That Irving Finkle cameo was pure joy 🤣🤣🤣

@MikeClayton

Жыл бұрын

Upstaged by the master

@imintheraindripdripdrop

Жыл бұрын

I mean he's got experience. He probably used to pour wine for these guys when he was a kid

@kellyradtke4885

Жыл бұрын

Hilarious

@n8vmilk

11 ай бұрын

@@imintheraindripdripdrophis younger image appeared in the tile mosaics under “virile, manly, young and strapping”

@AlpenTree

11 ай бұрын

Fascinating history, excellent speaker. Demos cretos people power, this should be more widely-known.

Irv Finkel played the part of manservant with the greatest display of manliness and virility that I have ever seen.

How can you mistake Irving Finkle of anything but youngest most virile?! He is amazing! Thank you so much Jeremy for the amazingly educational session 🥰🥰

That strapping serving boy, keep an eye on him, he seems wise beyond his years. I've seen him rooting around the treasure rooms, playing board games when he should be working, and poking pointy sticks into mud. He's too smart and charismatic for his own good. A trouble maker and rabble rouser if ever I saw one.

@googiegress7459

11 ай бұрын

There are many irresponsible youths in the palace these days.

I died. Irving is a national bloody treasure.

@patriciaoudart1508

Жыл бұрын

As if we don't see him he is present by tone and humor!, So, playing the servant , a new time he killed Us! Love those series by BM, unique in the World, and I m french🤗🙋

@ecurewitz

Жыл бұрын

That guy is great, we need more of him

@Terri_MacKay

Жыл бұрын

In he bounded. 😂❤

@simonfuller4492

Жыл бұрын

Read the description 😉

@MichaelKingsfordGray

Жыл бұрын

How can you send comments from the grave?

4:52 What a strapping young lad xD

This is like if Monty Python became an archeological education show and I love it. Crying from laughing

I could have just looked at those two vessels and thought, "Wow, those are impressive. Great craftsmanship," and gone about my day. I appreciate Jamie Fraser explaining the historical context of the objects and what they can tell us about the cultures they were made in. This is why we have curators like this. And yes, Irving Finkel's cameo appearance is a perfect example of why I love British humor.

I love old Persia cultures and his arts ❤️😘💯.

Note that both these vessels are designed so that the user cannot put them down until the wine has been entirely consumed. Also please note that in at least this case the volume of the bowl standing in for the Persian royal cup seems to be less than that the serving device. The inevitable result will be the Persian king will be sitting there with a partially filled device in his right hand and a full bowl of wine in his left. Does the king drink and refill his bowl? Does he serve those sitting beside him? If he slips up after a couple of bowls of wine, does wine run all over the table? And we are told that, at that time, people enjoyed their meals while reclining on couches. So 1) reclining on one's left elbow, 2) holding the cup in the left hand, 3) the dispenser in the right hand and 4) bringing the bowl to the lips and actually drinking must have be quite a trick.

@lawrencecarlstrom3465

Жыл бұрын

I think the wine goes straight into his mouth without the second bowl. That seems like what would be done by someone who uses a drinking cup that can't be set down until you've drunk all your wine.

@rabbitsforyang8273

Жыл бұрын

it would be the role of the king's cupbearer, not the king, to aim the wine and to keep it from being poisoned

@blixten2928

Жыл бұрын

@@rabbitsforyang8273 Yes, I agree. And the King's cupbearer would be serving first the King, and then the next-in-line-to-be-specially honoured dignitary. Whereas the Greek vessel may be more one-person (unless you do like the Scandinavians, whose drinking-horns went from person to person until empty).

Im a Chinese, and it is fascinating to me listening to James' telling of these two objects. Thank you James Fraser, I am so going to see this exhibit

ahahahaha, irving's cameo was perfect, but this was a very interesting curator's corner aside from that, it's very interesting to think how an object could influence a society and change it, and naturally it's a very interesting story. also it's very interesting knowing that griphons existed already in the 450 b.c. , it would be interesting to see a series on mythological animals and artifacts associated to them.

@myriamickx7969

Жыл бұрын

No, it's to think how a society could influence an object and remake it, by turning it upside down as it were.

A fantastic episode ( although I don't ever recall one which was not interesting). As a Persian I always thought that we've had so much in common with the Greeks even though historically we were enemies. I never thought I would see Irving Finkle in a Ganymede role!

