Irving Finkel Returns | Voices Out of the Darkness

[@beeveearr]

Please tell Dr Finkel he never needs to worry that we will fall asleep listening to him talk, as he's always so fascinating!

[@NOMAD-qp3dd]

Yea I put this on hoping it would lull me to sleep and instead i couldn't stop paying attention 🤣 but it was still relaxing! Excellent lesson. 👏👏👏

[@ForbiddenHistoryLIVE]

INDEED

[@thrillhouse4151]

His enthusiasm shines through, he’s a great teacher, the voice and face help too.

[@patrickwingard1927]

@@NOMAD-qp3dd same. I cant ever get any sleep.

[@kaarlimakela3413]

But if played at 0.75 speed, I bet it could be considered quality ASMR. 🙂

[@sandfly60]

Dr Finkel is not just a national treasure but a World Treasure. Love him.

[@Bigfield47]

lol…but they didn’t plant corn…maybe barley but not corn. Not for a few thousand years yet. 😮

[@jrdtruckee]

Scrolling through KZbin and then, wait, what’s this?! Hold up! It’s Dr Finkel! I will always stop whatever I’m doing for an opportunity to listen to the wonderful Dr Finkel!

[@DavidSmith-mu4cg]

Ditto!

[@ArchaeologyNow]

We can't HEART you enough

[@Intensecure]

@Janitor Queen I worked, in a humble position, at the British museum for a while and had to deal with all sorts of people. Some were unbearably arrogant and treated "lesser" people with disdain, some were basically decent, some were real characters. Professor Finkel always said hello, always was willing to stop and chat about anything, treated everyone equally, always in a cheerful mood, and is one of only two people who I remember with complete respect. A real gentleman and scholar in every way.

[@cattymajiv]

@@Intensecure I am the person formerly known as Janitor Queen. I came across your message to me by chance. Thank you so much! I don't know what I had said that you replied to, because my original comment was deleted by YT, as a side effect of theìr cancellation of my account. I don't know what I had said, but I reallly loved your reply! How lucky you were to have worked there in any capacity! I always felt fortunate to work in schools, and a college, but the British Museum! That's the best place I can possibly think of! And to have also met and spoken with Dr Finkel. To meet him just once and have simply shared a hello would be far better than meeting any rock star! There's not 5one I'd prefer to meet. I would be able to listen to him speak for an endless length of time. I'm also glad my mental image of him is not wrong. Eventually somebody who is in training might be able to fill his shoes, as far as knowledge goes, but I wonder if anyone can ever bring the same combination of knowlege, curiosity, friendliness, sense of humor and empathy with his subjects so long ago. People keep calling him is human treasure, and there is no better way to describe him. If I had a grandfather I'd want him to be just like Dr Finkel. All the best to you.

[@tedgrauch9844]

YES!!

[@masonmorgan4]

Dr. Irving Finkel must be protected at all costs.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Costs counted in hexagesimal on clay tablets.

[@royer_redos]

He is one of those people who is just fun fun to listen to no matter what he says.

[@funniebunnie4u]

I was coming to comment this.... Lolzzz... But, Yes! We must protect this rare, fuzzy gem! 💕⭐💕⭐💕⭐💕⭐💕

[@andrewhuntley4242]

Given his research, I'm pretty sure he's safe from metaphysical means....pretty sure his counter curses would pack a whallop

[@robertafierro5592]

Living relic

[@kidmohair8151]

Irving Finkel is our man, a hero of translating, and everything he talks about is just so fascinating

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

Roger Ramjet, hero of the Nation?

[@funniebunnie4u]

Niiiice.... I thought It was a haiku, at first glance.... Lolzz. ~ So I'll leave one, now >>>> ~ It's Irving Finkel. Teaching ancient, this and thats. Protect at all costs.

[@kidmohair8151]

@@funniebunnie4u haiku to you too! I think my syllable count is over 20...that is meant to be sung to the tune of the verse of Yankee Doodle, which I should have said, I guess. owell, better late...etc

[@janettesweet6087]

I hear you Dr. Seuss.

[@MyRabbitHole]

It's insane how addictive his lectures are. He creates single sentences on the fly that boggle my mind, make me laugh and rewind to listen to them again. A mind sharp as a katana.

[@timofey-sak]

Still can't believe that we get this stuff for free. KZbin is a modern wonder. Irving Finkel is a genius.

[@abidove]

I am an Iraqi, and I would like to thank you Dr. Irving for showing us our history that we are unfortunately unaware of, I am following all your lectures and videos about the old Iraqi civilizations, and I wish I could host you in my home town of Hillha ( Babilon), GOD bless you

[@ArchaeologyNow]

OH THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Please take a look at the latest video we just released featuring Dr. Finkel. It's about ancient games from Iraq.

