Thanks to everyone who asked about our Patreon. I'll put out a full video when I get the time, but for those who want to jump the gun and get on board from the start, here's the link: www.patreon.com/rareearth It means a huge deal that so many have asked us to start an account. I never thought anyone would watch these videos, let alone support them.

@davidhollenshead4892

6 жыл бұрын

Pardon me, but when most people bring up Agent Orange, they are usually confusing it with Agent Blue, Agent White, etc., because there were numerous chemicals used. Agent Orange is well known because Canada Power used it, and thus it the effects of it were studied, unlike the others. In Vietnam, there is an effort to plant thorn trees & bushes were the US Military Munitions Sites, to protect villagers and specifically children...

@SteveMoua

5 жыл бұрын

Come on finding the truth at first than tell me

@rationalmind3567

5 жыл бұрын

request to cover ancient Greek pillar in India

@newgabe09

4 жыл бұрын

Proud to be a patron of you guys, and great to catch up on the videos you made before I found you.

@christdiedandroseagainfory2133

4 жыл бұрын

RARE EARTH Here is the truth about these jars are seed pods from a giant tree the Bible talks about trees that reached into the heavens you must watch this video on these jars and get your mind blown kzread.info/dash/bejne/mYl4qtZseKuzidY.html

"Are we important?" "Let's talk death." *That escalated very quickly*

I never, ever comment on youtube videos, but I can't resist on this one. I've been following this series since near the beginning, and it only grows and deepens in quality over time. What you and your contributors have done in making this series is incredible. I have not been educated and emotionally moved by youtube videos like this before. Evan, you're doing something fantastic, a big thank you to you and everyone else that plays a part in making this.

@alrobley9

6 жыл бұрын

Well said...I truly agree!

@denisismaili8594

5 жыл бұрын

elbiftek definitely the feeling I get. I think we the viewers should promote this channel, not much expectation on youtube side:/

@davidb007..

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@maximvsdread1610

4 жыл бұрын

Keep Giorgio Tsoukalos away from here or, he'll turn them into alien birthing pods.

@michaelleblanc7283

4 жыл бұрын

My experience exactly ! The 'cream' of Canadian society, as everywhere, can be quite good. 'Rare Earth' is one of those gems we are coming to know. As a Canadian, I'm very pleased at just how excellent widely these fellows CanUks/Canadians & Canajans, are spread throughout in the alternate media or net in general and how influential (or popular) they have become. Curiously, it doesn't seems to be a geographical/nationality thing, but simply the result of a sense off values enhanced by being not at the top and not quite in the middle, but a touch above both, so consequently removed enough to appreciate the spirit of a thing, without being engulfed by the low level Hollywood mob mentality that is so common everywhere around the world. It's a touch purer than much and without a doubt, galactic distances above the tastes of the still 'unwashed' masses.

why is this series so underviewed?

@alec5292

6 жыл бұрын

extreme yt algorithm is so fucked

@GenJotsu

6 жыл бұрын

I heard from Pewdiepie that KZread slows down traffic when a video is demonetized. Maybe the same can be said when a video is not monetized at all like these videos.

@gummygnom

6 жыл бұрын

Jo King Why should KZread promote good content if they are not earning any money on it? Sad world...

@Ancientlaws

6 жыл бұрын

can confirm youtube slows down traffic/stops recommending your videos if its demonetized or if its not advertiser friendly. If you want a higher chance at getting recommended to a lot more people you have to make the video 10+ minutes long and as click baity as possible. Kind of takes the integrity of the video away especially if you have to drag a video out longer than it needs to be.

@KazmirRunik

5 жыл бұрын

Not enough memes.

As a person caught between several cultures, this hits so close to home that I started crying. Thank you so much for producing this series. It's been so meaningful.

@BS-jw7nf

5 жыл бұрын

internet hug

This series feels important. It makes me sad seeing the amount of people only referencing the lack of popularity towards this series in the comment section. I hope that a low view count does not discourage you to continue these videos. Every "episode" maintains such well researched material I cant help but hope that it is viable to keep making more of these. Without these videos I would probably live my entire life without knowing a thing about the places you visit.

