Tony is an absolute doll ... what a fantastic episode! Thank you!

If you listen closely, you can hear the bells because Tony’s still there 😂

I love watching anything Tony Robinson does. Hes def my favorite documentarian.

It's worth mentioning that the old norse yule ("jul" in swedish, and probably other scandi languages too) is very much alive and living in the western christmas tradition even today, maybe more here up north than elsewhere. The christmas ham (Särimner, the boar that reincarnated after each slaughter), the christmas goat, the christmas tree (spruce, signifying the evergreens during wintertime), the significance of light during the darkest time of the year around winter solstice and not least of all, the fact that we still call it "jul". All in all, in essence, what english speaking people call christmas ties in much more with the old norse tradition than the christian profanation of it.

@Bamboule05

8 ай бұрын

What's with the christmas goat?

@runenummedal6957

6 ай бұрын

​@@Bamboule05 The Christmas goat is believed to come from Thor's goats, who used to pull his wagon.

@attilauf

6 ай бұрын

Heathen here! Thanks for mentioning this- the tradition is very much alive!

@ari3lz3pp

6 ай бұрын

For sure! ❤ Thank you, as a Christian I am not celebrating Christmas anymore since learning of these things. How the Roman Catholic Church actually used Christianity for power, part of that was changing things to match their more Paegan roots. Like how God was represented looking like Jupiter and Jesus like Saturn. Also Jesus was most likely born during Sukkot. This makes sense most based on the Bible as well as the rituals happening in context. Like the shepherds in the field. Sacrificial sheep especially would still be likely getting air at night at that time, but definitely not in winter since they were special and kept safe. Other sheep possibly would be in winter. But it's the sacrificial ones that hold special significance in the Bible verses of Jesus' birth. Interestingly enough, the goat thing was likely from the Hebrews. A lot of if not all Paegan rituals were taken from older Hebrew rituals, and often twisted into something new based on that. Their Valkyries for example, are similar to demonic creatures in old Hebrew texts, as well as many of the seasonal tithings. In case you're unaware; Judaism was basically the foundation of Christianity since their TaNak is our old Testament. ❤ I do find a lot of the Pagean pagentry to be interesting for sure and I get why it's a temptation for many Christians to participate. Of course many simply don't know.

@ari3lz3pp

6 ай бұрын

​@@Bamboule05The Hebrews used "scape goats" and I don't doubt that was part of it. A lot of Paeganism actually comes from Hebrew religious practices. Similarly, understanding the Hebrew rituals helps explain why the *sacrificial* sheep specifically would not be out in winter, and that Jesus' birth timing is explained in relation to his cousin's birth and the festival of Sukkot. Not tax season. It's interesting to note that the calendar for Hebrews has the start of the year in Spring. (Makes sense, right?) And the Gregorian Calendar changes that for the world. The Roman Catholic Church was a way for Rome to maintain power and influence after losing grip on their overreaching imperialized territory. They switched from the militaristic and obvious political involvement to Religious politics and subterfuge, assassins etc. The Romans and Greeks had already had much trouble dominating the Jews, actually every nation basically failed to do so permanently. Then when the saints started to push back on the Romans (the original name for any and all Christians)...they chose to adapt using Christianity. A very opportunistic tactic. Albeit deceptive. Earliest art depicting Jesus and the descriptions of God and His angels...very different from how the Catholic Church changes a lot of that. And is how most people think of it today. The Catholic Church is actually very against much of the basic Christian doctrine, so it's interesting people blindly agree they are Christian and the fact that throughout history; the Catholics have used the title to adapt. The crusades were not Christian in nature, but Catholic, dominating natives was Catholic, not Christian.... Sorry for the tangent but I'm passionate about this topic!

The Saturnalia hats look like Smurf hats.

Merry Christmas in those times must have been a real challenge...I just lost my appetite watching this .. I think I'll have a fast today

Thank you Baldric.

@graybice4069

2 жыл бұрын

Boom! Boom! Boom!

@andyb2028

2 жыл бұрын

@@graybice4069 the german guns - baldrick

I love this show soooo much. Actually there’s a lot of British history series that I’m obsessed with I binge on them so steadily, I find myself thinking/talking to myself with an English accent sometimes lol

Limelight and carbon arc lights both used open flames to create extremely bright light. So bright that it affected the eyes of anyone who spent much time staring directly into the lamps.

Mopping up puke then popping an olive 😃 nice 1 Tony.

