!? NO!!! Xstians don't lie! Donald Trump claims to be a Christian and he would never lie!
@kennethpeterson4068
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
So it was like living in New Orleans..Mardi Gras..Jazz Fest..French Qtr. Fest..etc…
@timalice-2833
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Ahmad ibn travelled with Volga Vikings in the 10th century. He attended a funeral and several parties. He talked about how the king was given a bowl of water to wash up. He would wash his face, then his mouth, and often times clear out his nose with snot rockets. The bowl would then be passed to the next highest ranking man would be given the bowl (the water was not replaced) who did the same thing. It this bowl full of dirty water, saliva, and mucus was passed from person to person who all did the same things 🤮🤮
@adlothegnome
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Can you do or direct me to something about how ancient mesoamerican folk got turnt?
@JDWanko
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
How about fun times for the Huns?
@PaiviProject
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Oh heck yeah I would party with vikings. I'm from Lapland, Finland, and been wondering few times if I have some viking blood in me 🤣👋
@hughmungus5686
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Do one on Roman parties, aka bacchanalia
@sentryogmixmaster
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
i heard they really loved techno and rave music!
@__belial__
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
That woman dancing. Cringe
@edthesillybrain
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
I’ve bee pan binge watching this channel for maybe almost a week now. And I am unable to get the very quote from this channel outta my head. That is the “Beer Flood!!!” Quote. Too funny. This channel is too much fun.
@konzza
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Can't remember the source, or not sure wether the following is actually true or not;
Much like seating at the meadhalls, alcohol was a rare commodity and enough was around for the high ranking attendees, but necessarily for everyone. Lower ranking people drank others' vomit get themselves drunk.
@dimplesd8931
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
“Ain’t no party like a Viking party….cause a Viking party don’t stop!”……for two weeks
@DjAboo1
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Hell yes I’d attend a two week long Viking party! Who wouldn’t?
@goatsurgeon
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Are you guys going to get more content on your graveyard shift channel?
I want more sleepless nights hahaha
@MrEmperorApples
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
You really brush all every Christian author there as propaganda?? You're biased af. The vikings bragged about this stuff. Byzantine accounts are the best. Plus, just imagine our decent accounts of late Norman partying and pillaging cranked up to 11 for their ancestors. And you still think it's all propaganda just because the literate people at the time were Christian?
@j0shll0yd
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
For all of your accurate viking history, just listen to Amon Amarth. Then proceed to bang your damn heads.
@emilyparks4530
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
I learned a lot of this information from playing Assassins Creed Valhalla
@Vee_of_the_Weald
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Isn’t Iceland part of the Viking countries/people/aplo group?
@joshuabradshaw9120
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
What were 17th century pirate parties like?
@s.durbar1294
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
the music might've been throat singing
@bigjerm6
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
I'd love to see a video about life on a long ship on a long voyage
@dupes6248
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
They definitely should have used the mosh pit, or slam dancing at an acacia strain or carnifex show for the party shot!
@ss_whole
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
I picture a lot of people at a Viking party going "ARRGGGGG"
@kainigwon5433
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Do Asgardian rabbits
look like Earth raccoons?
@kamabokogonpachiro6099
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Ragnar ragnarsson
@cassieoz1702
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
So why the thumbnail of the winged helmet?
@jticklemaker1265
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Seeing how alcohol is restricted in Sweden because of a long history of abuses, I cannot imagine an open bar party without any casualties
@poip202
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Till vanhalen borther
@tommo101able
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
i would love to go to one of their parties
@GathKingLeppbertI
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
Actually, the Introduction of Latin and Roman papistianity.
Christian people don't bow to idols, nor call men Father, nor pray to any but the one true and living God, nor forbid to eat meat, nor affirm homosexuals in their sin.
@pfkmsandiego
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
<3
@feldgeist2637
January 21, 2026 at 6:29 am
"until latin was introduced to Scandinavia, along with Christianity, in the late 11th century"
Harald Klak looking down from heaven in shame
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