@BurnsyRuns

5 жыл бұрын

Theoren its showing up in the recommendation bar as of today so hopefully the channel can get some exposure

The question of who I am is something I've dealt with my whole life. Born in the Philippines, I was adopted at the age of 3 months by a Dutch father (through whom I have Dutch citizenship) and a Singaporean mother. After the adoption, I proceeded to live in 14 different countries until I was 29. So who am I? I'm all of the nations I've lived in. All of the cultural impressions that are within me, every language I've had to learn, all the foods, celebrations. It's all me. Just because I can't put a label (3rd culture kid comes closest if someone *must* have a label*) on it doesn't mean I don't know who I am and who I will continue to become. But humans seem to love labels, don't they?

@Beachclub463

6 жыл бұрын

Yes they put labels on everything so they can judge... I hate labels too!

@vikio452

6 жыл бұрын

When people meet someone, they tend to ask "1-What's your name? 2- Where're you from?" And they expect a one or two word answer to both questions, but I just can't answer #2 that way. I don't even know what it means anymore.

@GamesFromSpace

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds Canadian.

@iglesiabautistashalomguate2878

4 жыл бұрын

as Bane said "It doesn't matter who we are... what matters is our plan..."

@genghiskahn9233

4 жыл бұрын

Your who ever you make yourself to be.

When you said "...but do you serve cake?" at the end it made me laugh and feel sad at the same time. I've spent most of my childhood as a foreigner so sometimes i get conflicted on who's culture i belong to or should follow. Great video and as always great series. I hope youtube does something to promote videos and channels like yours more often.

@davidschoen641

6 жыл бұрын

the cake is a lie

@Tatti12321

6 жыл бұрын

I truly don't want to come across as a complete dick but why not just be an individual? Why do you have to follow either culture? Act German if you want who gives a shit. I am an Italian-Australian of Scottish and English decent who has spent a great deal of time in Cambodia, but don't identify as any of these things.

@Ancientlaws

6 жыл бұрын

Well there is a lot to unpack there. You tend to identify with what you grew up with and the culture of the people who are closest to you at the time. If you grew up as an American, you're going to relate to 'American culture' even if you moved to another country. Culture is part of your identity and it shapes how you think about the world. It also makes it easier to relate to people of the same culture and to make lasting bonds and friendships. Without culture as your cornerstone you might feel lost.

@darthhoovy8332

5 жыл бұрын

Henry Young me too. I am always asking myself “Who am I?” . I grew up in London and then moved to Japan and due to a number of reasons, I never fitted in. I always felt alone and sad. To this day I still feel lost but, I have made some friends so I feel better.

@BS-jw7nf

5 жыл бұрын

internet hug from a brother from another mother who lives a similar fate or life (depending on how you look at it)

Views don't matter educating us is more appreciated than words describe.

I really like the production value of this series. The host is very easy to listen to and you can really see his enthusiasm for the content. Keep it up lads, its some good shit going on here

serve cake in jars

@BothHands1

6 жыл бұрын

Now there's an idea!

@RedmarKerkhof

6 жыл бұрын

fair

@samm1972

5 жыл бұрын

I got some good info... although now im dumber cause all i can think of is cake!

My heart goes out to the people of the southeast Asia who suffer as a result of Agent Orange exposure. My own father has Parkinsons and dementia from his exposure during the war and the effects were much more severe for the populace it was dropped on. I urge you to learn about agent Orange and the terrors that it, and other chemical weapons present. Maybe some day in the future we will no longer see the need to use chemicals to maim members of our own species.

@dr.velious5411

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't that the defoliating chemical? I've heard about how awful that stuff is, I feel bad for anyone forced to be exposed to the shit.

@rizkyarap

4 жыл бұрын

"Maybe some day in the future we will no longer see the need to use chemicals to maim members of our own species." We?! You mean you American or should I say USA and your allies, no other countries use chemical weapon to human beings like you guys did. No other countries love waging war like you guys did and you're still doing it until this day. The rest of us human just want to live their life peacefully without any shitty war. Yes, I am one of the people of Southeast Asia.

@gildedbear5355

4 жыл бұрын

@@rizkyarap because nobody else has ever used chemical weapons on people; say Iraq... I'm not in anyway saying that it was (or is) okay for western countries to use chemical weapons. All of the things that happened in southeast Asia (primarily because of the Vietnam war) (unexploded bombs, land mines, agent orange, probably other things I'm not familiar with) were terrible and should not have happened. The war itself should not have happened. But let's not pretend that western nations have a monopoly on using horrible weapons okay?

