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  • History of ancient Scythians and Sarmatians that lived on the territory of Ukraine in VII BC - III AD.
    00:00 - Scythian history in Greek texts
    03:04 - Scythian mounds and treasures in them
    03:36 - Scythian Pectoral
    04:45 - Sarmathian legends: Amazons and King Arthur
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 448

  • @marcusott2973
    @marcusott2973 Рік тому +45

    The history of the areas around the Black Sea has always been one of my favorites.
    The Scythian police man, is a figure which is a staple of classic greek comedies.

    • @rossr6616
      @rossr6616 22 дні тому

      what was the common schtick of the Scythian Cop?

    • @marcusott2973
      @marcusott2973 22 дні тому

      @@rossr6616 very tall, inquisitive with a funny accent, which lead to constant humorous misunderstandings

  • @LamdaDaLamb
    @LamdaDaLamb Рік тому +26

    A beautiful history lesson, Anna, with examples of beautiful artifacts and illustrations; a simple-but-beautiful studio filming scene: your black clothing stood out against the grey wall, illuminated by your golden neck-piece, visage and blond hair which matched the colour of the dry rushes placed on either side in the background, while from the corner the mirror reminded us that we always need to reflect upon history & culture. Bravo, O strong-hearted woman, daughter of ancient warriors!

  • @trevorkirby3781
    @trevorkirby3781 Рік тому +12

    The Ala Primae Sarmatarum was a unit of Sarmatians who garrisoned Hadrians wall in the North of England around 200 AD. Even in those days, they were good fighters.

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому

      Indeed ,cavalry artifacts have been unearthed around Carlisle in Cumbria just by Hadrians wall

    • @philip5940
      @philip5940 Рік тому

      Romans didn't want to mess with the Scots.

  • @jefferyshute6641
    @jefferyshute6641 Рік тому +108

    Thanks Anna. The more I learn about Ukraine, the more I understand the character of the people. The history, language and even the way of thinking are distinctly different than that of the Russians. Victory and Freedom for Ukraine! 🇺🇦

    • @dylanvogler2165
      @dylanvogler2165 Рік тому +2

      The Ukrainians aren't descendents of the Scythians or Sarmarhians though. It is a part of the Ukrainian history, like the Gallic tribes are part of French history or the Bretons with English history. Whilst it undoubtedly influenced Ukrainian culture, etc, these aren't predecessors of the Ukrainians.

    • @dylanvogler2165
      @dylanvogler2165 Рік тому +10

      @troygoggans5495 the Rus' are a predecessor to both. The Rus' split into the Belarusians, Russians and Ukrainians (and Rusyn). Not dissimilar to how the Franks are the ancestors of Germans, Dutch, Flemish and French.
      With normal countries, you can share this history (as the Germans, French and Dutch do), but in the case of Russia this is sadly impossible because they claim they are the Rus' and therefore everyone descended from the Rus' are Russian. Maybe on the day that the Russians realize that the Rus' =/= Russia but a predecessor which is shared with their neighbours, this history can be shared normally.

    • @jonathanroger4705
      @jonathanroger4705 Рік тому +2

      Would Scythians be descendants from the Mongrel Army? Who could fire arrows on horseback and outmanoeuvre knights. Interesting about the connection with ancient Rome and the legend of King Arthur.

    • @dylanvogler2165
      @dylanvogler2165 Рік тому +6

      @jonathanroger4705 you mean the Mongols? Because no they predate both the Mongols and the Hunns. And yeah the Sarmarthians were used as auxiliary cavalry by the Roman Empire.

    • @stevemcgowen
      @stevemcgowen Рік тому +8

      @@troygoggans5495 Kyiv was the capitol of Rus lands, There was no Ruzzia at the time and Moscow was just a fishing village...

  • @dylanvogler2165
    @dylanvogler2165 Рік тому +23

    The Sarmartians provided the Romans with auxiliary forces for quite some time during the Imperial period. They were renowned cavalry and one of the explanations for King Arthur, says he was a leader of the Sarmatian auxiliary in the Roman Legion stationed in the Roman province of Brittania.

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому +6

      Indeed, apparently they were stationed up here on the north by Hadrians wall in Cumbria...

    • @dylanvogler2165
      @dylanvogler2165 Рік тому +4

      @eamonnclabby7067 Yes, and according to some historians, part of the auxiliary (including the man they think might have been the inspiration of Arthur) stayed in Brittania after the withdrawel of the Roman legions from the island.

    • @phil5365
      @phil5365 Рік тому +2

      @@dylanvogler2165 Yes, you're correct. Sarmatian cavalry were stationed at various legionary bases including Chester my county town were there is a grave stelae for a cavalryman carrying a draco banner.

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому +1

      ​@@phil5365there used to be a Roman signalling station here on the wirral, as well as the ancient bronze age port of Meols..utilised by them..

