Huge thanks to Bertie and all pupils of Pitmaston Primary School, they were all a bunch of legends! Check out my book here a.co/d/9BE4VB9

@RenaDietrich

Жыл бұрын

wow! hardcover temporarly out of stock... on my wish list. congrats!

@alexandergutfeldt1144

Жыл бұрын

Are there any plans for German/French language editions of your book? Would indeed make a wonderful present for young inquisitive minds!

@casteretpollux

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the book and selling out. And thanks Bertie. Hope I get to buy this for my grandchild soon.

@_robustus_

Жыл бұрын

For a split second Bertie’s question about Monte Verde registered as Montenegro and I thought he was trying to go all Balkanny political with you. Thank all the Thraco-Illyrian gods he didn’t go there?

@gordonlawrence1448

Жыл бұрын

There have apparently been some more settlements found near Gobekli Tepe that are even older (by about 400 years?). Any chance of you covering them? It seems to me that some bits of anthropology are being turned upside down.

My boys love the book, especially the ancient complaint letter part. It’s become something of a meme in the family - “I’ll send you a complaint letter!!”

@StefanMilo

Жыл бұрын

That's so great to hear! I love it

@gawkthimm6030

Жыл бұрын

I distinctly remember the thoughts and ideas I had when I learned about those ancient complaint clay tablets as a pre-teen, it relates to us directly, its something from the distant past that everybody can understand and make their lives more real to us. for me it was one of those, "oh right, this is why I enjoy history" moments that few of my school teachers could kindle.

@choggy4214

Жыл бұрын

@@gawkthimm6030 Well said. It really creates a connection from thousands of years ago to life today...that someone could send a complaint letter to a merchant even way back then.

@bijtmntongaf

Жыл бұрын

this is so cute omg

@melelconquistador

Жыл бұрын

The clay ones?

I had one of those Egyptology books (you know the one. The big golden one with the plastic gemstone on it and everything) as a kid and I would have KILLED for something like this at my elementary school. So glad you gave these kids this kind of opportunity.

@nicolehegarty4749

Жыл бұрын

I had that book too. I was also obsessed with it. Lol.

@elihinze3161

11 ай бұрын

I still have this on my shelf!! Core memory unlocked lol

@BlueBonnie764

5 ай бұрын

Dear Santa, I love the book Stefan wrote. Thank you 🧑‍🎄

@ayakotami3318

Ай бұрын

I had it too!

Stefan's wry goofiness is such an excellent vibe for children's content. I hope the book sells well and he writes many more!

@yegirish

Жыл бұрын

“Wry goofiness” is such a good description

@MG-bs5mr

Жыл бұрын

I'm getting the vibes that I got from a children's book I had longer ago than I'd care to admit. Written by Spike Milligan.

Love to see this kind of curiosity from a young person. No doubt we'll be buying his book one day.

@StefanMilo

Жыл бұрын

I know I was so surprised when I read them, such great questions.

@ialrakis5173

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Good to see that kids are still interested in this kind of books/subjects.

@Dell-ol6hb

Жыл бұрын

Kids are extremely inquisitive, they are able to absorb information at a staggering rate, it is a shame that usually this curiousity is squeezed out of them by bad teachers and adults, we should encourage kids to be curious

@stephena1196

Жыл бұрын

@@Dell-ol6hb people will be saying, "I don't know" a lot then. Unfortunately some people are very uncomfortable saying that and would rather say some version of, "Stop asking questions". They may start by saying, "Look it up in a dictionary" but that soon changes if they're asked for the spelling.

@equinoxproject2284

Жыл бұрын

Caught a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye at your comment. Stefan putting the spot light on Bertie and encouraging him is just the kind of thing that propels young people forward.

Stefan. Include the skull with your book. Every child needs a skull >:0

@StefanMilo

Жыл бұрын

It's true, I'll email the publisher

@romaliop

Жыл бұрын

Inside every child there is a real human skull. Spooky!

@sarcastaball

Жыл бұрын

Every child has a skull. At least the healthy ones.

@SwedishDrunkard5963

Жыл бұрын

I took awey my friends skull. He went to sleap and i have never seen him after that, dont know what happend its like he just vanished

@Windds

Жыл бұрын

@@StefanMiloa little skull with a string connected to the book

I bought your book for my son and he loves it! He's only 4 but I read it to him and he's so interested already. The wonderful illustrations really help

@StefanMilo

Жыл бұрын

Yeah Sam really brought the past to life, I'm glad you like it!