@jakek8101

4 жыл бұрын

AutoAnubis Germany Russia and France to name a few others, France actually was the First Nation to use chemical warfare Many humans of many nations have committed devilish acts but almost all have grown beyond such evil barbarism the Geneva convention prevents such acts in the modern age one day I hope we evolve beyond the need for war but such things are a distant dream

@honesty_-no9he

3 жыл бұрын

@@gildedbear5355 You have an immoral and distorted world view ! The US Empire committed a Holocaust upon Indochina. As for Iraq, Iraq was a US/UK client state when it committed their worst crimes. The attack on the Kurds in Halabja was carried out by the Iraqi regime using military grade nerve agents on the Kurdish people. Chemical Ali's pusher/suppliers were the Porton Down lab in UK by the Thatcher regime and the US chemical weapons lab on a military base in Maryland by the George Bush snr regime.

One of the best channels on KZread! I always learn something deep and meaningful here! Thank you for your sacrifices and immense efforts!

This series deserves so many more viewers! This stuff is so interesting!

Love your videos on Laos. Born in Laos but grew up in the USA. I commend you on your ability to reflect and ponder the meaning of life through the cultures and places you have encountered in your travels. Hence, finding meaning in your own life; very atypical of Western travelers in SE Asia. One thing I would like to add is that while rituals and monuments provide meaning and group cohesion in the present, they also give us a sense of immortality. After all, we all face the inevitability of death but believe that through our cultural rituals, monuments, and progenies, they will propel us beyond it.

I also felt like a minority of minorities growing up as first generation, USA born Hmong American. I spoke English better than my native language, never really felt obligated to follow my traditions nor was I religious, my parents constantly nagging at me how I am a failure to them, and never really felt connected with my American friends and co workers. I've asked myself numerous times why I always felt isolated even though I have a loving/supporting family, good friends and a rich culture/history. I guess being young, you have more questions than answers and most of them can only be answered by yourself through age, experience and wisdom. I have always wondered why wisdom can never be taught and reaching at the age of 35, I finally realized it can only be achieved through experience and reasoning. I recently visited Laos - the nation where my parents originated and fled during the Vietnam war. It was very refreshing for me as a first gen-born Hmong American to go visit his parent's birth country. I also visited the Plain of Jars and this video was very deep. I got very emotional watching this video as if you read some of the thoughts I've always had about time and death. As you travel around the world seeing different cultures, you gain more wisdom about the world & life. Keep up the good work. Please continue to make wonderful videos that contemplate about life and the world. You are a hidden gem on KZread.

Thank you for striking such a perfect balance between education and entertainment. I discovered this channel today and cant stop binging these amazing videos

I don't normally comment on videos, and I now this sounds cliché, but I must say this series is one of the best I have ever found on youtube. Thank you.

This series just keeps getting better and better. One of the best on KZread.

This province is where my hometown is. Appreciated your hard works to understand the history of the Plain of Jars and conveyed to more people far away from around the world who watched this video. Cheer and stay safe.

I grew up an outsider in my community, my school, my church - I was an outsider in my own family. My life has been a search to matter to someone.

Fascinating. Reminds me a bit of the Urnfield culture in western Europe that eventually became Celts. I must admit, these Urns are much more impressive though :)

Thank you so much for relating your experience and asking the sometimes difficult questions. The level of engagement that you have with the artefacts and cultures that you study is outstanding.

That guy's english was FINE. better than some native speakers i know LOL jokes aside he was very understandable. Great video :)

I have been touched really really deeply.....we are only important to each other at this time. At some point , what we value now may not even matter anymore. Profound. Thank you, this calls for a change in priorities.

You have a wisdom that is far deeper than your years and far deeper than most people carry. I'm glad I got to live at the same time as you making videos during our brief blip existing.

Your work is fantastic and refreshing. It leaves me on the brink of tears every time. Only because the world is so varied so hostile and terrifying and yet so beautiful. So thank you please keep going and I wish you well. X

I LOVED the way Tey spoke english! His accent and especially his cadence made him really fun to listen to and I was easily able to understand everything he said...