[@abidove]

@@ArchaeologyNow Thank you all, I have already seen it, and it's fantastic, I watched the game and it looked very challenging and needed a sort of a strategy, liked it so much, cheers from Iraq

[@ArchaeologyNow]

Glad you got to see it!

[@abidove]

@@ArchaeologyNow I will continue to see the asbestos even if it is very old, I am trying to catch up with you, cheers from Iraq

[@sujayssa13]

R u a practising muslims or have u left it??

[@proppapoppa3913]

Incredible. I am an American, an electrician, and father of four. I will be making copies of the game "Ur" (I believe it was called) to play with my kids and show them how a game that is thousands of years old is still great fun today, amid everything else. This truly shows how similar we all are, have been, and continue to be, as fellow human beings. It is absolutely amazing, humbling, unifying, and just incredible to learn about. Your passion is contagious and your presentation is captivating. You are a national treasure to your country, and the world. Very well done sir!

[@beth12svist]

It's called "the game of Ur" not because "Ur" is the name of the game but because it's the name of the place where it was found (the exquisite ancient board). You may be familar with it from another context - it's where Abraham was from.

[@bnjmnwst]

​@@beth12svistPerhaps. Abraham was from Ur of the Chaldees, which might be the ancient city of Ur.

[@maryblushes7189]

It was the basis of other games we have today. Parchesi, Backgammon, Go, many board games were based on it. Start them out with Parchesi is what I would do.

[@TomiTapio]

See "Kiseido go server" for online Go-boardgame, thousands of years old

[@gabe1ist]

Not only a brilliant academic, but a wonderfully talented teacher and storyteller. He would fit right in with the thinkers of old, as he is not just a library professor but someone who clearly cares deeply about educating the public.

[@robzagar4275]

He’s a very intelligent and proficient in multiple languages of the past. A true scholar and funny to boot.

[@cleof1503]

I wish Dr Finkel had a podcast. I really enjoy the way he communicates information. Its interesting, witty and engaging. Thank you Dr Finkel.

[@ArchaeologyNow]

That would be an amazing idea

[@zgammozakent7871]

New Dr.Finkel??? Awwwweeeee yiiiissssss... Let's do this thing!!!!!

[@ArchaeologyNow]

YAAAAAAAAAAY!

[@LeeGee]

I love this gentleman.

[@casfacto]

I can not get enough of Irving Finkel. He's a human treasure.

[@jcdraco]

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[@_araminta_]

❤❤❤ Mr. Irving Finkel is such a gifted scholar and teacher. I love his work so much. May he remain with us for a very long time to come. God bless him. ❤❤❤

[@MKHobson]

Dr. Finkel is the ur-grandpa we need. Thank you sir.

[@albertoborrero8306]

Another great program by Dr. Finkel

[@danielpalmer643]

He's such a great storyteller. Fascinating lecture.

[@SakanaDrawing]

Finkel is absolutely wonderful. He has so much knowledge and explains it all so well!!

[@ArchaeologyNow]

Glad you enjoyed the piece. There is more coming!

[@Strick-IX]

Of all the treasures presented here, Dr. Finkel - you are the most precious.

[@TheRealMaryLee]

This gentleman is as precious as any treasure in that museum.

[@michaelmccullagh2241]

I don't think I have ever been so fascinated

[@johnanita9251]

Professor Finkel, I'm in awe. So wonderfull you can read this "spijkerschrift" on the go. Truly in awe.

[@dexocube]

Irving Finkel is the best teacher I never had

[@melissarainchild]

Dr Finkel has the magic to bring people back to life and let them tell their story...I so love these lectures...

[@endthedrugwartoday]

This should have millions of views. It's our cultural legacy.

[@networknomad5600]

It's everyone's, really. Just about every person in the world can trace lineage back to the Fertile Crescent.

[@isthatyoucedric7854]

This should have 10k likes.

[@helenamcginty4920]

​@@networknomad5600I want to thank you for your comment about the spread of stuff from the fertile crescent. I have only recently begun to be annoyed by the eurocentric approach of my western education in England long ago. Retirement had given me the time to indulge in reading and learning about the world in general. While I do find You Tube wonderful for videos like this I do find my feed is full of biblical/ Christian/ Greek thought. Archaeology seems to be all S America and Egypt. So narrow. But occadionally I am jolted by an idea I had not come across before so off I go to look for confirmation or refutation. Luckily I also subscribe to Current World Archaeology and Current Archaeology magazines so know there is far more going on in other countries. I discovered from one bit of research that not everyone in the world is, in fact, connected to the fertile crescent. Just a lot of Europeans, the middle east of course and swathes of the near east. The far east and west, as well as much of Africa seem to have developed agriculture independently. I do know that rice was being cultivated in China some 3000 years before farming was developed in the fertile cresent from where it and the farmers spread east and west. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaf7943 I thought you would find this paper interesting. I certainly did. I now have an image of WC1 who lived in Iran all that time ago. So thank you again. Im off on a hunt for more.