My soon-to-be 2 year old absolutely loves this book! He calls it “Dada’s book” because we read 2-3 topics every night. I know the book will age well with him as he begins to understand more words and associate names with people and objects. His face lights up with every turn of the page and he gets so excited to point out to daddy what he knows on the page. We’ve already read it twice! Please release another book soon!

@scorpioj3

Жыл бұрын

That is so cute! Your kid is very smart. My little sister always gets distracted whenever I read something for her :( A very smart boy! :)

@JoeyVol

6 ай бұрын

The great thing is, your two year old will NEVER remember any of the book - so just wait a few months and it'll be a brand new book save a few illustrations that will jog his little mush pile of a brain.

That sounds surreal. Like I remember being a kid and people coming in to show and tell cool things. I’m sure you have similar memories and now you get to be one of those people to talk to kids.

@StefanMilo

Жыл бұрын

I honestly get a little choked up thinking about it. The kids were so much fun, some asked really tough questions like "what is an autralopithecus?" other kids asked "what's your favourite food?" It was a great day

@TheaSvendsen

Жыл бұрын

@@StefanMilo So… what is your favorite food? Now I gotta know! But seriously, I think it’s beyond awesome that you’re dedicating your time to teach and inspire schoolchildren about archeology and ancient history. And I believe that you are the perfect one to do so because you are so easygoing and straightforward - no looking down on any kids, only open mindedness and honest answers to whatever they throw at you :) There’s often too little respect for kids by adults, imo.

Bertie is a legend for the ages, thanks for the incisive questions! And thank you for answering them Stefan!

I find it really impressive how Stefan so easily changes his vocabulary to make things easier to understand for children. I find it very hard to explain complex stuff to children and find the right words to describe things whenever I try to talk to a kid about palaeontology. I mean, I'm more amateur than amateur when it comes to palaeontology(lovely hobby though), but describing morphology is way harder than you imagine.

I bought the book for my son for my book. We've been going through it everyday bit by bit. He loves it and takes in the information well and memorizes it. I like it when he comes up with questions because it shows he's engaging with the book.

@StefanMilo

Жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic man, I love to hear it ❤️

In no small part youve inspired the next generation of enthusiats and academics with your books and videos

I'm a 22 year old archaeology major and i got this book as a Christmas present. Its very well done and i have learned a thing or two from it. Not just kids can get excited and learn about stuff from it

@rdklkje13

11 ай бұрын

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This should be new series: "Answering your kids questions about Archeology" Submit your childs written questions.

I love this, also my local library has a copy! Congratulations on the book! I plan on getting a copy.

I'm not even a child yet I might consider buying this book for myself lol, it looks like a great read

@nicolehegarty4749

Жыл бұрын

Same

I think it's really cool you responded to Bertie's questions like this! I don't really have much to add to what came up in the video, nothing really about Mesoamerica came up, but it was a fun watch, and as I've offered elsewhere, if you ever publish another book and need photos of pieces for references for the artwork, or you want to include photos, I would be happy to provide photographs I've personally taken of Prehispanic artwork from Mesoamerica, the Andes, etc for you to use!

Seriously wish this book would have existed when I was a kid! These questions were spectacular.

We have that book - didn’t realise you wrote it! Whole family (especially my 5 year old) adore it. We are reading it on repeat.

I know you recognized it in the video already, but huge Kudos to Bertie for the level of question he levied at you. This kid is going to go far!

These were amazing questions! Can I add to the first question? We also have just discovered a sight in the White Sands area of New Mexico where there are fossilized footprints and those are dating @22,000 years ago. And speaking of which, I live in Utah and there are some footprints from 12,000 years ago! Who were they? Specifically, who were they? Names? Family? Did they have a favorite food? I love to ponder these things! This channel is great! I also recommend the Time Team program as it is a great way to get a simplified way of how field archeology is preformed.

@moxiebombshell

Жыл бұрын

There's even new episodes out now!! All Patreon supported and on KZread :) They make for good watching (once you're fully caught up on Stefan's videos, of course! )

@krishna-e-bera

Жыл бұрын

@Brandon Letzco dude you're oooold

I read a book called The Sea and Civilization and he said the Egyptians themselves were traders extraordinaire through their mastery of navigating the Nile and dealt with distant cultures themselves, so would have done their own lapis lazuli trades.

Bertie's questions were fabulous! I really enjoyed this video. Listening to your answers, i could feel your passion for archeology. 🙂

Your joy at visiting and presenting at your old school and the enthusiasm with which you describe getting Berties letter and answering his questions is just fantastic! It speaks volumes about who you are and how you were raised. This was a really fun video to watch, I'm so glad to know about your channel!!

