Ancient Oil Lamps

Ancient Oil Lamps - how to use an oil lamp from biblical times.

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[worldtraveler]

It’s so nice to actually see how an ancient item was actually used. I’ve seen plenty of oil lamps but never the how to’s of how to actually use them. Thank you!

[eddypsc]

I heard and read about ancient lamps before, but never seen an explanation and demonstration like this before. I appreciate you young man for your time and dedication to show us this. Keep it up.

[gerhardheydrich]

It is best to use a guttus to fill the lamp with oil through the access hole so that the oil doesn't spill all over the top of the lamp which will just make it sticky (in modern times use a small funnel). Keep the wick low otherwise the oil will burn far too quickly. Clay oil lamps were the most popular because they were mass produced using the cheapest material (clay dug from the ground) and were the 'throw away' item of ancient times. Regular use of an unglazed (generally they were unglazed) clay oil lamp rendered it sticky because over time the olive oil seeps through the porous clay body. Bronze lamps were more expensive but far better and lasted forever. Finding your way outside in the dark with one of these is problematic, you would have to make sure you kept the lamp horizontal and the small flame has very limited illumination outside, far better to use a flaming torch made with a wooden handle and pitch tar etc. Not only did these lamps have a practical use but were used for religious purposes as votive offerings in temples and shrines.

[robertafierro]

Thank You for teaching us HOW they were used!

[skrimper]

This is wonderful content, thanks. Incredibly well done for a small channel. Good camera, shots, editing etc.

[SecretPlacePsalm]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL! Thank you! I am studying about a passage in the Bible on oil lamps so this makes it come so much more alive!! Matthew 25:1-13

[Ainennke]

Excellent video. Very informative (I never realised that Aladdin's lamp used a wick), and very well produced.

[danthesupplyman]

I absolutely love your videos, they're very down to earth and relatable. Which I feel like is something missed out in the yt education space. The actual way people lived and did the everyday stuff seems to be generally glossed over

[Deximaru]

I've not seen a video covering this before, very cool. I would love to see more everyday stuff from different periods and locations. I find your video length is always good, not too long but it contains everything I would want to know, or at least a great overview.

[SenseNom]

Really nice video, interesting. Amazing work!

[jorundr]

Nice video. If u add a little salt to olive oil, lamp will not smoke.

[crystaldawson]

I would love to purchase that clay oil lamp reminiscent of ancient times. I have a appreciation for antique tools and the simplicity of life, although I am aware that people worked much harder in the past compared to today.

[KhoiThai]

And I'm back. Nice to see you in that tunic haha. Period clothing is always nice to see =))

[nosotrosloslobosestamosreg]

Enjoying my coffee with your new video. Beautiful landscape by the way.

[wnrr]

Hey 👋 saw your channel mentioned over on Modern History TV in the comments about a helmet, hope all is going well! Enjoying the information. I love olde things

[Alowa]

When my doughters had the Romans as subject in school, after visiting the old roman city of Augusta Raurica, they built oil lamps out of clay, and we used them quite a time. It‘ a a nice warm light.

[foued]

Great quality and very enjoyable watch 😃 keep up the great work!!

[crashburndicoot]

Such a young boy with such an appreciation for such an ancient item it makes me cry

[friedfish]

Love that antediluvian lap steel in the backgound.