I'm Persian and love the video

Looking forward to the new exhibit, Persia to Greece.

wonderful storytelling - with Irving Finkle as the icing on the cake! 🙂

Personally, think luxury is being so respected at the British Museum that Irving Finkle is your wine servant. Also, luxury is drinking at work and no one says a word.

Thanks Jamie, I thoroughly enjoyed your talk/explanation. I studied Ancient History for 'A' level many moons ago, so was attracted to this topic. Sadly, we won't be able to visit the Museum while this is on, but if I ever get to the Museum, I will look for these wonderful items and remember your talk:-) Currently I'd be a good match for the 'most virile young servant'....Best wishes, Ruth in Brum.

I love this demonstration so much, I don't think I've ever fully seen a rhyton in action like that (with a surprise Finkle appearance, no less). Placing the objects in their social context, and in their comparative context, giving a sense of the transfer and transformation of ideas and values (especially that particularly enduring western phobia of eastern "decadence"), and makes them so much more meaningful than just interesting art objects on display. I live for any chance to see what can be sort of reverse-engineered of Achaemenid history by deconstructing Greek sources, I would love to see this exhibit, truly regret being on the wrong side of the Atlantic.

Terrific video, as usual. And the special guest appearance by the indomitable Dr. Finkel was tremendous. 😂

Yay Prof Finkel!

The wine spouting out of the chest made me think of how blood might flow if an animal were sacrificed. Was that part of the iconography of these objects? Were they intended to evoke ritual connotations?

@unknown.1043

Ай бұрын

But that’s not a sacrificial animal such as a ram or a lamb. That’s a griffin. They’re semi-divine creatures.

I can't recall being so completely absorbed by this sort of presentation before. Really well done, thank you!

This is pure genius! What a way to educate us! Laughing and learning - love it!

Good choice having Irving Finkle being the strapping virile one :D This was a fascinating video. Thank you Jamie Fraser and all involved.

Omg! You two were hilarious! Ivring played it perfectly! Love you Mr. Finkle!

I don't know if anyone's commented on this, but I must say, I really appreciated how this particular presenter repeats his most important points so that they really stick in the mind and you know how it all fits together! And of course the practical presentation is also great.

As a Persian I find this discussion to be fascinating. Thanks for sharing

Really fascinating analysis of history that goes deeper than what's written. Bravo!

The lovely Irving Finkel! Great addition to this video.

How fun it must be to have Irving Finkle as a coworker!!!

I'm almost certain that the Athenian drinking vessel represents an Eagle, most likely a Golden Eagle. The beak is too large for a falcon or a hawk, and the only vulture species in the Mediterranean region with a feathered head is the Lammergeier (also known as the Bearded Vulture), which is extremely distinctive and looks nothing like the artefact. Loved the Dr Irving Finkel cameo.

@ianison9820

Жыл бұрын

And the Golden Eagle is an avatar of Zeus - here, the hooded figure almost seen at the end of the symposium in the empty rhyton.

@chrisball3778

Жыл бұрын

@Nnnoon If you knew what species you meant, then I could look into it, but without that info, I just have no idea what you're talking about. That description doesn't seem to match any Eurasian Hawk species I know of... but I admit I'm just an interested amateur and not a real expert. If you're talking about some really obscure species, then it's still more likely that the drinking vessel represents a Golden Eagle, as they're one of the the largest avian predators in much of Eurasia and are a well-known species throughout their range.

That is some fantastic workmanship. The Persian wine rhyton was exquisite

Irving has never looked so strapping. 😂

Very interesting with humor! I remember Irving about how greek medicine was considering the Levant one. I've never seen a democracy, ceramic or silver, this is always elite's luxury. The Anatolian Rython reminds me those found in Thracian's treasures. As I'm living in South East Bulgaria.

I've grown to enjoy this channel very much. This channel never disappoints. ❤

This was a really fantastic video! Some of the parallels and the differences between the two objects are quite striking at first glance already, but delving further reveals so much more not just about then, but about the times and the cultures overall. Really great work

i always get happy when you guys upload!! ready to learn something new today as well. Loved the humorous and fun way you explained this! Oh, and the cameo of Mr. Finkle was absolutely delightful!✨

@01:35 "... self-declared nemesis...." The Persian threat wasn't something the Hellenes just dreamed up.

Fascinating video! The beauty and detail of those two artifacts are amazing, as are the talent and imagination of the artists who created them. And I loved the cameo by the wonderful Dr. Irving Finkel. He's marvelous!

