What Is Your Favourite Time Period In History?

[GuyNamedEarl 1,332]

The revolutionary war era. All the great minds if that time coming together and forming my country.

[alpinefroggy 451]

WWII era.  And obviously not because it was arguably the worst time to be a human.or because it was a good part of history.  Just because the whole era was full of the best and worst humans had to offer and the whole world was at war with itself somewhere.  All the amazing stories from the average Chinese citizen to the russian soldier on the eastern front to the american manufacturer to the scientists behind the nuclear bomb its all fascinating 

[SparklingSwirls 21,261]

Hmm, probably the Renaissance . Or the viking age, if that counts

Edited August 12, 2015 by SparklingSwirls

[TimeyMarey007 110]

The Cold War.

There are lots of reasons why.

[Dark Horse 12,799]

I think I remember posting something similar to this elsewhere, but for me it has to be the Middle Ages. Specifically around the campaigns of Saladin in the Holy Land and Genghis Khan in Mongolia, which would be around the early 1200's. I just think they're fascinating campaigns of conquest and both highly influential people of their lands, I've read books on both and they make for a very engaging read.

[Guest]

The 90's.

 

The style, the fashion, the tech, the shows - everything

[Star Blossom 160]

I love the Rococo era! French aristocracy had the best fashion/hobbies/desserts!~

[Haruhi-chan 486]

The 50's. Why? Because those poodle skirts were effing adorable! Plus, I've heard some of the music, and that's also really great as well.

 

And let's not forget the beauty of the 90's. I don't know if it counts as a time period in history, but I still miss the old shows from the 90's. I grew up during that era, and it always makes me feel sooooo nostalgic.

[RattPitt 172]

The beginning of the first world war to the end of the Great Depression's always been interesting to me. It was probably the worst time to be alive for Americans in the 20th century. Either that, or the second world war.

[Raritas 6,820]

The Anglo-Saxon era in British History. I covered it quite extensively last year for my History course, and I have to say it's fascinating to see how people lived 1500 years ago. The era is shrouded in mystery because sources are scarce, and what I found most interesting was how this country went from civil and organised under the Romans to lawless and pretty much broken as the Saxons and the Vikings arrived.

[ChikaChan 7,320]

I am really interested in 1980's america for some reason 

Edited September 10, 2015 by Princess_Moonlight

[CheeryFox 23,811]

The Victorian era. This has been my favorite for a long time now. 

[Lady Diana 411]

The War of 1812, the time of when The Titanic sank, and the time of the ninjas

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 40,269]

This might sound a bit tame, but I gotta go with the 90's. Not like the first 90 years of recorded history but the hip hop funky 90's. Best time period for media, ever. I think. Sure, internet was not much of a thing at all but what we did get before was magical. All of those lovely TV shows, movies and videogames that are now timeless. 

 

SNES? N64? Playstation?!

 

Shut up and take my nostalgia!

[4april 374]

1. The Industrial Revolution as it changed the course of human history

 

2. The Renaissance for the same reason as above

 

3. Mughal India - the world had never been more affluent than at this time in history

[Ready Write 3]

The 20th Century. Why?

 

Because this was New York City in 1900 (colorized, obviously):

 

 

 

 

 

And this was New York City in 1999:

 

 

 

 

 

The story of what happened in those short hundred years that spelled the end of the old Victorian Era, and the beginning of a new, globalized world that hinged on the threat of mutually assured destruction, is one that will ring through the ages. The 20th century saw cultural revolution, political upheaval, at technological advancement at previously unthinkable speeds. We saw world wars, untold destruction, crippling uncertainty, marauding super-nations that threatened naught but the apocalypse itself. But in the midst of this all, we learned to embrace life, to live and love freely. We learned the true meaning of freedom in the face of enemies that wanted to take it away. And at the end of it all, the forces of good won out, not on any battlefield, but at the table of peace.

 

Humanity grew up in the 20th century. We grew wise and mature. In 1914, Britain and Germany alike celebrated at the prospect of (what was then thought to be) a quick, easy war to put in their respective caps. 75 years later, all the world wept in joy that the fallout from that first great war had finally subsided, and looked ahead to a (hopefully) more peaceful future.

This is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. This is also why the 20th and 21st centuries are my favorite.

[SkyBurner's_Legion 63]

The Roman Empire! Latin and more Latin! The Coliseum and other great architectural feats.

[TheRockARooster 47,263]

The Mesozoic era, I love dinosaurs.

[CT-1138 3,180]

The 30s and 40s. Such a rich time in American history. Truly the Greatest Generation.

Edited October 5, 2015 by Dinos4Ever

[Jinxie Umbra 149]

Bronze Age and early Iron Age, especially around the Mediterranean. What can I say? Armed men look good in skirts!

[Catpone Cerberus 23,426]

Mine is medieval ages, why? I don't know.  

[Telferi 6,905]

Mine is the Ancient roman age, because tha ancient roman culture is awesome

[pointfiftytracer 10]

I enjoy researching naval history of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Vice Admiral Nelson And Isaac Hull are some of my favorite historical figures. Something just intrigues me about the ships from that era. I have made a number models in various mediums from ships in bottles to large scale radio controlled models.

[Poetic Stone 1,040]

I would have to say the middle ages, but I also really enjoyed the 1990, lol.      

[AaronMk 280]

ITT: people would want to live at a time period where they'd live to the ripe old age of dead-at-thirty-five.

 

No time like the present time.