you hit the nail on its head about the value of places like the British Museum - it's a repository of the beauty, skill, craftsmanship, knowledge and history of the human race and it's there for anyone to explore. Putting aside some of the murky past of its acquisitions there is real value in the place. For me it should be everyone's number 1 destination if you go to London
Had the British not taken these a lot of these would’ve been lost in time to all kinds of wars and tribulations. Therefore, I see this as a positive in many senses
Cody. I love on the Thames next to Tower Bridge. I am a long-distance runner, and I run at 3am each morning. My route often takes me by the back of the BM. The porcelain figure at 2.19 is visible from the street since the gallery is always lit. I am not prone to flights of fancy but I swear that I have seen that thing move. I spoke to the guard at the gates to the front entrance and told him that. He told me that he wouldn't be surprised, and that some guards will not enter certain galleries alone or at night because of what they had seen or heard. Some time later The Guardian newspaper did a feature on the same. Do look it up. By the way, I am 63 and a brand expert, not a fuckwit.
Loving these short clips of your visit. In one of the Tower of London videos you mentioned being into the medieval arms. If you're back this way, you might be interested in popping up to Leeds. We've got the Royal Armouries Museum, which was purpose built in the early 2000's to display a huge selection of the weapons and armour they couldn't fit in the Tower. There's a massive range of arms from all through British history and much of the world (including the Far East), even a full set of elephant armour
If you like 'arty' type stuff from all over the world, a visit to the Victoria & Albert (closest tube is South Kensington) is an absolute must. It's also free to enter.
I really enjoy these short introspective looks into history. Although I love history and enjoy reading into all the minutiae of their ways of life, sometimes it's just nice to take in what we still have today and remind yourself why its so evocative in the first place.
Also check out the V&A Museum in South Kensington, (the world's second largest art collection with 4 million pieces -by comparison the British Museum has 8 million). It has Japan galleries also, and Korean ones with a hanbok house.
These videos are an absolute treasure just like the subject, and you express yourself with such fluent ease, it's no surprise you're a writer. Hope you make it to the Tate and some of the smaller, less famous art houses.
Korea? Is your book published ? If so put a link. I have a Masters East Asian History. Im obsessed with The Three Kingdoms. Silla and early Joseon. Also Japanese History. Have you read James Clavells novels? I know Shogun has been televised twice, but nothing beats the books. Also have you ever seen the long, mean long😂 Korean Series Queen Seoundok. Not entirely accurate...particularly Bidams importance😂 but very accurate with other things. I'm 67 and can honestly say you are the most interesting reactor from the US. Most,including my age group are, how do I put this nicely....lacking in any knowledge about any History at all.Love your little videos. I've spent my life trying to explain the beauty and sophistication of early East Asia. Compared with here in England for an example. Usually falls on deaf ears. Love your channel...and you're so funny and friendly. I'm born in Northern Ireland family moved to England during the troubles, been here ever since.
A lot of piece's in the British museum were stolen by our ancestors and when we have been asked to return them we refuse. Time we handed them back to their rightful owners .
@@dorianlloyd9388 Maybe, maybe not. Years ago, I used to think similar, but then I decided to visit, learn & educate myself. Some of the pieces ‘might’ have a questionable past, but most don’t.
Preserved, protected and open to all to view free of charge is the best case scenario for these artifacts
as much as they belong ot the cultures of their origin, i agree with you
@@aleksandergolembka8659 Yes, this museum should not be seen as possesions, but rather preservations.
The collection at the British Museum belongs to all of humanity & is preserved as one... as it all should be. Thank you.
you hit the nail on its head about the value of places like the British Museum - it's a repository of the beauty, skill, craftsmanship, knowledge and history of the human race and it's there for anyone to explore. Putting aside some of the murky past of its acquisitions there is real value in the place. For me it should be everyone's number 1 destination if you go to London
Had the British not taken these a lot of these would’ve been lost in time to all kinds of wars and tribulations. Therefore, I see this as a positive in many senses
G'day to you, I am so glad that you appreciate the significance of the Museum, thank you for your take on these things! Armadale West Aust.
