Digging For The Remains Of A Barbaric Medieval Bloodbath | Medieval Dead | Real History

In 1361 on the Swedish island of Mästerby, local peasant farmers prepared themselves to fight approaching invaders. The forces of Danish King Valdemar IV would greatly outnumber them in terms of manpower, experience and equipment. What would follow would be the wholesale slaughter of the islands inhabitants, who would die defending their homeland. From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we’ll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world’s best historians. Subscribe so you don’t miss out. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code REALHISTORY 👉 Real History is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@