Easter Eggs in Armor?

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  • čas přidán 16. 05. 2024
  • It's time to surprise and delight Adam! At Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armor conservation lab, armorer Ted Hunter assembles some artifacts -- from pistols to helmets -- that include some very unexpected hidden features (that surprised even the curators)! Did YOU guess any of them before the reveal?
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Komentáře • 375

  • @matawaristudio4805
    @matawaristudio4805 Před 9 měsíci +366

    Ted is an excellent storyteller, I could listen to him all-day

    • @HunterReport
      @HunterReport Před 9 měsíci +7

      Yeah, he is great on camera!

    • @jeffdroog
      @jeffdroog Před 9 měsíci +6

      Right!? Should be narrating something.

    • @johnkim791
      @johnkim791 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Me toooo!!!

    • @jyvben1520
      @jyvben1520 Před 9 měsíci +3

      or "i could listen to him all day"

    •  Před 9 měsíci +5

      Maybe he could do a... TED talk?

  • @corrinastanley125
    @corrinastanley125 Před 9 měsíci +206

    Wow the Met series just keeps getting better, more armory stories please.

    • @tested
      @tested  Před 9 měsíci +65

      We have one more from this most recent visit. But we hope to go back soon!

    • @Extreme__Sitting
      @Extreme__Sitting Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@testedPlease please go back. This is the most incredible series on arms we've ever seen.

    • @jolioding_2253
      @jolioding_2253 Před 9 měsíci +3

      @@tested I think a lot of people would also love to see a video if any of you tested hosts went to other collections like the royal armouries

    • @Campfire_Bandit
      @Campfire_Bandit Před 8 měsíci +1

      +

  • @user-ti8on9zb6y
    @user-ti8on9zb6y Před 9 měsíci +202

    I love it, when people have such passion for what they do.

    • @kadoj
      @kadoj Před 9 měsíci +3

      Me too, but it can be somewhat vexing when it’s you that so loves what someone else has managed to make their profession… I’m a tad jealous, to be perfectly honest…

    • @-MrFozzy-
      @-MrFozzy- Před 9 měsíci

      @@kadojduuuude, I feel exactly the same! Being someone who was born with LITERALLY zero talents!

    • @staceygram5555
      @staceygram5555 Před 9 měsíci

      Now they just hire people based on race and gender.

    • @kadoj
      @kadoj Před 9 měsíci

      @@TheRealBrownShady doesn’t make me love history and interesting arms and armor any less

    • @JUNIsLuke
      @JUNIsLuke Před 9 měsíci

      I was about to say the same thing!

  • @phant0
    @phant0 Před 9 měsíci +110

    I laughed when I realized that by "You're not doing to need gloves", what he really meant is: "You're not allowed to touch anything"

    • @michaelmorrison8679
      @michaelmorrison8679 Před 9 měsíci +6

      he came really close tho. I though Ted was going to tackle Adam.

    • @jimmyzhao2673
      @jimmyzhao2673 Před 9 měsíci +5

      I felt sad for Adam. Sure, handling the ornate sword would be off-limits, but I don't see anything wrong with holding the pistols.

    • @Spoonbringer
      @Spoonbringer Před 9 měsíci +15

      Then he repeatedly touches his face with his gloves...

    • @kyrab7914
      @kyrab7914 Před 9 měsíci +5

      You could see him put his hands back under his arms like "andddd so I'm not tempted" 😂

    • @johnbaez8060
      @johnbaez8060 Před 4 měsíci

      I don’t understand why you can’t touch these things, prolly hung on someone’s wall hundred of years ago, seems dumb to me. Take them out. Idk

  • @CavernousVaults
    @CavernousVaults Před 9 měsíci +124

    I'd love to see Adam make a whole series of "What Is That?", I can't even imagine what other historical objects hold secrets.