    • @dylanvogler2165
      @dylanvogler2165 Рік тому

      @@phil5365 that's honestly interesting I didn't know that particular fact

  • @BuffyTheVatnikSlayer
    @BuffyTheVatnikSlayer Рік тому +14

    This was fascinating. I am half Ukrainian and my grandparents did not ever want to talk about the past. Your videos are so good. Every day I learn more. 💛💙🇺🇦💪

    • @cathjj840
      @cathjj840 Рік тому +5

      How sad they didn't or couldn't share. It must have been so terrible they couldn't bring themselves to relive the pain or maybe didn't want to lay that on others. This is not unusual among humans who've gone through traumatic experiences in troubled periods of history. Talking about it can actually help, and may also serve to help prevent such things from recurring. However, you can't blame the individuals from coping how they think best.

    • @carolwilliams8511
      @carolwilliams8511 Рік тому +3

      Love the name Buffy the Vatnik Slayer 😊And the NAFO avitar.

    • @ZhovtoBlakytniy
      @ZhovtoBlakytniy Рік тому +2

      I couldn't get my grandma to talk, either. She told me it's stupid to be interested in the past😅
      I study cultural anthropology and ancient history, there goes my entire life and heart lol

  • @bruceferry6229
    @bruceferry6229 Рік тому +29

    Thanks Anna, I love to learn more about Ukraine!

    • @EasternRomeOrthodoxy
      @EasternRomeOrthodoxy Рік тому

      There is nothing to learn about a fake nation that doesn't exist lol

  • @BrentAsbjornhus
    @BrentAsbjornhus Рік тому +22

    A very interesting lesson on the history of Ukraine. I like the Scythian Pectoral that you are wearing, it suits you. Slava Ukraini !💙💛

    • @EasternRomeOrthodoxy
      @EasternRomeOrthodoxy Рік тому

      🤺☦🇷🇺There is no such thing as a "Ukrainian nation" - you are Russians and ours!!
      Scythians (Ashkenaz = haplogroup R1a-m420 subclades) were NOT of the Iranian/Aryan race (Madai = haplogroups R1a-z93, R2 subclades), but were the ancestors of us Slavs. Yes, as Japhetic peoples (European race) we are related, as brother races, but we are still very distinct races

  • @rudolfkasanpawiro644
    @rudolfkasanpawiro644 Рік тому +11

    Thank you for presenting us this interesting ukranian history.

  • @lisaroan9029
    @lisaroan9029 Рік тому +34

    Thank you Anna,I so enjoyed this history teaching about your descendants. This speaks volumes about the Ukrainian people. Much love to you and all Ukraine,Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💙🇺🇸

    • @EasternRomeOrthodoxy
      @EasternRomeOrthodoxy Рік тому

      🤺☦🇷🇺There is no such thing as a "Ukrainian nation" - they are Russians and ours.
      Scythians (Ashkenaz = haplogroup R1a-m420 subclades) were NOT of the Iranian/Aryan race (Madai = haplogroups R1a-z93, R2 subclades), but were the ancestors of us Slavs. Yes, as Japhetic peoples (European race) we are related, as brother races, but we are still very distinct races

  • @johannesvalterdivizzini1523
    @johannesvalterdivizzini1523 Рік тому +9

    Bravo Anna! This Celtic-Frisian, Greco-Carthaginian Triocalan holds his hands out in loving friendship to sons and daughters of the Scythian Sarmatians! I'm so glad that the treasures of ancient Ukraine are being returned to their mother country (beautiful treasures as they all are).💛💙

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому +1

      This Limavady native now an adopted son of Birkenhead agrees with you....E..

    • @cathjj840
      @cathjj840 Рік тому +2

      There's a lot of archeological research in those areas that has been withheld or misattributed by the Ruzzians over the last century. It's not just about hogging eventual precious treasures but about the knowledge that isn't shared with the wider scientific community.

    • @johannesvalterdivizzini1523
      @johannesvalterdivizzini1523 Рік тому

      @@eamonnclabby7067 Slainte, Eamon, slainte!

    • @johannesvalterdivizzini1523
      @johannesvalterdivizzini1523 Рік тому

      @@cathjj840 They seem obsessed with rewriting history to suit their nationalistic blather. You're right; they've been doing it for generations.

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому

      ​@@johannesvalterdivizzini1523Skol/ cheers....!!!!...

  • @MichaelMoranGearHead
    @MichaelMoranGearHead Рік тому +35

    That was fascinating! I love history as well and would love to hear more about Ukraine's.
    Slava Ukraini ❣️

  • @louisgiokas2206
    @louisgiokas2206 Рік тому +9

    Great video. I have always been interested in the Scythians since I was young and read about them in Ancient Greek writings. The Scythian bowmen were, if I recall correctly, were hired to keep order in Ancient Athens.