[@cattymajiv]

@@isthatyoucedric7854 It's half way there now. In a year it will have 10k

[@Musick79]

@@networknomad5600- Don’t tell the Afro-centrists that…

[@andreaarchaeology]

47:50 Definitely haven't gone to sleep, Irving. I can't get enough of learning about Mesopotamia ❤️👏

[@ArchaeologyNow]

DEFINITELY

[@dauntlessdev9n499]

Definitely af

[@Northcountry1926]

Ditto - hoping in 2023 to travel to the UK and attend one of his presentations 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@katescrimgeour3884]

There is no one in the world that I would like to meet more than I would like to meet Dr Irving Finkel. The man is a living legend.

[@lilitheden748]

I just love this amazing intelligent funny man. It is a real treat to hear him speak. He makes history come alive. It’s about real people just like us. The only thing that separates us is a few thousand years.

[@LizKoegel]

Dr Irving Finkel is a global treasure.. Someone should honour the incredible work he has done in his long career. God Bless you Dr Finkel from Paul Vidanovich and Elizabeth Koegel.

[@mjrchapin]

This is one of the most amazing and relevant talks on archeology I've ever heard! I'll be thinking about this for a long time and of course sharing it with friends. He is beyond brilliant!

[@ArchaeologyNow]

Love to hear this! Stay tuned because he will be doing 4 live Zoom events over the next year!

[@Keithlfpieterse]

My first introduction to Mesopotamia - the land between the Euphrates and the Tigris - was by my History teacher, a heavyweight boxer in the hours that he did not stand in front of a class of adolescents in high school. Thank you Irving for rekindling his enthusiasm which rubbed off on me. When writing to a select group of friends - some now long gone - I ended my letters with: "It is our duty to keep the written word ALIVE!"

[@kariannecrysler640]

Phone book for the gods…. I want one lol. Love 💕 Dr Finkel! He always makes history so contemporary 😊🍀💚

[@kariannecrysler640]

I am curious if Dr Finkle has ever done any translations of medicines or herbs. I would love to know about that if anyone else knows. Thank you

[@owl6218]

that sumerian lingered on for so long that a greek scholar was learning sumerian and akkadian and then transcribing them in greek...is so fascinating

[@ArchaeologyNow]

Its mind boggling to think of the cultural connections of this scholar.

[@martavdz4972]

Yeah, I had no idea! It´s so fortunate for us that these cultures met.

[@Lerie2010able]

Thank you, I've never learned so much in such a short time and you've explained so much of the true origins of things we take as being much more modern in origin.

[@cookiekitty8122]

Outstanding and very understandable. Thanks.

[@pariahthistledowne3934]

Doc Finkel is an absolute treasure!

[@kevinbull9284]

Absolutely fascinating. Thank you Dr Finkel for not only informing us about cuneiform, but also for expressing how deeply we are connected to peoples of the past; no longer a remote past thanks to the endlessly engrossing and entertaining Doctor: A treasure of the British Museum!

[@appnzllr]

can't get enough of Dr. Finkel

[@somniumisdreaming]

Thank you so much for this, Dr. Finkel is such an amazing scholar and speaker. Also he is so down-to-earth and funny. Such a treat to get to watch him talk.

[@kathrynkildow3743]

I just love Dr. Finkel! What a great teacher!

[@mightiesthelmutz2836]

One of the most brilliant people on this planet, always a pleasure.

[@zop312]

Simply fantastic. It is always a pleasure seeing Dr Finkel's content. Many thanks for all your efforts in bringing our collective past to life.

[@craigcollings5568]

That was the best thing I have listened to in a very long time. Thank you again Dr Finkel for sparking my mind and my wonder!

[@wqmanawqke3375]

I always fangirl when I see a new Finkel seminar. My teenage children think I'm bonkers, but they always gravitate to where I'm listening/ watching the presentation.

[@ArchaeologyNow]

Stay tuned or follow our website (archaeologynow.org) for the latest updates because we are working with him for a series of 3 videos this upcoming fall and spring

[@vipertwenty249]

That must mean that deep down inside your children have caught a fascination with the past from you, and that can only be a good thing.

