Neil Oliver: A Skill That Changed The World - episode 1

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  • @elsa-mariekitching4567
    @elsa-mariekitching4567 6 місяців тому +3

    Neil has the precious gift of putting his stories out there in a style we can all understand , appreciate , love. Never boring. Never repetitive. Always polite , sincere. Full of empathy; connection his strong point. Long may he continue to entertain us , keeping us enthralled for 'aye'.

  • @marylynch951
    @marylynch951 11 місяців тому +31

    Thank you Neil
    May God continue protecting you and your family

  • @jane---489
    @jane---489 11 місяців тому +93

    *_People underestimate the value and power of 'A story' and importantly, 'How' it is told - Neil has a PhD Masters first (with honours) in both ..._*

    • @mariesauvagetova1757
      @mariesauvagetova1757 11 місяців тому +7

      I have Always thought so....❤❤❤❤❤❤Neil is simply EXCEPTIONAL...! Let us Cherish him and KEEP....😊😊😊😊😊M.

  • @powershot70
    @powershot70 11 місяців тому +19

    Being a lover of history, I absolutely enjoyed the Love letter to the British isles. And now, a Love letter to the World. I wait in eager anticipation for each episode! Thank you Neil and to all that are involved for your time and hard work on both of these letters. Cheers!

  • @ragnarironspear1791
    @ragnarironspear1791 11 місяців тому +32

    Brilliant channel Neil 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JD-fm6ur
    @JD-fm6ur 11 місяців тому +16

    A thousand thanks Neil ❤

  • @Westmansouth
    @Westmansouth 11 місяців тому +34

    Thank you for the videos you post Neil, a real light in the dark. I too truely believe the future lays in the past.Thank you.

  • @davezoom2682
    @davezoom2682 11 місяців тому +3

    The Ascent of man ,and Civilization , both BBC 2 when it actually educated and entertained , both to be found on the net , Neil' series can be added to these gems !

  • @robsin2810
    @robsin2810 11 місяців тому +2

    What we know about the World and Mankind, can fit on the point of a needle. Well done Neil.🙏👍🇦🇺

  • @suzanapfeifer7882
    @suzanapfeifer7882 11 місяців тому

    THANK YOU NEIL💟WE LOVE YOU 👪🌍👫🇧🇷👳👼🇾🇪💂👸🇵🇸💃🕊🕊🇵🇸🕊🕊💃💃💃🏹🏹🌻

  • @deehooper1025
    @deehooper1025 11 місяців тому +2

    Wonderful representation of where certain things began and how they get carried forward. Always good to remember from where it all comes❣️🇨🇦

  • @jewgirl012
    @jewgirl012 11 місяців тому +4

    you make me smile all the way down here in new zealand, thankyou neil😊

  • @staninjapan07
    @staninjapan07 11 місяців тому +3

    Beautifully done.
    With thanks from Japan.

  • @jackbrechwald8344
    @jackbrechwald8344 11 місяців тому +7

    “I don’t take no stock in dead people.” -Huckleberry Finn
    Mark Twain reveals the reason for the typical school boys indifference to history.
    That was the case with me when I was a boy. Later, I found history to be quite fascinating. History is drama.

  • @irenehannan4731
    @irenehannan4731 10 місяців тому +1

    I am living on many episode of the Old Time Team programmes. Love History !!!!

  • @vasilikichatzopoulou5932
    @vasilikichatzopoulou5932 11 місяців тому +25

    what a great series!! Thank you Neil (for your outlook on the world, in general). Your contribution to an understanding of human history (past and present) is invaluable!!

  • @marybarnett9645
    @marybarnett9645 11 місяців тому +2

    What a fabulous interesting start 🥰thank you Neil , I always learn so much about our past 👍🏻

  • @lovelight1
    @lovelight1 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Neil for this superb Vidio

  • @allurahouse9822
    @allurahouse9822 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Neil this story had me captivated loved it.

