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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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What a great question. Without any doubt my favorite era in history is contemporary history. Well, it may not be history to you, but it is to someone who has lived more than seven decades. Hell, they're selling "antique" autos that I saw at the auto show. When I help my children (now grandchildren with homework) they are astounded at how well I know history. History? This ain't history. It's my life! I write "historical fiction" about my "history". The Korean War. The Cuban Revolution. The Vietnam War.
To be perfectly clear, I have studied history from many eras. Ancient Western and Eastern civilization. Greek. Romans. Egyptians. Chinese. Persian. Polynesian. Kazarian. History from every continent. History of most every war. Religious history. Modern European and American history.
So, why is contemporary history my favorite? Because it's the era that I've witnessed first hand. All that other history served me well, helping me to understand my history and peer into the future. It also helps me understand people, the people I live among. Technologically, just about everything beyond fire and basic machines (screw, lever, inclined plane) has been invented contemporaneously. Not to put too fine a point on it, but almost every whit of science fiction that I read in the 1950's save travel to other stars, has been surpassed in my lifetime. (This is why Dune is the only science fiction that I believe still deserves the appellation) For anyone who bothers to look around, you can't help but be awe struck by the world we live in.
To be perfectly clear, I have studied history from many eras. Ancient Western and Eastern civilization. Greek. Romans. Egyptians. Chinese. Persian. Polynesian. Kazarian. History from every continent. History of most every war. Religious history. Modern European and American history.
So, why is contemporary history my favorite? Because it's the era that I've witnessed first hand. All that other history served me well, helping me to understand my history and peer into the future. It also helps me understand people, the people I live among. Technologically, just about everything beyond fire and basic machines (screw, lever, inclined plane) has been invented contemporaneously. Not to put too fine a point on it, but almost every whit of science fiction that I read in the 1950's save travel to other stars, has been surpassed in my lifetime. (This is why Dune is the only science fiction that I believe still deserves the appellation) For anyone who bothers to look around, you can't help but be awe struck by the world we live in.
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TSgt Melissa Post
What a great response. You know I never thought of it like. I mean I remember when major events were taking place and people would say that I was living part of history and making history but to have seen all of those things that you have mentioned is truly amazing. thank you for your reply
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CPT Jack Durish
TSgt Melissa Post - My father-in-law was born in czarist Russia and emigrated to the U.S. following WWI. One day I asked him about the first time he saw an airplane and he told me the story of a Wright-Patterson biplane (he didn't know what it was even when he told me about it. I figured it out from his description) that flew over his village in the Ukraine. He and his friends ran across the fields following it as long as they could. The man piloting it (while sitting on the wing) waved to them until he was out of sight. My father-in-law also saw men walk on the moon. How about that for witnessing a span of history?
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Tudors and the Protestant Reformation in England. The dynamics of Religion and Politics. From Henry VIII once a Defender of the Catholic Faith until he switched, His Son Edward even more Passionate in his Protestant Faith, Son Dies Eldest Daughter Catholic takes over and England is once again Catholic, Eldest Daughter dies and Youngest Daughter takes over Elizabeth I Not so Orthodox Protestant. Being Great Grandpa was First Earl of Essex we were very affected. First Group to come to the New World were his family Catholics escaping the Protestant Reformation.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
My German Heritage is Prussian (Protestant) Bavarian (Defenders of the Catholic Faith) and Eastern German Jews. My ancestors have been killing each other over religion for a long time.
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TSgt Melissa Post
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - Thank you for that interesting reply. I'm sure a lot of our ancestors have been killing each other for a long time haha. I am British, Scottish, Native American, German, and Spanish. I can think of many skirmishes between a couple of those factions especially the British and the Scottish (remember Braveheart?).
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
I have some Scott Roots Too, Lowlanders near the British Border Country, Dawes Clan Davidson, We didn't fight the Brits until William Dawes rode with Paul Revere on that Famous Night. My Family has some very interesting Dynamic History. I tell folks we fought each other in the old country but came together in this country under our common language "German" not English, Germans and the German Language dominated Missouri and Southern Illinois 150 years ago.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
I envy my Eldest 2 Granddaughters they have a little Native American and Italian to add to the mix. The More the Merrier in my Book.
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Cold War post-Vietnam. You could easily do 20+ years in the military without ever having to deploy or leave your family for a year.
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TSgt Melissa Post
you can do that now too. just become a 2M0X1B in the USAF and get sent to Minot AFB, ND. lol Thank you for your post.
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CW4 (Join to see)
I didn't have that AFSC, but I did 4 years active in the AF as a 2E1X1 and deployed twice in 4 years for a total of 8 months. Not as bad as the Army, but a flight to SW Asia is still a flight to SW Asia.
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TSgt Melissa Post
CW4 (Join to see) - That is my AFSC. In my shredout we have Barksdale, Guam, and Minot. We have people who have been stationed in the same place for 9 years. Others go to another base and eventually come back. Its like a black hole, you get sucked in... but there are worse things in this world and for those who like more stability, this is the job for you. haha.
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I have a huge era in history that I admire- from 1920s through the mid 1950s. During this time, America knew what was important- family, patriotism, honesty, faith, etc. Life seemed much simpler. When children are able to stay entertained by kicking a can, or using this outdated thing called an imagination, to me that is a much better life. Don't get me wrong. I enjoy our modern marvels, but on the flip side, I think it might have also been part of our ruin.
During this time, women were not offended by the thought of being called a housewife because it wasn't an insult. When the nation was under attack, the country came together regardless of political stance. Morals were high on the personal radar. You were expected to do the right thing, because well it was right.
I have always been told I was born in the wrong era and I tend to agree but I am curious as to what your opinions are. Post away.
During this time, women were not offended by the thought of being called a housewife because it wasn't an insult. When the nation was under attack, the country came together regardless of political stance. Morals were high on the personal radar. You were expected to do the right thing, because well it was right.
I have always been told I was born in the wrong era and I tend to agree but I am curious as to what your opinions are. Post away.
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