Items in second time capsule found beneath Robert E. Lee statue in Virginia examined | full video

On Tuesday, conservation experts in Richmond, Virginia, examined the items inside a time capsule that was located beneath a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. Historians believe the box, the second one removed from the site, was placed there in 1887.
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[@drakeybryter5997]

Probably the most amateurish, kindergarten-esque enquiry I’ve ever seen

[@Havasumaker]

well the leaders hair is green and she is wearing a fit bit......

[@bigbeef2654]

Trump University of Archeological Preservation

[@MarkSmith-ln8oz]

and yet show me where they have destroyed something, anything.

[@Andre-kc9di]

@@myrar2122 You can't eat books

[@oldenoughtoknow...]

The three stooges would have handled this better!!!!!!!

[@thereapermedic4009]

I can't believe she refused to say CONFEDERATE while describing the flag... these people are absolutely not historians. What a joke

[@croissantlover1]

she got triggered so badly hahah

[@bigdata9605]

While using her phone….

[@katadam2186]

That’s why she just stood there like a dope not saying anything, I thought so.. thanks for your thoughts! So unprofessional, they basically handled this like bulls in a china shop

[@DawnStr8]

You do see her hair is green right? That speaks volumes to me.

[@mandybutnotpatinkin]

@@DawnStr8 Because hair dye has so much to do with education level.... right...

[@guitardoug12]

I’ve been in the antique business for years, you never start making rash decisions when it comes to rescuing significant artifacts like this. You need skilled professionals. So sad to watch.

[@smushie75]

Oh dude get serious. This is garbage. I should bury my grandmas old dishes and “unveil” them on tv. Same level of who cares.

[@joedoedoejoe]

I’m not professional at this at all and even me spot it 😮

[@thelonious1310]

​@@smushie75exactly

[@BORICUAPRINCESS79]

It was bookmarked for a reason, why would they remove it? 🤦🏻‍♀️ and the fact that she forgot the page number it was bookmarked speaks volumes.

[@rickdeezi45]

151 lol

[@BORICUAPRINCESS79]

@@rickdeezi45 🤣

[@alteredbeast1974]

Let's just say it , because it's true- this lady STINKS at this job...also she should maybe do some cardio the month before , so she isn't huffing and puffing .......

[@alteredbeast1974]

​@@rickdeezi45......157 tho

[@nicholas672]

Little did the people who buried this know that people from around the world would be watching the box be opened from their cell phones.

[@Nobuna283]

What's a phone?

[@Fiilis1]

@@Nobuna283 Guess you're not waiting for Diablo Immortal

[@YaYa_1435]

😆 🤣 😂

[@pipedreamer2u]

I know! Imagine that.

[@wytchypu7412]

With nappies on their faces.

[@joeyortiz13]

Are we gonna just glide over the fact that the 1st book she pulled out of there was a Mason's book which probably says everything about this country and who really runs this country

[@TheLazyEconomist]

An original one at that. Imagine the secrets! That book could give insight into the minds of the creators of the most powerful nation to ever exist and they just view it as uninteresting. 🤦‍♂️

[@eletarobinson2664]

i think we are the only two that focused on that! This is the whole reason why the cameras and the media but i think they should have at least tell us wat the meaning ofthe title of one book so we an have a good idea of wat so important about the findings dont you think?

[@thechariotcard]

Oh geezuz. The ideas of the ignorant... The founders of our nation were pretty much ALL masons for decades and decades - as opposed to Roman catholic fraternities. I have no doubt the Masonic principles, those of most traditional protestant Christians, dominated many congressional, legal & executive government documents... as well, England's law history, which constructs the basis of our own. Masons are different from those who populate organizations such as the Elks, only in that it originated in the 1700s in protestant English dominated countries, among freemasons - in the construction trade, an early union in effect. It calls for moral behavior and the fellowship of friends... my parents families were both masons/eastern star, my father and his brothers grand masters, one a 32nd degree Mason and my sisters/ cousins rainbow girls. I am certain their friends/neighbors, whether in the masons or Roman catholic, all supported each other as do most small town farmers. And, I can assure you, none of us were wealthy, privileged or influential beyond anyone else in the community. The only beef I had with them is they seemed to segregate racially by all black/all white member lodges, at least into the 1950s, when I hope racial barriers followed those of most institutions and broke down, but don't know. If you want intrigue, look to the clergy in the Roman catholic hierarchy. Lots of ancient secrets there, including child molestation...

[@maximilian1588]

its really sad that as a people, we're in a state where its easier to believe that there is a shadow organization running the country instead of that the government that your grandparents voted in and your parents supported, was a bad one and is a bad one and will continue to be a bad one because americans, as a people, make bad political decisions.

[@Joshua40]

@@maximilian1588 As they are literally pulling secret society shadow government proof out of the box, you deny its existence... but no, grandma is evil.

[@michelleg5109]

If they're "just books" to her, maybe she shouldn't be the one doing this 🤔

[@NevaehsThriftyNiftyTreasures]

Agree

[@jfor7074]

Exactly 💯. I want to see what's inside and information.

[@patriciapayne1274]

I think we are all in agreement with that. She shouldn't be doing this. Period. I also feel she isn't being very respectful to the people who placed those books and documents into the box. The objects were obviously important to them.

[@joeyhinton8]

I have no idea how to properly handle items or situations like this, but now I know exactly how not to.

[@joedoedoejoe]

How not to do 😮

[@user-yr9cl3ny9q]

She was out of breath doing absolutely nothing!. C-mon man 😮

[@danielhaley4891]

She was upset that there wasn't a Twinkie at the bottom. She was going through the stuff like she was hoping there was!