    • @ViviFuchs
      @ViviFuchs Před 9 měsíci +10

      Adam would be one of the best people for such a show. He's got the perfect level of childlike curiosity about how things work.

  • @edwardperrault3650
    @edwardperrault3650 Před 9 měsíci +90

    The armor display at the Met is my favorite place to spend time while my wife is viewing old dresses and such. These glimpses of what goes on in the back room are amazing. More please.

    • @tested
      @tested  Před 9 měsíci +34

      We have one more from this most recent visit! But hopefully we are back soon!

    • @wobblysauce
      @wobblysauce Před 9 měsíci

      Woop

  • @bombadil776
    @bombadil776 Před 9 měsíci +41

    These Met visits are always super fun.

  • @timchamberlain5858
    @timchamberlain5858 Před 9 měsíci +46

    I love Adam's "Field Trip" videos, doesn't matter where he's going, I'm along for the ride!

  • @HildeTheOkayish
    @HildeTheOkayish Před 9 měsíci +30

    the hidden ramrod is such a good find! amazing it was unseen while in plain sight. really nicely made!

  • @Kuruqan
    @Kuruqan Před 9 měsíci +14

    It's been such a delight watching Ted share his workshop with Adam, I hope someday we can see Adam share his with Ted and see them work on something whacky together!

  • @AMTunLimited
    @AMTunLimited Před 9 měsíci +19

    I love that you just talked in another Q&A about how passionate people make for great storytellers, and here's Ted, who took what could have been a few simple "isn't this neat" *moments* and turned them into wonderful stories with historical context and communicating the real *wonder* of finding these little secrets.

    • @jwvandegronden
      @jwvandegronden Před 9 měsíci

      its an artform, really. And Ted masters it!

    • @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721
      @vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Před 7 měsíci

      Yeah, some of this information could've just been a museum placard, but it's the story behind it that makes it really awesome.

  • @zumuvtuber
    @zumuvtuber Před 9 měsíci +31

    Absolutely love these MET visits! It would be awesome if the Tested crew could collaborate with other museums around the world as well.

  • @kayagoksoy
    @kayagoksoy Před 9 měsíci +23

    I can watch these for hours non stop. Wish I could visit that museum :l

  • @lyken4
    @lyken4 Před 9 měsíci +22

    As a Turkish Muslim I thank you for showing us from our past. Thank you for keeping it in such good condition. And thank you for the conversation with the past.

    • @michaelmorrison8679
      @michaelmorrison8679 Před 9 měsíci +6

      the artifacts from the Ottoman Empire some of my favorites. Incredible workmanship!

    • @lyken4
      @lyken4 Před 9 měsíci +6

      @michaelmorrison8679 indeed, I feel privileged to see these pieces of art.

  • @rwhite28
    @rwhite28 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Adam at the Met should be a Netflix show!

  • @MrgnFlnn67
    @MrgnFlnn67 Před 9 měsíci +13

    It really feels like these weapons and armors came from another dimension

  • @TravisSprouse
    @TravisSprouse Před 9 měsíci +4

    Ted is a gem.

  • @Practicaleyes
    @Practicaleyes Před 9 měsíci +6

    Adam is such a genial nerd and, therefore, a natural educator. I love the way his enthusiasm makes people want to tell and show him stuff and he, in turn, shows it to us. What a blessing!

  • @panher
    @panher Před 9 měsíci +5

    I wouldn't be surprised if the hidden rod is supposed to pop out when you blow on the holes beneath the trumpet engraving!

  • @Voidmonster
    @Voidmonster Před 9 měsíci +3

    I have a dressing kit from the 1860s. It's pretty complete -- 2 straight razors, boot pull/buttonhooks, a bottle opener, a mechanical pencil/pen combo in sterling silver, some bottles. That kind of thing. No maker's marks on most of the goods (I especially wanted to know who made the razors). The *pen* however, being sterling, had a maker's mark and date so I could be sure the kit was made by someone in the Mosley family in the 1860s. There's also a mirror for shaving. It's bound in very thin leather which has torn a bit, so I can get a look at what was used for backing between paper and leather (the dye of the leather would otherwise discolor the silver of the mirror). The backing paper was a page from an 1820's business ledger from the Mosleys in Birmingham. It was clearly garbage for them, but it provided vital clues for me.

