SEARCHING for a STANDING STONE in the French countryside near Rennes-le-Château

Michael going down to see Rupert down at his home in the Aude region of France was all about moving the 'Göbekli Tepe to Stonehenge' project along. www.buymeacoff...
We achieved a huge amount while we were together; decisions made about flights, car hire, which sites we are going to visit etc. etc., and we drilled down on all the expenses to make sure we are within budget and we have chosen a set of dates for the filming.
However, this time around it won't just be Rupert in front of the camera. We're planning a travelogue involving the two of us - in other words a large part of the filming for GTTS will be seat-of-the-pants vlogging with the intent of bringing the viewer along with us as far as is possible.
Turning the camera on ourselves in this way needs practice so we thought we'd take advantage of the situation and make a short film in the style we'd like to adopt and use it as a learning platform to find out the strengths and pitfalls of this way of filming on the fly.
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[@greendragonreprised6885]

Came for the Stone, stayed for the Templars, the art history, the French Revolution, the geology, the botany and the spider.

[@lellalytle5085]

I would be a subscriber to the channel where Rupert showed us the orchids, spiders, and other natural gems of the French countryside! It was tantalizing to see the wildflowers poking up at your feet!

[@JHaven-lg7lj]

I’d love that, too!

[@Spazass666]

Never be afraid to put the extra bits of knowledge in there. That's exactly why we love this channel. Thanks gentlemen.

[@klondikechris]

Actually, bugs, and rocks make the story more interesting!

[@charlottemarek3045]

Love this video! Rupert, keep the geology and botany lessons coming.

[@jenniferlevine5406]

You two are so much fun to watch when you are together! Love this format.

[@vanzikky]

I spent some time on the Ardéche and you can come across standing stones in the middle of nowhere off the track, they are so impressive and one even scared me looking so sinister standing there. Thanks for the lovely video you guys made me smile so much 😊😊

[@hectorpascal]

"you can come across standing stones in the middle of nowhere off the track" No need to go to France, try Dartmoor in south Devon, or the Scottish isles.!

[@helenamcginty4920]

Ha I was reminded of one of my grandsons telling me, 'remember grandma. We're visiting the zoo. No photographing plants!'. Im with Rupert with all the tiny stuff as well.

[@maggiemaloney8599]

I loved seeing this - the landscape and glimpses of villages. I also loved the botanical and entomology comment...the intimacy of place...

[@hectorpascal]

Rupert, the resident Francophile, driving a RIGHT-hand drive vehicle along the twisty-turny roads in rural France? And I wonder (as I always do) how and why the people chose that EXACT spot for their monument. Two stones can indicate a direction to a significant geographical feature, but a single stone can be viewed from any angle, and points nowhere except up.

[@roxiepoe9586]

Thank you for the add ons of pebbles and spiders information. :) Loved going out with you today.

[@abisu5273]

Sorry thee hip is giving jip, but great to see fun being had. Every pebble tells a tale ☺️

[@earlt.7573]

Templar outposts, flowers, moss, spiders, local lore, AND standing stones, it's all worth a look. All part of the journey, cheers !!!

[@worldcapers]

The Peter Cooke & Dudley Moore of standing stones. Love it. Keep it up....

[@Mrch33ky]

is that a compliment ? blimey

[@ravenartist8]

I really enjoyed this walk with you boys! A lovely way to start my day… I’m looking forward to the series… thank you!

[@tomthomassony8607]

Really enjoy the Videos when the two guys are together instead of a joint ZOOM broadcast. Their ‘banter’ and interaction is spontaneous, funny and informative. To go off on a tangent, French local councils have fantastic recycling facilities. I would even watch a Video of them making an irreverent visit to a re-cycling facility! Seriously, more stuff of you two together.

[@JohnPaul-ii]

Your both havin way too much fun 😂😂. And still it’s informative. Stay safe 🇦🇺

[@dianespears6057]

We learned we were here for biology and geology and it was very interesting. Thank you.

[@barryconway]

Well if this is vloggy style, then vloggy style works for me. and anyway, Bee Orchids surely make fine B-roll (see what I did there?).