[@user-yr9cl3ny9q]

@@danielhaley4891 yep. The way she was talking too people too as if she's the boss! Don't want to say too much in case she eats me 😁.

[@rose_gold6496]

It is hard to breathe under that mask you know😏

[@kimbaxley7595]

She has cushing's disease/syndrome shut up

[@bparker86]

This is an absolute joke. These people need to be fired. Especially Karen

[@staceygandy2009]

I wonder who decided this woman do that? What a disgrace. I'm no expert but that should have went to a place that deals with artifacts. That was a hack job.

[@megan_g_]

A disgrace how this was handled. Unprofessional.

[@Hotrodford]

Why would the surprise you? Look how they handled the Robert E. Lee statute.

[@danajoseph6705]

Cry us a river.

[@k.helenasingleton1209]

I’m a little happy it was done this way. Had it been done by the Smithsonian or some other organization, or some other organization, we would probably never know the true contents of the capsule.

[@smushie75]

It’s not the holy grail geez. It’s not even 150 years old. What do want, to have them in a vacuum chamber, xraying the utterly boring contents from a freaking school project??

[@HereKittyKitty]

The heavy breathing, Heffer being worn out by pulling books, and putting wet paper into a freezer! 😂😂😂

[@maltedmilk6888]

The primitive harsh conditions this time capsule was opened is disturbing! They should have had archaeologists do it properly

[@4Score747]

Makes me ill! Sad situation..

[@H_A_L_7]

@@4Score747 Don’t need an archeologist to open a time capsule…. Surely.

[@bigdata9605]

And some kid walking around taking photos with his phone

[@joeyortiz13]

Yeah right to have an archeologist do it he would have let it out into the world about what he found they need to have somebody that's gonna keep it quiet depending on what they find

[@devinmounce1838]

It’s a time capsule not the ark of the covenant, relax.

[@Texasgrrl77]

She's been doing this since 1997? Could have fooled me! "These are books"...well yeah lady they are books and they are just as precious and important as the artifacts that she finds interesting. Sheesh! What a complete and utterly incompetent group of people! I'd give my eye teeth to be able to read those books. Ugh! These are just books indeed! The way she opened that envelope and held those wooden artifacts up made me cringe. Not to mention that poor box they found necessary to saw apart! 😖

[@Unknown_Ooh]

and poorly cut at that 😂 they probably haven't broken out that oscillating saw since 1997

[@JR-ek8bw]

The Governor of Virginia should fire or make sure these people never handle our nations history like it’s a joke. There not just books, have some respect. The bookmark was there for a reason, not to just remove it without proper pictures or documentation. Smh

[@sumotive77]

Thats my biggest problem with it. She just discarded everything. Everything is a symbol to a mason

[@galndixie]

The governor of Virginia has even less respect and care for this artifact. They're scared to death there might be something in there that would negate their narrative.

[@homeagain9692]

The truth of it is, the current Va. Gov't is Ralph Despicable. I am surprised he didn't instruct these Manhaters to through it in the landfill like they are trying to do with so much of world history.

[@Ben-rj7xs]

I agree with you 100% I could not believe how these things were handled the lady who did this has no business handling such precious objects of history of the United States.. A two year old could have done better.. I could not believe how she opened some of the things.. She seems to disregard the proper way of handling such old paper, and the wooden pieces.. It was not done properly or professionally whatsoever..

[@thebudmaster4116]

Calm down this part of there in class training for there new profession. 😂

[@talco881]

Her comments about these are just books makes me sick. People wrote in books, they wrote names in books. People left special notes in books. The wealthy of society had books back then. Most of your population was uneducated or barely read above first grade level. The woman with the rubber band...are you kidding me. Here you have a person who's personal biases will determine what is saved for posterity therefore influencing the future generations biases. Her lax attitude is how history dies.

[@DennisMartinezCalifornia]

Ok confederate. Your side lost. Losers don't write history. Everyone knows that

[@bethhutto3138]

@ 31:16 she is asked a question and I didn't care for her answer at all. I was actually appalled at the fact that anyone, especially someone in her position wouldn't find this exciting to be involved with. I wanted to see and read every thing. Her statement was " these are just books"

[@ViviVr777]

She's a food curator.

[@cccc8643]

not done properly....it seems

[@sidda7085]

@@cccc8643 it’s done exactly properly actually. So many professionals here that don’t have a clue 🤦🏼‍♀️ They are opening an unimpressive class project that is only a little over 130 years old. We have known exactly what is in this box for 130 years. There’s nothing groundbreaking here. There’s no ancient artifacts that the world has never seen. There’s no secret books. It’s merely a fun class project.

[@sjaacacus7168]

She is asked a question and she answered honestly, bravo to her! I liked her answer, and she seems like a nice person. She is doing her job, she doesn't need to play monkey for you or anyone else. -And I don't care for your comment at all, your opinion, wants and needs do not come before hers.

[@alabamadirtdigger8216]

As a Civil War letter and Document Collector that answer made me cringe..Ive got letters worth Hundreds if not thousands..and the history they contain..😢

[@Hawk89gt]

Agree with the comments, damn they were rough with this. We’re these actually people qualified to open something like this? Doesn’t appear so.

[@croissantlover1]

nope, they look like token people, and because of the racism element around the statue and recent events, they are given the items and not conservative people.

[@michaellee1002]

Completely scary that this is even happening. They got a couple people from hobby lobby to open it. 😱 I swear that's what's wrong with our country. Absolutely ridiculous.