    • @rubig1975
      @rubig1975 Місяць тому +1

      There are so many Scythian arrowheads in Ukraine that when people go with a metal detector and look for valuables, the arrowheads don’t leave too many of them

  • @0Cico0
    @0Cico0 Рік тому +8

    I love ancient history too, how the people lived, how they communicated with other civilisations, how aware they were about the world. There are still many mysteries that are waiting for us to unveil, even here in Europe. Thracians, Scythians, Celts, Picts, Etruscans... Thank you Anna for the video 👍

  • @TigruArdavi
    @TigruArdavi Рік тому +16

    Thanks for another exciting insight into the rich heritage and history of Ukraine. Together we will preserve our common European past and carry it on to the future. United in diversity.
    Slava Ukraini!🌻🇺🇦

  • @theresaanspaugh6788
    @theresaanspaugh6788 Рік тому +11

    What an interesting history lesson. Thank You Anna. The Scthians remind me of the ancient Egyptians, being buried with what they would need in the afterlife. Their jewelry was beautiful. The strenghth of the Ukranian women surely does come from the ancient Amazonca women.

  • @marianneb.7112
    @marianneb.7112 Рік тому +9

    Thank you, Anna! This is fascinating. ❤

  • @russmartin4189
    @russmartin4189 Рік тому +9

    Great history lesson Anna. Thank you. I studied medieval art in college, which included late Roman jewelry, but I not Scythian. That pectoral is stunning. It must have belonged to a princess or someone very powerful. I am quicky learning more about Ukraine than I knew about England and France. By the way, King Arthur is widely regarded as a mythical figure.

  • @prepper_nation_h
    @prepper_nation_h Рік тому +7

    This "Discover Ukraine" series is going to be so great. You know, I am a child of the Cold War when most history of the nations making up the USSR was largely unavailable to us here in America. After the Soviet Union collapsed, I genuinely looked forward to learning more about these nations and their histories and cultures. This desire has come true in certain cases when I traveled to former Soviet states like Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan or Ukraine.
    The Scythians, Sarmatians, and even the Cossacks were all cultures which seemed fascinating to me but were not really taught about here in American schools since we were somewhat isolated from Eastern European academia. Ukraine's quest to integrate with the West and become an open, democratic society has really opened up some of these unknown histories to me.
    There was a time when I thought I might find as much interest in Russian history, too. But now I find that so much of what Russia calls its history has actually been assimilated from the states it conquered. They still lie, misrepresent or twist aspects of their culture to fit the glorious narrative of the Kremlin. It's like the Iron Curtain never fell for them. And I have lost my patience waiting for them to be honest about their history.
    So thank you, Anna, for this great new series. I will look forward to more episodes! Пізнаймо Україну!

    • @AJ-Lohinska
      @AJ-Lohinska Рік тому +1

      Interesting you should say that! I had a relative who went to see was a one-off Smithsonian travelling exhibition of Moscow Treasures and Traditions, in Washington, D.C. I have the book he got that portrayed what was on display at that exhibition. He was, as he said in 1990, "Underwhelmed!"
      I have only skim-read snippets of the book. The photographs of the artefacts are somewhat depressing. There's an image of a 1862 painting, by Vasily Perov, 'Drinking tea in Mytishchi, near Moscow', and the description of it speaks volumes.
      I am excited to see so much of the wonderful cultural history and artefacts, showing up on our global radar now.

  • @joecanales9631
    @joecanales9631 Рік тому +5

    Thanks Anna, excellent video. I had been wondering about the people who lived around now Ukraine before the Vikings. I enjoy learning about from whom we are descended.

  • @ionbrad6753
    @ionbrad6753 Рік тому +3

    Fascinating! "The dominant ethnic groups among the Scythian-speakers were nomadic pastoralists of Central Asia and the Pontic-Caspian steppe. Fragments of their speech known from inscriptions and words quoted in ancient authors as well as analysis of their names indicate that it was an Indo-European language, more specifically from the Iranic group of Indo-Iranic languages.
    Most of the Scythian languages eventually became extinct, except for modern Ossetian (which descends from the Alanian dialect of Scytho-Sarmatian), Wakhi (which descends from the Khotanese and Tumshuqese forms of Scytho-Khotanese), and Yaghnobi (which descends from Sogdian). ...
    Early Eastern Iranic peoples originated in the Yaz culture (ca. 1500-1100 BC) in Central Asia.[9] The Scythians migrated from Central Asia toward Eastern Europe in the 8th and 7th century BC, occupying today's Southern Russia and Ukraine and the Carpathian Basin and parts of Moldova and Dobruja. They disappeared from history after the Hunnish invasion of Europe in the 5th century AD, and Turkic (Avar, Batsange, etc.) and Slavic peoples probably assimilated most people speaking Scythian.[citation needed] However, in the Caucasus, the Ossetian language belonging to the Scythian linguistic continuum remains in use today, while in Central Asia, some languages belonging to Eastern Iranic group are still spoken, namely Pashto, Pamir languages and Yaghnobi. ..." (wikipedia on Scythian language).