It wasn't a good idea watch this just before christmas dinner was it?

@wels2342

2 жыл бұрын

Probably not

@Inquisitor86779

6 ай бұрын

Are you sure? It couldn't hurt to try again this year.

@ari3lz3pp

6 ай бұрын

Perfect idea really. Lol

31:25 , 31:57 and 33:58 - I can speak from first hand experience how dangerous mixing hydrogen and oxygen can be. In short, it was high school days, we did an experiment in science class that, in the end result, produced massive bubbles filled with hydrogen forming at the bottom of a large bowl of water. While the teacher wasn't supervising, one of my classmates lit a match and held it above where the hydrogen bubbles were surfacing. The ratio of hydrogen from the bubbles and the oxygen between the water surface and match was a lot bigger and the resulting bang was heard throughout the two story building. I was sitting front and centre during the blast, fell backwards off my chair and my ears were ringing. 😅

@westzed23

7 ай бұрын

What is it that there is always one idiot student in high school science class. We had two that decided to put drops of iodine in the fish tank. It was a fairly large tank that the teacher had for several years. All dead.

Usually, when plucking chickens, you first scald them in boiling water to loosen the feathers to make it easyer to pluck. Keeps the dust down, too. Why are they plucking turkeys dry?

@TheRealTburt

Жыл бұрын

Maybe the flavor is different since it's not being partially cooked by the boiling water. Either way, plucking a bird seems really tedious.

@TrappedinSLC

5 ай бұрын

Given the size of turkeys that'd be quite a large vat of water to keep boiling while they were doing all the Christmas turkeys. Maybe back in the day it just wasn't worth the effort?

Here in Denmark, we call Christmas "jul." Old Norse for feast. Other than that, our Christmas today, is very similar to the British. Merry Christmas, everyone.

@The_ZeroLine

2 жыл бұрын

That’s because every Christian holiday was stolen from a pagan holiday. Just like the days of the week. L

Thank you! This is a wonderful surprise for those alone.

@giraffesinc.2193

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I came back home from a difficult family Christmas and do appreciate this episode.

@ghomerhust

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. My house really doesn't celebrate the holiday, and with an illness, im sort of flying solo tonight. This was more cheerful than the last 10 Christmases combined! Tony always brings it, such a delight

Tony is such a delight, this was a fun episode that I plan to share with my family

@conorthompson943

2 жыл бұрын

100% Tony is a legend! Have you seen many of his documentaries? I've been binge-watching the last few days

@stevenwebb3634

Жыл бұрын

You have a cunning plan to share it with your family

This was christmas 2004, that was 18 years ago, enjoy!

@lets_get_illuminaughty6351

Жыл бұрын

STOP MAKING ME FEEL OLD 😭😭😭

Yeah, & preparing a fresh or frozen turkey for dinner STILL ain't no joke. Ribs, breast & backbones'll scrape & cut fingers & knuckles to shreds, while the hands are in there washing, buttering & stuffing. 'Course, it ain't like doing 20-30 a day!

I could tell Tony has never been a janitor. 😂

Following inthe footsteps of the great David Attenborough, just as important as the information is who delivers it, good on ya

Tony, you need to warn a person before taking your jacket off to reveal the dress and apron! Dog got a face full of water!! Luckily, she's used to it!!

tucking into my dinner while watching this when the fellow spews his ring lol, appetite has diminished a bit

Jol (Scandinavian Yule) was only actually 3 days as it was the full moon phase following the winter solstice; it's a separate tradition to the 12 days of Christmas which originated in the east, probably Babylon, the 12 days represent the 12 stations of the sun.

Why do people complain about free videos ? Why not watch something else they also don’t get billed for ? BTW I quite enjoyed this and thanks to those who put it out here

@marielewis2803

2 жыл бұрын

BLOODY RIGHT ✅ I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE COMPLAIN WHEN IT'S FREE FOR GOD'S SAKE RIGHT.

When you sit down to eat Turkey, you will really appreciate the dinner Tony….wouldn’t you?? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😊👍🇺🇸

drinking and eating was the true Spirit of Christmas? i didnt know that, thank you baldric, for pointing that Out. 😂

Again much appreciation to Tony. Give that man a raise

I’d rather do some of these jobs than spend another Christmas with my step mother

At the Saturnalia, when she said to Tony about women not vomiting or else could be seen as a adulterous woman, and he goes withouth skipping a beat : Can you hold on to it then? it was a funny bit, caught her expression, priceless :D and towards the end he goes again: To be fair you do look a little bit green. Best in show, sir Tony Robinson.