  • @fabfemme5320
    @fabfemme5320 Před 9 měsíci +10

    I love this series. The folks in the armory are great storytellers

  • @UncleManuel
    @UncleManuel Před 9 měsíci +8

    This episode really was just a big "BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!"... 😁😁
    It always is totally mindblowing how good the old craftsmanship is... 👍👍

  • @jcollif
    @jcollif Před 9 měsíci +9

    These episodes are my favorite. Every time I see them pop up....I immediately click on them. Keep them coming.

    • @tested
      @tested  Před 9 měsíci +3

      We love filming there and hanging out.

  • @PhilippG88
    @PhilippG88 Před 9 měsíci +2

    In most videos, where Adam is present, he is the leading person in the video, even if he is not the one explaining. But Ted totally took over and Adam seems just his sidekick :D Awesome

  • @Topcatyo.
    @Topcatyo. Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ted's pride in finding the secret in the helmet was shorter lived than Murad V's reign as Sultan.
    I love these videos, great stuff

  • @SasquatchPJs
    @SasquatchPJs Před 9 měsíci +4

    Nothing better than watching someone who loves what they do talk to someone who loves to learn.

  • @thegreyinitiate3680
    @thegreyinitiate3680 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. These videos are my absolute favorite thing you’ve ever done on this channel. Absolutely incredible.

  • @TheVerendus
    @TheVerendus Před 9 měsíci +25

    Absolutely lovely video. I love these MET people, everyone is so passionate and enthused about these priceless pieces of history. That sword and scabbard had me speechless!

  • @michaelmorrison8679
    @michaelmorrison8679 Před 9 měsíci +1

    lol... "it also give you one other opportunity *draws knife* to shank a guy." Adam and Ted are a great combination. I would watch these videos all day.

  • @tested
    @tested  Před 9 měsíci +34

    Could YOU see any of these surprises coming?
    The MET's Arms and Armor Department: www.metmuseum.org/about-the-met/collection-areas/arms-and-armor
    Full playlist of MET armor videos: czcams.com/video/Nf3f4LW3mik/video.html

    • @abbofun9022
      @abbofun9022 Před 9 měsíci +5

      Was completely flabbergasted by actually all of them, the secret compartment behind the gemstone took the price though. Utterly fascinating, please do keep them Met videos coming, they’re brilliant.

    • @KingCobbones
      @KingCobbones Před 9 měsíci +7

      I suspected something was hidden in the stock, but not a full-length ramrod.

    • @troyplumer8589
      @troyplumer8589 Před 9 měsíci +2

      BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! (marvelous!)

    • @macdavid20
      @macdavid20 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Guessed the ramrod, what beautiful nuggets, MOMA armoury brings history to life … unfortunate the numerous stories are not open to the world … more please

    • @mytube001
      @mytube001 Před 9 měsíci +2

      To be fair, the second he mentioned that they thought the ramrod was missing, I immediately though of the knob at the end of the stock. But I expected it to be a truly flexible object, essentially a steel spring, full length, in a curved compartment going all the way forward between the barrels. Didn't expect a folding one!

  • @loganyoung2408
    @loganyoung2408 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Would love to see Adam hang out with Ian from forgotten weapons. I’m sure he’d totally gush over some of the mechanics and craftsmanship

  • @hollyevolving
    @hollyevolving Před 9 měsíci +2

    Adam is an excellent storyteller. But there's also something special about seeing him go on these trips and sharing in his joy at the stories that are told to him. It's great to have both.

