What do you think is the most interesting time in your country's history?

Thank you for supplying that link, ctry. I have bookmarked it so I can go back to it again. I have always been interested in history. I studied American History and World History while I was in school. I find the subject fascinating! I do have a couple of tomes on the subject of the Civil War. I have not read anything from them in a while now. Maybe I should do that. The Civil War was unique if only in the fact that it was so divisive of the American families who were caught up in it.

I'm a history fanatic too..heeehee..I love the colonial period of America's history maybe because our country was still untamed and unspoiled..I see movies like Last of the Mohicans and think, wow, once all our country looked like that...no tall skyscrapers, no asphalt streets, just wonderful nature
I too am also a Civil War buff, but for a different reason...I did a family search thing and found out I had numerous ancestors on my father's side that actually fought in the war--both sides I might add. The initial family had settled in the Hudson Valley area of NY in 1710--then moved to Virginia in 1795...one branch stayed put, while some moved to Ohio (around 1818) and my branch to Missouri in 1853--The branch that stayed in VA had what would have been a cousin to my branch fight with the Virginia 35th Calvary, saw and fought in Gettysburg, was captured in October of 1863 and sent to a prison for Confederate soldiers. Then many of the Ohio branch fought in Ohio regiments, while two brothers of my line were with Arkansas regiments (Confederates)...in fact, I'm a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy through them
I think what also got me gun-hoe about the CW was watching that mini-series North and South--then I was really hooked...You should see my collection of CW related books, including of course Shelby Foote's famous trilogy, and so many more I just couldn't name here. One of my all time favorite CW related movies is Glory--love that and cry at the end every time. I even have written a short story with the CW as background..and am in the process of re-writing it to add to it..OH, did you ever watch the Ken Burns' series on the war? A real classic!
Uh--I guess you can figure out I am a Civil War buff--LOL

I am by no means a history person. I like mythological things...so my favorite period of time in history is the Medieval times, because it's the closest to myths that you can really get. Actually, today I went to the Maryland Rennasaince Festival which is held every year and there are shows, jousting, stores and food all based on how things were back in the medieval times. Food you don't need forks to eat and such. It's fun. Plus the Medieval times restaurants? awesome!

Hello Ctrymuziklvr,

What a fascinating topic!

I'm rather a fan of studying Ancient Civilizations. Of course, those civilizations have nothing to do with American History. Or do they?

Our Founding Father's may have been the architects of this great nation. However, they crafted our nation's founding documents based on the principles laid down by the greatest thinkers from ancient civilizations. I find the links truly fascinating.

As for our own history, not surprisingly I'm a fan of our Revolutionary Times. I find myself in awe when I study even the smallest, most rote actions of the times. The endurance of the men & women who carved out this great land is beyond admirable. Their courage beyond question. And, their commitment beyond reproach.

Of course, I can get 'side-lined' by nearly any part of history. Our own, or others. Knowing how we got to where we are today remains the guiding compass to where we'll be tomorrow and beyond.

If you're speaking of the nation as a whole, for me the most fascinating time is definitely the beginning with the American Revolution. It's how America got its start as a nation - it was a dream, a vision, and an ideal that many brave men of that time had that they believed in so much that they were willing to die for it, and some really did die for it and many people to this day are still willingly putting their lives on the line for this dream. It's incredible how an entire nation was brought together by the sharing of a common dream or ideal and won their independence against all odds to carry it out for the years to come. And unlike most dreams that inspire things to come about, this wasn't a dream that faded away once it was accomplished - it still lives on through so many people and there are so many people today sacraficing their lives so that freedom is maintained and the homeland is secure and safe... It really is something that lifes within everyone who believes in it. You don't have to have been there when it happened hundreds of years ago for it to have such a direct impact on you, and It's at least my belief that every American should live the "American Dream" with that in mind, not just to be aware of your nation's history and its significance in your life, but also if you look back it was a dream that literally was achieved (at least initially) with all odds in favor of the British to win that Revolution, and for anyone to triumph against all odds should be an inspiration - that you can only go as far as you can dream, and these American Revolutionaries definitely dreamed very well.