  • @dcal1736
    @dcal1736 Рік тому +2

    Their is a very good King Arthur movie with Clive Owen as King Arthur. He was Sarmatian. In the movie you will see how young Sarmatian boys were given by their parents to Roman commanders. Very good movie you might want to watch it.

  • @alandickerson3379
    @alandickerson3379 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing this, I love to learn more about Ukraine. You did a great job of sharing these stories. Have a nice new week!!

  • @mellowInventor
    @mellowInventor Рік тому +7

    Yes! I love Ancient History! Please consider a presentation on Cucuteni-Trypilia culture! They are one of the first Neolithic cultures to come into being and the oldest alphabet recorded is not Sumerian, but Trypilian, found within the past twenty years in Romania.

    • @almitrahopkins1873
      @almitrahopkins1873 Рік тому +1

      I was just about to make the same recommendation. That culture may have predated the Mesopotamian cultures entirely, not just in writing.

  • @leslieaustin151
    @leslieaustin151 Рік тому +11

    Thanks Anna, always interesting when you teach us about Ukraine. Certainly you have a long and distinguished history. It is sometimes the way with those who have less (of anything) that they try to steal history, valuables, land from others around them. They never try to steal morals though. Funny that. Slava Ukraini. Les in UK 🇬🇧🇺🇦

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому

      Good point well made,sir, best wishes from the wirral peninsula..E..

  • @TheFlutecart
    @TheFlutecart Рік тому +5

    Another really good video! Good stuff.

  • @raycornford283
    @raycornford283 Рік тому +4

    A fascinating insight to your cultural heritage, Anna. Thank you.

  • @Navigator2166
    @Navigator2166 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Anna for clarification on the Dutch Court artifacts decision. As always, excellent! 👵🏻🇺🇸❤️🇺🇦

  • @johnlastname8752
    @johnlastname8752 Рік тому +13

    The Ossetians are the last speakers of Scythian/Sarmatian descendant languages. The studies on their language and folktales give a lot of insight into how their ancestors lived.

    • @johndewey6358
      @johndewey6358 2 місяці тому

      Scythians, Sarmations, Ossetians, Alans are ALL Iranians tribes. Most Iranians that live in the present day Iran used to live in Europe on the banks of Danube. They moved east toward present day Ukraine and Southern Russia and went through the Caucasus mountains. Along the way they were multiple branches and realignments and they all spoke Iranian languages. The Ossetians and Alans who live north of the Republic of Georgia speak a very similar language as people in Iran (differences are similar to Irish and English, Scottish). BTW, Scots are Scythian in origin!

  • @ohms497
    @ohms497 Рік тому +28

    The Scythian King Arthur connection is a very interesting story. The research of the last few decades mentions the Scythian influence through out ancient written history. Very interesting indeed.
    Heroyam slava! 🇺🇦

  • @suzannewman979
    @suzannewman979 Рік тому +2

    I love your channel. Thank you for sharing your fascinating history with us. I also love your t-shirts.

  • @Chadyroo1
    @Chadyroo1 Рік тому +3

    I LOVE it! I've been researching Ukraine history and I find these ancient nomadic tribes fascinating.

  • @Grant_S_M
    @Grant_S_M Рік тому +9

    Amazing history lesson, Anna! 😊 🇺🇦

    • @EasternRomeOrthodoxy
      @EasternRomeOrthodoxy Рік тому

      🤺☦🇷🇺There is no such thing as a "Ukrainian nation" - you are Russians and ours!!
      Scythians (Ashkenaz = haplogroup R1a-m420 subclades) were NOT of the Iranian/Aryan race (Madai = haplogroups R1a-z93, R2 subclades), but were the ancestors of us Slavs. Yes, as Japhetic peoples (European race) we are related, as brother races, but we are still very distinct races

    • @Grant_S_M
      @Grant_S_M Рік тому

      @@EasternRomeOrthodoxy Shut up ruscist troll

  • @steved6092
    @steved6092 Рік тому +6

    Diakuyu Anna ... I'm already loving this series, I had not heard of the connection between the Scythians & King Arthur, very interesting ... As always your necklace / jewellery looks amazing on you ☺ ... Slava Ukraini

    • @marimarmarimar25
      @marimarmarimar25 5 місяців тому

      See the movie "King Arthur", you will like very much. The Sarmathyan Knights are the main characters, super Heroes în the movie. Enjoy dear friend!

