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@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR leave it to your tact & decency to label a section "self promotion." Your humility does you so much credit, as always. Thank you for keeping this corner of the Internet classy mon ami 🩵
Seriously. There'll be museum exhibits dedicated to them, and if they're anything like today's archaeologists they'll describe them as objects of "religious significance". And football stadiums will be "temples".
Humans today- "Why did humans several thousand years ago make balls out of stone?" Also humans today- *house literally decorated with decorative balls made of stone, glass, wax, etc*
My theory about the dodecahedrons is they are tests for new blacksmiths, to prove they have the skills to create something intricate like a 3d shape thst is hollow with balls on the points. Their ability to create one would be testament to their skills and they could display them in their workshops
i thought about your comment a bit. while the shape seems very likely for that, the use of metal is what sticks out to me. what ought to be measured that cant be measured with some normal wood? maybe some hard or very hot materials?
@@jenA9026 you are right. ... Well a very naughty use with circular holes of various shapes came to mind... this would also explain the wide spreadedness lol. but i am certain this thing was used for measuring tube shaped stuff somehow
They have found at least one with wax residue so I think this is the most likely explanation. A fancy candle holder. It would also explain the design and material imo
This is lovely. Every time you make a new video I am very excited. Still going back through your whole catalog watching old ones but new ones are amazing!
The romans didn't have knitting, it wasn't invented for another 500-1000 years later in the middle east. It may work to knit a glove but it makes no sense considering the age and the material, there has to be a reason for the material not being something cheap like wood and textiles aren't the answer sadly. (they wouldn't use metal unless it was necessary) It was more likely a candle holder as they have found them with wax residue but there still is no definitive answer, hopefully we find out some day as they find more! Perhaps used to make chains and other shapes for jewelry? They've found them with coins and jewelry before.
It's totally possible that people used them for different purposes over the span of hundreds of years, some purposes which were not the original intention. Apparently these were very durable objects, so they could have had multiple owners. It could be religious to a Celt, but a Roman would be like "what's this? I guess I can put a candle in it." When objects are traded, there is also often a difference b/w what it means to the creator vs the buyer. A blacksmith could create the docahedron to test their skill, and then sell it to someone who views it in a different context.
So coincidental that i studied the Lewis Chess pieces during my last semester at university in an extra medieval history class and now i get to fall asleep with an asmr version!
I expect it will take me a few days but I'm looking forward to the Lewis chessmen part. Since i just finished listening to the Peter May's Lewis trilogy 😊
I think the dodecahedrons are likely religious articles related to the platonic solids, the dodecahedron representing the entire universe. Geometry was intertwined with religious ideas in quite a few Greek philosophical/religious enclaves
The first object is called a coroner. it's used for testing the quality of silver clay if you push clay through the object and it curls back on itself like a chain-link you have high quality, silver clay. The coroner with the smaller holes is for testing quality of silk garment. The coroner, with the very small holes are for testing strength of thread
I believe that Roman dodecahedrons, were just something simple like a table decoration or something of the likes, either that or a strange kids or teen puzzle toy.
Let me talk about the Roman Dodecahedron, it is a game with coins, mainly in military camps, where some have been found together with coins and where there are bars, canteens, casinos, brothels, coins from the soldiers' pay, and where there are times of leisure, games, bets and drinks. They are filled with coins and thrown on a table with the sides protected after payment. It is explained in two videos in Spanish. The evidence is the wear planes on the knobs and the number of broken knobs that exist.
the first devices in bronze were designed to land on one side. They were used I believe, as a gambling game, much like dice. Hence, finding them with coins.
10:42 it never occurred to me to link Mithraism & the dodecahedron 🤯 *BUT* (iirc) *they ARE both based on 12 - levels & side’s, respectively.* The cult of Mithras was popular with Roman soldiers & in post-Roman Britain for example. It would not surprise me to learn that was true in other parts Romanized Europe. *EDIT:* it seems I did not, in fact, remember correctly lol. There are seven levels in Mithraism, although I do still see two sources citing 12. Perhaps I’ll find them to be Zodiac references upon further reading. Still - an interesting possibility.
