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re: What is your favorite civilization in history?
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:33 pm to biglego
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:33 pm to biglego
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Romans
Because America is following down their exact path to downfall and collapse as a society.
People always say this but I wonder how similar they are. I don't think they're similar except both are/were big.
they're not similar ... romans lasted a 1000 years ... we won't make 500 ...
i'm a fan of victorian english and the renaissance times ...
This post was edited on 6/21/16 at 9:35 pm
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Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:34 pm to DavidTheGnome
Victorian England, when the sun never set on the empire.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:35 pm to DavidTheGnome
I would say whatever mine is but my multi-ethnic arse identifies where I'm from not where my ancestors are from.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:36 pm to biglego
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I just don't see the clear parallel between the USA and Rome.
Its a new republican talking point they think makes them look smart...when it actually does the opposite.
To the OP:
Rome- they knew how to do it right but the biggest strength was keeping the good and tossing the bad with regard to conquered people and lands.
Favorite to read about would be Egyptian.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:41 pm to ULL Cool J
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Victorian England, when the sun never set on the empire.
The Spanish empire was bigger, for a while!
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:42 pm to DavidTheGnome
The ROMAN achievements have not been reached yet, they were the greatest for the longest, hail Rome! 
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:48 pm to tennvol
But those Germanic guys touched heaven for a brief momment, the highest of highs were reached and left an incredible and unforgettable mark in our souls, may their glory be remembered for ever!
You know them, the "evil" ones.
You know them, the "evil" ones.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:50 pm to The Truth 34
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New Iberia. I find the haircuts fascinating.
We are an interesting bunch
Posted on 6/21/16 at 9:53 pm to DavidTheGnome
Cajuns
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:35 pm to DavidTheGnome
I'm partial to the Tarahumara, a native tribe of reclusive super runners that still live in the deserts of Northwestern Mexico.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:39 pm to DavidTheGnome
quote:They do have staying power.
Chinese
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:42 pm to DavidTheGnome
Huyana Capac. Because I was awesome with HC in Civ IV
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:42 pm to ULL Cool J
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Victorian England, when the sun never set on the empire.
Another great Civ IV choice.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:44 pm to EmperorGout
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:45 pm to DavidTheGnome
Romans, they had so many advancements and they advanced civilization so far and fast. My favorite part of their history is reading about the military conquests and defeats. While made for TV the new History channel show 'Barbarians Rising' has done a great job of presenting some Barbarians who won major battles against Rome.
The Chinese are another I just started studying. There is so much and they were great at recording history so you can go so far back. There were so many dynasties and kingdoms it's amazing to follow them all. Then the conquests of the Mongolian hoardes were very swift and well recorded in history. While not the greatest civilization, they let you believe in any God and live how you wanted as long as you paid taxes and swore fealty to the Khan. (those who opposed where wiped out, entire cities were razed and the fields salted after defying the Khans)
The Chinese are another I just started studying. There is so much and they were great at recording history so you can go so far back. There were so many dynasties and kingdoms it's amazing to follow them all. Then the conquests of the Mongolian hoardes were very swift and well recorded in history. While not the greatest civilization, they let you believe in any God and live how you wanted as long as you paid taxes and swore fealty to the Khan. (those who opposed where wiped out, entire cities were razed and the fields salted after defying the Khans)
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:51 pm to DavidTheGnome
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What is your favorite civilization in history?
Anybody said Branch Davidian yet? I couldn't get enough of David Koresh and his people.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 10:52 pm to DavidTheGnome
The Phoenicians. Developed the alphabet and mastered trade. A great people that was the first to unite the world through peaceful trade rather than war. While many may not agree with democracy, our society at large is based on the Phoenicians that were able to show this.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:00 pm to Swoopin
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Carthaginians pique my interest. Very strategically spread out, coastal trading group from Phoenicia.
Hannibal trying to take Rome from the north with no ability to re-supply and reinforce. Sort of reminds of Napoleon. Did well with fewer troops but gave us the "Pyrrhic victory".
see also, artists rendition of Hannibal's elephants crossing the Alps.
yee haaaa
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:04 pm to ULL Cool J
quote:"Splendid Isolation" FTW
Victorian England, when the sun never set on the empire.
Posted on 6/21/16 at 11:34 pm to DavidTheGnome
The Mayans. Lived for thousands of years in South America, built thousands of precisely engineered cities, temples, and observatories, conquered massive amounts of territory, traded all the way up to North America, had an elaborate government consisting of city-states, developed reading/writing, astronomy, mathematics, etc.
And then, one day- they up and left every bit of it behind, moved to the Yucatan peninsula in southern Mexico, and started rebuilding from scratch. Why? No one knows.
The only way we would know is from their manuscripts, which were almost entirely destroyed by the Spanish priests (heathen teachings). Because of the Spanish we lost history that dates back for many millenia.
And then, one day- they up and left every bit of it behind, moved to the Yucatan peninsula in southern Mexico, and started rebuilding from scratch. Why? No one knows.
The only way we would know is from their manuscripts, which were almost entirely destroyed by the Spanish priests (heathen teachings). Because of the Spanish we lost history that dates back for many millenia.
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