[@HaveAniceDay2450]

@@michaellee1002 if you dont like your country. You should move to Denmark. Its nice here

[@thechariotcard]

Clearly not professional. Probably a neighbor to someone w state influence. But isn’t that the common story of Republican territory?

[@thechariotcard]

@@HaveAniceDay2450 FU

[@ruthieblue2]

Omg, at 45 mins in she touched the artifact with her fingers. No gloves or anything. Sloppy work.

[@mandybutnotpatinkin]

Clean bare hands are now considered proper archival technique when handling paper documents - books included. She acted correctly here. It is taught that gloves can damage papers and prevent conservators from feeling weak points in the documents.

[@odin2131]

This lady doesn’t seem to appreciate history at all. Whether it was good or bad and how we changed for better from such a long time ago. This makes me sad to see history in general being treated with such disrespect. I’m appalled but the unprofessionalism in this discovery as well.

[@AS-hw4sf]

WOW, why was she touching the news papers and artifacts with Bare Hands 🤦‍♀. This is the strangest opening of a time capsule that was an important part of History. 📜. No professionals

[@tammyeacret6014]

They take more caution when opening a 30 yr old high school capsules.

[@tammyeacret6014]

Kate I'm sure to say that you are right up there with biden, as one of the most hated person in America. Robert E Lee

[@eyesaidthat2109]

The confederate history is not important anymore. They just want it erased.

[@mandybutnotpatinkin]

Actually clean bare hands are now considered proper archival technique in the field for paper documents as gloves can damage fragile paper. Bare hands also let the conservators better feel the condition and weak points of the documents. She acted correctly in this case.

[@ThymeStamp]

Does anybody else feel like this was super rushed and done with force? I do.

[@jhonyermo]

No, those experts are doing a perfect job.

[@talkalotakaka]

A monster ! 🌊🔥🔥🌊

[@southernhippie9058]

The items were wet and water damaged so the main thing is to get them out of that box before they are one big soggy lump

[@talkalotakaka]

@@jhonyermo You are hilarious ! I love your humor ! 🌊🔥🔥🌊

[@ThymeStamp]

@@southernhippie9058 I mean they’ve been in there 135 yrs what’s another couple of days to ensure the items’ protection?

[@happydavid13]

I can’t understand the rush to open the box. Much better to have sent it to an archaeological department of a US or even overseas University to have it opened, examined and catalogued calmly and without this clown-show. The way this was handled showed America in a poor light I’m sad to say. It conformed to every negative stereotype. With just a bit of thought, it could have been a very positive thing. You DO have the skills and expertise in the US to do this properly. Someone made some very poor decisions in the way this was handled from start to finish.

[@MarkSmith-ln8oz]

Almost every town in America has a time capsule buried somewhere and when found are taken apart by locals, what makes you think this is any different? what was found here is not that exciting...

[@HollyFlynn62]

Exactly. Just a couple of hours south are the experts at the Smithsonian. They’re the real experts who should have handled this not the local library club.!

[@warnut8]

I think handling it roughly was part of the process. These people despise the values of the time period of when this was buried and buried their own time capsule full of inane woke junk.

[@tammyeacret6014]

The faster the democraps get to ruin American history😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Eman-vp5wk]

They don't want anybody to study the contents.

[@sumotive77]

Doing this since 1997 but shes scratched every document and has been sweating on everything for the duration of the video

[@Joshua40]

They deleted my comment for calling her overweight and sweaty. lol... the same people censoring us, are supposed to be preserving history... riight...

[@croissantlover1]

@@Joshua40 lol that sucks, im gonna go see if they deleted mine too. I want to see it for myself if its true with how YT handles comments or CBS in this case.

[@mandybutnotpatinkin]

@@Joshua40 Petty jokes and comments about the person are not constructive to the point of the video - which are these amazing newly discovered items. Discussing the items themselves would've been more helpful. Unless of course you would prefer the records to highlight that you would prefer to make snide comments instead of engaging in interesting conversation and helping to further historical studies.

[@Joshua40]

@@mandybutnotpatinkin The preservation and display of the items is what is at stake, by the amateur individuals I insulted... Have you ever seen these items spoken about or displayed since?.. No, you have not..

[@bhagmeister]

No contamination, humidity, UV, etc controls of any sort apparent. Could have been opened at Walmart.

[@killacamfoo]

They want it to degrade so they can replace it with new communist artifacts.

[@CindyL4261]

They are professional conservationists in a humidity-controlled lab/work area.

[@funguy74]

cry about it

[@ZachariahtheMessiah]

@@killacamfoo communists don't have artifacts, they put things to use for everyone

[@youngrelleus19]

its all trash anyways

[@greenwidow]

This is so interesting but unsettling. I thought things like this had to be done in a more controlled environment?

[@chet1921]

It’s something that is linked to the Confederacy. There’s probably stuff in their that will “challenge” of what is taught in schools. The greater the chances of being destroyed the better.

[@darkharlezucreek]

This is find it in grandma's attic age stuff, not ancient scrolls.

[@dianemorris3536]

​@@darkharlezucreekartifacts should be handled with a lot of care. That's how they will one day be ancient.

[@randysutton2500]

Not one person in this room qualified to do this. Open up that book as she letting her finger walking through the yellow pages 😰

[@Bainderosa_Technologies]

This was handled inappropriately. History is history, regardless of what side the general commanded. The handling of this history, as well as the destruction of statues, is a travesty.

[@electriccatstudios9593]

Geez get someone who's used the tool before to cut next time, that was painfully bad

[@wytchypu7412]

Well she is struggling to breathe the whole time, maybe a lack of oxygen to her brain and muscles affected her coordination, control, thought process etc.

