Irving Finkel Returns | Voices Out of the Darkness

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[@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. 🙂

[@masonmorgan4]

Dr. Irving Finkel must be protected at all costs.

[@splintmeow4723]

Him and David Attenborough. Both must have a personal escort of at least 1, 000, 000 bees. Nothing will harm them. ♥️

[@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

[@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??

[@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!!

[@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.

[@sandfly60]

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

[@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.

[@zgammozakent7871]

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

[@ArchaeologyNow]

YAAAAAAAAAAY!

[@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…

[@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.

[@casfacto]

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

[@jcdraco]

L

[@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!

[@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

[@MKHobson]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@mightiesthelmutz2836]

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

[@rafaelfcf]

Irving Finkel has such an AMAZING granddad vibe!

[@spacecardinal]

Lol. Wouldn’t he be an awesome grandpa?

[@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 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[@Strick-IX]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@melissarainchild]

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

[@danielpalmer643]

He's such a great storyteller. Fascinating lecture.

[@dexocube]

Irving Finkel is the best teacher I never had

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!"

[@kathrynkildow3743]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@helenobrien3941]

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

[@qerenyahu371]

🤦🏿‍♂️

[@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.

[@cookiekitty8122]

Outstanding and very understandable. Thanks.

[@helenobrien3941]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@TheRealMaryLee]

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

[@silentkilla14]

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

[@appnzllr]

can't get enough of Dr. Finkel

[@bibilovski]

Absolutely superb. I hung on every word ! Thank you Dr Finkel.

[@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

[@j.b.4340]

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

[@roserraluy1637]

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

[@davidchurch3472]

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

[@Assamita01]

This man is amazing. Best teacher ever. Respect.

[@moxiebombshell]

Irving Finkel should be designated a walking, talking UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 !

[@funniebunnie4u]

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

[@alansandler342]

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

[@JB-gw8ee]

This guy is absolutely fantastic!

[@marqetteliz]

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

[@lunarmaria1122]

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

[@Cannibaltron]

It’s incredible to think that the first known written language was so portable and flexible

[@pariahthistledowne3934]

Doc Finkel is an absolute treasure!

[@stepstar6187]

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

[@francis484]

Absolutely adore this man, he’s so fascinating

[@onefeather2]

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

[@kslinaz5668]

Yes, very enjoyable and easy to listen to.

[@LeeGee]

I love this gentleman.

[@clareryan2640]

Irving Finkel and Sumerian cuneiform are a Terry Pratchett oblique plot addition 😂 random pure fun - just for the hell of it

[@SoberShawnAlliance]

Every student whoever took his class still asleep. What a wonderful voice and I'm back to sleep.

[@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.

[@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.

[@lakshmangunasekara9401]

I LOVE you, Irving Finkel! Wish I had You Tube in my childhood when my Mom introduced me to the archeology of Iraq - Sir Leonard Wooley et al. Thank you! And thank you, Humanities Texas.

[@Insectoid_]

Yesss

[@fairwfriend]

All our love to Dr Finkel!

[@duetopersonalreasonsaaaaaa]

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

[@Problembeing]

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

[@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.

[@georgeflitzer7160]

This was all amazing! And incredible.

[@Finding457]

These long dead people are resurrected and transported forward in time to speak to us through Dr Finkel

[@leomullins]

What a wonderful man to find on KZbin...

[@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.

[@timofey-sak]

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

[@Madness2bhere]

One of the British Museum's finest boys!

[@Puppetmastersfool]

20 mins in, is that in fact one of the earliest Memes know to us?

[@ilyisrael]

We Missed You, Mr Finkel ! ♥ from israel

[@daleblue22]

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

[@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. 👍🏽😘

[@vmhutch]

I just love Dr. Finkel. In every presentation that I've been lucky enough to catch on KZbin he never ceases to amaze me with his wonderfully nerdy humor and how he just absolutely brings history alive through sharing his passion and his knowledge of the ancients.

[@vheverett]

Fantastic Dr. Finkel doesn't disappoint.

[@georgeflitzer7160]

Not once Dr Finkel did I fall asleep or get bored. You simply make this to fascinating to stop watching :)

[@george1la]

He is the best. He is so well thought out. How interesting as to influence from that long ago still present. And how foolish that there are those who think this knowledge is useless. They are so ignorant and thoughtless.

[@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.

[@carenkurdjinian5413]

This is lovingly amazing …..🌞

[@joselay4355]

We need millions of teachers with the clarity of Mr Finkel around the world

[@jandrews6254]

I do love how professor Finkel describes things instead of being stuffy

[@authormichellefranklin]

He's back

[@ArchaeologyNow]

We are planning it. We will be doing a LIVE ZOOM on Nov. 20 and then three more in the spring. You can sign up by using this link: www.archaeologynow.org/zoom-lectures/irving-finkel-all-the-games-in-the-world

[@Northcountry1926]

Yes, please !

[@ArchaeologyNow]

@@Northcountry1926 Just downloaded a new presentation about ancient Games.

[@redheadedbint]

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

[@SargonvonThule]

people like Irving Finkel ist why i love science and history, such a nice voice and way to explain things and no finger to point from todays time, just pure knowlege of this Man.and i love to see his lectures when u feel the love he has for this history of humankind to uncover .

[@beanstaIkjack]

He reminds me of the never-ending story 🤭 But mainly his videos are brilliant, I'm fascinated.

[@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.