Ahhh! You stole my idea! (Not really) - I recently taught archaeology to a group of 3rd graders and they sent me follow up questions on cards and I’m planning to try and answer them on camera to send back to the students. I’m still gonna do it!

@ruthanneseven

Жыл бұрын

There needs to be more than 1 guy doing this for kids, so bones ahoy!

👏👏👏 the channel is amazing Stefan. I absolutely love it. Have watched every video at least 2X. Love from Western Kentucky USA.

His questions are more insightful than many of those archaeology students ask during lectures lol

Congratulations on getting your work published, I hope it inspires and engages young minds! Science material doesn't need to be technical and imposing, and you do an incredible job communicating to us laymen. Cheers!

Right on Bertie! These questions are on a collegiate level.

I can't wait to read your book. I think it may even be good for my 60+ age group. !:- )

As a primary school teacher and fan of your channel, I've bought your book! Can't wait to read it to my new class in September ❤

As soon as I heard you wrote that kids book, I ordered it! My kids, 8 and 7, absolutely love it. Great job Stefan! Highly recommend your book

Absolutely fantastic! Congrats on the book and furthering future generation's interest in your field!

If there is an incentive (as simple as curiosity) nothing prevented people to move around quite a bit. There are lots of people in history who travelled thousands of miles and nothing prevented the bronze age people to do the same. Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, Sándor Kőrösi Csoma an many others travelled thousands of miles often on foot. My grandfather as a teenager used to walk to a nearby town (50 miles away) and back on weekends just to meet with his friend or deliver a letter.

OMG! I bought your book for my kids. I love your channel and all you do. Screw 'twas the night before Christmas this Christmas eve. We're learning about archeology!

Love your work Stephan Milo. Such an endlessly fascinating subject. Your channel is one of the best on KZread. Your passion for the subject is contagious.

This is so sweet. My son is only a year old, but I need this book anyway.

what an amazing opportunity must it be to be the reason behind a child's interest in something as wonderful as archeology. and how exciting for that child to both take the initiative to write a letter to the author and have it answered so kindly. kudos Stefan and kudos Bertie!

This is actually an awesome video topic. Should do a series of these!!

I love the book! and I'm 56 years.

I became enamored with history specifically ancient history as a child due to National Geographic and love that there are other things out there for kids to start their love of something that is always increasing in breadth. Tried instill that love in my daughter as she’s much smarter than myself.

Sheeeeeet mahn! Video comes out half an hour ago and it's already sold out!

I saved the book on favourites on Amz and I would buy as a gift for a child. I would have loved as a child to receive something like that. Seems great with illustrations and valuable information! Great work and definitely I will support you since the quality is there!

It was maybe even BETTER that your mum met Bertie. Keeps you as the mysterious guy, off on his travels. Wishing Bertie the very best in his career! Discover stuff Bertie!!!!

Amazing accomplishment man, we’re proud of you, too 😊

You have a Great channel! Congrats on the book. Cheers Bertie, good question.

Just found this video after Pitmaston tweeted about it. You're right it is the best city in the world and the best primary school. Great to see you doing so well Stefan and I'll definitely be getting your book for my kids! And I get the name drop that someone I went to school with is a published author!

we bought the book as soon as it came out and devoured it! masterpiece! and we are in our 30s :-) looking forward to the next one!!

Stefan, I'm a fully grown adult and I'd love your book for Xmas! Love your videos man, keep up the stellar work!

Omg! I'm buying this book for my baby son!!! I am so happy for you and your channel ❤️ merry Christmas to all!

Thanks, Stefan, for nurturing your future followers!

You kinda remind me of Joann Fletcher. The enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks

Congratulations on the book! Enjoyed this video.

I really like this idea for a series.

I've bought your book for my nephew's Christmas present-- he can't get enough of archeology! To my delight it was eye level, cover facing front in a little local Waterstones. I was prepared to ask them to order it in if they didn't have it.

These videos are always a treat. I'm more of a Medieval history fan but i really enjoy learning that as it turns out: our ancestors, be it from 500 years ago or 8000 or more did much more than hunt, fight, die of disease, get eaten or live like crap all the time. They had art, they had games, they had familes and hygiene and religion and culture and love and joy, they had genuine lives. Very interesting.

Thanks Stefan. Great content, and wonderful responses to your younger folks.

Your delivery is getting better and better. Great work

Congratulations on the book and your continued excellent work.

