For many its the Roman empire or the Greeks. Similarly ancient Egypt. Or the British empire. Maybe the Japanese, Chinese and Norse as the next 3.

I have deliberately not mentioned time periods there.

These are the most commonly beloved. What are your favourites and why?

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Here and now. Kinda because it is the only time that matters and we can have influence on.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Ever heard of the "those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it" thing?

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    How does that matter here? Not obsessing over the past doesn't mean that you don't know and don't study it.

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