  • @torfinnlian140
    @torfinnlian140 Рік тому +10

    Good afternoon Anna. It is so interesting to hear you tell. You have taught me so much about your dear Ukraine. From recent history, and now from early history.
    And your daily blog is the most important thing every day for me.
    Looking forward to the day your country is free of terrorists.
    Very soon.
    Slava Ukraini 💙💛

  • @JedAugust
    @JedAugust Рік тому

    Anna,
    A "Special Thank You"...for this "First-Class" Ukrainian Cultural Presentation!
    As it is "Father's Day" in the United States of America...
    May the International Community Accept our Sincere "Happy Father's Day" Greetings to each of your Beautiful Fathers and In-Honor of ALL the Brave and Noble Fathers who have Contributed their VALIANT Efforts to this Beautiful World!
    Also. "Happy Father's Day"...to our Father In Heaven who gives each of us LIFE!
    With GREAT Confidence in You,
    Jed August
    Los Angeles, CA USA
    2023-06-19 (Sunday) 5:30pm, PDT

  • @TheGreatPeace
    @TheGreatPeace Рік тому +4

    Really nice video
    Wonderful pictures of the fantastic arts pieces
    I look forward to learn more about the ancient Ukrainian history
    Slava Ukraini

  • @anderseriksen2282
    @anderseriksen2282 Рік тому +1

    I`m a history "addict" - so this video presentet very well must have 1 like - well done Anna

  • @johnweidemann3148
    @johnweidemann3148 Рік тому +4

    Anna,
    Thank you so much for today’s presentation.
    Ukraine is always fascinating to visit and learn about.
    After 12 visits I am looking forward to my next visit there.

  • @namastezen3300
    @namastezen3300 Рік тому +2

    Diakuyu, Anna. Molodets. Very informative.

  • @InterWebGuy99
    @InterWebGuy99 Рік тому +5

    This was a fascinating journey through your history! It makes me sad that in America we have no history, except for the native peoples who were here before there was America. Hopefully our legacy to humanity will be how much we cherished freedom and justice and trusted in God to guide our destiny.

    • @cathjj840
      @cathjj840 Рік тому

      Why are you discounting all the myriad places from which your American ancestors came? European, African, Asian, American indigenous history, i.e. World / Human history is Americans' history, too. Cheez. US exceptionalism can really go too far if it's claiming spontaneous inception or virgin birth or something

    • @InterWebGuy99
      @InterWebGuy99 Рік тому

      @@cathjj840 You just answered your own question. Our ancestors were NOT Americans. America is a random melting pot, not a nation with a cultural history of its own. You probably won't understand there's a huge difference.

  • @prismpyre7653
    @prismpyre7653 Рік тому +3

    I'm SO happy you decided to do this video!! I think Scythians are one of the most interesting ancient peoples anywhere, and certainly some of the widest traveled and most culturally influential across huge swaths of Europe and Asia. And a people that, at least in their early history (before the Huns) were never afraid of strong women or LGBT people.

  • @alanmcmillan6969
    @alanmcmillan6969 Рік тому +3

    Hello Anna! I love history, aand archaeology. It is very important to know where you came from, what makes your country what it is. The connection and threads make a fascinating journey, explaining how it all began.
    Enjoy your culture, the past and the future. it is yours!

  • @davidsoulsby1102
    @davidsoulsby1102 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this small slice of history. I enjoy your historical and cultural films. Life doesn't always have to be dark. thank you.

  • @doubleplusgoodthinker9434
    @doubleplusgoodthinker9434 Рік тому +5

    Very close to where I live in South West England is an ancient hill fort. It is said to be the site of a decisive battle where King Arthur defeated the invading saxons (my ancestors!). Thanks for a fascinating talk. Victory to the defenders of Ukraine!🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

    • @cathjj840
      @cathjj840 Рік тому

      Is that the one where the Romans had earlier defeated the local Brythonic tribe(s)? If you are English, your DNA is likely still mostly Brythonic. The Saxons took over the culture and language, but their numbers weren't great enough to completely dilute the preexisting gene pool .

    • @briseboy
      @briseboy Рік тому

      Previously commented on the fact that Ukraine early civilisation showed NO need for fort s or wall for up to 2700 years.
      No sign of submissiveness or autocrats, or hierarchy.

    • @doubleplusgoodthinker9434
      @doubleplusgoodthinker9434 Рік тому

      @@briseboy These were quite common in Southern England in pre-Roman days. They consisted of an earthwork (a man made hill or ring, surmounted by a wooden wall. The idea was to provide a safe haven as the Celtic tribes were always warring with each other. When the Roman's arrived, they made short work of them.