[@nadiasilvershine4630]

Why is there a kid running around in the middle of this?

[@jaloux8583]

She’s fails to acknowledge the Confederate flag and brushes off the books as if we see them everyday.

[@MarkSmith-ln8oz]

It's because we do, obviously you don't have a clear understanding of true historical items.

[@jillorlove3637]

Shouldn’t this have been done within a hermetically sealed laboratory, with several angle videos filming? Maybe enclosed environment,-at least a sterile environment, lab coats,, respirators? Just throwing out questions…

[@edwardcold7431]

Who is these people and they seem kind if disgusted at the find

[@Honkers716]

😂😂😂 for the losers of a civil war from 150 years ago? C'mon, we barely do that for religious artifacts. And you want it for the losers 😂😂😂

[@edwardcold7431]

Maybe we cannot say what truths we will find in there so in this way it is important ok.

[@Honkers716]

They can say the truth, that's not the issue. The issue is that, will you believe the facts when they don't agree with your views? We already have issues with ppl not believing in science with facts already and a vaccine that is proven to work. So who cares about facts when everyone has an opinion?

[@tonyaperry4763]

@@Honkers716 yet the CDC denies scientifically proven natural immunity to the virus!!

[@jacksonwazny]

Very unprofessional... A shame those artifacts were treated like that.

[@bigbeef2654]

They treated them worse than I treat my girlfriend

[@H_A_L_7]

They’re not artefacts of any value…

[@Andre-kc9di]

@@H_A_L_7 Waaaaah 💩

[@sidda7085]

Treated them like what? What do you guys think is in this box? It’s a college class project for god sake & this is how it’s done. Some of you think they’re doing everything wrong but you’re literally looking at the correct process. They treated all “artifacts” just fine.

[@sidda7085]

@@H_A_L_7 these people are delusional. I don’t know what they think is in the box lol but apparently they’re under the impression that these are precious ancient artifacts that reveal American history & secret knowledge of the world 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@miguelcisneros4571]

Time period experts should have opened the box and revealed it's contents. It appears these members of academia have given themselves license to interpret the findings while never having a deep understanding of what they were.

[@shelldwell331]

They noticed this was a Masons project and did a great job leaving the nuancing to those observing. The wave pattern in the battle flag, and the square and compass in the same envelope. The way she opened that envelope like a Maltese Cross gave me the idea she knew what she was doing.

[@BrassyBrunette]

Remember...the eels in chg of America right now HATE history. They want it erased.

[@sidda7085]

@@shelldwell331 she mentioned the masons no less than two dozen times so what are you talking about? She mentioned it with the compass, the flag, the book, the coin….

[@bluesteelworx]

Wonder if there's any gun powder in there?

[@Nathan-gn3ls]

@@BrassyBrunette No, they use history to their advantage to divide us plebs so they can fatten the bank accounts of "vampires". Look at a current world map and all the countries dealing with crazy anti-vaxxers, Q-nuts, maga cult mentality, etc. are still part G. Britain's royally evil empire. That's why a monster like p-do prince Andy can get caught in front of the eyes of the world, walk away like nothing happened and days later the "news" seems to have forgotten all about it. Him and his mum don't even have last names, and the surnames they have used are fake AF. It's far more complicated than that and designed to make people fall into conspiracy rabbit holes so they look completely nuts even though some of it is true. The vast historical knowledge, logic, critical thinking skills, and belief in G-d (not religion) required to link it all together without losing your grasp on reality is something 99% of the population does not have. Peace.

[@ArmyRob13]

“You see we’re taking a lot of pictures because normally we have a more controlled environment, but that’s not the game plan today”. WTF, you have ONE shot at this! 24:10

[@Honkers716]

😂 What? These pieces of paper are at most, 156 years old, not 2,000 years old like stuff that is from older religions. The older pieces of paper need a controlled environment bc they could mean something. These 150 year old piece of paper are from the loser of a civil war. The only thing I heard that could be interesting is a picture of Lincoln in his coffin. Which would prove that Lincoln himself, was not white but in fact, mixed race.

[@jamesphilip6737]

@@Honkers716 no, ArmyRob is right, Skippy.

[@Honkers716]

@@jamesphilip6737 we get it, you're a racist

[@lauralishes1]

@@Honkers716 You don't know what you're talking about

[@Honkers716]

@@RealSavage7 Where did you learn English? 😂

[@victrub]

It makes my heart bleed! Careless, amateurish handling of precious artifacts of American history for all the world to see. Shame!

[@DigitalMediaWorldUSA]

Man up! Stop being a drama queen 😂

[@pumpkin7963]

Yeah I totally agree..she also wiping her sweat off her face touching her clothing,door knobs and then touching the artifacts…

[@RocketMann_1234]

My old highschool history teacher would crucify everyone in the room for how they handled those artifacts.

[@juliedearlove8098]

I can't even watch this hideous treatment of historical artifacts🙄🙄

[@croissantlover1]

this is history in itself, the worst artifact handlers in history.

[@DigitalMediaWorldUSA]

Ok Karen it is too much for you then 😂

[@khumarchauhan1231]

Didn’t watch this full video but from these comments I’ll say one thing. Despite all prejudices, or new modern thought in old ideas and all the hindsight. Anything like this should be treated with care. It deserves to be treated with care so that the whole world can see it because everybody deserves to see it

[@silentneo1431]

I don't agree with how things were in the past but if I found something like this from that time I would take care of it to the fullest. It's history. Yet these people didn't seem to care. Smb

[@Honkers716]

If you meant burn them in the trash like the garbage they are, then yes, that's the care they deserve. All.of those items and artifacts are not a 1 of anything. So there is no value in them since we had all that information before that box was opened. So are you a packrat then? Since you want to keep around worthless stuff.

