History & Geography in Tomb Raider - Episode 01: Tomb Raider (starring Shelley Blond)
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- "History & Geography in Tomb Raider" is a fanmade documentary web series that takes you on a journey through the iconic "Tomb Raider" franchise, visiting historical locations and unraveling mythical enigmas encountered by its famous protagonist, Lara Croft.
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Episode 1 takes us back to the roots of the "Tomb Raider" series and follows Lara on her voyage across the world where she hunts down pieces of a mysterious ancient relic known as the Scion for a shady commissioner in the debut entry "Tomb Raider (1996)".
Also featuring its 2007 remake "Tomb Raider: Anniversary".
This episode was narrated by the wonderful Shelley Blond, original voice actress of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider (1996).
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If you speak a foreign language and want to contribute to the web series, feel free to add subtitles in your language by clicking on the gear icon at the bottom right of the video and choosing "Add Subtitles"!
Thank you so much to everyone who took their time to make the show more accessible. :-)
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Thoughts and ideas expressed in this documentary episode are my own and may not match with what the creators of the products had in mind. This is all my own speculation unless stated otherwise.
Complete list of sources in the credits at the end of the video.
TOMB RAIDER and LARA CROFT © SQUARE ENIX
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Just a headsup: I merged two of my Gmail accounts the other day and in the process a lot of my CZcams information was deleted. Apparently this also includes my comments and replies so now it looks like people in the comments section are talking to themselves...
I think this is (by far) the best fan-made Tomb Raider related item ever!! Oh my God, it's perfect, simply perfect!! As archaeologist and historian myself, I firmly state that this is what a History/Archaeology documentary should be: instructive, entertaining, well edited, well scripted... Thanks for doing this, I'll wait for more to come!!
You are a foresight individual! HISTORY + GEOGRAPHY + GAMES (COF COF with TR so ITS "INLOVENING"
This is genius... Whoever came up with this idea needs to be involved with the series. This documentary should have been a part of the ''extras'' menu in the remake.
BRAVO to amazing Shelley Blond and everyone involved with this!
Thank you so much! That means a lot.
Definitely agree with you infact this person should be part of the team definitely!
Incredible this feels like an official extra made for a collector's release or tv special. Criminally underrated hope the newest episode and it being TR 25th anniversary gets you the attention all those involved in this project deserve.
You're too kind! Thanks so much for your comment.
Incredible, entertaining, and educational. Fantastic job with the editing. Having the original voice of Lara Croft was so incredible. I'm excited for the next episode.
Such an excellent video! Reminds me of the old history tv shows I watched as a kid. Recently I've been on a tomb raider bing and have always been in love with the classic games but never played them till now. I never realized how much of a walk through history they were but its amazing how timeless this game and Lara herself really are especially today! 🥰❤️🔥
Thank you so much for your comment! "A walk through history" is such a great way to put it. You're never or seldomly directly confronted with genuine historical information yet the games are filled to the brim with them if you look closely enough. That always fascinated me the most about playing them growing up.
I can't believe I'm only discovering this after years of watching Tomb Raider content. I feel like I've stumbled upon a piece of the Scion myself, how incredible this is. Most of all I love that you hired Shelley Blond and didn't (couldn't) steal her likeness through AI like I see many other videos doing now.
Thank you for your kind words, happy to hear you enjoyed it :)
This series is so well produced! It must have taken you so long to put this all together, but it turned out so well! I feel like I'm watching the BBC. I definitely agree this is the crème de la crème when it comes to online Tomb Raider content!
That means so much to me, thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching! :)
This is amazing. I can't believe this doesn't have more views...
What a brilliant video. I'd honestly never thought about the overall structure of the St Francis Folly section before and I love the idea that it's a vertical structure that goes further back in time the deeper you go.
Thank you so much! It hit me like a train when I wrote that part. It's such a genius design!
Just came across this as I was looking up history on Tomb Raider given the impending rereleases of 1-3.
Love how this is produced, the history and addition context coupled with the story…simply brilliant.
This is fantastic!! Totally deserves more views and recognition. The editing is wonderful. Congratulations :)
I absolutely love the use of the original soundtrack from the first game in this.