    • @doubleplusgoodthinker9434
      @doubleplusgoodthinker9434 Рік тому

      @@cathjj840 Abdolutely. There were a number of such tribes. The one in my area which would have held the hill fort I referred to were recorded as the being the Durotriges. My hill fort (Badbury Rings ) was apparently one of a number which surrounded the main one in south Dorset, known today as Maiden Castle. It seems the Roman's made short work of all of them. They then built the major town nearby called Durnovaria (modern Dorchester) nearby.
      My late father in law was a Cornishman and he said Cornish was used quite a lot in his youth but it has virtually died out today.

  • @Tuzganaq
    @Tuzganaq Рік тому +2

    As an archivist by profession, this video is like balm for my soul. Thank you for your wonderful work, Anna! 🙏💙💛

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому +2

      The Sarmation cavalry unit that was stationed here in Carlisle on Hadrians wall in 200 AD, may have been the inspiration for King Arthur of the Britons

  • @gregoryadair3223
    @gregoryadair3223 Рік тому +5

    Thank you *very much* for this introduction to Ukraine's earliest history, and the wonderful production values you bring to it (with Sasha). Keep up the excellent work. Slava Ukraini!

    • @cathjj840
      @cathjj840 Рік тому +1

      There is earlier history still: among others, from before the time that the Black Sea became a sea after having been a much smaller though still very large fresh water lake. (You might call it prehistory as there was no local writing* at the time, but there is much physical evidence, a lot of it under water.) *Was just reminded that the neolithic Cucuteni Trypillia Culture, part of which occupied current day Ukraine, did have a system of writing only discovered recently (may not have been deciphered yet). BTW, the Ruzzians are trying to claim these finds exclusively for themselves. Typical

    • @AJ-Lohinska
      @AJ-Lohinska Рік тому

      ​@@cathjj840*Cucuteni-Trypillia

  • @RaeanneNichol
    @RaeanneNichol Рік тому +4

    Thank you Anna, I am thoroughly enjoying your channel because you are showing the world that Ukraine is more than just the current war with Russia. You are illustrating and explaining , to the world, the rich culture of the Ukrainian people both in present day but also from history as well. Slava Ukraini!!!💙💛

  • @matc6221
    @matc6221 Рік тому +1

    Wooo, Anna another great production! Very interesting. Thanks 😀

  • @spencerpeterson6759
    @spencerpeterson6759 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Anna, you did that so well, you just become better and better. You are a wonderful advocate for your beautiful country. Love and prayers from the USA.💙💛❤🙏

  • @AJ-Lohinska
    @AJ-Lohinska Рік тому +1

    Thank you, Anna and Sasha! I'm really enjoying this new series of 'Discover Ukraine' videos. I noticed your pectoral straight away, Anna. It's very pretty, and apt, but in a nice, delicate way.
    I hadn't heard of this ancient pectoral before, but it is very ornate, and one can clearly see how it depicts the love of nature and what she has to offer us if we look after her well. The other traits, of being horsemen, warriors, nomadic, and working the land/livestock, while being very progressive and adventurous enough to be able to sustain life, all run true today in every Ukrainian. So, yes, I can see where Ukrainian roots stem from, and what would lead to this side of Ukrainian ancestry. (I like that you corrected with the *descendants, I always used to get confused over those two, years ago, and I wouldn't have a clue what their Ukrainian equivalent words are (yet)))
    This pectoral simply *has* to stay where it is while war rages throughout Ukraine. Certainly, russia cannot just waltz right in and steal such important artefacts; it has stolen far too much from Ukraine as it is!!! But Ukraine is most definitely immortal. And she lives and breathes in many of us... millions and millions of us, all over the world!

  • @conniepr
    @conniepr Рік тому +2

    So interesting. Teaching me things I never knew. Thank you Anna. Be safe and stay strong.❤💙💛

  • @edwardsianski725
    @edwardsianski725 Рік тому

    What an interesting and informative post! Thanks, Anna. What a rich heritage!

  • @rickhill5161
    @rickhill5161 Рік тому

    Well done Anna! I have been watching your channel since you were on Jake's channel. You are growing your content and I can see you growing as a person. Awesome Ukrainian lady!

  • @ebrim5013
    @ebrim5013 Рік тому +1

    These are fantastically interesting cultures we don’t hear enough about.

  • @chriswilliams1740
    @chriswilliams1740 Рік тому

    Always enjoy learning history and listening to Anna explain it.

  • @wbiro
    @wbiro 9 місяців тому

    Nice introduction. When you are a completely free people, you will discover even more about the past, with lessons for everyone.

  • @chuckkottke
    @chuckkottke Рік тому +5

    Time Life books, pages 132-133, A pectoral fashioned for a Scythian chief by a Greek goldsmith, incorporating 48 separately cast figures in the design, arrayed in two crescent shaped bands.. 🌙🌙 😊

  • @asan1050
    @asan1050 Рік тому +1

    Thanks much, Anna!

