History Buffs

Who was the best leader in history? 11 Replies

This isn't about who was the best politician, or the most effective military commander. Who was a great leader of a Nation and made the lives of his people better with his own life?

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Paladin Aug 26.

Who is your favorite Historical figure? 19 Replies

I am going to go with a well known figure and say Napoleon. The effect he had on Warfare and Politics was staggering.

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Vic-MVP Aug 23.

What do you think was the most important historical event in your lifetime? 27 Replies

We all see the world change in our lives. Some of us have seen more history take place than others. The world is always changing though. What is the one event you have seen take place in your liftime…

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Paladin Dec. 31, 2008.

What era in history had the most hilarious fashion? 12 Replies

You know what I'm talking about. Bonus points for pictures.

Started by Paladin. Last reply by thatjamaicanguy Dec. 28, 2008.

What period of History would you most like to live in? 6 Replies

I think this comes down to personality. A Nerd in modern times might be an internet Millionare, but in Medival times he could have been a Monk translating books his whole life. And a man who is stron…

Started by Paladin. Last reply by thatjamaicanguy Dec. 28, 2008.

Who was the best U.S. President? 37 Replies

The award for best commander and cheif goes to? Well you tell me.

Started by Paladin. Last reply by P.B. Dec. 20, 2008.

Whats your favorite period to study? 2 Replies

I have to say the enlightenment for me. Its when the politics of today were just theories. Seeing the struggles of the first modern republics is inspiring to me

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Brian Dec. 18, 2008.

The end of the Roman republic and the beginning of the empire.

By the time of Julius Caesar the Roman republic had become corrupt, and decadent. The people were divided into to political partys. The republicans who favored keeping the power within the old tradit…

Started by Paladin Dec. 4, 2008.

The French Revolution. 10 Replies

There are a few moments in history where the people refuse to let history impose its will on them, and impose their own will on history. The French revolution was one of those times. In the revoluti…

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Paladin Dec. 3, 2008.

A taste of Ucronia. What if... 5 Replies

This is a What if? post everyone may write their What if?s. i'll start the thread. What if... we hadn't defeated Hitler on WWII?

Tagged: hitler, history, ww2, if

Started by Dario. Last reply by Paladin Oct. 27, 2008.

The past gives me hope for the future.

This was the first thing I wrote for I Power, and is the best summation of my philosophy on world history. I believe that each struggle and new society has progressed mankind further to a better wor…

Started by Paladin Oct. 26, 2008.

What political movement created the most lasting change? 16 Replies

Political movements have been highly influential in western civilization. Which political movement do you think changed the world the most?

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Sarah Oct. 17, 2008.

Göbekli Tepe

It's first phase was started at an estimated ninth millenium B.C., and it is considered the oldest temple or shrine complex in the world, so far at least. There is no evidence of habitation, lending…

Started by Paladin Sep. 23, 2008.

Iron Age

The Iron Age was also known mostly by the artifacts left behind. We know that people gained the technology to increase the temperature of smelting metal. This allowed them to melt iron and make it in…

Started by Paladin Sep. 22, 2008.

Bronze Age

The Bronze age marks a huge leap in the technology of mankind. No longer did people rely on materials they could pick up off the ground to make tools and weapons. In the Bronze age people fashioned e…

Started by Paladin Sep. 19, 2008.

Stone Age

The stone age was the earliest historical era. We have no writings from this time. Many people believe that written language was not developd until much later. In fact the only evidence we have of th…

Started by Paladin Sep. 18, 2008.

Who do you think was the most influential person in history? 12 Replies

I think Johannes Guttenburg wins this one for inventing the printing press. For the first time books were cheap enough to promote literacy among the underclass. This changed history, politics, religi…

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Paladin Sep. 17, 2008.

Which era of history do you think offered the most political freedom? 2 Replies

Political freedom has waxed and waned with human history. Which time, and place do you think offered people the most freedom?

Started by Paladin. Last reply by Paladin Sep. 16, 2008.

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus.

Cincinnatus was a farmer in Rome so respected that when the city was in a crisis he was given the rank of dictator by the senate. After he had dealt with the crisis he immediately stepped down from p…

Started by Paladin Sep. 11, 2008.