[@silentneo1431]

@@Honkers716 nothing is worthless. I once had a neighbor, Old man John I called him. I would cut his grass as a kid, bring him a soda to the porch and he gave me a picture of him in some ditch when he was in the army under General Patton. Baddass was holding his rifle with a cigar in the snow. Some might think that's worthless and still to this day have that picture in my office. Nothing is worthless.

[@Honkers716]

@@silentneo1431 Your comment is worthless. Value is in scarcity with supply and demand. Everything in that box is already in a museum or historically recorded. I once had a neighbor too, cool story bro. My neighbor and I are United States Marines. What's your point? And that picture is worthless and only has personal value to it. You want to know how it's a worthless picture? Go sell it to a random person. You'll see that the value you put on it is a personal value. If something in that box had value, I guarantee you would want to own it just as much as I would want to own it. That's value.

[@johnwiggins8535]

@@Honkers716 you sound like s person who is afraid of what might be in that box. You must be aware that every piece of history needs to be examined to at the very least confirm what we THINK we know. There are many with an aversion to knowledge that does not bolster their worldview and will make a lot of noise

[@ScottMitchell2]

Dang, whatever organization she belongs to must be extremely embarrassed

[@silentneo1431]

"These are books." Yes and it has history in it, this lady is more interested in a foot print inside a shoe but the book has many messages. Who had this woman open this box?! Sheesh!!

[@daltonmgr]

Have ALL of these people been vaccinated and boosted?

[@daltonmgr]

I want the slim African American woman to give testimony on these objects as they are removed.. a possible broader academic perspective than the lily white traditional interpretation we have always had for 400 years.

[@galndixie]

@@daltonmgr They made a point at the end to state they were. Ridiculous and no bearing on the case whatsoever.

[@katadam2186]

Amazing find, unfortunate it wasn’t handled in a professional manner. I wonder why they didn’t bring in anyone that works with rare antiques restoration to be handled with care, and professionally photographed, documented and catalogued. Look at the state of that office, at least start with a proper clean table.. she says Normally they would be in a very controlled environment, but that’s just not the game plan for today.. What? and Why not, talk about working like bulls in a china cabinet.

[@sidda7085]

There are no rare antiques in this box 🤦🏼‍♀️ they have two dozen professionals in the back working on preserving & restoration of the items. They’re doing their job just fine. Some of you are acting like they’re unveiling the holy grail. It’s a class project time capsule & we’ve known exactly what is in it for 130 plus years. This is not that special & they’re doing everything correctly. They do not need a sterile environment or hazmat suits for goodness sake.

[@kevinworks2145]

There just reacting to how rude and un organized the lead cutter is

[@jamiesherrill1590]

@@sidda7085 there was literally the wood that the bullet that hit Lincoln hit

[@ofcourseimfullofit]

@@jamiesherrill1590is that what they said? Did they learn later that it was the bullet that killed Lincoln?

[@smushie75]

Get serious..this is not ancient Egyptian ruins. It’s barely over 100 years old. Nothing inside is even remotely interesting. People have known what’s in it, where it’s located for years. Extremely uninteresting.

[@lonewolfprogrammer8932]

I'm still at the beginning, but "Proceedings of the grand lodge of ancient york masons of the state of virginia" and carved masonic symbols, and that "expert" is dissapointed it's not shoes with footprints in them? That's just.. extremely infuriating

[@jamesbeck9301]

What if the bullet lodged in the wood was the one that killed Lincoln.....

[@MelodyInTheChaos]

That woman's poor heart. She's struggling so much even when she's sitting.

[@Ben-rj7xs]

The way this Time Capsule was opened and handled made me sick.. Whoever they are have no business handling such precious objects from our countries history.. I heard there were two of these time capsules found I pray to god that these people do not touch it.. Please get someone who knows how to handle these things.. PLEASE!!!!!

[@christineexum]

I AM APPALD! I JUST SAW THIS COME UP ON MY FEED. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT HAPPEND .I FEEL LIKE MY BELOVED COUNTRY IS GONE . GONE TO THE DEMOCRATS FOR THEIR DISTRUCTION.12/30/23.

[@AZD2169]

These women are the definition of chaos & confusion. Very poor leadership. Disappointed in how they handled this artifact.

[@wolverinehoosier6200]

Very unprofessional people in a very unprofessional environment handling of historical items, such a shame.

[@edwardcold7431]

Is it just me or do they seem like disgusted with the find

[@youngrelleus19]

there's no importance to any of it, its all trash and should be treated as such!

[@edwardcold7431]

@@youngrelleus19 kind of like you

[@Robobutt7869]

John Cena said: our time is here our time is now.. and then he sold his soul to China...

[@Evansautorepair]

Love the way they were using the knife to scratch the Morgan dollar love it

[@eb1900]

I’m sure she’s right in that the objects don’t hold much significance, but it’s so off putting watching a totally unprepared group of people incompetently fumble around this process. The central woman also commented inappropriately at one point (31:32) about finding the discovery uninteresting. Unprofessional and embarrassing to say the least.

