Thrilling presentation, particularly as the hoard was so meticulously presented and the details could be seen clearly. Kudos to all involved.

I raise my hat to the metal detectorists who discovered and didn't touch it, but reported it.Thus saving it for the nation.

Blown away.. it’s stunning. Thanks for upload can’t wait to see it all with my own eyes 👍

Superbly presented and enticingly informative broadcast combining disciplines of history, intelligence, creativity and science. Hope to see it myself one fine (masked) day! All parties need to give themselves a hug (because I am an American ..) and raise a glass to the sensitive success of their various disciplines as this unique discovery unveils answers, questions and beguiling clues to its appearance in Galloway and under that particular gentleman's detector!

Some day I hope to see this incredible collection- prayers from America

Hirst overexaggerates his importance in introducing the Vikings to the public as humans. Magnus Magnusson did a great job of that around 1980. Hirst may be renewing popular interest, employing the standbys of sex and violence, but he is not the vanguard. I love history; but I am wary of fascination with Viking religion and its darkness.

This is great! Amazing find - Fab presentation!

Interesting find to say the least. I'll speculate on the reason behind the burial of the hoard. They are a product of metalsmiths of course and a merchants collection from a variety of sources.Treasured because this was a life's work buried because there was no other way to express gratitude to the objects than to dedicate them to the earth our mother and home.

All thanks to the hobby of Metal Detecting. Changing the Worlds understanding of the past. If only Ireland would change their stupid laws on this hobby....

I love the Vikings show but im curious that most of the costumes that was used shows that the Vikings used leather armor instead of chainmails and cloths, i mean leather armors was never used by real Vikings during that time. im guessing that it was used for cinematic purpose.

Also interesting perhaps is the Hugenot blood I have in me. They were good at textiles I read and especially silk.

I speculate that it was assembled by a family. Say siblings from a metal smiths family. The rich stone strikes me as the veneration of a family businesses founder. It’s especially interesting if we considering it as an offering or ceremonial act rather than as a stash of valuables. The hidden layer I think suggests that. As well as the wrapping of objects or groups of objects. I’m learning a lot from these lectures. Thanks everyone 🌵☀️🏄‍♂️🌊

My family goes back to the Earls of Atholl I believe.

About 20 years ago PBS did a series called civilizations. One if the civilizations was Vikings (the Greeks was also really good) check it out, it covers a lot of the same ground but with slightly different emphasizes. Like the ships 🌵☀️🌊🏄‍♂️

I'm told even Pict.

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Superb presentation. Meur ras.

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