  • @jaredbutler957
    @jaredbutler957 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Lowkey my favorite series on this channel. The interesting and beautiful historical pieces beside Adam’s unyielding enthusiasm is just so pleasing to watch.

  • @HildeTheOkayish
    @HildeTheOkayish Před 9 měsíci +9

    this is such a great channel. I love how I learn something new every time from people who are clearly exited by the work they do! whether it's Adam working in his cave, visiting a workshop, or someone showing of a new gadget. Everyone is so truly interested in what they do which in turn makes me interested! This video is no exception :)

    • @tested
      @tested  Před 9 měsíci +4

      Thank you very much! We appreciate your comment and sentiment!

  • @juliadagnall5816
    @juliadagnall5816 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love the MET and getting to peek behind the curtain and see what goes on behind the scenes and all the cool things they’ve learned over time is such a treat!

  • @StodaGryph
    @StodaGryph Před 9 měsíci

    I love it so much when someone is SO enthusiastic (and knowledgeable) about what they work with. Especially specialists.

  • @LudwigWWall
    @LudwigWWall Před 9 měsíci +2

    The holes on the flexible ramrod gun (right next to the trumpet dragon) makes me think this gun can also be played as a flute after removing the rod.

  • @b62boom1
    @b62boom1 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I've worked in and around museums, this has absolutely blown my mind!!!

  • @someshittomakeyouhappy
    @someshittomakeyouhappy Před 9 měsíci

    This series of videos has been my absolute favorite posted to youtube. From intricate armor, medieval history, passionate conservators like Ted with great stories to tell, and Adam gawking at it all like us the viewers. I've always been very drawn towards archaeology, and artifact preservation/conservation and this has only made me more motivated to get into the field. So thanks Adam, Tested, all the conservators, and other staff involved at the MET for the incredible series.

  • @motorhearttk8360
    @motorhearttk8360 Před 9 měsíci

    I absolutely love this series on the MET, keep 'em coming, please!

  • @xlasingx
    @xlasingx Před 7 měsíci

    ..absolute gorgeous work and devices..
    ..standing ovation..

  • @DecanFrost
    @DecanFrost Před 9 měsíci +2

    those pistols are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!
    They look brand new!

  • @annwagner5779
    @annwagner5779 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I love conservators! I’ve worked with a lot of them in art museums. They can always show me something I hadn’t seen before - though not unusually quite like that. So cool!

  • @kevinhartnell2075
    @kevinhartnell2075 Před 9 měsíci

    Fantastic! More of these, please!

  • @JonoChromatic
    @JonoChromatic Před 9 měsíci

    Love it. I really enjoy hearing about the different types of armour and weapons. The craftsmanship is mind-blowing.

  • @somedude6161
    @somedude6161 Před 9 měsíci

    The vids where Adam looks at old stuff like this and the book binding are the best. Adam really is the first man!

  • @AllLiveRounds
    @AllLiveRounds Před 9 měsíci

    These are the best videos you come out with! I could watch videos like this all day!

  • @kimmipops5143
    @kimmipops5143 Před 9 měsíci +1

    These episodes with Ted are just brilliant!

  • @polton00
    @polton00 Před 9 měsíci

    I wish these videos would never end, thank you guys for preserving history and showing it

  • @ManBehindTheBurger
    @ManBehindTheBurger Před 9 měsíci +4

    Why did I come here thinking it would be actual easter eggs wearing armor

    • @tested
      @tested  Před 9 měsíci +2

      We’d watch that.

    • @Pygar2
      @Pygar2 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@tested Faberge' reactive armor-- DO NOT DROP!

  • @wildrunner101
    @wildrunner101 Před 9 měsíci

    Love these! Please do all the museum visits.

  • @jamesbarisitz4794
    @jamesbarisitz4794 Před 9 měsíci

    What a privilege to examine these things up close. Clever artisans!

