Galloway Hoard: Dr Martin Goldberg in conversation with Michael Hirst at National Museums Scotland

[@shumarie]

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

[@seansmith4901]

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

[@catherinehutchinson6099]

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

[@catheriam1945]

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

[@JA51711]

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

[@christianfrommuslim]

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

[@franushbloodaxe6408]

I agree, i could not watch the show for its stupid costuming and absurd hjstory.

[@classiccomedycinemaprogram1640]

This is great! Amazing find - Fab presentation!

[@1220b]

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

[@arikkraft5755]

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

[@cyruscain6551]

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

[@jamesleonard2870]

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

[@jamesleonard2870]

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

[@johnhenderson1443]

The Gold pendant with the black stone (Garnet In Schist) It has healing abilities like all other crystals . Perhaps a priest or priestess look it up, touch stone lol

[@KernowekTim]

Superb presentation. Meur ras.

[@Joshuagame82]

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

[@Joshuagame82]

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

[@Joshuagame82]

I'm told even Pict.

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