[@brianmckeever5280]

Certainly the antithesis of "Dumb and Dumber". Fun to follow along. If the Romans had gambling, you can have gambling. Fascinating. Also, nothing wrong with identifying the flowers! Maybe a 360 camera on a stick to hold in front of you for vlogging? No focus issues. Just a thought. Have fun!

[@tankgirls]

Aaah, wish I could have you guys down here in South Africa to come have a look at "Adam's Calendar". A few standing stones on top of a hill. You guys rock!

[@lindasue8719]

You fellows are a joy to be in the company with, even if it's from the other side of the planet! 👍🏼💗🇨🇦

[@bonitareardon5987]

Hey Martha, there's two idiots over by the menhir. Switch on the electric fence!

[@ggoannas]

Much more interesting to get some general culture mixed in. Especially considering the lack of general culture in most young kids, today. Keep it up. We desperately need more Renaissance men in our lives. They are a fast dying breed.

[@ArnieHensman]

Well Done Gentlemen! Successful trial run vlog. Loved the nature shots and plant talk too.

[@SpeedLockedNZ]

it's Rupert's geology & botany channel with a additional critic who has a archology fetish

[@DavidWilson-hd6iz]

The "mystic symbol" graffiti looks like the rune Dagaz (day), maybe Mannaz (man).

[@redwing3969]

@David Wilson Yes, you're right... it is the Dagaz rune. Graffiti maybe (think of Maes Howe, graffity as archaeology), but less offensive than a rather naff heart😜.

[@nodarkthings]

What a treat! A road trip through such beautiful country in search of a standing stone.

[@bobwitt7828]

Rupert drives like a madman

[@aimeemorgado8715]

Tunnel vision does a disservice to adventurers. One never knows what you will discover if you just look.

[@markashdown1314]

Excellent viewing chaps.Thanks.

[@janetmackinnon3411]

Delightful!

[@ggad1899]

It's great to learn the tidbit about orange lichen preferring basalts. Those of us from the geology side like to lick the occasional stone to determine its characteristics. I find I'm enjoying your camaraderie as much as the kernels of knowledge studded throughout your videos.

[@andrewlamb8055]

Hey Rupert …. Brilliant episode and luv you guys loads 👏👏👏👋⭐️🌹⚔️

[@zelly8163]

Always a hoot thanks again and what a lovely part of the world.

[@ShadowWizard123]

If there is an airbag inside the steering column of that car, your cellphone mount might be in a very unfortunate location.

[@oddevents8395]

amazing guys. had the same thoughts about small loose and embedded round rocks on Lookout Mountain way above the Tennesse River

[@nettieinstitches2210]

Hello boys! Love your enthusiasm and programming! Have a beautiful day!

[@shahad_alsayed]

Just lately interested in palaeolithic or megalithic archaelogy findings..with stunningly beautiful landscape..thank you for sharing the journey.

[@blkrs123]

Nice,,,😎

[@oscargranda5385]

Excelent.....like all of your videos......and plus!!!

[@thegravelwalker]

Absolutely beautiful landscape.. Is this transalpine Gaul? Oh the history, I would love to visit here!.. thanks guys :)

[@ThePrehistoryGuys]

Yes, it is indeed transalpine Gaul:)

[@InsertGore]

loving the botany etc.

[@stellamarie8044]

Beautiful scenery ❤

[@einwaldlux755]

Beautiful people!

[@JimiHendrix998]

Looks like Rupert has a Right hip joint problem .My sympathies.

[@Juiceian100]

Hey guys, love that area of France and have enjoyed exploring there, though wasn’t aware of the prehistoric sites. However, I’m really looking forward to your adventure from Turkey to the UK. My maternal family comes from Northern Pembrokeshire, close to Pentre Ifan, traceable back over 500 years. I am fascinated by the pre-history in the area and how it is connected to that of Cornwall, Brittany, the Iberian Peninsula on to the Mediterranean. DNA evidence appears to show clear connection. So your exploration of the movement of agriculture will be intriguing.