[@helenobrien3941]

I could liisten to him all day - his great learning really makes the past come alive - thank you!

[@Problembeing]

Who doesnt love Irving Finkel. Such a jolly and endlessly fascinating man.

[@colkbassad]

Thank you for this gift of knowledge.

[@eb6510]

I like how the video title implies he's like some kind of wizard returning at last when a battle is about to be lost

[@ArchaeologyNow]

Omg YES!!!!

[@ArchaeologyNow]

And don't we all need a rescuer right about now, when things seem so grim.

[@Mtnfarmer55]

He is, he is!!!

[@jessestreet2549]

Gandalf, Dumbledore and Finkel.

[@ArchaeologyNow]

@@jessestreet2549 the holy trinity

[@MoBahar687]

Hello I literally love this doctor and I hope you have a long life teaching us via KZbin.

[@helenobrien3941]

I love Irving Finkel's talks, endlessly fascinating and funny - thank you!

[@qerenyahu371]

🤦🏿‍♂️

[@kslinaz5668]

Yes, very enjoyable and easy to listen to.

[@nancyscogin7549]

Visiting the British Museum will always be one of the best things I've experienced!

[@lunarmaria1122]

I love Irving Finkel ! His characteristic depiction of the moments he finds through cuiniform

[@roserraluy1637]

Yes, Story telling, History telling. Thank you Dr Finkel, It's a great pleasure to listen to you.

[@TigerLilyBlossom1]

I just finished watching this, marvelous !! Thank you to all who brought this to happen!

[@ArchaeologyNow]

Our pleasure! We're so glad you enjoyed the piece. Stay tuned! There is more coming.

[@Assamita01]

This man is amazing. Best teacher ever. Respect.

[@rafaelfcf]

Irving Finkel has such an AMAZING granddad vibe!

[@spacecardinal]

Lol. Wouldn’t he be an awesome grandpa?

[@j.b.4340]

This is wonderful. I never tire of learning about this subject, or Dr. Finkel’s telling of it.

[@funniebunnie4u]

That was fascinating! And, Dr. Finkel was right... He has me hungry, to learn more, about these incredible ancient texts! 💕💕💕

[@francis484]

Absolutely adore this man, he’s so fascinating

[@kaarlimakela3413]

Irving, you're the best thing for the understanding and preservation of these great gems of knowledge since Ashurbanipal. The humanity shines through.

[@marthavillegas6250]

Dr. Finkel is a wonderful teacher. Thank you for this. ❤️

[@ArchaeologyNow]

So glad you like it. Stay tuned. There are 4 more pieces coming

[@alansandler342]

I agree! Definitely not boring! What a wonderful storyteller!

[@davidchurch3472]

It really comes across how exciting and fascinating the subject matter is, he is so down to earth and enthused.

[@Madness2bhere]

One of the British Museum's finest boys!

[@JenniLJones-qx8ys]

Dr. Finkel. Your Amazing.

[@susanphoenix74]

Dr. Finkel is my Gandolf. What a delightful presentation. ❤

[@ArchaeologyNow]

So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you will sub and return! BTW - Dr. Finkel will be back with a talk on Magic. Check out our website at archaeologynow.org for a list of his presentations!

[@JB-gw8ee]

This guy is absolutely fantastic!

[@stepstar6187]

Please more… I’ve been bitten by the cuneiform bug. Love the voices and sound from history’s darkness

[@tedgrauch9844]

Dr. Finkel should be named a UNESCO world heritage site all by himself, and if the new King of England has any sense, Dr Finkel would be knighted immediately! Amazing lecture and amazing man, virtually bringing to life 2000, 3000, and 4000 year old people, their lives and cultures.

[@ArchaeologyNow]

We think that's a VERY sensible idea!

[@glenn_r_frank_author]

Love seeing a new video by Dr. Finkel... I love his joy and humor bringing back to life the words of the centuries past!

[@susanmyers1899]

That was wonderfully mind opening.Thank you.

[@normanvanrooy3113]

Thank you for your wonderful story telling and for sharing all the information you have spent a lifetime accruing. I really appreciate it and at 70 years of age just beginning to become acquainted with this subject as well as a broad spectrum of other fields.

[@billmiller4972]

I love how the people of 5000 years ago come to live again when The Finkel talks.

[@freddyoshana8794]

To be exact, 6773 Assyrian New year , so that's way over 5000 years ago.

[@AintImRite]

​🙄 ​@@freddyoshana8794 Assur, the first Assyrian capital, was founded c. 2600 BC but there is no evidence that the city was independent until the collapse of the Third Dynasty of Ur in the 21st century BC. Also, 6773 years - 2024 years = 4749 BC.