  • @AndrewJohnClive
    @AndrewJohnClive Před 9 měsíci

    Adam, what a privilege you give us sharing these moments with such -expel. Thank you so much. This is priceless!❤❤❤

  • @luckyskaven13
    @luckyskaven13 Před 9 měsíci

    What a great storyteller! I love his presentation style and flow.

  • @eligebrown8998
    @eligebrown8998 Před 9 měsíci

    I love old history stuff like this. Just awsome.

  • @whitehuayra
    @whitehuayra Před 9 měsíci +2

    I could watch several more hours of this.

  • @AllanBeam
    @AllanBeam Před 9 měsíci

    This video got me so excited! I was able to trace the history of a Potsdam musket bequeathed to me by my grandfather based on armory marks I found while cleaning it. History is awesome!

  • @crusherbmx
    @crusherbmx Před 9 měsíci

    I had the exact same reaction as Adam when he twisted the barrel. Too cool!

  • @ryanbuckley3314
    @ryanbuckley3314 Před 9 měsíci

    A literally wonderful video. Thanks so much, keep 'em coming.

  • @allthenamesiwantedweretaken
    @allthenamesiwantedweretaken Před 5 měsíci

    The reveal of that flexible ramrod was great, everyone at the MET are *stellar* presenters that to excellent jobs at getting you interested.

  • @timberrecycling
    @timberrecycling Před 9 měsíci

    this might be the best MET video so far!!

  • @alwaysfallingshort
    @alwaysfallingshort Před 9 měsíci +2

    Adam has been told "Look with your eyes, not with your hands" more than once :P

  • @macedk
    @macedk Před 9 měsíci

    Adam and team, you rock at finding things to share.
    Thank you so much :)

  • @patrickdiehl6813
    @patrickdiehl6813 Před 9 měsíci

    Such a cool video, I was riveted to my screen watching it. The over and under pistol is amazing!

  • @timd7709
    @timd7709 Před 9 měsíci

    as someone who was once making armor, i'm just loving this series.... it's soooo amazing.. but what i love the most, is their love for this...

  • @bigcheese82
    @bigcheese82 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Adam I would love to know more about the cleaning techniques of these artifacts. What products do they use, how do they go about it?

  • @Micah__
    @Micah__ Před 9 měsíci

    Never stop making videos with this guy!

  • @JakeHurledGently
    @JakeHurledGently Před 9 měsíci

    Best Met episode so far. I love this stuff!

  • @NobleGrows
    @NobleGrows Před 9 měsíci +1

    I could watch these two for hours

  • @chintex_
    @chintex_ Před 9 měsíci +1

    Good lord these are gorgeous items. I could spent days just studying these!!

  • @davidweinberg7833
    @davidweinberg7833 Před 9 měsíci

    Can't say enough. Fantastic!!

  • @crbielert
    @crbielert Před 9 měsíci

    Yet another out of the park video from the Met. Thank you so much. I wish I could just live in there.

  • @9madness9
    @9madness9 Před 9 měsíci

    Love the series from Met arms museum please carry on!

  • @Heretic_Dezign
    @Heretic_Dezign Před 9 měsíci

    These type of videos (for me at least) are the most interesting, thank you

  • @riosecco4142
    @riosecco4142 Před 9 měsíci

    Well! This has to be my the dream job I never knew esisited. Could you imagine working with all these pieces from history and imagining the stories they could tell. fascinating!

  • @jimmyzhao2673
    @jimmyzhao2673 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I once had a handsomely carved wooden box. Upon closer inspection, I found a hidden latch, when I turned the latch the box popped open and much to my surprise there were 32 little wooden carved figures inside.
    I showed it to my neighbor who was very wise and learned, and he informed me that what I had in my possession was a 'chess set' which was specifically designed to store the so-called 'chess pieces' inside of the chess board when not in use.
    Needless to say I was absolutely astounded by the craftsmanship and ingenuity of the contrivance.