  • @Grumpyoldman037
    @Grumpyoldman037 Рік тому

    Excellent! Thank You, Anna! I look forward to the next in this series.

  • @benthansen3415
    @benthansen3415 Рік тому

    Great love and support from Denmark ❤
    We will help you as much we can! ❤💯
    We admire you a lot!, 🇩🇰🇺🇦

  • @melaniewestin7183
    @melaniewestin7183 Рік тому

    Good to see “Professor Anna” 😻. We certainly enjoy all of your Vlogs, learning about other parts of our world.

  • @clarechomyn9686
    @clarechomyn9686 9 місяців тому

    Thank you, Anna, for the refresher course.

  • @lbailey9607
    @lbailey9607 Рік тому +3

    Thanks Anna. I enjoyed this very much. I like the necklace! As mentioned by another member of this community, the 2004 film of the Arthurian legend uses that Sarmatian origin story. It is fun to watch and has a strong female warrior character, although she is British rather than Sarmatian.

  • @cmdreftilon9786
    @cmdreftilon9786 Рік тому +5

    The "King Arthur" movie from 2004 with Clive Owen, describes Arthur of Roman origin but his knights as Sarmathians. For me one of the best Interpretation of the King Arthur saga. I recommend the Directors Cut edition :-)

    • @dylanvogler2165
      @dylanvogler2165 Рік тому +2

      It is one of the explanations that historians have for the King Arthur myth. One of many.

    • @eamonnclabby7067
      @eamonnclabby7067 Рік тому +1

      ​@@dylanvogler2165try Cambrian Chronicles UA-cam for Welsh history including Arthurian history..

  • @dyoung6425
    @dyoung6425 Рік тому +1

    Great video. Thanks for this

  • @nickes6168
    @nickes6168 Рік тому +1

    I'm always left thinking the same 4 things after your videos: Shes so beautiful, intelligent and compassionate. I hope this war ends soon so Ukraine and it's people can lead a normal happy life. Thanks for these video's, its an ever present reminder that light shines in darkness.

  • @Gazer873
    @Gazer873 Рік тому

    Wonderful! Very interesting-thank you Anna!!! ❤

  • @stevep6018
    @stevep6018 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Anna. Alway interesting listening to you. Slava Ukraini. Glory to Heroes.

  • @jacobfrederick3614
    @jacobfrederick3614 Рік тому

    Thankyou for sharing this fascinating history lesson.
    Elegant pectoral

  • @reinhardmuller3269
    @reinhardmuller3269 Рік тому +11

    Dear Anna, This Ukrainian heritage is beautiful and impressive, thank you for presenting it! It is a source of Ukrainian strength. Слава України! 🇺🇦🇩🇪🇪🇺

  • @ST-vx3zn
    @ST-vx3zn Рік тому +1

    Thank you Anna 🇪🇺❤️🇺🇦

  • @martinturner8546
    @martinturner8546 Рік тому +4

    Thank you Anna...the gold pectoral that was found is wonderful, as is the history......

  • @julienmcnicoll7013
    @julienmcnicoll7013 Рік тому +1

    Pryvit Anna ,je me réveille et je reviens écouté ton vidéo, sa va être intéressant. 🛌🤾‍♂️🤸‍♂️🧘‍♂️

  • @eze8970
    @eze8970 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Anna 🙏🙏

  • @davidsartin5708
    @davidsartin5708 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for this history review. I have been fascinated with Ukrainian history since back in 2009 just before my first visit to Kyiv. Thank you, Ms. Anna.

  • @dobraydien7242
    @dobraydien7242 Рік тому +1

    My stay in Dnipro I got see the statues they made. Very weathered but really cool to see very old history

  • @carlosezapata3500
    @carlosezapata3500 27 днів тому

    🇦🇺💛💙Thanks Anna for the wonderful Ukrainian ancestry information. Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @miroslavaharnuskova3717
    @miroslavaharnuskova3717 Рік тому

    Thank you so much Anna!! Great video. You are definitely the best warriors👍🏻❤🇺🇦

  • @dougsrepair1060
    @dougsrepair1060 Рік тому

    This channel is a great resource to learn about Ukraine history. Very enjoyable. Thanks Anna.

  • @asierlanchodiego7203
    @asierlanchodiego7203 Рік тому +2

    Wait... Have you just said none other than KING ARTHUR HIMSELF descends from one of these Ukrainian ethnic groups? This is SO COOL, ANNA! 🇺🇦🤗❤️🙌

  • @lostpuppy3955
    @lostpuppy3955 Рік тому +1

    Thank you 💕

  • @Shandchem
    @Shandchem Рік тому +1

    Anna, a fascinating insight into Scythian & Sarmatian cultures and like the Picts of Scotland, were an advanced culture but depended on other cultures for the subsequent recording of their history.

