What are the lessons of history? ARE there any lessons of history?
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How much of an outlier was the Nazi period? I ask because it seems to me we obsess about a period that is unlikely to be repeated when there are other times and places we should be paying closer attention to.
Noting the many “we are on the brink of civil war” commentators today - do you think this is a realistic concern - when compared to the 1970s ‘winter of discontent’/miners strike/later riots?
Tony Blair 27th June 2007: "This country is a blessed nation, the British are special, the world knows it, and, in our innermost thoughts, we know it, this is the greatest nation on earth." Tell us Dan, do you think those words could be uttered now by a PM, and if so, how would you convince our millions of 3rd world newcomers of such exceptionalism...or do they too, already know it?
How do you adjudicate scholarly arguments in history? Particularly relevant given the rise and rise of the amateur historian doing his own research and building revisionist narratives.
How would Dan change the primary, secondary and college level History education, to make the kids today less illiterate about the reality and weight of history…. The standard is worse than basic here.
Finally, someone from the left. The person in charge of inviting guests onto the show must be doing a jig 😄
My understanding is that the chaps invite many from the 'left', but most refuse for some reason or another 🙄🤔👋
I think that's @cobbler91's point, rather than being a criticism.
It's actually a good example of how a post can be read in two different ways, and why the "verbal" content of @Triggernometry is so important.
Hi Dan, if there is a civil war in the uk, who do you think be the ones left in charge?
Do you agree with John Glubb about the life cycle of empires, and are we in the final stage (collapse)?
How much do you think the Boer War set the stage for WW1 & 2? There's plenty of South Africans in Australia who hate the British for the Boer War.
Love Dan & HH. It's what The History Channel used to be, without Edward Hermann (RIP).
What key texts would you recommend to anybody (ok me!) who wanted to study history?
What are the lessons of history? ARE there any lessons of history?
OR
How much of an outlier was the Nazi period? I ask because it seems to me we obsess about a period that is unlikely to be repeated when there are other times and places we should be paying closer attention to.
What is your favourite "what if..." moment where history changed or could have changed with that one moment/decision?
Noting the many “we are on the brink of civil war” commentators today - do you think this is a realistic concern - when compared to the 1970s ‘winter of discontent’/miners strike/later riots?
Tony Blair 27th June 2007: "This country is a blessed nation, the British are special, the world knows it, and, in our innermost thoughts, we know it, this is the greatest nation on earth." Tell us Dan, do you think those words could be uttered now by a PM, and if so, how would you convince our millions of 3rd world newcomers of such exceptionalism...or do they too, already know it?
What five key areas of British history should be compulsory learning for any new migrant to the UK to aid in cultural integration?
What does it mean to be culturally British, and do you see any parallels between the modern UK's trajectory and Rome's expansion of citizenry?
Do you support the raising of the colours? If not why not
How do you adjudicate scholarly arguments in history? Particularly relevant given the rise and rise of the amateur historian doing his own research and building revisionist narratives.
How would Dan change the primary, secondary and college level History education, to make the kids today less illiterate about the reality and weight of history…. The standard is worse than basic here.
1) What do you think the way that history is being taught in schools today?
2) My understanding is that learning history gives us perspective and context to current events, what's your approach to learning & teaching history?
3) Who is your favourite historical figure?