Ian and Jackson Crawford discuss the genesis and details of their collaborative April Fools' Day videos, which humorously explored Viking firearms and gunpowder. The conversation, recorded live for Patreon supporters, reveals the idea originated eight months prior during a trip to Iceland. They also touch upon Easter eggs within the videos and hint at ambitious plans for next year's April Fools' content, having set a high bar for themselves. This behind-the-scenes look offers insight into the creative process and the collaborative spirit behind the popular Forgotten Weapons channel.
This video is an April Fools' joke. It presents a fictional theory about the Viking 'atgeirr' being an early European firearm, claiming research in Icelandic manuscripts led to the discovery of gunpowder's accidental origin during the Settlement Period. The video details a supposed saga reference from Njal's Saga and showcases the construction and range test of a recreated 'atgeirr'. Links to Dr. Crawford's actual video, a related Old English derivation of 'atgierr', a book, and a sponsor are provided.
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