Cody. I love on the Thames next to Tower Bridge. I am a long-distance runner, and I run at 3am each morning. My route often takes me by the back of the BM. The porcelain figure at 2.19 is visible from the street since the gallery is always lit. I am not prone to flights of fancy but I swear that I have seen that thing move. I spoke to the guard at the gates to the front entrance and told him that. He told me that he wouldn't be surprised, and that some guards will not enter certain galleries alone or at night because of what they had seen or heard. Some time later The Guardian newspaper did a feature on the same. Do look it up. By the way, I am 63 and a brand expert, not a fuckwit.
Loving these short clips of your visit. In one of the Tower of London videos you mentioned being into the medieval arms. If you're back this way, you might be interested in popping up to Leeds. We've got the Royal Armouries Museum, which was purpose built in the early 2000's to display a huge selection of the weapons and armour they couldn't fit in the Tower. There's a massive range of arms from all through British history and much of the world (including the Far East), even a full set of elephant armour
The Royal Armouries Museum was easily one of the best museums I have ever visited.
If you like 'arty' type stuff from all over the world, a visit to the Victoria & Albert (closest tube is South Kensington) is an absolute must. It's also free to enter.
This! TheV&A is the forgotten museum…. The collections are fascinating
Also available in Dundee.
I really enjoy these short introspective looks into history.
Although I love history and enjoy reading into all the minutiae of their ways of life, sometimes it's just nice to take in what we still have today and remind yourself why its so evocative in the first place.
Great vid 🇬🇧
Also check out the V&A Museum in South Kensington, (the world's second largest art collection with 4 million pieces -by comparison the British Museum has 8 million). It has Japan galleries also, and Korean ones with a hanbok house.
These videos are an absolute treasure just like the subject, and you express yourself with such fluent ease, it's no surprise you're a writer. Hope you make it to the Tate and some of the smaller, less famous art houses.
Fantastic. Best wishes sent your way from Scotland ❤
**The year is 2046. Cody has posted his final British Museum vlog, Part 6,785.....** 😉
Wonderful
Will have to go again when its quieter.
never judge a book by its cover
such a perceptive review that one simply does not consider when visiting
You mentioned you'd researched and written a book but modestly didn't tell us the title. Is it 'Horangi Fire'?
Korea? Is your book published ? If so put a link. I have a Masters East Asian History. Im obsessed with The Three Kingdoms. Silla and early Joseon. Also Japanese History. Have you read James Clavells novels? I know Shogun has been televised twice, but nothing beats the books. Also have you ever seen the long, mean long😂 Korean Series Queen Seoundok. Not entirely accurate...particularly Bidams importance😂 but very accurate with other things. I'm 67 and can honestly say you are the most interesting reactor from the US. Most,including my age group are, how do I put this nicely....lacking in any knowledge about any History at all.Love your little videos. I've spent my life trying to explain the beauty and sophistication of early East Asia. Compared with here in England for an example. Usually falls on deaf ears. Love your channel...and you're so funny and friendly. I'm born in Northern Ireland family moved to England during the troubles, been here ever since.
british expats in america.
The British Museum is missing a trick by not employing this man.
The joke is it's called the British Museum but there is barely anything British in there...
not somehow cram packed, stolen.
A lot of piece's in the British museum were stolen by our ancestors and when we have been asked to return them we refuse. Time we handed them back to their rightful owners .
No they wasn’t .. and they are far better taken care of, than anywhere else…
@@dorianlloyd9388 Maybe, maybe not. Years ago, I used to think similar, but then I decided to visit, learn & educate myself. Some of the pieces ‘might’ have a questionable past, but most don’t.
No they weren't.
lots of those items would have been ruined if not totally preserved for all to see.