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My favorite era is from the split of the Roman Empire into East and West in 300 AD to the eventual end of the Eastern Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine Empire, in 1453. Most people are taught that the Roman Empire ended in 476 and period of "Darkness" fell across Europe that lasted until the Renaissance. However, the Roman Empire did not end until Constantinople was captured by the Ottomans in 1453, and science, learning, and trade continued in Byzantium. Some scholars think that the diaspora of Greeks after the fall of Constantinople helped to "kick start" the renaissance.
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TSgt Melissa Post
very deep sir. Thanks for posting. I used to hate history so much I told my teacher "why are we learning about this, they are all dead anyways". His response was "Well at least when you die, nothing will be written about you." Ha maybe not, but at least I still became something worth becoming.
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SSgt Mark Lines
TSgt Melissa Post - In my mind, your teacher was wrong. You always leave something behind. It may not be read by millions, but someone will always remember you!
As far as the study of history, I have found that the best teachers were the ones who taught it as a story, and not as a list of dates and names.
As far as the study of history, I have found that the best teachers were the ones who taught it as a story, and not as a list of dates and names.
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TSgt Melissa Post
SSgt Mark Lines - Thank you I thought it was pretty crappy of him to say that to his student, like that is going to inspire me to want to learn about it?? I actually had a teacher in high school though, Mr. Duby, who made history come alive and that was when I discovered how much I really did enjoy it.
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I'd go for the Renaissance with so much science, cultural changes, etc. happening in such a short period of time. A real whirlwind.
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TSgt Melissa Post
And jousting can't forget that with cat meat on a stick lol. The had some pretty interesting military advances for back then and torture techniques too. Good call!
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