[@Watcher1852]

THANKS, GUYS, WAITING FOR MORE VIDEOS ABOUT THE TRIP SO I CAN SHARE THEM ACROSS CANADA AND THE NET

[@GlassEyedDetectives]

Wow!....i didn't expect the Rennes-le-Château diversion!.....i'm familiar with some of the alleged histrionics of the place, though not via the Dan Brown/Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, and Henry Lincoln way, but rather from a different route; with a book called 'Geneset - Target Earth" by David Wood & Ian Campbell. Well worth a read if your interested in other aspects of the Rennes-le-Château mystery etc...... can't wait for "'GÖBEKLI TEPE to STONEHENGE' and all the wonderful knowledge your going to introduce to us ....and Rupert, i hope your leg gets better...i could see you were in pain there and i know how that feels...

[@Mrch33ky]

And thus we begin!

[@stevorobo8411]

Rupert you mad man... If you must 'test' an electric fence wire with your hand.... Use the back of your hand... That way if you get zapped, your hand will be flung away... Not spasm and clamp around the wire, leading to continuing zapping!! You two crack me up 😂😂 Love random standing stones and the person above C.B. theory 😉

[@ThePrehistoryGuys]

Haha, electric fences don't pack much of a punch. I used to tease my sister when we were kids. My uncle had a pig farm, I used to hold the electric fence and then grab my sister with my free hand. Strangely she never found it as funny as I did:) R

[@stevorobo8411]

@@ThePrehistoryGuys hahahahaha brilliant 🤣

[@lindakingsford831]

amazing! I'm so glad I found you!

[@fethahedthee1337]

looking forward to this

[@sillybeeful]

Loved this

[@amberliseleger900]

Thanks!

[@ThePrehistoryGuys]

Thank you Amber!!

[@MrNas42]

You're gonna need a bigger (macro) lens Mike!

[@Joesoap56]

keep on spotting stuff Rupes! Love it,

[@jeffdee]

At 14:50, it seems to be aimed at a cleft between 2 hills. Which seemed a bit phallic. And then at 15:10, when we can see how it's curved (and leaning, though that may have occurred over the time since it was placed), it seems *really* phallic. Just an uneducated observation.

[@498lbrw]

Have you heard about the Bosnian Pyramid of the Sun? It's more or less on your way from Gobekli Tepe to Stonehenge, not far from Sarajevo, of winter olympic and siege atrocity fame.

[@carldawson832]

Love the show chaps. All the best from GRIMSBY.

[@stevenkimsey7039]

I'm still standing with Stone

[@hollyoswald7808]

Don’t think the music adds anything to the video…love Rupert’s comments on flora and fauna.

[@radstar2185]

Thanks guys . That was interesting. I wish I could be there.

[@coologmoredude]

I love these type of videos!!!

[@jessemiller7540]

I like this style video: I think it'll make a great film!

[@stevenkimsey7039]

Came for the Stone

[@medievalladybird394]

Oh the chateau, where all the sheep shat oh. I really love listening to you guys.

[@33piolin]

It is vandalism‼️ And makes me rabid‼️🤪 And just think of the people that dragged this up the hill😱

[@rachelconrod9810]

You old ( married couple) 😂. Thanks as always for sharing .

[@ghostofkadesh9041]

Nice trip 😃👍

[@sandraschultz3104]

Valleys to hide in and height of hilltops to see if enemy is coming.

[@caroletomlinson5480]

Biologists! Yayyyy❤

[@lulubelle0bresil]

If you guys pretended to get zapped by the fence and used "bug flies into his mouth" in the title you would get a gazillion new subscribers overnight, just sayin'! I'm kidding of course - now, are you almost bickering ALREADY? save it for down the road because you have a looong way to go! LOL - I was in awe of the landscape where the standing stone is, the "break" in the mountains behind it, the menhir-like peak stones in the distance (I don't know if they would look the same, that far into the past) no wonder people have speculated the stone's location could relate somehow to the landscape. I think prehistory is your main dish, but some light seasoning of ants, spiders and plants won't hurt at all - some local color will make each episode different from the next. Love the vlogging format, I think it will work well, even better than the formal documentary style. More accessible, more friendly, warmer in tone. The banter, the stories about mining, the romans, the casino - delightful, gents!

[@alangknowles]

Prehistoric Capability Brown, "Do you know what would be nice here, a folly with a statue. Or if money's a bit tight now, a lot of communities just erect a single large stone as a focal point."