Great format, simple and packed of education

You respectfully deserve all the flowers you get and more 🎉❤

You and Scott Manley are my two favorite youtubers. Keep killing it man

@cacogenicist

Жыл бұрын

If you like Scott Manley and Stefan, may I suggest a fellow name of Isaac Arthur (physics background guy with videos on crazy future space engineering projects, and such) -- and a channel called _Fall of Civilizations,_ which produces absolutely beautiful documentaries about the great, tragic collapses of various civilizations through history -- from the early Sumerian cities, to the Han Dynasty, to Roman Britain, the Inca, the medieval Hindu empire of southern India, to Rapa Nui and Bagan. Some of them are so sad they'll about have you in tears at the end, and the scholarship is excellent. I'm always pushing _Fall of Civilizations_ every chance I get because it is the absolute best thing on KZread. If I were an executive at a cable network, or Amazon or HBO, I would give the guy running the project -- Paul MM Cooper -- a contract to produce stuff immediately. There are audio-only (Fall of Civilizations Podcast) uploads, and uploads with video. He has a playlist with the video versions in historical chronological order. As it happens, the first video, _The Sumerians -- Fall of the First Cities_ might be the best. I would definitely start with that one.

@berttorpson2592

Жыл бұрын

@Christopher Carr I actually already follow Isaac, but I'll check out civilizations for sure

@erinmac4750

Жыл бұрын

Love of both of them, and it's great to come across folks with similar interests. Along with @Christopher Carr's excellent recommendations, I would add Anton Petrov's science channel, as well as History Time and Voices of the Past. Anton is great at breaking down concepts in an straightforward way, he's just a wonderful person, smiles. History Time reminds me of the series Connections, but with a mellow, creative flare. I especially like his Sea Peoples video, companions nicely with Fall of Civilization's one. Last but not least, Voices of the Past is readings from first hand accounts from different periods, which are immensely fascinating, especially the encounters ones. Honestly, I could add more to the list, as there are quite a few solid history and science content providers (and I don't want to forget Practical Engineering and Wendover Productions with logistics). I'm grateful every day that we have quality creators like Stefan and these others sharing their knowledge here for us. 💜🌎✌️😎🍀

Child's. This is so cool. Broca's area, or the Broca area is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere, usually the left, of the brain with functions linked to speech production. 2/8/2021 and I lived again. Broca's aphasia (non-fluent aphasia) Mike Caputo, Year 1 Stroke Recovery, Up Up Up - Aphasia with attitude, Broca's Aphasia, Right-side Weakness, Mark's 22 years-old Stroke: Broca's Aphasia.

Tales of Ancient Worlds is a beautiful, fantastic book! My son and I have read it multiple times, cover-to-cover!

Really enjoyed the Q and A format. Should do more!

Just bought your book on Amazon. It will be late for Christmas but, good bedtime reading for 2023!

I'm going to rush out and buy this book for my grandchildren. And tell my kids to hurry up and have babies. I'll keep the book for them until then.

I'm sure you already had so much feedback from the Graham Hancock review/debunk video You did but I just wanted to that you did it the best. I have seen them all and you articulated every point and scrutinized everything perfectly. You should be very proud of the previous video. This is also a great video.

Making a book aboubt and getting a chance to discuss something you love to curious youngsters sounds like a great milestone in any career.

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Жыл бұрын

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Wonderful to revisit your own school to encourage the children.

Hi Stefan, really enjoy your videos. I’ve been reading the book The Third Chimpanzee by Jared Diamond where he talks about some really fascinating topics such as the human evolution of sex why we evolved concealed compilation, a bunch of other aspects of sex that differ so much from other apes. The book is a bit older and a video on some the more recent theories on this subject would a great topic that would guarantee lots of views!

Bertie you absolute super star! I wish I knew ya! 💫

Here's a good question for you: There were many great Pharaohs with fabulous tombs filled with vast treasures, all looted long ago, even in Pharaonic times; Where did it all go? Who would be so brave as to buy such things? Captured thieves were crucified in the desert. What happened to the collections of those things the super rich elites bought from the tomb robbers, (Possibly the actual leaders of the tomb robber companies, who would probably sell them to other elites or foreign nobility. ) Do they still exist? Why wouldn't they? The gold would probably be melted down, sooner or later, but the exquisite stone and wood carving would survive. There were TONS of them!

@ruthanneseven

Жыл бұрын

Well, I have a very small statue with a very curious history, taken from Egypt, by a mad occultist who sold to an American soldier, who died, leaving it to my late husband. I keep it near my lapis statue of Bast, which was from Egypt, and sold at Marshall's dept. store. You never know!