Christmas is very subdued in New England, now I know why, thanks Puritans

@lisaswinson8187

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think Christmas is sub due anywhere in USA

That entire segment with the boars head was disgusting. 😂

Great sense of humor and gorgeous documentary!

Love the channel. Would love to see an doc on Queen Katarina Kosarica!

Sending love from Ohio, USA

@ryanblack2986

2 жыл бұрын

And from your neighbor in Pennsylvania, USA

@ivareskesner2019

2 жыл бұрын

Can I have money instead?

@eddiesroom1868

2 жыл бұрын

California!

@orwellboy1958

2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas USA

@f.michaelbremer-cruz2708

2 жыл бұрын

Sending love back from the "Free State" of Maryland! :)

I will never understand why anybody would consume alcohol which would 100 % make them vomit copiously. I'd rather steer well clear of it and stick to water or juice or whatever else would hopefully not, make you throw up all the good food you just enjoyed. Awful!

Love these Docs! So interesting 🤔

Tony, props to you for actually eating that food. You are braver than me, gunga din! Happy Christmas!

@TheRis81

7 ай бұрын

You mean 'Saturnalia'

This is great to watch on Christmas Day. TYSM

Such an interesting series but why do they insist on continuing the filmed dialogue underneath the narration. I can't hear what either are saying. :-(

Working in retail I feel like a lot of holidays today are only around because companies generate a lot of sales from it, like, Christmas stuff already in October? C'mon. Thanksgiving too I guess, again just to advertise to consumers and milk more money out of them.

TiME Line W I wish you a merry Christmas 🎄 ⛄⛄🌲 may your day be merry and bright

Aw Paul Stokes! He really gets around these kinds of shows. I really liked him in Supersizers Go/Eat

Tony you'd need balls of steel to do all of that gross stuff with a turkey! Yuck!

@lindainparis7349

2 жыл бұрын

David, I worked as a cashier in a butchers shop on Saturdays from the age of 14 to 18. (Long long time ago). The butcher taught me to gut a chicken and pull its feet off over a hook to remove the tendons. He said that if I could do that I wouldn’t be squeamish about food. He was right !

Ahh liberty cap. Looks exactly like a magic mushroom. I have been knowledged

Thanks for this, it was quite interesting. I learned so much from this, including the backstory of what Limelight. Hat tip to the earliest Audio Visual Engineers, as it took a lot of thoughtful engineering to create it...without accidentally setting the venue alight.

@noellemcclain

9 ай бұрын

I always thought lime light was named after the vegetable? Or is it a fruit? Now I don't know 😅

Merry Xmas guys!

@holobepustihulus5688

2 жыл бұрын

“Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.” kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3eExsqzcZCqeNY.html

This might be the best "Timeline" documentary ever!

@satireisnotdead5804

2 жыл бұрын

This was on TV before Timeline was even an idea

@KJ-ej6vi

2 жыл бұрын

What is the series called? Cuz ive only seen them on this channel

@KJ-ej6vi

2 жыл бұрын

Wait is it really just called " the worst jobs in history"?

@polferiferus1938

2 жыл бұрын

@K J - yes!

@marielewis2803

2 жыл бұрын

@@KJ-ej6vi Yes.

i've been watching these 'worst jobs in history' videos and have only one question. What were the best, non skilled jobs in history?

@hmq9052

Жыл бұрын

Being King

@bastetsrising9601

7 ай бұрын

Being rich.

Those dolls look real fragil.

That food looks so gross. It's a miracle we have survived this long.

I'm happy I've only had to do one of these jobs, the first one

TONY ROX MY SOX, EVERY SHOW HE DOES IS TIME TEAM TO ME, I LOVE IT ! : )) HI SIR TONY FROM MICHIGAN USA !!!!!! : )

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎅🎄🎁🎉💖🙏

Oh great present thank you.

Merry Christmas to all

Neil is the greatest!

Thanks.

I'd have set that guy on fire if he bossed me round the kitchen like that.

Good documentary, pity about the rubbish sound editing

Oh wow Tony, you get yourself into really interesting predicament.

This guy should do some sortof collab with Mike Rowe. Perfect

Brilliant

Thank you , Timeline . Dan snow , you know......how to have a good Crimbo ! 🐺

Liver, kidneys and heart? Those are delicacies

Happy Xmas everyone .