@okikeure7422

4 жыл бұрын

Okayyy😒

This reminds me a lot of when I visited the ruins of Pompeii. It’s so easy to think of things as just historical events, when in reality those who were affected were real people with hopes and fears, who had no idea what would happen to them.

Thanks Evan for posing the question and reminding us that we get to create who we are. Wonderful video.

"Or whatever" 😂 great accent, and great choice of words.

Evan, you are such a great creator, it would be a real honour to meet you in real life. Come to Waterloo, ON!!!

Stumbled upon your channel four days ago, thank you for providing a series like this, love it

Fascinating stuff. Two & a half THOUSAND years old... Found Rare Earth today. Exploring... Learning so much. Your depth of linkage surrounding history, meaning & culture & identity & aspirations is skillful and important. It 'fleshes out' these bones from the past, makes it all real and relatable. Great job.

This was a great video, my favorite so far. I liked the philosophical bits in the intro and end with the more factual bits in the middle (from a local, no less! I really appreciate you incorporating more perspectives from the people who live in these places - they shouldn't be lost when we as westerners or foreigners try to learn more.) Good job evan, keep it up 👍

Ohhhhhh... glad to see Kahn finally got away from Hank Hill.

Serve cake, everyone wants cake. Any occasion with cake, is better than any occasion without cake!

There was a legend passed down to me that the Jars in the Plain of Jars were created by a race of giants. Of course, my ancestors that created this legend didn't know much more or less than us. Either way, I believe that Memes (unwritten culture that is passed on by imitation and not the internet macros) are what keep cultures alive even past their time. Just look at how much Ancient Greek has impacted the modern era. While a culture may die, even if their is one sliver of knowledge kept from that culture, it's memes live on through the next generations.

Repeated the scene with the native Laos dude. A bit wonky, tbh. But still good english. Kudos to him for conveying to me what these Jars mean to his Culture. Now I wanna see the Plain of Jar's for some reason.

@tehc5897

6 жыл бұрын

there are subs :)

@RareEarthSeries

6 жыл бұрын

Interviews are incredibly difficult for us. Either I force the interviewee to answer pointed questions that are meant to validate a preconceived point (as is done on television), or I tailor a script after the interview in the hopes that they said something worth covering. A dangerous affair, so we usually avoid it. Tey was great, though. Wonderful guy, and I really felt he could use the boost for his tours. He didn't specifically tell me anything we weren't able to say ourselves, but he's one of a tiny group of people able to talk with confidence about the Plain of Jars, and I think that it shows when speaking with him. Rural Laos is virtually untouristed, so the more people who know about it the better. I added his contact info in the description in case anyone finds themselves in the area and wants to see the history up close. Tey knows his stuff.

@Aldowyn

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Hadfield's Rare Earth this is fantastic, thank you!

@probablyaparent

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Hadfield's Rare Earth he is fascinating to listen to, his flow is so casual but the information is deep. Great video.

I just discovered your channel and the Rare Earth series through YT recommendations and I am just in awe of the production quality. I particularly like your witty disclaimers at the end. Amazing work!

“Do you serve cake?” is a great example of a confusion that comes about from being human in a globalized society in an atemporal age.

A beautiful philosophical topic. What you guys achieved with your videos in the short amount of time is outstanding. The cinematography is beautiful and perfectly fitting the mood. The words said are so well written and thought out and your videos usually round off so well at the end...simply beautiful. Thank You for all the hard work and for making KZread a better place.

I love how thoughtful your videos are...and the perspectives you have.

Now you’ve got me wondering about what to do for my funeral. For some reason I feel a strong connection and a yearn to always be learning about the different cultures of Southeast Asia and also Japan, I admire how they interact with nature in very raw, respectful, sustainable and beautiful ways. Needless to say I love your channel, keep it up!

@RareEarthSeries

6 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity, what parts of Southeast Asia do you consider respectful and sustainable regarding nature? I can't say my experience supports it.

This is an awesone video as usual! I love hearing from the people that actually work in the area. It's always more fun to learn about someone who loves it.

One of your most thought provoking yet subtle videos so far.. Thanks for the effort.