[@fairwfriend]

All our love to Dr Finkel!

[@georgeflitzer7160]

This was all amazing! And incredible.

[@marqetteliz]

Any talk by Dr Finkel is supremely interesting. He's a global treasure.

[@ilyisrael]

We Missed You, Mr Finkel ! ♥ from israel

[@8teillumin]

Superb talk by a brilliant man. I’ve read several of his books (especially his book on the Babylonian Ark. I first found him here on KZbin about 10 years ago and then 4 years ago when he did a video with Tom Scott.

[@Northcountry1926]

Thank you !

[@MrSmetanka]

Yes, finally! Irving Finkel's lectures are a must for every anthropologist, historian or archeologist, both amature and professional. Any more coming out soon?

[@ArchaeologyNow]

We are working with Dr. Finkel to produce three events during the fall of 2022 and spring of 2023. Stay tuned! If you want the most up-to-date information, you can find out more on our website at archaeologynow.org. We will update soon

[@helennichols6531]

I'm not any of those. I just love listening to Irving Finkel.

[@TockTockTock]

@@ArchaeologyNow Reading this made my day!

[@morgansidhe6399]

@@ArchaeologyNow Subscribed as of right now.

[@ArchaeologyNow]

@@morgansidhe6399 FANTASTIC. Thank you.

[@frankboulton2126]

I love the way that Dr. Finkel's talks bring ancient history vividly to life to life. In ancient times Greek Φ and Θ were pronounced as aspirated (i.e. followed by a puff of breath) P and T rather than modern English pronunciation of PH and TH. Vox Graeca by W. Sidney Allen explains this with supporting evidence.

[@jenniferponcia8387]

I had an absolutely lovely time!

[@Rosa-Aurea]

Love this man's passion and knowledge!

[@onefeather2]

Love maps, it is good to see where one is talking about the location of cities, towns.

[@staninjapan07]

As always, it is a pleasure to listen to Mr. Finkel's thoughts about this topic. If I were one of his students, I would consider myself very fortunate.

[@staninjapan07]

Apparently it is Dr. Finkel. Sorry about that.

[@chefscorner7063]

Just found Dr Finkel and can't believe how addictive his videos are. I was going to watch 1 but I'm now on my 3rd! LOL. Guess I'll be subbing...

[@duetopersonalreasonsaaaaaa]

I hope you keep bringing back Dr. Finkel, I love the info he shares and his humor!

[@deeprollingriver52]

Dr Finkel is an amazing dude

[@redheadedbint]

Absolutely amazing. I was rapt right to the end as always!

[@georgiusvasingtonium1943]

Thank goodness the music is wisely chosen and not overpowering Dr Finkel speaking. Kudos to the production team and as usual, Dr Finkel delivers riveting history in his unique manner. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Sybil_Detard]

Thank you, Dr. Finkel. I wish school history books told the stories of history as interestingly as you. I would have enjoyed it much more when I was younger instead of catching up for the rest of my days. Thank you. Hmm, game night at Dr. Finkel's sounds quite lively. I await my invite.

[@mikeschatz9153]

Just an absolutely amazing description full of knowledge and humor from a brilliant man who has not only devoted his life to compiling this priceless information, but clearly loves doing it. Thank you.

[@ckotty]

Great presentation. What a privilege. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Sumerians have the first recorded : Advanced writing Medicine Art and literature Maths Trigonometry Astronomy Advanced agriculture Wheel Laws Advanced arquitecture Commerce and external relationships And a longer list of "first advanced... " I just wonder how did it all appear all of a sudden? They have their own history of Creation and a list of Kings with dates... I'm, we are so proud of your work, research and sharing your knowledge and opinions... But I find it hard to reconcile such an advanced civilization developing so quickly without a good reason for it. Thanks for your great videos. 👍🏽😘

[@daleblue22]

.... may Enlil bless this man with his knowledge. It's been a while following the cuneiform writing. Such a great gift to humanity.

[@Bigbudda12]

Thank you. dr Finkel.

[@MikePuorro]

Dr. Finkle is a one of a kind international treasure. I wish I had discovered his work sooner. He kicks internet learning up a notch. World history is everyone's story. We must not lose sight of it.

[@deejayk5939]

Thanks Dr. Finkel! Love u.

[@vheverett]

Fantastic Dr. Finkel doesn't disappoint.

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

Superb. Excellent. Intriguing. Wonderful lecture. I love Irving. I laughed out loud several times. He has such a way of putting things! If I had my life to live again, I might learn cuneiform.