One of my professors in Uni taught every lesson with the use of Roman coins, which has since gotten me incredibly interested with actually owning a small piece of the ancient world. The nails sold are the perfect piece. Proper utilitarian artifact, no ethical concerns in terms of theft, nor spiritual significance. Great stuff all around Garret!
Thank you VERY much Mr Berk, for a fascinating and entertaining talk. I really liked your adding WHY different pieces fetch different prices, people's feelings come down to taste, of course. The tiny glass vials were to ME, the absolute "I want it !" items. What beautiful work !.
I have this phallic roman statuette that I feel can't possibly be real... but I don't know how to find out lol. Only paid 40 euros for it so it's reasonable as shelf decoration goes 😂
QUESTION: What is the LAST Roman (including Byzantine) coin to depict a Roman or associated symbol/god in a triumphal posture over a prostrate/decapitated foe ? AND, Same question, wrt the last post-Roman European coin I'm thinking that the answer to this question might help date a change in the Roman/European concept of empire.
Is there anything rivaling that one lamp in complexity in Antiquity or is it rather singular? It seems quite the radical departure from the other ones shown and others I've seen, even some of the more exotic ones look nothing like that thing.
i saw videos from turkish tomb robbers, one video had like 10 sealed decorated wine bottles with content, in other video they opened one and poured out the liquid
QUESTION: Why did the late-antiquity/early-medieval imperial church/papacy remain in Rome and not move to the more important and secure Constantinople ?
There was already a Pentarch in Constantinople, the Ecumenical Patriarch, the Pope was the Pentarch of Rome so his seat and administrative responsibilities were in Rome, regardless of whether Odoacer sent the imperial regalia back or whether the capital had long since been changed. At this point in ecclesiastical history the Pope's authority in the Church was not supreme over the other Pentarchs or the Emperor, that comes later.
I don't know but I would guess that it also is because of the link with Saint Peter, the popes are supposed to be taking his place as the bishops of Rome so moving elsewhere they would lose that connection.
QUESTION: Is the freneticism (to say the least) of Rome's founding myth, w/ its fratricide, warfare, massacre, pillage, rape, & abduction, an exception or the rule among ancient founding myths ? Did ancients from other cultures have any particular opinions about it ? And, btw, your work continues to set the standard for history on UA-cam. In particular, your Blair Witch trek thru a Roman ghost town in Turkey was most evocative.
The gospel of Mathew and Luke describe a centurion who funded building projects for the Jews. The centurion had a servant who fell sick. The centurion then asked Jesus to heal the servant. How is it that a centurion funded building synagogues? With his own funds? How is it that a centurion, an NCO, on the military had his own servant? I love your channel. Thank you.
"Servants" were common. Systems for legally bonding people have existed for thousands of years. Colloquially referred to as slavery... a modern equivalent would be incarceration.
Given our almost ludicrous amount of evidence for grave-robbing in Egypt it's pretty easy to delineate between a group of men breaking in to secure precious metals and stones to profit from, leaving all treasures unable to be recycled or fenced, and a group of men breaking in to secure all materials within and document the findings for the purposes of the advancement of human knowledge. You can argue about the morality of disturbing graves for any reason, but to wantonly conflate the two because of a moral objection both disregards the qualitative differences in the activities and demeans the noble intentions of people who are attempting to preserve our patrimony.
I was born with a deformity on the left side of my face so it droops. Use to bother me but I’m fine with it now. Imperfections is what makes us unique. I agree your comment is a bit childish as well.
Is it a vibe or do you have experience with this dealer? Or did you just have a bad experience or cynicism around collecting antiquities? I know some people just flat out discount it because of a lack of certainty and the potential for fraud, despite there being methods for sussing such stuff out within reason.
Rubbish. You are reacting to his professional confidence which he has earned DEALING with crooks who have tried to trick someone. I worked in our families scrapyard for 32 years. I would have the same confidence when I took one look at a piece of metal and told you "That's not good stainless, take it off that pile and put it with the crap there" or when I said no it isn't when you claimed something was gunmetal. Or when you claimed something was silver, or gold, or tungsten, or tin, or titanium or any of the really expensive metals, I can literally look at them across a room and know the truth. I could then go on to prove it to you scientifically in each case, BUT I WOULD NOT. The MOMENT you said "What a crook" to my professional opinion expressed in the course of my work, I would say "Out you go, sonny, I am too busy working to play with a child".