[@ahnraemenkhera7451]

And if the goal is “to protect objects from copper they may be generating,” why not wear an apron or a smock with sleeves? Head coverings? Where are the proper tools for lifting items out of a box intact? You’re right! It’s irksome watching them NOT consult experts. At least now though, there’s minutes of a closer-to-traditional Masonic meeting anyone can read. 🤭🤗🤫

[@misskelly9184]

It was trash that belonged to trash

[@jacksonwazny]

@@misskelly9184 its history. And you can’t change that. If you throw away your past… it will only repeat itself

[@ahnraemenkhera7451]

@@misskelly9184 You are cruel, Miss Kelly! Surely, they couldn’t ALL have been “trashy.” Some of ‘em just got lost following Lee. 🤭🤗😂🤣🥴🤣

[@Deklectic]

@@jacksonwazny No in this particular case history will NOT repeat its self.. The amount of choas and ☠ that would be unimaginable if W people tried the same B.S they did back in 1800s when this capsule was buried. 🤣 So I must correct you on that point.. This generation and future generations are absolutely not having ANY of it.. As you have seen the last 5 years alone... 😑 Mr 🍊 gave a certain part of the population false hope as if we are going back in time AGAIN.. Absolutely not happening in this day and age...

[@dr.noir27]

a national treasure of 130 years old definition of a nation big like america opened like a tuna can!

[@messinacox4915]

This is fascinating! My husband and I are huge history buffs! We live in Texas, but this is still AMAZING to me.

[@gregkump3639]

Why is the Smithsonian not doing this incredibly meticulous work? This looks totally incompetent.

[@thebudmaster4116]

It’s closed due to covid 😂

[@Cookingforacrowd]

This woman angers me! Why is this procedure not done with expertise and respect for these “books”….

[@croissantlover1]

its likely given to these token people because of the recent racism element events with Floyd etc, they dont look like conservatives at all, the exact opposite. She has coloured hair too, very faintly and one guy with the camera has dreadlocks and looks like a 70's hipster.

[@croissantlover1]

Never seen such unprofessionalism when it comes to historic items.

[@Joshua40]

These are the same people who tore it down... They dont care.

[@MarkSmith-ln8oz]

Obviously you haven't witnessed much

[@croissantlover1]

@@MarkSmith-ln8oz obviously you lack skills, Mark Smith.

[@chet1921]

@@croissantlover1 but you know that if it was a Union box they would of handled it very carefully.

[@croissantlover1]

@@chet1921 haha yes! exactly! someone mentioned this in the comments about the box and i was very close to mentioning to them what you wrote to me XD

[@damianmlamb]

Can't believe they didn't set up an over head camera 🤦

[@nancycurtis488]

I have my Grandma Davis’ family Bible ( Mary Elizabeth Corzine Davis ) that was printed in 1870…I sure am glad that it was not in a time capsule because it looks about a hundred times better than this one.

[@TheMRmatt007]

No offence but It's a cultural vacuum problem you have in the U.S. That's no way to treat historical items. Very sloppy.

[@emiscand]

I cannot believe it either.. but to be fair neither can the many Americans commenting. Just because these people opening this don't like the subject doesn't mean it should be mistreated. For example I've seen one or two preserved swastikas in Germany, kept as a reminder, a warning from history. Their job is not to judge but study that period for social history. No wonder Native Americans had their culture destroyed.

[@diegoleal4943]

Could they have known the people of the future would eventually remove their Generals statue, so that’s why they strategically placed it under the statue? They put things in there to be remembered by we should read everything carefully.

[@shelldwell331]

The contents of the box were overseen by the Masons. That carved battle flag in the envelope with the square and compass had some interesting waves to it. Maybe it was inspired by the winds from Virgil's Aeneid?

[@busyguy7479]

Well I think this should have been handled differently by people that are professionals .

[@patrickanitataylor4905]

😭🤷🏽‍♀️😡Who really cares about how they're choosing to handle the stuff in this box from such an💔👿💔EVIIIIIIL & WIIIIICKED💔👿💔 time in our world!!!🤷🏽‍♀️😡😭 From OUR HEAVENLY ABBA (Father) AHAYAH (YAH / God), sure judgment is coming soon & very soon!!!!!!!!!!!! Watch & Pray, y'all!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏿 WATCH & PRAY!!!!!!!!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏿

[@rnelnj44]

Did they ever consider putting the box into a dehumidifier to draw out moisture that was likely in the books? Would have reduced the mass possibly giving enough room to then remove the artifacts without sacrificing the box.

[@Cam-gk9ms]

my thoughts exactly!!!!!

[@willybones3890]

If you want the books to glue themselves together then sure...

[@sidda7085]

They didn’t consider that cause it’s a terrible idea that wouldn’t work the way you think it would

[@thechariotcard]

I doubt it. In too big a hurry to get the documents out and retain authority of one person.

[@thechariotcard]

@@willybones3890 I think the point being made is that action is taken quickly, without the consideration of more than one expert…assuming she is… just in way too big a hurry to retain control of decision process.

[@joeyortiz13]

This woman was so unqualified to do this she said it herself these are just books

[@WunderOps]

Don't know if you knew this or not, but I believe the dime on the front of the Bible may have been placed there intentionally to represent the widow's mite of the Bible. The widow's mite signifies giving your all for God. Looks like it was pressed into the book long ago.

[@user-vr1rl4mc6z]

Who are these people??? I don’t know much about how historical artifacts should be handled but I knew they were doing a hack job at it. It’s a horrible shame that the statue was taken down. That’s Americas history whether you like it or not

[@galndixie]

"we're finding rubber bands in here......" Shocker! Rubber bands were invented in 1845.

[@croissantlover1]

shows how little they know

[@mandybutnotpatinkin]

what was actually crazier was how in tact it appeared. Rubber (as far as I know) doesn't age well. But maybe they were made differently in that time... I'm no rubber band expert. But I would've had the same reaction as the woman!