Gutting a bird isn’t as bad as you would think, Ive done it and its just a bit wet

It seems weird that they just didn’t have receptacles for vomiting, like spittoons

Well why can't we have internal combustion engines that run on a hydrogen/oxygen mix then? We're certainly never going to run out of either one.

isnt that a reupload ? feels like i watched this not so long ago

Hmm so if Jesus' birth was in March or April, he could've been resurrected on his birthday. That'd make Christmas and Easter on the same day lol.

@eddiesroom1868

2 жыл бұрын

I like a 2 for 1

@Tareltonlives

2 жыл бұрын

"(smooch)" "Judas, it's not my birthday until next week" "That's not why I kissed you"

@eddiesroom1868

2 жыл бұрын

@@Tareltonlives ok?

In my country (Austria), the pluck was/is what the hunter is entitled to, while the deer is the property of the landlord. and there´s really delicious pluck recipes, the best known is Beusch(e)l.

That was wonderful and incredibly queasy.

Plot twist: Doordash

Are you on Rumble?

Enough after the Eye bit ... and I'm not normally squeezes .

Once he through up. i was gone.

Anyone know if Tony has done documentaries on strangest ethnically historical habits like burping or not after dinner to say thanks or just rude? 🤮 after a good meal to be able to eat more of especially good meals???

What's with the crowns tho? No one in America does thar so it must be some historical tradition that didn't make it long over here. Just curious. Idk what the hat and crown thing was about

I’m glad my father only brought home grocery bags of doves for me to pluck when I was a kid!

Okay thanks I'm grossed out

Turns out…im a poor man’s log.

@Guardianofdreamcastle-ne5uv

6 ай бұрын

Same..😉😁

Tony is absolutely hilarious! He cracks me up 😂

Puke cleaning up well well welcome to being a parent

Cleaning latrines

Apparently my cats are roman and celebrate saturnalia every day of the year.

No

I do not know how lucky I am>

Never seen that one ,brilliant ,watching it on christmas day with me missus. All lovely till i served up a drink she hadn't tried and didn't tell her,now i'm in the doghouse,Lol as the youngens say....

Merry Christmas everyone, from 2024🎉🎁🎊

smurfs , surfs , same hats

yeay, more documentaries with badly mixed audio

@SafetySpooon

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the background music is bleeding all over everything.

@Metranomix

2 жыл бұрын

Are they recovering the video's from somewhere and they can't edit the original project file or something? This is a pretty amateur mistake to make.

Prime Minister if we're on about 2020 and 2021.

@eddiesroom1868

2 жыл бұрын

Huh? That humble pie looks disgusting

5:10

He is great

This is not the show to watch when youre trying to eat...

How do we know that the weather didn’t clear up just long enough to allow the Magi to come to Bethlehem? Besides, given the circumstances, it is definitely proof positive that Jesus was indeed born in December of Zero A.D. Aside from which, if anyone would bother to read between the lines, Herod the Great might actually have been born in 61 B.C., two years after the Romans under General Pompey defeated the Judeans. Anyway, I would like to see about possibly getting a wild boar 🐗 in order to roast its head for Christmas Dinner one of these days; might just go good with roast goose?

Why did he open up the gizzard, or whatever the organ was with the vegetation and rocks? I didn't see him cleaning it out.

@Cook-hb2nf

2 жыл бұрын

The gizzard is in the giblets bag with a turkey. It needs to be cleaned as well.

Northern Ireland! Woooo!

No matter how many times you tell christians they should celebrate in 'march or april', they won't listen

Jesus was likely born during Sept or Oct, that's actually extremely likely based on studies in the past two decades. But the Roman Catholic Church was responsible for creating Christmas. It's actually not a Christian/Biblical holy day. The Lord never said to celebrate his birthday and it was never insinuated as necessary. But it is fun. During Sukkot! ❤ The Romans also likely maintained power by converting from being about domination through militaristic and political imperialism to the Religious imperialism/politics they developed using Christianity to do so. They are also the reason most imagine God as a Jupiter-like Character and why Jesus is very much depicted like Saturn....differently than the earlier depictions discovered with shorter curlier hair etc. Also the Catholic Church is the main reason people tend to think of Saints as extra special Christians that did unique things vs other Christians. When in fact it's the earliest term for a Christian.