[@lulubelle0bresil]

LOVE THIS!

[@killslay]

at what age does it stop being vandalism and become archaeology?

[@helenamcginty4920]

I always suspect that the need to mark where you've been with grafiti is the human equivalent of dogs peeing on lamp posts.

[@Shelmerdine745]

Give us all the lessons, please

[@konstantinavalentina3850]

Not excavating: funding is tight for many of the amazing places already known, and perhaps saving places that have been tagged as of interest, saving those places for new techniques, new technologies, new generations of archaeologists ... waiting, as annoying as waiting is, especially since we'll likely not live to see what's what, waiting may be the best thing for some sites. For instance, isn't there still a potential library still unexcavated in Herculaneum where carbonized scrolls have already been found and virtually unrolled with some interesting technologies? What's been found so far seems to be the works of an epicurean philosopher, but, the unexcavated area could be a more generalized Library? Possibly containing long lost works? Is it better to wait for even better technologies to excavate, or carpe diem?

[@allenkinahan6955]

How do either of you feel about Graham Robb's 'The Ancient Paths'? This walk of your reminded me that the center of the world is in France.

[@ThePrehistoryGuys]

I don't know it, so thank you. I'll check it out. R

[@allenkinahan6955]

@@ThePrehistoryGuys His style is a little clunky but I think you'll enjoy it.

[@amberliseleger900]

❤

[@jeffsmith50001]

The Turkey Leg

[@RoamGaming]

I was really only here for the ants. :)

[@johnbyrne8037]

has any research been done on whether standing stones were ever decorated with pictures. I can't believe rock art was restricted to caves.

[@BlueBaron3339]

It may not be Hope and Crosby but... 😂

[@TheWonderwy]

👍😉😊❤

[@cabbking]

You didn’t say it and I don’t see any comments that say it but that stone looks much more phallic to me than most. Shaped or found object?.

[@jeffsmith50001]

and electric spiders, yep, tell

[@napalmholocaust9093]

People need a new rock to chisel on. That one isn't gonna take getting popular very well. A new limestone plinth as a dedication or something. Just put it up with some chicken scratch already on it and the words "carve on me" at the top in ten languages. I know places that I wish had a giant chain bolted to the ground or something just to keep people busy till they get tired and leave an important site. I was at a reservoir with petroglyphs all along one side and this huge chain ran across the rocks and down the bank to the water some 6-800 feet long. It attracted much more of a crowd and spared the rest of the place. I forgot till now about when it got dark...😬 half the place, like a mile of bank was a deep pile of broken rock. I don't know how many rats started coming-up when it got dim but there had to have been hundreds if not thousands.

[@jasperowens]

Top Gear Presents: Prehistory

[@annelisbethstavland6762]

😊❤👍

[@sandraschultz3104]

Are the stones in alignments?

[@JohnDelong-qm9iv]

Menhir means there were “ men here.

[@janmckae246]

You're allowed to drive a car from the UK in France?Is it strange to switch driving sides?

[@aisl6190]

Do you guys know how close you are to caves... paleolithic with paintings?

[@ThePrehistoryGuys]

Of course:) R

[@JohnDelong-qm9iv]

4 patr -arks, 4 matri -arks emb arked onto an ark aich ark ane ark I type designed by an ark I type.

[@CandysFavorites]

Don’t need the background music

[@Appophust]

3:09 so dude's last name was "White House?!" And it's on a hill?! History is funny like that.

[@Oldsmobile69]

Is that the templar outpost where that nazi tried to find their treasure?

[@nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993]

Pitfall 1, stop talking going up hill....2. do not carry heavy gear up hill....Brucy bonus...use Norwigian walking poles over a certain age,for ease....puff,puff lol...Not fussy on background music as rather nature sounds...AWWW, A GLIMPS OF A LOCAL FLOWER...why not?? :) Distracting musin, AGAIN ggrrr

[@ravenartist8]

It’s interesting how different things bother people… I love the casual realness of the sounds of slogging uphill with gear. I feel like I’m walking with them side by side. So I look forward to walking with the guys some more !

[@mollyfritz-beckers6821]

Thanks!

[@ThePrehistoryGuys]

Thank you Molly!!