Famous historical figures
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Nicodemus
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No particular order.....
Malcolm X... Smart, funny, thought provoking, and ultimately smart enough to see his own flaws and make a change.
Chuck Jones......two words...Bugs Bunny.
Bob Marley.......musicain, activist, father, Jamaican (hey, ya gotta love your home).
Damn, you know i just realized I am having trouble thinking of any women. Ladies, I apologize and I am going to be making an effort to read up on some of the women that have helped fashion the world we live in. Just another example of the MAN trying to keep y'all down.
Nic,
ps....Cleopatra.......In a male dominated world she led (well), loved, and inspired....(whew, slight redemption there).
Now that I think of it.......Margaret Thatcher......hell she ran England what more do you need to know.
Malcolm X... Smart, funny, thought provoking, and ultimately smart enough to see his own flaws and make a change.
Chuck Jones......two words...Bugs Bunny.
Bob Marley.......musicain, activist, father, Jamaican (hey, ya gotta love your home).
Damn, you know i just realized I am having trouble thinking of any women. Ladies, I apologize and I am going to be making an effort to read up on some of the women that have helped fashion the world we live in. Just another example of the MAN trying to keep y'all down.
Nic,
ps....Cleopatra.......In a male dominated world she led (well), loved, and inspired....(whew, slight redemption there).
Now that I think of it.......Margaret Thatcher......hell she ran England what more do you need to know.
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Giacomo Joyce
Well, I don't know if he'd be my best friend (I probably couldn't afford him), but I certainly would like have a drinking-acquaintance with James Joyce.
Jim's picture is here.
Well, I don't know if he'd be my best friend (I probably couldn't afford him), but I certainly would like have a drinking-acquaintance with James Joyce.
Jim's picture is here.
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Benjamin Franklin. Genial. Worldly. Enterprising. And got laid a lot.
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Winston Churchill- Witty, when he was my age he was just damned reckless. Plus Blenheim Palace would be great for parties.
Oscar Wilde- tragic in his own love affairs, but on the whole very entertaining. And surprisingly perhaps, a good and caring father.
Oscar Wilde- tragic in his own love affairs, but on the whole very entertaining. And surprisingly perhaps, a good and caring father.
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riff said:
The most famous Jew in the world.... take that Jerry Seinfeld and Woody Allen!
Julius Caesar so i could see how and why he formed Rome as we know it in the historical sense
Socrates or Plato or Einstein... i'd like to see what made them tick, and how visionary they really were
Stalin or perhaps Hitler.... to see what really drove them behind all the historical crap we read about (wouldn't want to be on their bad sides!)
Any will do... im not picky
[edited to include reasons why - d'oh!]
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MunchinMark
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really Starblayde?
That's interesting, I chose not to chose any totalitarian leaders (like older Monarchs, Roman Emperors and dictators) because bad things tended to happen o their friends.
That's interesting, I chose not to chose any totalitarian leaders (like older Monarchs, Roman Emperors and dictators) because bad things tended to happen o their friends.
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It's a toss-up between Walt Disney and John Lennon.
I wasn't a good history student, so I cannot think beyond the great people that lived in my lifetime.
I wasn't a good history student, so I cannot think beyond the great people that lived in my lifetime.
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Galileo Galilei
or possibly Leonardo if Galileo is busy... I don't think I can imagine all I'd learn from such inquisitive, nimble intellects, but I know I'd be immersed in conversations and conjecture which would stimulate and improve my mind. To be such an outstanding atsronomer, mathematician, and physicist would be impressive in any era, but to do so in his day is monumental.
Of course, there's a lot to say for... nah, I'll stick with Galileo.
or possibly Leonardo if Galileo is busy... I don't think I can imagine all I'd learn from such inquisitive, nimble intellects, but I know I'd be immersed in conversations and conjecture which would stimulate and improve my mind. To be such an outstanding atsronomer, mathematician, and physicist would be impressive in any era, but to do so in his day is monumental.
Of course, there's a lot to say for... nah, I'll stick with Galileo.
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MunchinMark said:
WEll if i could travel back in time and speak whatever-language-is-needed then i think i could avoid getting killed....
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In Historical order:
Plato - Who let the "DOG" out... to listen, and learn about logic in government
Jesus - especially at the Cana wedding feast - probably fantastic wine!The "Fundies" portray Him as having no sense of humour - betcha THAT'S not true!