[@Joshua40]

And why do we no longer have HD quality?.. trying to hide the knights of templar officers list?

[@croissantlover1]

ikr..

[@domjones_who3849]

I WANT TO READ EVERY PAGE OF ALL OF THOSE BOOKS

[@aniron7664]

Me too!

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

why just read manga instead it's way more interesting.

[@CarolinaGrowthAndDevelopment]

The first book will tell a great story

[@pipedreamer2u]

Some of those books might be restricted to Masonic Lodge members only. This May be the only time most people will see some of this.

[@sparklesparklesparkle6318]

@Drick nah I don't have the time or focus to learn Japanese I'd rather spend that time I could using learning a new language to slowly drink myself to death. Besides if you haven't read Spirit Circle, Aku no Hana, or Chainsaw Man you're really missing out. Also have you read any Thomas Pynchon yet?

[@tammy7315]

You know...the world is probably watching this. It looks like this was done in some messy backroom storage area and those doing it look very unprofessional. People are just randomly strolling in and out and just hanging around. They seemed totally unprepared and uncertain of what they are doing. You would think sterile and controlled conditions would be required.

[@brentchildress7544]

Precious artifacts being handled on fast food trays

[@smushie75]

Precious artifacts…haha..I have some buried dog poop in my yard you would love!

[@ginakirkland386]

It would’ve been nice if you’d of showed us the box while the stuff was still in it. 🤬

[@AppalachianPatriot]

The worst scientific investigation of priceless historical artifacts I have ever seen.

[@nadiasilvershine4630]

Why do you say that?

[@AppalachianPatriot]

@@nadiasilvershine4630 They are rushing. It’s just a photo opportunity and a news story to them. I have done that kind of work. I have never seen such carelessness.

[@nadiasilvershine4630]

@@AppalachianPatriot Thanx for the info.

[@nadiasilvershine4630]

@@bigbeef2654 Hah hah hah! LOL.

[@neadster469]

traitorous artifacts are mere trash.

[@theunveileressreginaecaeli5772]

The conditions in which this was opened...appalling

[@brendiek8073]

And what condition would you like it to be? Please tell me.. I'm eager to know seeings you know so much about it.

[@cristiepel]

At 31:32 she basically says she is not particularly interested or excited about the materials she is handling. “These are books.”

[@bearinmindbear2576]

These are the same people that couldn’t wait to remove the statue of a true American Hero.

[@namelesschild40]

Just like the forefathers...he had some seriously disturbing literature.

[@Th3BigBoy]

@@namelesschild40 Absolutely correct. The founding fathers were occultists and freemasons. The question is... Why does nobody care?

[@Joshua40]

@@Th3BigBoy Most of these artifacts will never be seen again..

[@darkharlezucreek]

Great grandma era books have very little value.

[@Hawk89gt]

I love how someone in the crowd tells the woman opening it what it is…. This is embarrassing. If this woman went to school for this, I don’t think she got her moneys worth.

[@croissantlover1]

she begged her way through school and they allowed her

[@torrisali2082]

Or they're both specialized in different fields when it comes artifacts and preservation.

[@Campo_]

Orrr they're both excited to see what artifacts the box contained.

[@you6382tube]

Historical archeology. Usually involves excavation with precision. Specialized hand tools are used. Sometimes chemicals, or powered equipment are needed. Archeologists must being very skilled in a variety of areas so as to not to accidentally damage the artifacts or the site. They seek to understand the significance of the item(s ) found. They have the background knowledge or will further research to properly categorize the findings. They work in teams usually, to understand each item within the context of the particular site / area, era, and culture. They must have prior experience in handling items that tend to be delicate due to prolonged deterioration. This can include various degrees of cleaning or partial restoration on a multitude of different materials, for example: paper, cloth, wood, ceramic, paint, metals, minerals, animal and human remains such as bones... remnants of DNA. Debris must be removed enough for the item to be further understood, but not more than is necessary. Archeologists process items further by careful categorization, recording, reporting, photographing and finding proper homes for preservation, such as museums, public and private historic collections, etc. Archivists, curators and museum that do research, catalog and make sure arrangements and conditions are maintained for keeping the items safe for storage. Historians are specialists in a particular time and/or place.

[@sumotive77]

This woman definitely shouldn't be the one tearing through the stuff making excuses everytime she scratches through a document

[@southernhippie9058]

Problem is the time capsule leaked and everything was wet The best you can do under those conditions is save what you can.

[@godfathermedia7609]

That lady doesn't know what she's doing looks like she likes to put herself in a postion of importance but she's just ruining everything so stupid. No thought put into her decisions deestroying the copper box

[@barbsturgeon]

So far what I think is the most interesting to me at this point, is the list of the Knights Templer. I hope they will have photographs and someone with knowledge about the Knights will review and comment about just having that list in 1865 in Virginia.

[@jessicarussell8918]

I’m with you and her comment under her breath when she said conspiracy theory when she opened it and ready knights Templar had me! 😅I wish anyone but this group had this box!

[@jeanniegeiser9676]

Come on cameraman, zoom in.

[@Littlepaw7]

Why are there so many people walking around with access to these artifacts.

[@pipedreamer2u]

There are a lot of people who work behind the scenes to collect, catalog & preserve these items. And media there too.

[@MsJac5]

And a child... A young primary school child?

[@nadiasilvershine4630]

@@MsJac5 Weird, huh?

[@jasonbrown467]

there was probably a couple of cats and dogs roaming around too.