However, the single event (as opposed to a whole period) in all American History that stands out most for me occurred during the War of 1812, with the defense of Fort McHenry which was I believe what inspired Francis Scott Key to write what became our National Anthem. That whole story (which can be found here: http://www.homeofheroes.c... is just phenomenally breathtaking... to go through that much suspense and agony and then see that flag still standing which had to mean success... Brilliant. That is one of the historical events of American history I would have loved to have witnessed myself.

I would say the most interesting time, however, is the Revolution because it's interesting to see just how much has remained the same sense then. Inevitably, lots has changed, but it's amazing how much the evolution of a nation into its most recent times can be directly linked to its beginning.

My country has been invaded by several ruling super powers. The longest is spain and it invaded us for more than 300 years. Next is the USA when it killed many Filipinos who do not agree to its rule and then japan during the world war2. Now, although you can't see it pgysically, the USA is back in what I call neo-colonialism. We are under USA's beck and call and most of our laws were impositions of IMF-WB which is owned by the USA government.

With this in mind, for me, the most interesting time was when we are succeed in overthrowing our corrupt leaders thru people power. It gives me a natural high.

For me the most interesting history in our country's history is the first Edsa Revolution(Philippines). I find it interesting because it was a bloodless revolution.Through the unity of the people there were able to get the sympathy of the Army who were them armed with guns and etc..
It only shows that if we want to have peace in our country it can be made possible in a peaceful way.

I am a history buff.I like both American History and Brittish history.With America, I like the founding fathers and the American Revolution. With Great Britain, it is the Tudor era.Henry VIII- Elizabeth I.The more I learn, the I want to learn.

I would say that now is the most interesting time in U.S. history, because a lot of scary things are happening now, right along with something of a new enlightenment.
Facts: We do not fly the correct American flag. The one we fly is the military flag. The civil American flag's stripes run vertically and are red and white.
There is a preamble to the bill of rights (do not confuse with preamble to the constitution)that most people are not aware of--and it spells out exactly that the bill of rights are put in place to protect the people from government corruption and that they are non-negotiable--that is, you cannot change the bill of rights.
Facts: Israeli Zionism and German Nazism are directly related. Zionism is an atheist-power hungry ideology that actually spawned Nazism. Hitler and the third reich's main financiers were wealthy zionists. The grandfather of the current president Bush, was, in fact, a banker doing business with Nazis. Toward the end of wwII, in an operation known as Operation Paperclip, several Nazi scientists, statesman and military personnel were infiltrated into what would become the CIA. Today, in the state department, the department of middle-eastern affairs is run exclusively by zionists. Several key figures in the U.S. government have dual American-Israeli citizenship.
Going back a little bit in time, we've learned that the 16th Amendment was never actually ratified, and that the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, was in fact, a ploy, by powerful bankers to gain control over our country. Sounds fanciful, but research "Jekyll Island" and "the Federal Reserve Act" and you'll realize we've all been had. Most people don't know this but the Federal Reserve is a private bank, owned primarily by the Bank of England, and that all of our (illegal) income tax go to pay the interest on the loans that we take from the Federal Reserve. Also, consider that everytime the Federal Reserve prints a dollar it is a loan to the United States for one dollar plus interest--thus it is designed so that we can never get out of debt.
The fun facts keep going, but so as not to convince you and any readers that I'm just some kind of conspiracy kook--I invite you to researcy for yourself all of my claims... Also Research: Operation Northwoods, the CIA and MI6 overthrow of the Iranian government in the 1950's, and the Reece Committee. You'll then realize the world is a much scarier place then you knew...
Today, now there is the SPP and the North American Union in the works, and the inevitable collapse of the dollar.
Historical eyebrow raiser... September 11, 2001 is the ten-day anniversary of Bush seniors' infamous "New World Order" speech... hmmm...you better start raising some eyebrows by now... Anyone who reads this--don't debunk it--research it. Oh yeah, don't forget to research the attack on the USS Liberty...
David A. Reedy...

Several time periods interest me:

I think before Europeans came was very interesting. I would like to know more about the 500 different tribes that were here.

Another time period was when the small towns were all self-sufficient, or nearly so, in my area.

I think any time period when there were hermits.

I like self-sufficiency and studying how people took care fo their food, shelter, and clothing needs. I fell in love with anthropology in college. I'd also like to go around the world and see living self-sufficient people today.

My husband is fascinated with the Civil War and WWII. Interesting topic