At school they taught ancient history. Found it boring. I love ww2 history. It was brutal but world changing. Love how the French got crushed in 6 weeks. The French I know are drama queens so can see why. Been some good docos on it.

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10 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

At school they taught ancient history. Found it boring. I love ww2 history. It was brutal but world changing. Love how the French got crushed in 6 weeks. The French I know are drama queens so can see why. Been some good docos on it.

My favorite subject in school. 2nd was chemistry. Even enjoyed math, the harder the better. Hard to ignore growing up in Philly, as USA history was all around.

Lots of 'firsts' in Philly, and some of the most influential folks there, back in the day. Many not known to most people, Thomas Paine for instance. I smoke a doobie at Ben Franklin's tombstone.

I use to wander around the city a lot, for historic places, wine flask & doobies in hand. Pennsylvania is full of history. Regular visitor to New Hope, where George crossed Delaware River.

Why I state sometimes, I know more about TH than most Thais, and definitely more than my wifes or GFs. Many of the Wats here are way more than a tourist attraction, but the center of all local or provincial activities, back in their day.

Same about USA, history & political science, and why I chuckle so much at some of the anti USA or even political posts from some Yanks. They really don't realize how ignorant and off the mark they are. Also why I don't comment about other countries, as my ignorance would shine.

History is pretty cool, would be even better if people learned from it, and stop repeating the same mistakes. Such is everyday life.

All history is engaging. learning where we came from, how people got rich or ended up poor. World Wars 1 and 2 , How America felt the need to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki to save more lives in the end.

The discovery of North America by those besides the ones who crossed the land bridge.

The movement west in the United States by Europeans and Asians looking for a better place for them and their families and many dying looking for it, fighting the Indians and taking what they had before and developing it for themselves.

The battles in the Pacific, Europe and for Americans gaining of Texas after the Alamo.

The Korean and Vietnam Wars. Middle East conflicts.

The Revolutionary and Civil Wars and how slaves got their freedom.

The downfall of the Roman Empire through greed, slavery, Spartacus' revolt and depravity.

How the blacks were treated by so called Christians in the South. With the KKK still being around to this day, showing how prejudice is passed through generations.

How people learned to get along with others instead of following their ancestors , killing and scamming them to obtain their lands. How those ancestors has many living as millionaires today because of their despicable acts of violence. How one family takes control of a country alone, not allowing other candidates to replace them.

How we entered space and landed on the moon, sent probes to mars and how satellites put there enables us to see what goes on instantly around the world.

The development, to this day, of electronics, weapons, phones, computers, TV's, vehicles, medicines and different food dishes by imaginative minds to make our lives easier and more enjoyable.

How Germany tried to take over all of Europe and would have if it wasn't for the combined efforts of them and America. How Africa is being destroyed by tyrant dictators who are killing their own people.

How my own home here was in danger of being shelled by Cambodia in the fight for a little land and a few temples.That I actually understood a little what living in a war (conflict) zone was, and seeing neighbors lose their homes to stupidity and war crimes.

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

My favorite subject in school. 2nd was chemistry. Even enjoyed math, the harder the better. Hard to ignore growing up in Philly, as USA history was all around.

Lots of 'firsts' in Philly, and some of the most influential folks there, back in the day. Many not known to most people, Thomas Paine for instance. I smoke a doobie at Ben Franklin's tombstone.

I use to wander around the city a lot, for historic places. Pennsylvania is full of history. Regular visitor to New Hope, where George crossed Delaware River.

Why I state sometimes, I know more about TH than most Thais, and definitely more than my wifes or GFs. Many of the Wats here are way more than a tourist attraction, but the center of all local or provincial activities, back in their day.

Same about USA, history & political science, and why I chuckle so much at some of the anti USA or even political posts from some Yanks. They really don't realize how ignorant and off the mark they are. Also why I don't comment about other countries, as my ignorance would shine.

History is pretty cool, would be even better if people learned from it, and stop repeating the same mistakes. Such is everyday life.

The main wat in NST is my fav. 2 museums inside.

I love history. I just finished "the Pink Swastika" and a few sets of WW2 memoirs. Todays reading is Volume 3 of the Gulag Archipelago

Personally, I would rather eat a history book than read it. But more power to those who do find it interesting.