Excellent! Thank you very much. ❤🎉

This is the deepest, art history style response Ive heard for why there's novelty drinking cups lol.

This was so fantastic! Thank you!

This was a lovely piece, thanks for all the hard work here.

This was wildly fascinating and extremely well-done!

Excellent vibes, ty

That. This was amazing. thank you.

Learned something new. Thank you for this.

Also just loved the whole video and especially the demonstration!

thank you for the video

Luxury begins when you need to display your power.

@CyrusPersia-wv7zo

3 ай бұрын

not necessary, well, yes, wealth and power are associated with luxury, but culture also have an important role

Great work Jamie!

Clicked on this while having my evening wine. Perfect timing! I love learning how ancient cultures enjoyed the same mundane things we enjoy today but in such interesting and dramatic ways.

Loved the finest bowl you could find in the canteen and the awesome performance of both Jamie and Irving! hahahah this made my day

Brilliant Video!

Fascinating. The objects in Jamie's hands really come to life and tell their tales. Having been to the exhibition, I really appreciate the depth of information he managed to fit in a few minutes. I hope we can see more of you in future, Jamie.

Marvelous - thank you!

Absolutely fascinating. I've never heard or seen these objects before so I've learnt a lot. The explanation was tremendous. Thank you Jamie

Brilliant, thank you

He's a very good speaker.

Super cool video!

Great insight and the Irving Finkel servant gig was superb! I love curators’ corners!

The Irving Finkle cameo killed me oh my god--

WHAT a presentation! Amazing!

Very cool! That bird cup, in particular, is amazing!

Felt a bit Tomorrow's World (old UK tv series when demonstrations sometimes didn't go according to plan) when the demonstration kicked off. I liked this as it gives a bit of life behind the objects. Great job.

ok, far too busy right now - trying to find time to watch all this wonderful new content - was already enjoying immensely, thank you Jamie - before the young strapping servant bounded in... all my love to always wonderful Irving Finkle 💖💗💖 - to you both - *thank you* 🍷🥂🍷

what a terrific teaching model.thank-you.

fun learning

Super!

Very informative

In serbian there is a saying, although mostly used by kids to ridicule other kids, due to its inherent sillyness) "ko se bije, taj se voli". it has multiple diferent, altough simmilar translations, most prominten are "who are fighting (each other), (they) are loving (each other)" or the, "who is beang beat(en), is being loved". The reason why I mention is that warfare between 2 groups, almost with a guarantee results in a shared influence. Rome is the prime example of that, they either responded with a new counter measure in occasion, in another sthraight up adopted thier enemies tactic, a lot of thier equipment arguably is ibero-celtic, and everything in between.

love this

You did not just have Irving Finkle be your cupbearer! Joy!😂

AWESOME!

That was a very well presentation. Probably the most captivating historical story telling I’ve seen. Done give this man a documentary to direct!

A brilliant interpretation, James.

I can pour box wine in a similar fashion 😂

these are the juicy details about history that I love the most! I want a bird mug now.

This video is fantastic.

Very interesting. Really enjoyed it. At 12:31 something you would find at a market in Tijuana 😊

thanks for giving this great insight. My girlfriend and me just started doing some pottery and this was quite inspiring.

What a dope department to curate!

Right on!

This is very interesting, and the pouring moment was way too good.

Amazing

This episode was hilarious! Good job guys!😂😂😂😂

This was so awesome to watch to

@TheDavidlloydjones

Жыл бұрын

It was kind of you to to give them credit.

Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

the Irving is great

@NickonStark

Жыл бұрын

The Irving is indeed great!

Sir, just marvelous 😊

this is most interesting thing i have seen this month. I am just an electritian, but i realy find it amazing. Good job

Brilliant job as usual Jamie, you are a born educator, however keep an eye on that servant boy with a penchant for the contents of the rhyton Diana Freeman

Dr. Irving Finkel!!! I hope he got to finish the bottle!

Das pretty dope yo!

The hawk cup's ability to be viewed two ways reminds me of the "bunny/duck" optical illusion.

Well done, Jamie Fraser!! Even though a certain "young professor" assisted in a most remarkable way!

Wow. Just wow.

Thank you. So interesting and so clearly expounded. Are there other examples of cross-cultural artisic influence?

the fact that drinking from the animal cups kind of makes you the animal is insanely cool