History doesn't exist!

Sep. 2nd, 2009 08:51 am
[personal profile] mallt

THIS made me chuckle... given many of us are into historical research!
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Date: 2009-09-02 05:57 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] oblivions.livejournal.com
Given the already slightly fruity and loose interpretations that happen in our group...

It reminds me, in a round about way, of geotech work. So many assumed variables. Error compounded by error, compounded by error, compounded by ...

Date: 2009-09-02 07:16 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ursa-m1n0r.livejournal.com
Ahhh yes, a very good thing to remember when reading something like: "Topographia Hibernica" by Giraldus Cambrensis.

More than once the book left my hands at high velocity due to the slander of that Norman lackey! :-)

Mike

Date: 2009-09-02 07:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] minyata.livejournal.com
Heh, I love it specially since I am a history major (ish). I agree whole heartedly with the concept, which is what makes history even more interesting!

Date: 2009-09-02 10:20 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] freewaydiva.livejournal.com
History was recorded by the winners, which makes all commentary about the losers suspect.

Still...that doesn't mean it isn't relevant.
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