  • @ShortbusMooner
    @ShortbusMooner 11 місяців тому +18

    That was a wonderful docu-story!
    Thank you for sharing, Neil!
    🙏🏻💪🙏🏻

  • @David.-zr5ph
    @David.-zr5ph 11 місяців тому +4

    Brilliant show again Mr Neil Oliver. Respect brother. Scotland UK. David

  • @shelaghmurphy4111
    @shelaghmurphy4111 11 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely brilliant...wish you had been my history teacher... thanks x

  • @dominicconnor3437
    @dominicconnor3437 11 місяців тому +3

    Awesome! thank you Neil.

  • @carinegevaert3775
    @carinegevaert3775 11 місяців тому +10

    Brilliant!!! I've always loved history ever since I was a kid. Already hooked for the next episode. Thank you ❤️

  • @Julsfr
    @Julsfr 11 місяців тому +4

    Fab video, enjoyable . Very interesting...Thank you 👌

  • @rainajackson7878
    @rainajackson7878 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you Neil, I have been with you since the beginning!! Arohanui from Aotearoa.

  • @mariavarelas8041
    @mariavarelas8041 11 місяців тому +4

    Paradigm shifts and living to tell stories is evolution....Thank you

  • @sheilaabayateye1558
    @sheilaabayateye1558 11 місяців тому +4

    You are to words and story telling as Micheal Angelo is to painting. Fascinating history brought to life ❤

  • @InformedConsent99
    @InformedConsent99 11 місяців тому +3

    How on earth do you know so much and such a variety of topics. Inspiring. Please keep telling stories in the manner you do. This is so delightful.

    • @grahamclennell9205
      @grahamclennell9205 11 місяців тому

      A very good and insightful question, that. Search me! However I think it has something to do with one's ability to absorb and retain information. Neil has that by the bucket-load. Obviously.

    • @Bolanboogie10
      @Bolanboogie10 10 місяців тому +1

      He's a smart cookie.

    • @carolinenorman6141
      @carolinenorman6141 2 місяці тому

      He grew up when Scotland had a world class education system it's now a mess because of the Scottish national party

  • @MyrLin8
    @MyrLin8 11 місяців тому +5

    Excellent :) as usual. Thanks. Always worth watching.

  • @stephy31uk
    @stephy31uk 11 місяців тому +9

    You brought to life the history so few even know today. Vast history and yet it was never told in school and therefore not discovered till you brought this to life. Wow it sure was something to hear and watch, l have to instant replay this so I too can recall this story of individuals way back in time, that indeed should not be forgotten or unknown. Thank you Neil for sharing the history you call moments.

  • @David.-zr5ph
    @David.-zr5ph 11 місяців тому +1

    Good afternoon Mr Neil Oliver. Scotland UK 👁️🙏👁️.

  • @alexwinter6720
    @alexwinter6720 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Neil that was awe inspiring

  • @lynmargaretnorwood8015
    @lynmargaretnorwood8015 11 місяців тому +2

    Blessings to you Neil.

  • @kenijonesESQ
    @kenijonesESQ 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks Neil, great episode. Cheers from P.E.I. Canada

  • @MM12684
    @MM12684 11 місяців тому +3

    Bravo. Can’t wait to watch the other 99

  • @nri3051
    @nri3051 11 місяців тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant & educational

  • @johnharrison8857
    @johnharrison8857 11 місяців тому +18

    Well done Neil for starting out on this enlightening series…Abraham lived in the city of Ur in Mesopotamia and God called him out of there to lead his people to the land of Promise….part of which is Israel today……

    • @chris.hinsley
      @chris.hinsley 11 місяців тому

      Rub two sticks together ???

    • @user-mn1vz5ew7o
      @user-mn1vz5ew7o 11 місяців тому

      ⁠@@chris.hinsley
      I’m curious as to why you say “rub two sticks together “ ?

  • @Serenity07-10
    @Serenity07-10 11 місяців тому +5

    Dear Neil.. you have surpassed yourself once again.. wonderful new series.. south africa

  • @TheHunabku
    @TheHunabku 11 місяців тому +1

    I love your podcasts.

  • @katrineevarista9730
    @katrineevarista9730 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent episode!