22:20 In Roman times the precision seems mind boggling... Although Roman technology was advanced, e.g. aquaducts, concrete, civil engineering generally - their surveying precision was impressive using just water levels and plumb lines for datums... Their understanding of structures, building materials & load paths was substantial. So my guess is a technical tool that justified the cost, effort, precision & robust materials. Romans were military, essentially an invasion & occupation force, so the military could demand cutting edge tools....? OR the idea they were commonly made also in wood but those examples are all now lost to decay.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Mysterious Artifacts
2:46 Self Promotion
3:48 Roman Dodecahedrons
23:54 Carved Stone Balls
35:44 Stone Spheres of Costa Rica
46:27 Lewis Chessmen
59:30 Rain Sounds, No Talking
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Links para la Biblioteca de los Sueños: mis historias contadas por Olimpia en español con acento mexicano.
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@@TheFrenchWhispererASMR leave it to your tact & decency to label a section "self promotion." Your humility does you so much credit, as always.
Thank you for keeping this corner of the Internet classy mon ami 🩵
In two thousand years you could make a similar video about fidget spinners
Seriously. There'll be museum exhibits dedicated to them, and if they're anything like today's archaeologists they'll describe them as objects of "religious significance". And football stadiums will be "temples".
He will don't worry.
Is literally a decorative paper weight.
Humans today- "Why did humans several thousand years ago make balls out of stone?"
Also humans today- *house literally decorated with decorative balls made of stone, glass, wax, etc*
Can't wait until future archeologists find funko pops in people's homes and try to figure out the religious meaning 😂
Medieval nerds playing D&D
Carved stone balls...putting the shot, (the shot put) an auld Scottish throwing competition?
My theory about the dodecahedrons is they are tests for new blacksmiths, to prove they have the skills to create something intricate like a 3d shape thst is hollow with balls on the points. Their ability to create one would be testament to their skills and they could display them in their workshops
I always thought you could use them to knit or make ropes with :)
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I'm going to be honest ☝I think the roman dodecahedrons are a tool for measuring spaghetti portions (50% joke 50% serious comment)
i thought about your comment a bit. while the shape seems very likely for that, the use of metal is what sticks out to me. what ought to be measured that cant be measured with some normal wood? maybe some hard or very hot materials?
And the rhombicosidodecahedron is the advanced pasta maker2.0😂
@@artblobhmmm... surely not very hot as metal conducts heat and wood doesn't. Hence why wooden spoons when cooking. Most intriguing 🤔
@@jenA9026 you are right.
... Well a very naughty use with circular holes of various shapes came to mind... this would also explain the wide spreadedness lol.
but i am certain this thing was used for measuring tube shaped stuff somehow
I was joking but I have always thought that could be used for measuring wads or bundles of certain products: asparragus, sticks, hay... I don't know
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Dodecohedrans could they have just been candle holders? Different holes for different sized candels
They have found at least one with wax residue so I think this is the most likely explanation. A fancy candle holder.
It would also explain the design and material imo
I think they are scented oil burners. Put a candle inside the shape and a bowl of oil on top of the corner balls .
This is lovely. Every time you make a new video I am very excited. Still going back through your whole catalog watching old ones but new ones are amazing!
All of your videos are so interesting! The topic, presentation, and execution are A+++
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I believe they discovered that the Roman dodecahedron was used as a knitting form for making gloves.
youre correct
The romans didn't have knitting, it wasn't invented for another 500-1000 years later in the middle east.
It may work to knit a glove but it makes no sense considering the age and the material, there has to be a reason for the material not being something cheap like wood and textiles aren't the answer sadly. (they wouldn't use metal unless it was necessary)
It was more likely a candle holder as they have found them with wax residue but there still is no definitive answer, hopefully we find out some day as they find more!
Perhaps used to make chains and other shapes for jewelry? They've found them with coins and jewelry before.
It's totally possible that people used them for different purposes over the span of hundreds of years, some purposes which were not the original intention. Apparently these were very durable objects, so they could have had multiple owners.
It could be religious to a Celt, but a Roman would be like "what's this? I guess I can put a candle in it."
When objects are traded, there is also often a difference b/w what it means to the creator vs the buyer. A blacksmith could create the docahedron to test their skill, and then sell it to someone who views it in a different context.
So coincidental that i studied the Lewis Chess pieces during my last semester at university in an extra medieval history class and now i get to fall asleep with an asmr version!
Headphones on, I'm ready for whatever you're going to share with us ☺️
This was the best. I did not want it to end !