Loved to read history and theology as well philosophy, but now need to Google to refresh what I know, and also quality check what I believe. AI is a great help to do so.

Every day you read some history claims, and most of the time especially in social media, those claims are out of perspective or fake.

12 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Loved to read history and theology as well philosophy, but now need to Google to refresh what I know, and also quality check what I believe. AI is a great help to do so.

Every day you read some history claims, and most of the time especially in social media, those claims are out of perspective or fake.

Good to read.

I like sports history. Especially golf those old films of Bobby Jones swing are awesome.

This one of Babe Ruth is unbelievable what a great athlete.

Check out this video, "babe ruth golf swing" https://share.google/VYpQNT6LzJ2fika5F 

Do you like history?

Yes. I like history and I do read historical novels and history books.

"Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it"
--George Santayana

5 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

At school they taught ancient history. Found it boring. I love ww2 history. It was brutal but world changing. Love how the French got crushed in 6 weeks. The French I know are drama queens so can see why. Been some good docos on it.

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I have always questioned the bad press on the French.

Somehow the Brits were driven into the sea at the same time and have managed to spin "the Miracle at Dunkirk" to make it seem like they weren't crushed as much as the French.

The French just didn't have anywhere to run to, the British did.

I'm not attacking the British I just don't see the difference.

What am I missing?

9 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

I have always questioned the bad press on the French.

Somehow the Brits were driven into the sea at the same time and have managed to spin "the Miracle at Dunkirk" to make it seem like they weren't crushed as much as the French.

The French just didn't have anywhere to run to, the British did.

I'm not attacking the British I just don't see the difference.

What am I missing?

Nothing, as you say Britain has a moat, France doesn't.

5 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Hard to ignore growing up in Philly, as USA history was all around.

That's hilarious. I've got underwear older than the USA.

Found it boring at school. Was just taught as a series of dates when such and such happened to various kings and queens and names and dates of battles etc. No explanation of why or the motivation behind it.

Nowadays with the internet to easily research it, it's more interesting.

If you like history search for "The Rest is History" a series of Youtube videos (each around 50 minutes long). 2 British history professors discussing significant historical events from ancient times right upto the modern era.

Interesting and entertaining . IMHO its the best thing on Youtube.

2 hours ago, cdemundo said:

I have always questioned the bad press on the French.

Somehow the Brits were driven into the sea at the same time and have managed to spin "the Miracle at Dunkirk" to make it seem like they weren't crushed as much as the French.

The French just didn't have anywhere to run to, the British did.

I'm not attacking the British I just don't see the difference.

What am I missing?

Ukraine war. Maybe the Brits were weak too.

1 hour ago, Keeps said:

That's hilarious. I've got underwear older than the USA.

400 year underwear. Must stink!

2 hours ago, nexus7 said:

Found it boring at school. Was just taught as a series of dates when such and such happened to various kings and queens and names and dates of battles etc. No explanation of why or the motivation behind it.

Nowadays with the internet to easily research it, it's more interesting.

That's way too much, and way too long of a history. USA not even 200 yrs when I was in school. And as the teacher taught, you realize half the stuff they were talking about, was 50 miles from my house. Found it real hard not to go peek, as much of it, still standing or refurbished.

First real capital of USA was Philly, along with

First Bank

First Public Library

First Mint

First Hospital, University, Zoo

Ben Franklin

Declaration of Independence & Constitution written there

Liberty Bell

Valley Forge

G. Washington crossing Delaware attacking Hessians just over in NJ

DuPonts early business venture, supplying gun powder (War of 1812)

Gettysburg also in Penna (famous Civil War battlefield)

Since a deep water port, lots of immigrants came through

S. Philly ... Italians

Germans / Amish, Philly & Lancaster/points beyond (great food)

Dutch, a bit south I think

Great place to spend 30 yrs of your life.

10 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

That's way too much, and way too long of a history. USA not even 200 yrs when I was in school. And as the teacher taught, you realize half the stuff they were talking about, was 50 miles from my house. Found it real hard not to go peek, as much of it, still standing or refurbished.