I love the Lao accent, it's very similar to the Thai accent imo. I haven't been to Laos, but I spent a year in Thailand and have so many wonderful memories. Southeast Asia is incredible

@RareEarthSeries

6 жыл бұрын

Lao is part of the Tai-Kadai language family, and is mutually intelligible with Thai. They were from the same linguistic and cultural background in China before they migrated South.

@nlotsobabies996

6 жыл бұрын

He sounds like Stephan hawking

@kosavanh2431

6 жыл бұрын

cambodian accent

@sendhelp1074

6 жыл бұрын

WTF? He eats dogs because he is Vietnamese?

@kaylahong6689

5 жыл бұрын

@@kosavanh2431 you mean khmer accent ?

Thanks Evan and crew for an excellent, excellent channel. There is so much I have learned and there is so much teaching value in these videos. Living in Singapore, it's like part of SEA but also not - we're pretty much like any other big city around the world. Laos is basically in my neighbourhood and I've never even thought about going there. Cambodia of course has the beautiful angkors and a well-known history, similar with Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, which are places Singaporeans go for holiday all the time. But we don't learn so much about Laos and it kinda seems like the forgotten cousin. After watching your videos, even if I don't have the chance to go to Laos, I'm definitely more interested to learn more about it as my SE Asian neighbour. Please keep making these amazing and accessible videos.

These videos are always absolutely fascinating.

I simply love your series.. they're educative, thought provocative and beautifully shot

I really felt that when you talked about not fitting in where you are. I only just decided on a solid answer for the question "where are you from?" and that's only because I'm working at my university and need that as part of my introduction

Also not everybody is afraid of dying. Love your channel.

You and you team are doing a great job ,thanks for supporting us in a way ,we love the documentary mad about Phonsavan ,great filming

@RareEarthSeries

6 жыл бұрын

david deweppe David! Thanks again for all the help. We'd love to come back to Phonsavan, and if we do we're of course staying with you. All our best to Tey and the whole crew/family.

Alexi Panshin talked about this in his SF novel, Starwell. In the context of justifying a duel, he points out that customs reduce the number of decisions we have to make. Without them, we'd still be huddling in caves, trying to decide what animal skin we should wear today. So do the jars matter? As a way of dealing with the dead--not sure, but probably not. It likely doesn't matter that much if you bury your dead, or cremate them, or put them in jars. It does matter that you recognize that one of the other humans in your circle died, and you follow the prescribed rituals for coping with that.

As a half croat half serb born in Bosnia right before the split of Yugoslavia.. raised in the Netherlands by my Croatian mother and the 4 different father figures I had in my life.. this serie hit hard :) great job

How did I not discover your channel long ago!? This has to be the most interesting channel on KZread. The things you cover are truly "Rare Earth"

This series is so good, really makes me look at my life in a different light

I love this series, thanks for everything you do.

WOW. I only just found out about this channel and im not too sure what its about but its really inspiring. from what I understand it sheds light onto things we dont like to think about as wealthy enough to watch youtube but unlike most other think that try to explain it, I enjoy it and it feels more than just the "humanity sucks" kind of video

Your videos are extremely interesting & educational. I like that your narratives are well thought out and delivered with a passion to match the story. I have mixed bag of cultures & history in my family & rather than identify with one I embrace all of them. ...even my Can/Am side!!! Excellent work ...keep these stories alive. Thank you.

I love this series. It is beautiful and yet eerie because the subjects are often about death and things surrounding it.

Great video Evan! I just discovered this series a few days ago and have been binge watching them since. I may use them in some of my classes to get a discussion going with my students (from a fellow Canuck living in Japan).

When I went to Phonsavan and the Plain of Jars, there was no general consensus about what the 'Jars' purpose was. But one of the oft-told local legends was that 'The Gods were having a party, the Jars were left behind when the party was over'. Another Laotian proverb that has stuck with me is 'The poor don't go to hospital and the rich don't go to jail'. Laos is a stunningly beautiful country with the most amazing people and culture, I really love that country!

I have to say,...excellent job. You present much more than 'travel videos', a wonderful lesson for all humans, while showcasing some of humanities best attributes. I went to this site many years ago, and have been to most of the sites you visit, ive dedicated my adult life to visiting ancient sites, and you have given me new thoughts on all of them. Thank you for a fantastic perspective. You make it sound like theres actually hope for the humans.