  • @sunjamrblues
    @sunjamrblues Рік тому

    This is one of your best videos, 10 out of 10! I only knew a little about the Scythians, and I was unaware of the Ukraine connection. But now I am enlightened and entertained at the same time. Thanks!

  • @samedwards6683
    @samedwards6683 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much for creating and sharing this informative and timely video. Great job. Keep it up. 😺 Slava Ukraini 💙💙💛💛

  • @Mscoffeeforu2
    @Mscoffeeforu2 Рік тому

    Really interesting. Thank you for teaching us.

  • @JRCOLLIER635
    @JRCOLLIER635 Рік тому +1

    Cool story! I love learning about UA! Hopefully able to visit someday!!

  • @libertycosworth8675
    @libertycosworth8675 Рік тому

    Really well done Anna! Oddly enough your noting the link between the Sarmatians, Romans and Britain provides an interesting tie to both the history and mythology of Western Europe and the importance of Eastern Europe within those histories and myths.

  • @markbecker71
    @markbecker71 Рік тому +1

    Well done 👏

  • @electrolab2624
    @electrolab2624 Рік тому

    I saw golden horses and dragons on the jewels! Brilliant! - Now I'll practice pronouncing " SCYTHIANS & SARMATIANS " quickly! Oh, it's very doable! - THX Anna!

  • @glacieractivity
    @glacieractivity Рік тому +3

    As an academic (in physics) this was a powerhouse of a lecture about history. Slava Ukraine

  • @mashdown3
    @mashdown3 Рік тому

    Absolutely beautiful presentation Anna. More please.

  • @Burkhard_Ehnes
    @Burkhard_Ehnes Рік тому +3

    you are doing such a great service for your people and by extension all that feel connected to you.
    I have never experienced someone doing such.
    It makes a lot of hope for the future.
    As long as there are Ukrainians doing such, there will not be what these analysts recently twaddle, fatigue, other issues, any kind of Korean frozen conflict.
    It is important to imagine a realistic goal in order to focus on achieving it.
    It requires a lot of endurance and investment, but not a lot of fantasy to imagine a fully sovereign Ukraine that in the process of access to the EU fascinates with such stories, not at least stories of COMMON heritage. Descendants of Ancient Greece and Rome are in the European Union as well.
    It will be a beautiful time.
    It will help Europeans to embrace Ukrainians much more and Ukrainians to avoid trauma and see sense and purpose in rebuilding the country and making it together with us to a prosperous place.
    Those who still want to steal and destroy all that will be reduced to hecklers behind the fences.
    Besides some UA-camrs they hyped by tricking the algorithm they so far didn't come up with anything only close to what you do constantly.
    Instead they embarrass themselves again and again with blatant alternate false versions of history.
    You have that talent, interest and background to bring real versions to light.
    Would be great you continued with that.
    Just out of actuality:
    These African leaders think, they and significant parts of their people got to return favor to RuZZia because the SovietUnion has been the major power behind them during the awful period of colonial imperialism.
    There is for sure so much wrong in this, besides the awfulness of imperialism of colonialism of course.
    Within my limits I immediately see, that colonial imperial countries agreed on their mistakes, return stolen valuables (while RuZZia still steals), offer partnerships without strings attached (while RuZZia asserts it's suppressing power throughout central Africa) and not at least taking sides for RuZZia is quite a stretch as Ukraine has been major part of that SovietUnion as well.
    A lot of history to be set straight...

  • @davesaunders568
    @davesaunders568 Рік тому

    Very interesting, Anna. Thank you. 🎉

  • @nole8923
    @nole8923 Рік тому +4

    It can be traced all the way back to a people called the Yamnaya. They’ve done digital reconstruction of a few of the male skulls of the Neolithic Yamnayans. One of them looked strikingly similar to the mayor of Kyiv Vitali Klitschko. So they definitely looked like people you didn’t want to mess with.

  • @erikrehtlane4890
    @erikrehtlane4890 Рік тому +1

    Molodets Anna,
    One of most interesting historical ones by a strong warrior Ukrainian woman - you. Descendant of Amazon women.
    Great to hear the Scythian artifacts are coming back to Ukraine!
    Daikuju and Obijmaius!

  • @stellascott4584
    @stellascott4584 Рік тому

    I absolutely ADORE this new project of yours. 😍🤩💙💛😃

  • @snicktx6424
    @snicktx6424 Рік тому +3

    Amazing video. Such wonderful presentation filled with knowledge of the history of the region.

  • @SuperMrMuster
    @SuperMrMuster Рік тому +2

    Ah, you finally made this video! I believe I had been asking for your take on this subject last year. I see now, you've answered my question. So the Ukrainians do see the Scythians and Sarmatians as ancestors.

  • @AntonEz1223
    @AntonEz1223 Рік тому

    Like a classicist this is one of my favorite videos from you. Salve Ucrania.