Leonardo - did a major project on him in Middle School - what a mind...
Emmanuel Swedenborg - a scientist and theologian who brought the mystic world to life
Abraham Lincoln & Robert E. Lee - two compassionate and brave men with some major intelligence each.
Winston Churchill - his love of language, humour and cigars - amazing man.
Ghandi-Ji - for some enlightenment on that which makes us violent...
Plato - Who let the "DOG" out... to listen, and learn about logic in government
Jesus - especially at the Cana wedding feast - probably fantastic wine!The "Fundies" portray Him as having no sense of humour - betcha THAT'S not true!
Leonardo - did a major project on him in Middle School - what a mind...
Emmanuel Swedenborg - a scientist and theologian who brought the mystic world to life
Abraham Lincoln & Robert E. Lee - two compassionate and brave men with some major intelligence each.
Winston Churchill - his love of language, humour and cigars - amazing man.
Ghandi-Ji - for some enlightenment on that which makes us violent...
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Hmmmm after reading all the posts, I am no longer sure.
Eleanor Roosevelt: I have always wanted to learn more, more , more about her. Strength, intelligence and independence.
Beaudelaire: French poet. Beautiful poetry that invites me to enter his mind, his world and find out what makes him tick.
Helen Keller: What an incredible mind to overcome blindness to the degree to which she did while she encompasses the compassion to teach.
I am sure there are more.
Eleanor Roosevelt: I have always wanted to learn more, more , more about her. Strength, intelligence and independence.
Beaudelaire: French poet. Beautiful poetry that invites me to enter his mind, his world and find out what makes him tick.
Helen Keller: What an incredible mind to overcome blindness to the degree to which she did while she encompasses the compassion to teach.
I am sure there are more.
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And how do we get the thread starter to answer her own inquiry, one asks?
oh look, while I was posing the question she was posting the reply. I should go buy a lotto ticket
oh look, while I was posing the question she was posting the reply. I should go buy a lotto ticket
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MunchinMark said:
LMAO,
AND.. he was a party animal all the way through. It would be interesting as hell to get drunk with him and listen to his stories and gain an insight into his mind.
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Gaius Marius, the "First Man of Rome" who defeated a German army of 700,000 with 35,000 troops that he'd culled from the ghettos of Rome and trained after the "first" army of 60,000 regulars was obliterated. Marius became a great leader and was elected consul 7 times - Caesars Uncle.
Julius Caeser for having the acuity to recognize that the people of Rome needed a voice in Government, that the people of Italy should be citizens and that the forms of government in Rome designed for a small city state were not dynamic enough to handle the problems of an empire... and they killed him for it.
Marcus Aurelius for being a wise and humble man while running the largest Empire on earth.
Will Shakespeare for his insight into human nature, particularly love. I wonder if he could speak in rhymes if he chose to, what a mind. I'd really want to know what inspired Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare in Love notwithstanding)
Issac Newton - What a mind he had to see things that no one else could see.
Alex of Macedonia - who proved a young man of 18 can run half the known world effectively (That's why we should listen to young people)
Lorenzo DiMedici - a King in bankers clothes. An organizational and financial genius.
Marco Polo - a wandering man after my own heart
Genghis Khan - not only was he good with a sword, he organized an effective government stretching from Europe across Asia.
Julius Caeser for having the acuity to recognize that the people of Rome needed a voice in Government, that the people of Italy should be citizens and that the forms of government in Rome designed for a small city state were not dynamic enough to handle the problems of an empire... and they killed him for it.
Marcus Aurelius for being a wise and humble man while running the largest Empire on earth.
Will Shakespeare for his insight into human nature, particularly love. I wonder if he could speak in rhymes if he chose to, what a mind. I'd really want to know what inspired Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare in Love notwithstanding)
Issac Newton - What a mind he had to see things that no one else could see.
Alex of Macedonia - who proved a young man of 18 can run half the known world effectively (That's why we should listen to young people)
Lorenzo DiMedici - a King in bankers clothes. An organizational and financial genius.
Marco Polo - a wandering man after my own heart
Genghis Khan - not only was he good with a sword, he organized an effective government stretching from Europe across Asia.
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What's in a name?
Has to be Will, Willie, William, Shakespeare! he's had such a wonderful effect on me since my youth, words, words, words, always did engross myself in those sonnets and plays, he's sensible, witty, and has a brilliant mind!! a method in his madness sort of gent and the pen was always mightier than the sword!
