A poll in Historical Discourse seems like a good idea at this time in USPOL.

What was your favorite non-American period of history to study as a kid?

As I forget much of what I studied, I have excluded some important periods, so use the "other" option to comment.

For me, Roman.

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I would have to say European history for me, specifically German and/or the Germanic world. However, this was never really touched upon while I was in school. At least not beyond WW1 and WW2.

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I remember Chinese history and learning about all the various Dynasties to be really cool. I didn't like that particular teacher much, but she did a fantastic job on that particular subject in history.

You know what we never really learned about in history? Anything about Russia, pre-20th century. And if we did, it was pretty brief. That's always been a part of history I've wanted to learn more about.

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well thats interesting...I too studied plutarch, tacitus, polybius, sallust, suetonius etc..(the peloponnesian war and those that followed as well..the wart of the leagues etc..).I have the entire cambridge ancient history series from 403 bc until the fall of the empire..of course going to a catholic univ. ( st.johns) I studied a great deal more as an adult and still do....

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Yeah, maybe the Catholic thing has something to do with my taste. But, I loved it...and history is not my strong suit in subject matter. (I also had eight years of Latin...family pressure...so I had the opportunity to read original material from that period, too.)

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I didn't get much exposure to any Russian history, either. As I've always had a great admiration for the strength, pride, and spirit of the Russian people, I think it would have been interesting, too.

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I am an American. That's the way most of us put it, just matter of factly. They are plain words, those four: you could write them on your thumbnail, or sweep them clear across this bright autumn sky. But remember too, that they are more than just words. They are a way of life. So whenever you speak them, speak them firmly, speak them proudly, speak them gratefully. I am an American. ...a tradition

wow, I took a year of latin...I never got to the point were I could read the tomes in that langauge though..when I retire, I plan on giving it a shot and take some classes....I nv u. I never got past; "uba tu, gaius et gaia"...

a horrible translation ( from memory) I am never less alone than when alone- scipio..Minus salem cum aqui salem es et???

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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile....

Then you'll be better at it than I am, for sure. I have forgotten so much of my Latin, but it did make for reading the material interesting and comparing the various translations. I bet you'll enjoy that.

As with any language...use it or lose it and it's hard to use Latin very often.

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I am an American. That's the way most of us put it, just matter of factly. They are plain words, those four: you could write them on your thumbnail, or sweep them clear across this bright autumn sky. But remember too, that they are more than just words. They are a way of life. So whenever you speak them, speak them firmly, speak them proudly, speak them gratefully. I am an American. ...a tradition

I thought history sucked when I was a kid.

Me and my cousin WERE the original Beavis and Butthead :-) (I'm still a rabid GWAR fan).

Didn't get interested until recently.

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I learned SOME latin.

Only because I memorized hundreds of species names for snakes. Like Drymarchon Corais Couperi.

Or Lampropeltis (means shiny skin)

Or Coluber (Might mean fast, they're racers)

Lots more :-)

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I loved the ancient greeks. These days I'm more interested in modern history and how it shapes the present.

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I hated history as a kid - the teachers were consistently less than effective. I've only recently gained an interest in history because of the context it provides for the present.

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So many cowards.

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but the past does influence the present...Santyanna, you know?

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We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile....

Oh yeah, for sure. Which is why I find history interesting!

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"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9

The Greeks are probably my second favorite.

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I am an American. That's the way most of us put it, just matter of factly. They are plain words, those four: you could write them on your thumbnail, or sweep them clear across this bright autumn sky. But remember too, that they are more than just words. They are a way of life. So whenever you speak them, speak them firmly, speak them proudly, speak them gratefully. I am an American. ...a tradition