Vlog #19 - Museums & Looting

[TheFlyingTVsNOW]

why aren't teachers like you

[McWillie111]

I was trying to pay attention but my dog is cleaning herself like a cat and it distracting

[silenceincminor]

An additional conundrum could be seen in The British Museum as a fair proportion of its collection was taken as the British pillaged and profited whilst empire building. Culturally they are of significance to their countries of origin and should perhaps be returned? But then they wouldn't be part of such a large contextual collection, receive some of the greatest care in the world and may have never been preserved in the first place. A difficult argument to balance.

[scaredofvelvet]

I know that there are some horrible thing that happen to artifacts and stories are lost forever when looting happens. But, I wish you brought more light the fact that Archaeologist can work with museums to fix this. I know that this message was implied in the video, but it just felt very negative towards museums in general. A less capitalist approach needs to be taken and a love for history and stories needs to be the driving force. Still informative video and a important content to discuss. :)

[xXQuickpawXx]

doobly doo?

is everyone saying that now? i thought it was wheezy's thing.

anyways, great video. its nice to see something intelligent on youtube once in awhile.

[RealUpStaged]

So I'm an Art History major and I need to say.. what a great video. 

[ministove1111]

the music makes me cry :'(

[StarGazer2o2]

I was learning and I didn't even realize it.... Honestly that's appalling, all that awesome history. Gone, just gone, destroyed. To think there is more we could have learned about Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient Rome... Maybe it's just my personal love of history but this really makes me sad.

[XTimTheEnchanterX]

These are some of the most thoughtful videos on youtube, great content!

[TheJenniferOlive]

Truly fantastic.

[kimberkali77]

Thanks for always delivering a different perspective on things.

[MerileeGoLucky]

When you have a hat on you kinda look like John Krasinski.

[amurderofcrowz]

i feel smarter already.

[jml21000]

great video again

[DeadlyJimmy100]

If I may, I would like to make a suggestion about the production of your videos. The content is excellent, and the presentation is very good as a whole, but everytime a clip begins with you turning your head from your script to the camera I can't help but cringe. Would you consider moving the script directly behind the camera, so it is less obvious, or maybe even pausing a second each time after you look down, so that you could edit it out later? Thanks!

[BrisOwnWorld]

I'm only a little ashamed to admit that when I saw you had a new video I made an excited squeaking sound. I am not a squeaker. Congrats. Love your vlogs!

[allshalldelight]

This is legitimately something I never thought about before.

[clackitycat]

you should read Chasing Aphrodite; it's about the Getty's involvement in the illegal buying and selling of artifacts and artworks. very good shtuff.

[Nerdwriter1]

@clackitycat I'll check it out, but we have to trade: you should check out Stealing History by Roger Atwood. Fantastic stuff, reads like an adventure novel.

[clackitycat]

@Nerdwriter1 it's a deal.

[cindyreddeer]

Sam is a man of few words....I'm glad you have a lot more words. This was exceptionally informative. =)

[minime170]

YOU ARE AMAZING?!?!?!

Seriously.. I've been waiting for someone to share my disappointment with museums! You are amazing! Keep it up! :)

[qabandiman]

for you looters for them they are trying to feed their family in midst of war, also they could be looked as treasure hunters, indiana jones' of iraq

[Nerdwriter1]

Thanks everyone! Tell your friends! And watch The American!

[YouveBeenLaurified]

This was seriously awesome. I love it when YouTube teaches me stuff I'd never even thought about before. DFTBA, good sir. :)

[TheSquareheadgamer]

@samnotabeeradams We are good at that, one of the benfits at owing most of the world for a while :)

[SHADO603]

@TheSquareheadgamer I think you mean OWNING most of the world. We OWNED most of the world.

[neeeeves]

Hey, just wanted to tell you that I think your videos are magnificent, and that I hope you hear the same thing thing from millions of other people.

[samnotabeeradams]

You need to go to the British museum: we cut out the middle man by going out and looting ourselves.

[MsInunnguaq]

Why are your videos so good? I really enjoy watching them :)

[ScabbyJill]

Have you ever thought of being a teacher?

[PartYetiMusic]

You make the most wonderful videos!

[DaftAnime]

pretty freaking awesome

[rinaellarinaella]

So what would you suggest as a possible solution? Choking the demand of private collectors is a tall order. How would you increase awareness of the importance of the preservation of historical cultures without the beautiful museums?

[Bebirokku]

Sleep will have to wait, it seems.