This video really helped me understand what's for sale out there, and uses of those items, and reasonable price points. You sound "education resistant" to me. Now quit lousing up a great and professionally done UA-cam channel.
@@uncletiggermclaren7592This is not professional. You can check the real prices of such items in any European country. It's out in the open, this profession strives to be reputable. The only way this * can offer "certificates, of course" is because some markets and places are run as criminal organisations from the start. He disregards professional behaviour with the demeanor of some 19th century grave robber, and for heavens sake his whole face twists when he thinks of money.
Entertaining and educational! I have a piece of the True Cross that I got for $200 (signed by Pontius Pilate, so I know it's real). Gonna put in a bid for the Holy Grail soon
One of my professors in Uni taught every lesson with the use of Roman coins, which has since gotten me incredibly interested with actually owning a small piece of the ancient world. The nails sold are the perfect piece. Proper utilitarian artifact, no ethical concerns in terms of theft, nor spiritual significance. Great stuff all around Garret!
Thank you VERY much Mr Berk, for a fascinating and entertaining talk. I really liked your adding WHY different pieces fetch different prices, people's feelings come down to taste, of course. The tiny glass vials were to ME, the absolute "I want it !" items. What beautiful work !.
I'd like to hear about some of the funniest forgeries he's ever seen, I bet he's seen a fair few.
I have this phallic roman statuette that I feel can't possibly be real... but I don't know how to find out lol. Only paid 40 euros for it so it's reasonable as shelf decoration goes 😂
I always enjoyed walking past the Berk windows in Chicago (in the Temple Building, which also houses the “tallest church in the world”).
I collect antique bottles so it's very reassuring to hear that Roman glass bottles are easily procured! I will be sure to buy one soon!
Fascinating Insights into what is available. Thank you!
That was super interesting. I had no idea you could buy these things.
Interesting stuff. Loved the helmet.
Very helpful. Thank you Dr. Ryan 🙏🏼 Could you do a sequel on small sculptures and busts?
Great guest and interview!
More of this please, and everything else you do 😂
Absolutely fantastic
Think I found my Christmas present to me.
Great interview! I only wish it lasted longer :) Cheers
QUESTION: What is the LAST Roman (including Byzantine) coin to depict a Roman or associated symbol/god in a triumphal posture over a prostrate/decapitated foe ?
AND, Same question, wrt the last post-Roman European coin
I'm thinking that the answer to this question might help date a change in the Roman/European concept of empire.
Can we do more of these videos please?
Can you do a video on the Lar/ Larem?
Is there anything rivaling that one lamp in complexity in Antiquity or is it rather singular? It seems quite the radical departure from the other ones shown and others I've seen, even some of the more exotic ones look nothing like that thing.
Very sweet
How do you have the Spear of Destiny?
I'm the pope too. 🤣
Constantine 🤡🧠👁
Density🤣
you know how long i've been looking for that $h*t?? Lol
i saw videos from turkish tomb robbers, one video had like 10 sealed decorated wine bottles with content, in other video they opened one and poured out the liquid
There was a dealer in Johannesburg selling Benin bronzes.....could have reached the moon if you stacked them.
So disapointed that he didn't try to wear the phrygian bronze hat, really wanted to see how it looks on someone.
QUESTION: Why did the late-antiquity/early-medieval imperial church/papacy remain in Rome and not move to the more important and secure Constantinople ?
There was already a Pentarch in Constantinople, the Ecumenical Patriarch, the Pope was the Pentarch of Rome so his seat and administrative responsibilities were in Rome, regardless of whether Odoacer sent the imperial regalia back or whether the capital had long since been changed. At this point in ecclesiastical history the Pope's authority in the Church was not supreme over the other Pentarchs or the Emperor, that comes later.