First real capital of USA was Philly, along with

First Bank

First Public Library

First Mint

First Hospital, University, Zoo

Ben Franklin

Declaration of Independence & Constitution written there

Liberty Bell

Valley Forge

G. Washington crossing Delaware attacking Hessians just over in NJ

DuPonts early business venture, supplying gun powder (War of 1812)

Gettysburg also in Penna (famous Civil War battlefield)

Since a deep water port, lots of immigrants came through

S. Philly ... Italians

Germans / Amish, Philly & Lancaster/points beyond (great food)

Dutch, a bit south I think

Great place to spend 30 yrs of your life.

Along with the statue of Rocky Balboa at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Given that what is "taught" about history and that which

is often updated or revealed as true history even the recall of what was taught can create controversy.

All information given as dictate should be considered at minimum as propaganda.

Every country records history in a manner that the country wishes others to view it. so it's very difficult to find 'honest' history. Every country propagates bias history.....

At a school in Myanmar, I was asked to teach Burmese 19th and 20th century history. As a 'Brit' (with Britain's colonial past in Burma), that was a challenge to provide an unbias and honest viewpoint of British involement in Burma - but I think I did a good job :)

I absolutely love the study of history, I find it to be incredibly rich, very enlightening, and fortunately I have a few friends who are quite fluent in history and it's always fun to hang out with them and discuss various eras, rulers, kingdoms, etc.

I particularly love the history of World War II in the Pacific Theater, but there are an infinite number of eras that I find fascinating. Including local history such as the Khmer, Irrawaddy, Bagan, Sukhothai, and the Ayutthaya periods and dynasties.

I grew up being fascinated by ancient history - Greeks, Romans, Persians, etc. Later I studied and taught the history of China, Japan and Korea, as well as the four early river valley civilizations.

On 1/31/2026 at 5:17 PM, ColeBOzbourne said:

Personally, I would rather eat a history book than read it. But more power to those who do find it interesting.

I guess with your sad / bad history that's understandable

History . .never repeats ....tell myself before I go to sleep .hope the future gets better for you old timer

On 1/31/2026 at 1:27 PM, Harrisfan said:

Do you like history?

I preferred geography.

Yes many of us would be I bet geographist's as such , if there is such a word?

Geography was certainly a subject I loved

I used to have Mr Migailovoc as my geography teacher ,if you were talking he would throw the chalk duster at you

"If you had a brain son you would be dangerous" he would say to me

I wonder where he is nowadays?

6 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Yes many of us would be I bet geographist's as such , if there is such a word?

Geography was certainly a subject I loved

I used to have Mr Migailovoc as my geography teacher ,if you were talking he would throw the chalk duster at you

"If you had a brain son you would be dangerous" he would say to me

I wonder where he is nowadays?

My English teacher Mr Ratcliffe used to threaten us with a flick knife that he carried. (Now how would that go down nowadays?). One day he sat on his chair and there was sticky bubble gum on the seat, which of course stuck to his trousers. As a class, we were all just about to make a dash for the door before he killed us all! But luckily he saw the funny side and only killed 3 pupils (that last bit was a joke but the rest was real).

As for Geography, I teach iGCSE Geography 'online' to a group of Russian students whose families fled the war and settled in warmer climes in Alicante (Spain). (No, I have zero qualifications in Geography, but I've got a big globe...)

I studied European history with an elective in American Red Indian History (before the term was changed). The tribal cultures were interesting but how they were treated horrified me, the Sand Creek Massacre in particular (the last part of the movie Soldier Blue was pretty accurate). Every promise they received from the government was broken.

I studied modern European history. Not sure how many have read about the Battle of Bamber Bridge (it is in Wikipedia) but it opened my eyes to racialism during WWII.

I also did an elective on early 20th century European art and learned to appreciate abstract art for the first time. I love the work of Braque and others of the same period still.

Being in Thailand I read about Thai history going back to the Dvaravati Period and was asked to translate articles from Thai to English now and then.

Eventually wrote two Royal biographies for the government.

Published this yesterday in case anyone has trouble falling asleep..

18 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

I guess with your sad / bad history that's understandable

History . .never repeats ....tell myself before I go to sleep .hope the future gets better for you old timer

Wow, I feel both drained and refreshed after our first therapy session. Thank you, Doctor George, and keep up the good service, Sir.