Wow, this was great, being narrated by the original voice of Lara was a fantastic touch. Very well done professionally made documentary, thanks for the your amazing effort. Look forward to watching the rest.
That means a lot, Tony! Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching!
@@SimonBucherHistory Thank you for providing this great content for us Tomb Raider fans, judging by the rest of the comments people love it. It definitely deserves more views.
Man this video has been a rollercoaster ride. Only found it because I got nostalgic for the PS1, then I see Shelley's name and got even more excited, then I started watching it and my joy went through the roof!
Then I saw the amount of views it has and got saddened by the criminal lack of notice this series has gotten. A documentary about history and geography around THE exploration video game of our time! Narrated by none other than the very first voice of one of the most legendary video game protagonists of all time!!!
How does this not have millions of views??
Also Shelley if you ever see this I also loved you in Peep show, wish you'd done more episodes!
@@SimonBucherHistory actually I got so excited I decided to replay the entire series, well at least the PS1 ones haha.
I really hope the CZcams algorithms bump this to the front page for you soon man. I don't understand how this has so little views. It's superb!
@@petervenkman9838 Thank you so much! Really glad to hear it made you dive back into the classic games!
I'm only now discovering this. Wow. Kudos. TR1 is by faaaar my favourite, can't believe you got Shelley to narrate.
This is just amazing work! Thank you so much, this is exactly what we the fans need in celebration of her 20th anniversary.
Thank you so much for this!!! I learned so much not only about the true history of what's presented in the original game, but parts of the story that completely went over my head (mainly why the dinosaurs were in the Lost Valley). Completely eye-opening. It was also amazing to hear the information presented by the original (and my personal favorite) Lara Croft, Shelley Blond. Excellent work; this was very well done.
Probably my best ever find this year! 🎉
Absolutely AMAZING! cant wait for more episodes.
Damn, I get to have Lara herself explain the story and influences on the game!? With this bounty, you are truly spoiling us!!! :D
Absolutely amazing. You can feel all the love and effort put into this. A true gem!
Amazing first episode! This was such a great idea and I honestly can't wait to see more. Hearing Shelly Blond again on the episode just made me feel so nostalgic and brought me right back.. it's almost like hearing Lara think aloud again ^^ FANTASTIC work :)
+CroftManor No.. thank you for the video, I must watch it again soon. I only wish that Shelly spoke more in the original game :) Makes up for it here though haha
Fantastic! Loved it. Can't wait for episode two! I love Shelley Blond - she has always been my favourite Lara!
Almost 40 minutes and still my attention never wavered away. This was so interesting and so much detail, that I am amazed how deep Tomb Raider even went into their historical accuracy. And then there's you! Discovering every detail and combining them with the game, it's so impressive!
You really did a very great job, and I really can't wait for the second episode. I just learned so much, that I hoped every video game out there was historical accurate and made me learn more about history like this.
Chapeau on a great pilot and a great start to an amazing series!
I have been a fan of Tomb Raider since I was 3 years old and these documentary-style videos are so well-made, well-edited, fascinating and an incredible tribute to this wonderful series!
I'd also love the idea of doing the narration for one of them. I can happily send in a recording of myself from my own mini-script. It'd be so cool to be a part of something like these.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope you have a fantastic day!
My VO has been sent. Hope you like it. :)
This video is great and needs atleast a million more views!
How could I find this just now? This was so well done and Shelley is just the perfect narrator for this. I grew up with the Tomb Raider games, playing all the classics on the PS1 with my dad in my youth. And I still love the Saga until today. I really enjoyed watching this video, especially listening to Shelley, the first voice of Lara Croft who has introduced us to this Saga all way back in 1996. Can't wait to see the other parts!
Thanks so much! Really happy you enjoyed it.
As soon as I saw who this was narrated by, I had a deep gasp followed by a fangirl squeal! I never in my life have nerded out but this is the moment.
Thank you for creating this for us to enjoy ♥️
Aww, that is so nice to hear! Thank you for your kind words
hello folks, I don't comment ever on any youtube channels but wow , well done Simon Bucher. I love the quality, the production, the sounds, music, commentary, thoroughness, etc. just great work here. I always been a fan of the tomb raider series and this nails it so well to capture each game fully. great work!
