G'day to you again, I was one of the Many{ My I be Forgiven} who touched the Rosetta stone Back in '98,I couldn't stop my self, stopped as soon as my Wife gave me an Elbow in the Ribs, BM is such a wonder, those Gates were mind Blowing, once more I am real Glad you are enjoying yourself, got my Son in Law who is a Librarian to look out for your Book! Armadale West Aust.
I think the story goes we looted them which was a good thing otherwise they would of been destroyed. Tbe Greeks want them back, but no leave all this wonderful stuff in one place so everyone can enjoy it all.
Amazing video thank you! I used to live in London and went to the BM many times during my lunch hour at work just to kill time (entrance was free). I remember that the Rosetta Stone was just plonked in the middle of one of the halls, and it was amazing that I could get so close to such an historical artifact.
Excellent, it’s so refreshing to see an American appreciation of the British Museum. Of course most of the treasures are saved rather then stolen. But then maybe, as a Brit, that’s what I’ve been told. I do believe the Elgin Mables were saved from a skip. Also were better to see them? A world museum..
I worked in there, some years ago, on the cafe installation, and we had to work before the place opened, when the inside was in virtual darkness, in the main halls.....those statues looming up in the darkness was something I'll always remember...we were, of course, escorted by a guard everywhere we went....
Cody,I am a Londoner but have never been to the British museum,i just cannot get there now.Thankyou,it has been fascinating listening to you.PS, you have a lovely narrating voice.😊
I visited the BM regularly in the 80s. The Rosetta Stone was just there. Largely ignored. I could have touched it, but didn’t. It took my breath away that such an important artefact was just passed by by so many people.
Used to buy The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics from a shop opposite when waiting to pick my wife up who worked there, the UK gov't won't give any of them back to their owners as they say they cannot be trusted to look after them. That is first class larceny. Rosetta stone eh.....I touched it and Stonehenge, be put in prison now. Glad you appreciated it Pilgrim.
Mate, you need to hop in the next Eurostar, cross the Channel and rush directly to Le Louvre, Richelieu wing, ground floor, room 227, to watch the most extraordinary artefact in human history, Hammurabi’s code. This 3,800 years old piece is a 2-3 meters high stele which displays, carved in Akkadian language, the first ever legal code written by men. The first human law, if you will, written down by Hammurabi, king of Babylon, around 1,750BC. Its significance for the history of human civilisations can’t be overstated. Btw, from Central London, you can easily catch an early Eurostar, spend your day in Le Louvre and be back in London for dinner. Hammurabi’s waiting for you😉
@alisonmlewis4825 YES THATS RIGHT, THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES , IN USA ITS EXPENSIVE AND I RECENTLY WENT TO CANADA MONTREAL AND FOR 2 KIDS AND 3 ADULTS IT WAS 100 DOLLARS
Brilliant. Love your knowledge and passion. You certainly dispel the myth that all Americans are stupid and ignorant. Would love to see you doing something more mainstream. 👍
Come up north to Lancashire mate you'll love it. So much history up here and much more welcoming
Oh my God I love your voice ❤
You need your own travel channel, amazing footage and oration skills.
excellent ! I have been eagerly awaiting each episode of your BM tour. and none have disapointed !
AStonishing, I lived less than 20 miles away and never visited, something to address now I've had my new guide showing me around. Thanks Cody.
G'day to you again, I was one of the Many{ My I be Forgiven} who touched the Rosetta stone Back in '98,I couldn't stop my self, stopped as soon as my Wife gave me an Elbow in the Ribs, BM is such a wonder, those Gates were mind Blowing, once more I am real Glad you are enjoying yourself, got my Son in Law who is a Librarian to look out for your Book! Armadale West Aust.
My wife's two aunts worked as book binders in the BM for many years. They worked on priceless and rare books. Excellent videos. 🇬🇧
If the brits hadn't purchased the Elgin marbles they would have rotted and fallen apart like the ones that remained
I think the story goes we looted them which was a good thing otherwise they would of been destroyed.
Tbe Greeks want them back, but no leave all this wonderful stuff in one place so everyone can enjoy it all.
Most likely. Considering the Parthenon was nearly complete till it blew up as they were using it as an ammo dump.
@Trebor74 Elgin was told by locals marble statues were being broken up to make lime
Wait until you visit the British Library. Over 170 million items!
Amazing video thank you! I used to live in London and went to the BM many times during my lunch hour at work just to kill time (entrance was free). I remember that the Rosetta Stone was just plonked in the middle of one of the halls, and it was amazing that I could get so close to such an historical artifact.
Give us more, your an interesting and interested guy.
Excellent, it’s so refreshing to see an American appreciation of the British Museum. Of course most of the treasures are saved rather then stolen. But then maybe, as a Brit, that’s what I’ve been told. I do believe the Elgin Mables were saved from a skip. Also were better to see them? A world museum..
I worked in there, some years ago, on the cafe installation, and we had to work before the place opened, when the inside was in virtual darkness, in the main halls.....those statues looming up in the darkness was something I'll always remember...we were, of course, escorted by a guard everywhere we went....
It's actually very haunted and you can Google that for more info.
Cody,I am a Londoner but have never been to the British museum,i just cannot get there now.Thankyou,it has been fascinating listening to you.PS, you have a lovely narrating voice.😊
I visited the BM regularly in the 80s. The Rosetta Stone was just there. Largely ignored. I could have touched it, but didn’t. It took my breath away that such an important artefact was just passed by by so many people.
If only every visitor to the BM had your level of interest.
You sound so much like Baz Luhrmann.
Most Capital cities have museums of merit London is blessed with a multitude….. although it’s worth looking at some of the smaller specialist ones….
Bravo !
Used to buy The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers comics from a shop opposite when waiting to pick my wife up who worked there, the UK gov't won't give any of them back to their owners as they say they cannot be trusted to look after them. That is first class larceny. Rosetta stone eh.....I touched it and Stonehenge, be put in prison now. Glad you appreciated it Pilgrim.
Mate, you need to hop in the next Eurostar, cross the Channel and rush directly to Le Louvre, Richelieu wing, ground floor, room 227, to watch the most extraordinary artefact in human history, Hammurabi’s code. This 3,800 years old piece is a 2-3 meters high stele which displays, carved in Akkadian language, the first ever legal code written by men. The first human law, if you will, written down by Hammurabi, king of Babylon, around 1,750BC. Its significance for the history of human civilisations can’t be overstated.
Btw, from Central London, you can easily catch an early Eurostar, spend your day in Le Louvre and be back in London for dinner. Hammurabi’s waiting for you😉
Don't forget your €17 entrance fee.
Stunning!
AND ALL MUSEUMS. ARE FREE TO ENTER IN UK😊
Not quite all, but most.
@alisonmlewis4825 YES THATS RIGHT, THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES , IN USA ITS EXPENSIVE AND I RECENTLY WENT TO CANADA MONTREAL AND FOR 2 KIDS AND 3 ADULTS IT WAS 100 DOLLARS
Brilliant. Love your knowledge and passion. You certainly dispel the myth that all Americans are stupid and ignorant. Would love to see you doing something more mainstream. 👍