  • @angusmcangus7914
    @angusmcangus7914 11 місяців тому +1

    A fantastic start to te new series of podcats, Neil.

  • @johnmayer8438
    @johnmayer8438 8 місяців тому

    We are creatures of habit..Brilliant series, I hope many support and subscribe 👆🏼

  • @katemcfall2872
    @katemcfall2872 11 місяців тому +6

    Thank you Neil. I love history and deeply appreciate your research.
    Kate Mc Phail

  • @lindabeagley4114
    @lindabeagley4114 11 місяців тому +1

    I have your book Neil so to hear you tell us the story with the pictures really brings it to life this is going to be a wonderful journey thank you 🙏 😍😍

  • @laurence7181
    @laurence7181 11 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful!

  • @AlexSmith-q9m
    @AlexSmith-q9m 11 місяців тому +1

    Neilie boy I love everything you do! Go with God! and Gods speed!

  • @chrislewis9014
    @chrislewis9014 11 місяців тому

    A wonderful and very interesting first episode. Very much looking forward to the next 🎉🙏

  • @marksadventures3889
    @marksadventures3889 11 місяців тому +1

    And so the legend continues; A journey through places in history. I shall be watching them all. When able I shall consider becoming a patron too. I've seen the tablets and steeli in the British Museum when I was a boy, I used to bunk off from school - occasionally - and go there because it was free and in the rain you were warmer than being outside; But I was absolutely captivated by those things, the whole place takes days to go around and if you home educate your kids I'd say - spend days there in each section leaning about ancient things.

  • @amanitamuscaria7500
    @amanitamuscaria7500 11 місяців тому +3

    I know I'm going to love this new series. Ep.1 - excellent!!

  • @MsKariSmith
    @MsKariSmith 10 місяців тому

    I have always loved to read about history, especially ancient history. My favorite has always been the Minoan civilization.

  • @MacroMonetary
    @MacroMonetary 11 місяців тому +1

    I watched this twice just to let it really sink in…

  • @coyotesayswhat
    @coyotesayswhat 11 місяців тому +3

    Oh my...there are books! The universe keeps giving.

    • @coyotesayswhat
      @coyotesayswhat 11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for the physics lesson that was mind-blowing. I learn the exact same way you do I have no math and history was my subject and then journalism so we're very much on the same road. I'm also your fan on X I'm cyber reality 01 you're actually following me. this book is getting interesting. I wanted to say that I learned something similar in the subject of chemistry. chemistry to me smacked of math. A Libyan fellow online who is doing his PhD in chemical engineering at some school in Malaysia explained it to me in three paragraphs. Salt! Shared electrons because they can't be alone... but history was missing!

    • @CETK1
      @CETK1 11 місяців тому

      I always thought the History of Science would be a great degree, because there are great stories.

  • @davidhollingdale5408
    @davidhollingdale5408 11 місяців тому

    A staggeringly entertaining and informative episode 1.I had never heard of this lady until now. The first literary figure in history...and an early example of a victim of political upheaval to boot
    My usual heartfelt thanks to the "Love Letter" team.👍
    👏👏👏👏

  • @vacation_generation
    @vacation_generation 11 місяців тому +2

    Brilliant video as always.

  • @whistlinfreedom
    @whistlinfreedom 11 місяців тому

    Meeting Brian Haw and spending time with him made all the difference in my life. ❤ I have written that story and plan to podcast it. Thank you for the inspiration. Stay blessed. ❤

  • @magicelectric4475
    @magicelectric4475 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you

  • @thomasharper4166
    @thomasharper4166 11 місяців тому +1

    Looking forward to future episodes!

  • @stevenpatzner6962
    @stevenpatzner6962 11 місяців тому +2

    Great Podcast 👍 I subscribed! Great Mantra! 👍

  • @GrumpyGrannysGoatsNGardens
    @GrumpyGrannysGoatsNGardens 11 місяців тому +3

    This is beyond words. It weaves itself from our collective psyche, into the ancient psyche of each of us watching -- you and i - rooting us back as homo sapiens; the humanity behind the cyborg.