@fredwood1490

Жыл бұрын

@@ruthanneseven After thousands of years, such little things would tend to defuse into the larger world. That you use it as it was intended, as an Altar piece, is wonderful. Many may have ended up as "what nots and doo dads" on Granny's shelf, in need of dusting but not much else. They did have a purpose and a meaning, a "Spirit", so to speak. The original of your Bast may have been a real Bast figure, so a relationship is there. This is what I was wondering about. Thank you.

@rockysexton8720

Жыл бұрын

If you are interested in the topic there is piece on tomb looting in ancient egypt that draws on trials records of people arrested for looting. "Tomb Robbing in Ancient Egypt" in the world encyclopedia. May help to address some of your issues.

I have your book actually! I love learning and reading anything about the Ancient World. Definitely a recommendation for others. I''m planning to buy a copy for a friend of mine for her birthday for the Kindle. I have it physically. 😊

Def getting this absolute banger for the kids aaand myself. Can’t wait!

Went to buy Stefan's book and it's out of stock currently, ordering one when they come back. I know my kid will loves this book.

Yo! Milo! Mount that mic on a spoon, buddy! 🤭

@RK-zd2tf

Жыл бұрын

Dude needs a spoon on that mic!

@-xirx-

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure why, but I get a feeling he's left *_SpoonCam™_* out of the video on purpose. It's a shame, because I always thought it was such a quirky adorable trait of his! 😊

@harriehausenman8623

Жыл бұрын

#bringbackspooncamtm

Bertie the real MVP, cant wait to hear about how answering a young person's question inspires a potential archeologist, what an awesome privilege

Such a passionate curiosity to understand is the mark of a truly clever person, regardless of age or perceived intelligence.

I enjoy and appreciate how you present archeological information so succinctly and with a spark of enthusiasm in your eyes - but please clarify. Did you open this video with a suggestion to buy this book for 7-11 year olds or for grandma or granddad. Are you suggesting that there is a similar mental capacity? I am usually not sensitive but have noted more personal interactions with speakers using "elder speak" including slow and deliberate cadence with saccharin endearments. Please remember that age doesn't reduce cognitive ability unless disease or illness are factors. Thanks you for sharing riveting information via KZread!

:) You should have told them about isotope analysts in relation to migration! It's totally possible to determine if particular person was born in the area where his/her remains were found or not.

This kid asked better questions than I would probably do. Very smart!

Just bought your book for my daughter! Looking forward to reading it to her before bed!

Bertie must be so happy about this video! I didn't know this, but my husband (UsefulCharts) already bought your book.

Got the book! Love You and IT!😀

Congrats on your book!

I got your book for my kids, as a New Year's present. I'm cheap, I know. There is a space in the market for archaeological stories for kids, focused on questions, mysteries, funny and interesting stuff but without those alien/Atlantis fantasies. Finding the right illustrator is crucial, as today's kids have trouble with reading focus.

Classic Stefan! Missing the spoon though… 😮

I just ordered your book. Thank You

I'll have to check this book out.

you're a special kind of dude, man. Nice one

Wow! Didn’t expect you to be a fellow Pitmaston alumnus too. My mum has a giant whole school photo from when I went. I will have to try and find you on it now!

I had a book on the history of humans when I was a kid and it always fascinated me. The only details I really remember are the illustrations of a neolithic farming village and one of a Frankish warrior. The former because it was so ancient but still recognizable as a "society" and the latter because the warrior had a sick mustache and cool hair style lmao.

Great video and fantastic questions from Bertie! I work at Jorvik Dig and would like to have your book stocked in our shop since it would be perfect for us, do you know if it will be readily available in the UK soon? I spotted you included the Lloyd's Bank coprolite and much of my day also involves teaching children about ancient poo and showing them our Viking age coprolites, such is the glamour of archaeology. Perhaps if you're ever in York you could stop by at Dig as we'd love to have you!

@StefanMilo

Жыл бұрын

It’s available in the UK, it was published by Neon Squid who I’m sure can arrange for some to be in your shop. It’s at the Stonehenge gift shop so I know it can be done!

Brilliant Questions!

While this is further ahead of my flint and rope making people it's always super cool to learn about trading of goods when sailing was the main method used. And while people would protect their borders it feels like people were more free to roam the earth if they were civil about it.

I would like an episode on fire. I had the pleasure of getting involved with hedge laying yesterday. We built a huge fire to burn off all the rubbish. It took a HUGE amount of effort to keep feeding the fire. How on earth did early humans cope with the pressure of constantly feeding their fires, especially with only basic tools. I realise they must have kept fires small, but how did they keep them going? I think there must have been people allocated specifically to this role and to cooking.

I love your book! It is so good!!!

Loved this.