Thank-you@@theeccentrictripper3863
I don't know but I would guess that it also is because of the link with Saint Peter, the popes are supposed to be taking his place as the bishops of Rome so moving elsewhere they would lose that connection.
Rome was the center of the world.
spear of longinus?
11:55 that's a bird?
Gave the thumbs up, but the sound was very poor on this one. That dude's mic.
QUESTION: Is the freneticism (to say the least) of Rome's founding myth, w/ its fratricide, warfare, massacre, pillage, rape, & abduction, an exception or the rule among ancient founding myths ?
Did ancients from other cultures have any particular opinions about it ?
And, btw, your work continues to set the standard for history on UA-cam. In particular, your Blair Witch trek thru a Roman ghost town in Turkey was most evocative.
The gospel of Mathew and Luke describe a centurion who funded building projects for the Jews. The centurion had a servant who fell sick. The centurion then asked Jesus to heal the servant. How is it that a centurion funded building synagogues? With his own funds? How is it that a centurion, an NCO, on the military had his own servant? I love your channel. Thank you.
"Servants" were common. Systems for legally bonding people have existed for thousands of years. Colloquially referred to as slavery... a modern equivalent would be incarceration.
That boat lamp hardly seems real!!
This guy says “Calvary” instead of cavalry lol
He's got those plastic display things that guys been pushing on tiktok lol
Greek, Egyptian, Persian, etc. = NOT Roman
The Romans crucifying Christ isnt the full story...now is it?
And people have the nerve to say that archeologists are not grave robbers
Given our almost ludicrous amount of evidence for grave-robbing in Egypt it's pretty easy to delineate between a group of men breaking in to secure precious metals and stones to profit from, leaving all treasures unable to be recycled or fenced, and a group of men breaking in to secure all materials within and document the findings for the purposes of the advancement of human knowledge.
You can argue about the morality of disturbing graves for any reason, but to wantonly conflate the two because of a moral objection both disregards the qualitative differences in the activities and demeans the noble intentions of people who are attempting to preserve our patrimony.
11:53 Demonetized
Why is the bottom half of his face trying to escape his body? He looks like N64 graphics, one of the enemy soldiers from Turok Dinosaur Hunter.
What you said is a symptom of a malfunctioning mind. Especially given your apparent age.
I was born with a deformity on the left side of my face so it droops. Use to bother me but I’m fine with it now. Imperfections is what makes us unique. I agree your comment is a bit childish as well.
wouldn't trust this guy with 5p...
Is it a vibe or do you have experience with this dealer? Or did you just have a bad experience or cynicism around collecting antiquities? I know some people just flat out discount it because of a lack of certainty and the potential for fraud, despite there being methods for sussing such stuff out within reason.
just good old fashioned racism. @@theeccentrictripper3863
What a crook.
Wut?
Rubbish. You are reacting to his professional confidence which he has earned DEALING with crooks who have tried to trick someone.
I worked in our families scrapyard for 32 years. I would have the same confidence when I took one look at a piece of metal and told you "That's not good stainless, take it off that pile and put it with the crap there" or when I said no it isn't when you claimed something was gunmetal. Or when you claimed something was silver, or gold, or tungsten, or tin, or titanium or any of the really expensive metals, I can literally look at them across a room and know the truth.
I could then go on to prove it to you scientifically in each case, BUT I WOULD NOT.
The MOMENT you said "What a crook" to my professional opinion expressed in the course of my work, I would say "Out you go, sonny, I am too busy working to play with a child".
Have some respect, shush 🤫
This video really helped me understand what's for sale out there, and uses of those items, and reasonable price points.
You sound "education resistant" to me.
Now quit lousing up a great and professionally done UA-cam channel.
@@uncletiggermclaren7592This is not professional. You can check the real prices of such items in any European country. It's out in the open, this profession strives to be reputable. The only way this * can offer "certificates, of course" is because some markets and places are run as criminal organisations from the start. He disregards professional behaviour with the demeanor of some 19th century grave robber, and for heavens sake his whole face twists when he thinks of money.
Entertaining and educational! I have a piece of the True Cross that I got for $200 (signed by Pontius Pilate, so I know it's real). Gonna put in a bid for the Holy Grail soon