I know it’s weird to say one is inspired by something, but I am inspired by this. I think there are many ways of doing history and to be able to read a landscape and imagine what once has been is a good one.
You look way younger than 17 in that photo, I can't even imagine that child at university, lol.
I hated history all through school, as well, with one notable exception. One of my college professors required us to read, instead of a dusty dry textbook, a slim paperback book about the War of the Roses. And that's when I realized history would be fascinating if it was always told from the perspective of the people involved rather than a succession of dates and events.
To this day, the most interesting things I do as I travel are anything related to what may be considered more anthropological than historical - it's trying to see how people lived. How parents, children and staff coexisted in houses, both large and small. What kinds of routines were followed at home and at work for all classes. Court intrigue, international relationships that led or could lead to war.
First and foremost, it's always about people. They're responsible for everything, after all. My degree is in psychology, so the interest in people was always there. But my interest in history seems to be limited to the UK and Europe. I'm just not interested in anywhere else, not even the US. In fact less the US than anywhere else. And I have no idea why.
I don't think you need a reason for your studies. If you find or conclude even one single thing - or even if you don't - just detailing your efforts will add to the mound of knowledge that others can refer to during their own research. You will be taking steps that they won't have to. And who knows? Your research may help in figuring out future discoveries. We know you're meticulous enough!
It's work worth doing, so there's no reason you shouldn't savor the opportunity and find joy in it.
I know it’s weird to say one is inspired by something, but I am inspired by this. I think there are many ways of doing history and to be able to read a landscape and imagine what once has been is a good one.
You look way younger than 17 in that photo, I can't even imagine that child at university, lol.
I hated history all through school, as well, with one notable exception. One of my college professors required us to read, instead of a dusty dry textbook, a slim paperback book about the War of the Roses. And that's when I realized history would be fascinating if it was always told from the perspective of the people involved rather than a succession of dates and events.
To this day, the most interesting things I do as I travel are anything related to what may be considered more anthropological than historical - it's trying to see how people lived. How parents, children and staff coexisted in houses, both large and small. What kinds of routines were followed at home and at work for all classes. Court intrigue, international relationships that led or could lead to war.
First and foremost, it's always about people. They're responsible for everything, after all. My degree is in psychology, so the interest in people was always there. But my interest in history seems to be limited to the UK and Europe. I'm just not interested in anywhere else, not even the US. In fact less the US than anywhere else. And I have no idea why.
I don't think you need a reason for your studies. If you find or conclude even one single thing - or even if you don't - just detailing your efforts will add to the mound of knowledge that others can refer to during their own research. You will be taking steps that they won't have to. And who knows? Your research may help in figuring out future discoveries. We know you're meticulous enough!
It's work worth doing, so there's no reason you shouldn't savor the opportunity and find joy in it.