Awesome. Appreciated! There are examples of the Stone Orbs/Speres in the McManus Galleries museum in Dundee. Listen tonight and visit tomorrow. 👌🏻
anything having to do with mysterious objects, is great
I expect it will take me a few days but I'm looking forward to the Lewis chessmen part. Since i just finished listening to the Peter May's Lewis trilogy 😊
j just woke up and saw a new video....i will be late to work again!.
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Could the dodecahedrons also be fancy dice? It would explain the nubs and the association with coins.
Ancient Roman dungeons and dragons dice
I’m so looking forward to this one
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I think the dodecahedrons are likely religious articles related to the platonic solids, the dodecahedron representing the entire universe. Geometry was intertwined with religious ideas in quite a few Greek philosophical/religious enclaves
i always lve falling asleep to this
I love your channel so much
Glad I came back to watch and stay awake, fascinating subjects especially history of chess & the Beserker 52:42 !!
The information is so interesting but his voice knocks me out in minutes
It’s the Astral Prism!
I’m sure a githyanki crèche had use for those dodecahedrons
The first object is called a coroner. it's used for testing the quality of silver clay if you push clay through the object and it curls back on itself like a chain-link you have high quality, silver clay. The coroner with the smaller holes is for testing quality of silk garment. The coroner, with the very small holes are for testing strength of thread
I really like this mystery item video!
I believe that Roman dodecahedrons, were just something simple like a table decoration or something of the likes, either that or a strange kids or teen puzzle toy.
Let me talk about the Roman Dodecahedron, it is a game with coins, mainly in military camps, where some have been found together with coins and where there are bars, canteens, casinos, brothels, coins from the soldiers' pay, and where there are times of leisure, games, bets and drinks. They are filled with coins and thrown on a table with the sides protected after payment. It is explained in two videos in Spanish. The evidence is the wear planes on the knobs and the number of broken knobs that exist.
the first devices in bronze were designed to land on one side. They were used I believe, as a gambling game, much like dice. Hence, finding them with coins.
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10:42 it never occurred to me to link Mithraism & the dodecahedron 🤯 *BUT* (iirc) *they ARE both based on 12 - levels & side’s, respectively.*
The cult of Mithras was popular with Roman soldiers & in post-Roman Britain for example. It would not surprise me to learn that was true in other parts Romanized Europe.
*EDIT:* it seems I did not, in fact, remember correctly lol. There are seven levels in Mithraism, although I do still see two sources citing 12. Perhaps I’ll find them to be Zodiac references upon further reading. Still - an interesting possibility.
Could you tell me what those colored spheres you have are made of? I've noticed them in a few videos and thought they were so beautiful.
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Glazed ceramic, and they are hollow.
Hello, there is no possible to do a video in spanish anymore? 😢😢😢
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Love listening to these before sleeping! Are there any other great creators out there that I've missed?
I'm worried about the Roman dodecahedrons could have been used as a way to build tents or other fabric structures
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4:03 Dodecahedron you say? Surely the viewers of this channel can crack this mystery??
They're an early version of the D20 die, used for wargaming or sports. 13:12
Or betting or gambling.
19:11 Apprentice training pieces for workers in bronze foundries (critical for every garrison town making swords etc).
They're holders for ancient drinking goblets that were conical and could not be put down on a horizontal surface.
They're holders for valuable scrolls such as contracts, which might be different sizes.
22:20 In Roman times the precision seems mind boggling... Although Roman technology was advanced, e.g. aquaducts, concrete, civil engineering generally - their surveying precision was impressive using just water levels and plumb lines for datums... Their understanding of structures, building materials & load paths was substantial.
So my guess is a technical tool that justified the cost, effort, precision & robust materials.
Romans were military, essentially an invasion & occupation force, so the military could demand cutting edge tools....?
OR the idea they were commonly made also in wood but those examples are all now lost to decay.
I hope the earliest computers is in this one!
Bonjour, ca serait tellement bien que tu refasses des vidéos en français. Je parle parfaitement l anglais mais c est toujours plus agréable dans sa langue natale. Sinon je suis toutes tes vidéos même si je commente peu. Mais férue d'histoire ta chaine est l'idéal pour moi
What if the chess pieces are the keepsakes from an ancient serial killer?
the romans created the og Jojo reference 😱😱😱
Wish he uploaded a video without the long sounds at the end
I upload with sounds on RUclips and without on Spotify/Apple Music/Patreon.
it is a dice, obviously
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Oh no! You put gloves on your beautiful hands!