I love this series and you.

Thanks for sharing your past. I am German-American and for various reasons never really felt at peace or at home anywhere. Well, up until I was 6 I did, but afterwards I felt like an outsider. It's comforting to hear a whole presentation regarding this very topic of belonging.

watched this video for the fourth or fifth time and this channel still has some of the best storytelling and rewatch value I have yet seen on youtube. The only channel I have rewatched as much as this is vsauce.

I am from Laos. I used to went to thats plant, but I never know the history of it of the jars. Thank you for sharing.

Your story is amazing man and your work is even more so...thank you!

Another thoughtful, interesting, and profoundly informative video. Thanks.

The unknown is a beautiful thing which brings uncertainty into our life. It doesn’t matter that death is like this because we live in communities that make sure you will be remember many years after you die. This is very much like genetics and evolution because you can traspass your knowledge to the next person or leave your escence into the next cell.

Effing Amazing. Thanks for your hard work. This episode needs more viewers.

At first I was going to make a stupid joke about those being old radioactive waste containers but then the video got dark. I am truly ashamed of what happened over there and what those poor people have to live with. An absolutely superb video, thank you +Rare Earth!

You know I love this series because of such head-scratchers like this.Rare Earth reminds us all that on a long enough timeline none of us were even here.Sure we leave behind our messes but they mean nothing, except that we were dreaming of some imagined future

I'm not particularly scared of dying, I'm far more afraid of not living.

I just discovered this content from this channel. I'm in love with this style of quality

Amazing channel and sublime, thought-provoking videos.

Thank you for not adding subtitles to the jar expert's presentation. I hate it when people do that!

@katahadfield

5 жыл бұрын

katiemercedes Thank you for complaining without checking whether there are subtitles. I hate when people do that!

That last shot at the end...slowly hovering over the village...perfect.

I would have never found out about this if it wans't for chris hadfield and his video in space, i've watched every video thus far and love science. Please keep up the good work.

Another thought provoking, almost lyrical, piece. Tey's english is better than he thinks! Thanks Evan!

Fascinating channel. Amazing tales from history 🙏🏻

This is my favourite episode I like that Cambodian guide! Thanks for the story !

Thank you for posting

cool series. happened upon it by chance. I live in SW China and heading to Laos on Dec 23. You're making quality content here. Thanks.

I think I just visualized how they were made. Pick a fat tree, form some concrete, earthen mud, etc around the trunk. When it cures, burn out the inside and then after cleaning out..put a layer of mix on the bottom. Now there's a big jar left forever. For some reason I have always viewed these as being used for tanning leathers or mixing materials. Some look as if their in work stations.

What you try to convey in each new videos. Rightly said it's a RARE EARTH.

Fascinating series, I am so glad I found this.

Evan, seems like you have a long road ahead of you . Seek the truth which is not a man made or mind made. Looking eep into your own heart you man find humility grounded motionless on earth.

This channel needs more views. let's get Philip defranco to endorse the rare earth series under his recommendation section. #phillydendorserareearth

Thank you for this video 👏🏼👏🏼👍👍 I have never seen any part of Laos since I moved here USA 1987, I was a little kid then. As an adult I would love to go there and get back to my roots.

I moved out my parent's home at a very young age and started working before it was legal to do so too but, would it be rude to ask why it was you moved out at 13? I'm genuinely curious. For me it wasn't something I planned, but after moving from one country to another I stopped 'trying' in school because I knew I'd just have to move again pretty soon anyway, so there was no point in building any sort of identity around school, friends, or public education. So I dropped out and moved out before my parents decided to move me again and got my first full time job at 15, and had a blast. A few years later I finished school and attended college out of my own pocket, but that happened long after I had found an identity that I could keep.

Man I crave this episodes. Keep on doing

Fantastic vidéo, thanks Sir

subscribed! your videos are so eduational and worth watching.Thank you

Culture is just man made, you are what ever you like and follow. We all have a micro culture that is unique to us. Don't sweat the technique!

These are really good videos. Thanks for making them.

This series is the best .

You remind me so much of Tom Scott by your content. I love them both!

Excellent work 👍🏼👍🏼