Wow, thank you so much! Really glad you liked it enough to leave such a nice comment! :-)
Why doesn't this have a lot more views? This is really great, awesome idea, great research, superb execution with Ms. Original Croft as cherry on top. I can't believe this hasn't already blown up, i can't believe what I'm seeing. :-)
You‘re too kind, thank you very much for your comment!
THIS. This is everything that made me love Tomb Raider, knowing it's not just a game of getting from Point A to Point B. Thank you for this wonderful video!
This is just fantastic! Wow! I'm speechless... you and everyone else did such a great job! It's wonderful to hear Shelley again!
This is incredible! Thank you so much! Not only educational about the real world but it feeds your hungry imagination and passion for the game! Great videos ❤
AMAZING VIDEO! 👏👏👏👏 I'M FASCINATED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION
Please make more of these documentaries :)
As a Hardcore Tomb Raider fan it was Awesome !!
Also wanted to add that I loved the attention to detail that you put in the video and never even thought or realized as you were playing the original game that the developers put real life locations and things from actual civilizations and so forth in the levels
In the video you really fleshed out the story of the game with actual events like the opening where they detonated the bomb in the desert and Natla was released from her prison
It's things like this you put in the video and I understand the story of the game alot more now
I also like the you had the Original TR and Anniversary mixed in the video while explaining the details of the story
So yea thanks again and will look forward to watching your other Tomb Raider videos
You're Welcome ^_^
WHAT A MASTERPIECE IDEA!!!! NICE WORK!!!! *__* Cheers from Brazil.
Love these videos so much! Ever now and again I have to rewatch :)
This is amazing!!! Why has it not got more views??? Thanks so much for making this, it's fantastic.
These are truly amazing ! Tomb raider the greatest series ever . I'm forever grateful you put in time and effort to create this thank you !!!
How have I not seen this until now? Love it! And Shelley Blond narrating, too :)
This was a very educational and ornated view of Tomb Raider. wow, it's suprising, how much history related stuff was actually in the games, and its amazing how well you implemented that in form of a documentary. Great job Simon, Shelley and all the other people who worked and helped, so that this film could be what it is!
loved it so much ! it's very informative and a lots of evidence that the levels we played were real . thank you so much for making my day it good to know more about my role model Lara croft .
can't wait for the next episode ☺☺
This was so great, I can't imagine how much work went into it but the end result is just fantastic. So much interesting information, it makes me feel bad for not paying more attention to the locations and the art and architecture found there... but at least I learnt a lot now, form this video. I can't wait for the future episodes!
You're welcome! :)
What an awesome show, so entertaining. Amazing work.
This is absolutely wonderful!!!
This documentary is absolutely incredible 💜💜💜 can't wait for more 😄 Shelley Blonde is so wonderful 😃 Will Judith Gibbins be narrating TRII & III? and will Jonell Elliott be narrating TRTLR,TRC & TRAoD?
A lore vid in the style of a nonfiction documentary using the original voice actress? Bro this is next level.
I enjoyed this very much! 2 errors I noticed, along with a small nitpick. 1, Velociraptors and Tyrannosaurus weren't Jurassic Era. They were Cretaceous. You also missed a common theory among paleontologists that their existence would've complimented, which is the America's and Asia were connected during that era. All 3 have members of the Raptor family and Tyrannosaur family, though their sizes vary.
The other error is minor, Lara herself ransacked Natla's office, Natla had no reason to be on the run. Lara was confident enough to make herself at home once she found something of interest.
And the nitpick,I wish you pointed out the differences in the two versions of the story, because you would mention details that either series either ignored or it didn't happen.
Keep up the good work!
You can thank Lara for my interest in history. :) And my current career I couldn't help but point out the storylines. You still did a fantastic job, and I hope you keep up the good work. I wonder if you could get Judith Gibbons and Jonel Elliot for future videos.
This is so good! I can see how much hard work went into this and I am eager to see the future episodes.
Without question the best documentary about Tomb Raider 1 and 2 Story , locations etc
Thank you so much!
Wow, excellent! One of the best videos I've watched in a long time!... And there's more!