  • @sk8mysterion
    @sk8mysterion Před 9 měsíci

    What a likable and competent guy👌

  • @jameskenney5623
    @jameskenney5623 Před 9 měsíci

    This was one of my favorite episodes in a long time.

  • @thegodofhellfire
    @thegodofhellfire Před 9 měsíci

    These are byfar my favorite tested videos.

  • @tannertasman
    @tannertasman Před 9 měsíci +1

    I could watch so many episodes of this MET armoury stuff

  • @ostekuste3646
    @ostekuste3646 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I have actually been privileged to inspect and handle a sword similar to that one in a museum collection. Amazing craftsmanship and surprisingly lightweight compared to many European contemporaries. The less decorated battle tested ones feel wickedly efficient in the hand. Speaking of hands, the most surprising thing about them is the hilt. Very small to my mind, and I am not a large person nor do I have large hands but I could barely get a four finger grip.

  • @paule5812
    @paule5812 Před 9 měsíci +3

    This conversation lab would be my Disneyland, the Arms And Armor exhibit at The Met is my favorite place in the USA I wish we had more 😬.

  • @joanhoffman3702
    @joanhoffman3702 Před 9 měsíci

    That was so cool! More, please!

  • @twowheelfan
    @twowheelfan Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome. Love this series

  • @townazier
    @townazier Před 9 měsíci

    Finally gunpowder weapons! I was looking forward to this since your first MET video.

  • @waterup380
    @waterup380 Před 8 měsíci

    glad 2023 tested video with Adam series are the best thing to watch.

  • @sandymackay4017
    @sandymackay4017 Před 8 měsíci

    This series is just Excellent. The craftsmanship of the articles are outstanding. Keep it up Adam.

  • @hemmydall
    @hemmydall Před 9 měsíci +2

    This has been a great series of videos. Between this and the channel Tod's Workshop, there is a lot of information on armor! I think Adam would appreciate Tod's approach and knowledge on the subject. He's a bit of a mythbuster himself.

  • @TheMattwasherein1992
    @TheMattwasherein1992 Před 9 měsíci

    These videos are sooo good. Cheers to Adam and Ted. So interesting. And as someone whos hobby is very amateur tool restoration I would love a job like Teds haha

  • @jfess1911
    @jfess1911 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Before the topic of "hidden items" came up, I thought to myself "I wonder what is attached to the knob on the handgrip/stock?" Maybe because I know that it was common in later firearms to store items like cleaning kits or even cartridges in the stock.

  • @n0bodyc8res
    @n0bodyc8res Před 9 měsíci

    Another great one! Good job.

  • @RedSinter
    @RedSinter Před 9 měsíci

    Fabulous and so revealing making history come alive.

  • @overanDownUnder
    @overanDownUnder Před 9 měsíci

    Literally my dream job. Such a cool experience to be so close to history.

  • @LicheLordofUndead
    @LicheLordofUndead Před 9 měsíci +2

    Wow, this is eye-opening, that hidden secrets are uncovered after so many years

  • @stevemuzak8526
    @stevemuzak8526 Před 9 měsíci

    When I visit Metropolitan Museum of Art I spent hours in armory section. It's insane. Details and craftsmanship is over the top amazing.

  • @Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle
    @Garfunkels_Funky_Uncle Před 9 měsíci +1

    I would love for the MET's Arms and Armor Department to have their own separate CZcams channel where they show off items in the collection and their secrets!

  • @chriswiggins6212
    @chriswiggins6212 Před 9 měsíci

    This was such a fantastic video!

  • @hingedelephant
    @hingedelephant Před 9 měsíci

    That was the most “Objectivity” Tested I think I’ve ever seen. Nicely done.

  • @jaded_gerManic
    @jaded_gerManic Před 9 měsíci

    Aahhhh. Love these episodes! 🤩

  • @donevans1884
    @donevans1884 Před 9 měsíci

    brilliant video Adam .