  • @lovelight1
    @lovelight1 11 місяців тому

    Even music and lyrics are laying down our own story, giving it up to be heard and remembered. I think im going to write and play my story. R S x

  • @markkolmorgan7728
    @markkolmorgan7728 11 місяців тому

    She was the first historian, writing was a skill, possessed by many, but she had the wisdom to collect the old stories and create new ones, to assemble into "something that had not existed before." What a beautiful telling of her story, a piece of it anyway. Ashtabarnapol wrote some fascinating pieces also, I wish I could quote my favorite piece, but it's long and winding. Something about his ability to read and write, calculate and infer, and similar skills he had been taught by priests and scholars. Beautiful start to a wonderful series of moments in history! Keep em comin'...

  • @DanielClancy
    @DanielClancy 11 місяців тому +5

    This was incredibly captivating and thoroughly enjoyable content. You're a master story teller my friend!
    Looking forward to this series!! Thanks 🙂

  • @bobrown582
    @bobrown582 11 місяців тому

    ❤️ this series

  • @uberwench6236
    @uberwench6236 11 місяців тому +3

    Way back in the nineties I bought a book of poetry titled A Book of Women Poets. The first poet is Enheduanna. Thank you all for all of your effort. I love these series.

  • @marklewis5984
    @marklewis5984 11 місяців тому

    Oh how I am looking forward to this. The possible subjects, pictoral illlustrations and eloquent dialogue. feed my mind, please.

  • @terri6743
    @terri6743 11 місяців тому

    What a very interesting video! Thank you!🤗

  • @jayturner3397
    @jayturner3397 11 місяців тому

    Excellent idea 💡 👏 😊

  • @lynb2039
    @lynb2039 11 місяців тому

    So a living tapestry? Love it.

  • @msbecks7004
    @msbecks7004 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m so excited for this new series. 😊

  • @teatimetours2551
    @teatimetours2551 11 місяців тому

    Just watched this and enjoyed it a lot, passed it on to a few friends.

  • @RemusKingOfRome
    @RemusKingOfRome 11 місяців тому

    Fantastic video, I learned so much ! I agree with much you said...

  • @brassteeth3355
    @brassteeth3355 11 місяців тому

    You are doing something important. Greetings from Texas

  • @MichaelLeBlanc-p4f
    @MichaelLeBlanc-p4f 11 місяців тому

    Born with tendencies and limits like Neil. Math (geometry excepted) was a curse to me & drew little effort from me to learn more than the basics. Years later came across a book 'Math for the Millions'. It started at the known beginning of numbers, through branches like geometry to the then present day - ca 1935. Excellent ! Recommended to all if math was always a challenge.

  • @erinneill9350
    @erinneill9350 11 місяців тому

    Really, really interesting. Thanks!

  • @PubliusUSA
    @PubliusUSA 11 місяців тому +1

    Neil Oliver has a really good healthy brain.

  • @luminair11
    @luminair11 11 місяців тому

    Great 1st episode!

  • @neilproctor5163
    @neilproctor5163 11 місяців тому

    Good stuff Neil! I really like your work, current affairs and history alike.
    👍🏻

  • @boldertash
    @boldertash 11 місяців тому

    History is changing by the day Neil past and present history needs to be challenged, I think some big discovery's on the horizon..

  • @katherinecollins4685
    @katherinecollins4685 10 місяців тому

    Loved this

  • @baswenmakers6846
    @baswenmakers6846 11 місяців тому +1

    Great series!

  • @robertwerner6208
    @robertwerner6208 11 місяців тому +4

    The modern version of this is the ability of writing software code. Not only has it employed millions of people, it has changed the world in countless ways in the last 50 years.

    • @g4joe
      @g4joe 11 місяців тому +1

      It sure changed the Post office Manager's lives.👎

  • @malibu90265
    @malibu90265 11 місяців тому

    For the first time, I am learning a bit about history. Thank you Neil for your beautiful storytelling. (I have always struggled with understanding the dimension of history, my brain doesnt work that way.)