I've watched this so many times since it was posted! I watch it whenever I run out of interesting things to watch on my subscription box 😂😂😂😂
I was absolutely shocked to see how overwhelmingly underrated you content is! This video is so amazing and informative, on top of that it’s voiced by the first voice of Lara herself! Just a pure happiness for a old mad tomb raider fan like me! I’m so happy to discover your channel, you’re doing a great job 👏
Thank you so much for your kind words and your support! Really happy to hear you're enjoying the content!
wow i dont know what i was expecting but i wasnt expecting that, this is incredible
I'm glad it exceeded your expectations! Thank you for watching!
This video (and the second one) is the best piece of work I've ever seen concerning a video game. The attention to every detail is fantastic and the voice over was really great. I really cannot wait for the day you will release a video for the history of the Tomb Raider the last revelation. The story was really good and it is based upon the Egyptian history mythology. I know that making a video like this is really consuming to both your time and money, so that's why i want to say a big BRAVO and also a bigger THANK YOU for maintaining the interest to this 20+ years old franchise and giving to the audience lots of fascinating information regarding those beautiful masterpieces. The nostalgia ht me really hard watching your videos. Keep up the good work!
I don't believe one coffee is going to do it for this wonderful documentary.
Thanks for an amazing Historical Video narrated by Shelly Blond! During the 1950's I had met People who had like to Travel and a few of them offered their experiences and helped update General knowledge Encyclopedias, Books and Magazines, etc. Even though I didn't Travel with them when they did return I was paid $4.00 an hour to sit as a Student for Films made for PBS, and a few Mega Businesses! The information and Facts provided by this fun filled and amusing Entry, well, the next time an Adventure, or Expedition becomes available, I will saddle up the Pony and Ride with Lara!
This is amazing thank you for this video really explains the back story real well
Brilliant documentary. As a history buff, I loved it very much. Thank you all for all your efforts in making it. It was especially nice to see game footage from both Tomb Raider (1996) and Tomb Raider Anniversary, combined with the actual voice of Lara Croft and video game music by Nathan, Peter and Wilbert. Definitely worth the wait and I can't wait to see the next episode (about Tomb Raider II?).
I LOVEEED THIS SO MUCH, currently obsessed with these kinds of videos connecting Tomb Raider with real life historical facts 😍 Shelley’s voice was an unexpected yet lovely surprise too ❤
just finished watching both, impressively done! i wish there was a clearer distinction made between the real historical background you bring in and the fictional in-game narrative/player theorizing though
i actually had a little more trouble with the second episode? maybe because i'm more familiar with the atlantis myth in general then I am with Chinese history and myth. forgive me that i don't have the time to pull up like, timestamps for more specific critique, but there's definitely moments where i got lost on what was actual myth and what was game myth, if that makes sense? i'm a big fan of using games and other pop media to sneak some proper education into people's diets so maybe that kind of thing sticks out to me more then most :) these must have taken a lot of work/time, but i hope to see one for the third game eventually! i have a lot of fond memories of playing these games with my mom.
This video is absolutely fabulous!!! I love that all of the locations were found and backstories were told. On to TR2 and can’t wait for TR III
This is Art, great job, great video.
1:00 Oh my god~ The.voice 🤩. 3:20 Like the music. 17:50 omg, that close (art and game).
19:00 Actual picture😲. 24:25 Music reminds me of Yugioh. 26:40 Whao!
Thank you !! ED is perfect.
Thank you for watching! :)
Can't wait for episode 2.
Amazing. I had hoped though that you would have covered the animals that appear in these levels a bit. I find it funny how the game almost goes out of its way to have animals that are not native to the regions.
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Peru has Wolves and Brown bears, neither of which live in South America. There is a native bear species to south America, the spectacled bear, but that's clearly not what is portrayed in game. There's also animal called maned wolf, which lives in south America, but although it has wolf in the name, it's technically not a wolf and is clearly not what's portrayed in game. (not to mention the dinosaurs, but that's covered in the video)
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Greece has Lions, Crocodiles and Gorillas. Lions don't inhabit Greece, but they did in ancient times and I guess they could be remnants of those or imported lions from the Roman ages, although they are found at the very entrance of the monastery. Crocodiles are not native to Greece, but I guess it could be argued that they were also imported by Romans for use in gladiatorial fights in the colosseum bellow the monastery. The Gorillas make absolutely no sense however. They live far south of the Sahara and were just legends until they were found by westerners as recently as 1902. They definitely don't belong in Greece!