[@truthbtold8040]

I must agree with most of the comments. These girls had heavy hands and did not approach this with patience. One just jabbed and poked down into these papers like a hot lunch. Wow. I have handled centuries old paper. You just don't just open it up. You let it just give where it wants to.

[@ms.reonalove9408]

They don't seem to be the sorta folks who handle such artifacts to be presenting or preserving in the most proper way! SMH.

[@patstokes7040]

They are the same people that tare down historical status. They look like armatures or house wives. They don't even have a clean space to look.

[@670TXxGregorysxXT670]

@@patstokes7040 The main person (the largest lady) obviously doesnt respect history.

[@elisabethmuse4976]

Archeologists should have handled this.

[@lagudeiver2561]

If the people came out of the box they would be disgusted with what they found.

[@jc4evur661]

The nation was as divided back then as it is today...sadly.

[@youngrelleus19]

those people are disgrace to this nation America is disgusted with them and anyone who sympathizes with them.

[@canadian.mommy-of-4592]

Disgusted with what exactly? I’m assuming you’re not in favor of humanity equality.

[@anonymousanonymous-cl8nr]

@@youngrelleus19 you must really love the federal gov lol

[@cristywyndham-shaw5111]

"These are books." Really??? The choice of books placed in this time capsule shed light on the mindset and culture of the time. They're invaluable!

[@CoffeeCrazy]

Let’s see under 150 years. I’m sure we know the culture. These are not books from 1500bc😂. You think those books were rare?

[@saraortiz3160]

Unbelievable the way this whole thing was handle. The woman handling the Box was so loud so unprofessional didn't know what she was doing a lot of the Artifics I'm sure got worse. So unprepared, unprofessional... unbelievable. Once the artifacts were transferred on to a push cart, all we could say was the ring leader's backside. The 3 stooges.

[@sidneybristow815]

Why isn’t the box up on it’s end with books stacked so everything doesn’t fall at once? Who is this woman and why is she doing it this way? It’s like watching Ethyl and Lucy break into Fort Knox. Where’s the expert?

[@AppalachianPatriot]

Liberal college “professor”. That should explain it.

[@yinshah3303]

You’re looking at an expert in Virginia. What she doesn’t resemble one from the Louvre? Lol.

[@bearinmindbear2576]

I mean… haven’t these people seen National Treasure??? Where’s Ben Franklins bi-focals

[@AppalachianPatriot]

@@yinshah3303 You are looking at a state government employee.

[@daltonmgr]

There are 2 African American employees in the back a slim woman and a portly younger man. Would love to know what they are thinking during all of this bumpkin sideshow...

[@Littlepaw7]

Where were the experts on handling vintage books and important papers?

[@bigbeef2654]

There are no experts left in America. They died off and were replaced with the McDonalds / I-Phone generation.

[@michaelcarpenter8187]

I don't think these people are qualified to be doing what they're doing right now they need to get experts in their to do this

[@ginakirkland386]

What do you mean?! They ARE experts.

[@johnbecker4498]

Disturbing disregard for respect and protocol

[@dawndehoff4485]

History,History History, preserve and save!!! Then why the Hell are they removing the statues??? This country is going to Hell!!!!!!!!! Sad😢

[@staceygandy2009]

She said "they're just books". Are you fkn kidding? What a disgrace!

[@patstokes7040]

31:20 Is this women a joke. How unprofessional could she be. This items are important to someone , so give it to someone that care. I hope her boss see her behavior. There are dozen and dozen of comments about how bad this was handled and that women's off putting comment. She doesn't look like she is going to take it well when her boss gets a hold of her.

[@HereKittyKitty]

Would of been nice to see inside the box before it was cut open and after it was cut open before heffer got her hands into it

[@louisegibson]

This was so bothersome seeing how this was handled. Maybe because of the bias in that area?.. seeing they tore the statue down.. they just don’t care? Did they use special conditions and special equipment to do this?

[@kenmartin5299]

Please stop these people. There are experts in this field. The box its self is an artifact. Stop stop stop

[@cristhgallardo9674]

If the person who made this box had known that they were going to open it this way and for this person, they would have preferred to go back and do nothing. Especially putting the books "they're just books" No uniform, kid taking pictures with his cellphone, she's looking for prints in a 2x2 box, no proper light, etc. The more I look, the more mistakes I find, it would have been opened in a McDonald's.

[@smushie75]

Oh. my. God, a kid took pictures?! The horror! Get serious. This stuff is barely older than my grandma and not as interesting.

[@pumpkin7963]

Yep and she’s wiping sweat off her forehead touching her clothing touching door knobs where tons of people touch and then touching the artifacts..

[@Sortedbard0]

I am a Finnish 20 yo guy without any historical or archeological degree and even I can point out there are so many flaws ans mistakes in how they handle these.

[@smushie75]

No you can’t. Think for yourself one day.

[@oregonpatriot1570]

Removing these civil war statues is an *ABSOLUTE DISGRACE!* The men on *_BOTH SIDES_* paid for the right for it them to remain, and they paid in BLOOD! As an American, I'm absolutely horrified and embarrassed!

[@talkalotakaka]

Stretching the rubber band ?!? You’re Fired ! 🔥

[@gordontyree9858]

Totally unqualified to do anything with this historical treasure. Disgraceful!

[@Mimi2thebestboysever]

Just out of curiosity, how did they know what was suppose to be on this time capsule before opening it?

[@thecaptain4829]

Seems like they should just throw the whole box in the trash, what's the point of keeping the stuff in the box when they were so quick to destroy the statue that contained the box it's all history that they are trying to erase.