  • @joanwright772
    @joanwright772 11 місяців тому

    That was an amazing and beautiful historical story Neil. Thank you for all of your wonderful work. I'm so looking forward to listening to more. :)

  • @NatasjavanDijknah
    @NatasjavanDijknah 11 місяців тому

    Great new series :)

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda 11 місяців тому

    Very enlightening, Neil - I think I'm always surprised by the quality of the writing, the depth of ideas, imagination and vocabulary - their undoubted intelligence and sophistication. Compare her writings to some of today's scribbles, and it makes me think human civilization stretches back to a perhaps, untouchable, invisible Past... Thanks for sharing The Stories.

  • @BluesintheNight777
    @BluesintheNight777 11 місяців тому

    Thankyou, Mr Oliver...your Podcasts are enlightening, entertaining and often very moving...my partner and I have watched several so far, and find them very comforting and empowering in these weird times. I'm also loving your new book on Hauntings!

  • @MattEdwards1
    @MattEdwards1 11 місяців тому

    Rather nice coincidence, popped into the Oxfam shop today and there was a signed copy of The Story of the World, yoink!

  • @sophialuypaert-vediclife4ever
    @sophialuypaert-vediclife4ever 11 місяців тому

    I love it that the stories of Enheduanna are similar to the ones in the BIble!!! makes you think... think... think...
    how come they have the same stories ????

  • @biggazz1338
    @biggazz1338 11 місяців тому

    Impressive.

  • @TaxingIsThieving
    @TaxingIsThieving 11 місяців тому

    Neil's subscribers have jumped up.

  • @ratmanmurray7137
    @ratmanmurray7137 11 місяців тому +4

    Looks like the beginning of another great series Neil (and Paul) BTW, speaking of Paul, why do we never see him, we only hear from him? Would be nice to put a face to the name? Is Paul shy? (haha) Greetings from Australia

  • @HubertofLiege
    @HubertofLiege 11 місяців тому +3

    I like Enheduanna first hit “living in a mesopotamic world”

  • @mollylemonk
    @mollylemonk 11 місяців тому +1

    First time I ever saw you was in that bronze age sand footprint scene in the ice age documentary

  • @sophiespiro5975
    @sophiespiro5975 11 місяців тому

    Niel can you reccomend any good organisations/ community initiatives in the UK that are working towards building more empowered/ sovereign systems? Orgainic community farming projects etc.
    Or anywhere that is offering practical advice on moving away from globalist WEF/WHO type agendas. Have just moved back here from living free and healthy in Mexico and feeling very concerned about the way everything is playing out. Wanting to invest my energy into being part of the solution rather than just overwhelmed with fear and pessimism.
    Most of the content I have come across seems to be either focused on calling out the corruption or the collective awakening we are going through and how important it is to stay positive and keep our frequency high. Whilst I agree with all of this it seems there is a lack of practical advice on how we can rally together and create more sustainable, loving, grassroots systems which give power back to the people and aren’t so dependent on the state.
    Grateful for your service and beautiful spirit 🙏❤️

  • @modernmountaineer
    @modernmountaineer 11 місяців тому +1

    Is that a dont tread on me patch on your arm?👍

  • @cylonhibrid
    @cylonhibrid 11 місяців тому

    When Dougle goes nuts, is it because you fed him a Curry 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @vanessawilkie6887
    @vanessawilkie6887 11 місяців тому +1

    What has struck me is, our species is amazing, our evolvement to what we are and what we have achieved. We are autonamous and the current serfdom to our governmental is the greatest evil.

  • @boriss.861
    @boriss.861 11 місяців тому +1

    Neil Pixies & Elves it had to be History of the World in 100 Moments as Neil Fergusson's History of the World in 100 objects was already taken.
    I look forward to your series Neil. 0:37 seconds in What would be my thoughts on A Skill that changed the World? Either making fire, or knapping flint? Let me sit back and enjoy your thoughts. Thanks Neil!

  • @Science-bi8dp
    @Science-bi8dp 11 місяців тому

    It was always the swords for me...they had swords for a couple thousand years. Cool material for swords
    Words
    Words
    Words