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Egypt is the least offensive one here since Crocodiles are native to Egypt, as well as leopards which did inhabit Egypt in ancient times (although it's a bit weird that they're all black since that would mean that they all have melaninism, a condition which is essentially the opposite of albinism. I guess that original animals all these tomb-dwellers descend from had the condition and they all passed it on)
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This is one of the things I've always wondered about and would be the question I'd pose if I ever were to talk to a former Core employee (especially *why* gorillas??)
Thank you very much for your in-depth comment! Really enjoyes reading it. In retrospect, you're totally right and I missed a huge opportunity to gloss over the animals like that. I learned for the other episodes though! :-D
Great vid, not sure how you managed to get Shelley to do the voiceover but it adds to the atmosphere so much. Brilliant!
this was awesome! how have i only just come across this? well ill watch the next ones tomorrow! :-)
Wow. Great job! Even for me that is a foreigner (Brazilian), was very educational and instructive from your part to bring all those information to us and transform what was a "simple" game into a big historical context. Once again, congratulations!!!
Forgot to say that I can't wait for the next chapter: TRII 😁
How was I not aware of this and how has this not a Billion views already?!?!?!? Brilliant work on this. Love it!
Thank you!! :-)
This is amazing! I'm seriously excited for episode 2
One word... WOW!
(Additional words) how hard have you worked on this? If you actually traveled to those places for this, WHY DIDNT YOU INVITE US!!!??? omg! This could’ve been fun adventure!!! Well, this is great, it’s like you’re trying to prove that Lara is real and alive and still going through her adventure! Subscribing!
AMAZING! I'm watching this all the time! It's so inspirational!
But when we can expect episode 2?!
Gosh,I suppouse it'll will be so long to watch episode of my fav game TR: Underworld
Absolutely stunning!!
As a huge Tomb Raider fan, I would like to THANK you for this fantastic video, I've really enjoyed watching it. Cannot wait for Episode 2 and i hope you will continue with this serial!
Jesus i can't believe! You guys are awesome! All this stories and locations makes sense! How did they knew all about this in '95 and '96?
Tomb raider games has been infulens that I study history at my freetime. about time period and culture :) So thank you this amazing game.
I re watch this so many times over. So beautiful, am truly grateful you made these. Still patiently waiting for TR3.
Wow, I never expected the video to be so insightful and mind blowingly detailed when I clicked on it! Thanks for the great time I had watching it! Subscribed!
CroftManor No worries 😉
No matter how many times I watch this this is outstanding work I love it
Fantastic documentary on the history of the TR games, much appreciated
Love!!!! I learned so much from this, awesome job! Can't wait for the next! :)
absolutely beautiful. We want this for all TR games! If I don't ask for too much :D
This video is put beautifully. Thanks for sharing 👍
CroftManor 💋❤️
So amazing Simon! I can't tell you how proud I am watching this, it's so well made and fascinating
This is awesome, such detail.
This is a *_fantastic_* video, thank you so much for such content!
Now I have to watch every other video - the production value and educational angle are amazing!
Thank you so much! Really happy to hear you enjoyed it :)
I absolutely loved it!! I can't wait for episode 2!
A fantastic video with great splicing of game and real world footage! The only thing I noticed is the narration could be a little slower, this is something that I would to see changed for the next video. All in all though wonderful content!
How much longer till episode 2. I just can't wait. I've watched this so many times !
Thank you for this, a fan is thrilled!
This was great! xoxo
I'm so glad that this exists. Thank you for your hard work!
Thank you for your kind words!
Thanks for this beautiful documentary, the pacing + narration was very charming!
Great work! I'd suspect the mess in Natla's offices to have been caused by Lara after breaking in though, but I really enjoyed my time here - so, thank you! :)
Finally got around to watching this. Very well done, brilliant documentary :)
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
OMG I can't believe i've just found this! It's so AWESOME! Great work!
I really liked this.
It was well put together and fascinating.
Nice job.
Just found this channel and I believe it's outstanding. I am delighted to see such a well produced and educational series based on my favourite video games.