*by the way Nicodemus, guess what?*
MissTaken said:
Has to be Will, Willie, William, Shakespeare! he's had such a wonderful effect on me since my youth, words, words, words, always did engross myself in those sonnets and plays, he's sensible, witty, and has a brilliant mind!! a method in his madness sort of gent and the pen was always mightier than the sword!
*by the way Nicodemus, guess what?*
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Actually
I would probably find some time with any of the people listed so far as extremely interesting. I'd love to spend a little time with all of them.
Yeah, the thing about dictators- I could handle a weekend with Stalin or Hitler, but I'd just as soon haul ass when the time was up.
I would probably find some time with any of the people listed so far as extremely interesting. I'd love to spend a little time with all of them.
Yeah, the thing about dictators- I could handle a weekend with Stalin or Hitler, but I'd just as soon haul ass when the time was up.
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I would pick either:
Allen Ginsberg - he's like my idol
Tycho Brahe - did you know he had a metal nose, it was apparently cut off in some sword fight which was caused by some crazy astronomical argument and he died from his bladder exploding from having too much to drink at a party?
Franklin D. Roosevelt - he's just all around a kick ass guy
William Henry Harrison - he's the guy who was really mean to the Indians and died within a month of being in office.
Allen Ginsberg - he's like my idol
Tycho Brahe - did you know he had a metal nose, it was apparently cut off in some sword fight which was caused by some crazy astronomical argument and he died from his bladder exploding from having too much to drink at a party?
Franklin D. Roosevelt - he's just all around a kick ass guy
William Henry Harrison - he's the guy who was really mean to the Indians and died within a month of being in office.
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I had a great great great great great Uncle who helped with the abolition of slavery in Russia and America. I'd love to sit and have conversations with him. There is actually a statue of him in Brimingham in England.
The amazing thing is the sketches I have of him in books, is he looks just like my Uncle a generation above me. So cool after so many blood mixes over the years that the same appearance from generations ago is still there.....
The amazing thing is the sketches I have of him in books, is he looks just like my Uncle a generation above me. So cool after so many blood mixes over the years that the same appearance from generations ago is still there.....
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I find that tendancy for family looks to carry a long way quite amazing. From photographs I can say that my Great-Grandfather, Grandfather and Uncle all look exactly the same. My Great Uncle provided the money for the establishment of a hospital which is in use today. There is a bust of him in the oldest building, and creepily he looked like me.
Blood tells even further. I know that anyone who has my surname is a relative, if only very distantly because it is a very old name but also one of those that refers to only one family. But one boy who went to my school kept getting mistaken for my brother on looks alone. He has the same surname, but we are definitely not related within the last 4 generations.
Blood tells even further. I know that anyone who has my surname is a relative, if only very distantly because it is a very old name but also one of those that refers to only one family. But one boy who went to my school kept getting mistaken for my brother on looks alone. He has the same surname, but we are definitely not related within the last 4 generations.
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I gave a similar answer on a different thread about going to any time period, but here goes:
Julian the Apostate -- emperor from 361-363 CE. I want to know what religious terrain he really occupied. And I also find him fascinating
Theodora -- great woman behind Justinian, the powerful sixth century Byzantine emperor. Before she became the devout Byzantine empress and ruthless supporter of her husband, she had been an actress and a prostitute (so the stories go...).
There are so many, but here is one more...
Alfonso X (1252-1284) -- ruled kingdom of Castille comprising most of what is today Spain. Called himself the "king of the three religions" (i.e. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and fostered a cosmopolitan and tolerant society that promoted dialogue between the three religious traditions. During the middle ages!
good question
daedalos
Julian the Apostate -- emperor from 361-363 CE. I want to know what religious terrain he really occupied. And I also find him fascinating
Theodora -- great woman behind Justinian, the powerful sixth century Byzantine emperor. Before she became the devout Byzantine empress and ruthless supporter of her husband, she had been an actress and a prostitute (so the stories go...).
There are so many, but here is one more...
Alfonso X (1252-1284) -- ruled kingdom of Castille comprising most of what is today Spain. Called himself the "king of the three religions" (i.e. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) and fostered a cosmopolitan and tolerant society that promoted dialogue between the three religious traditions. During the middle ages!
good question
daedalos
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Sitting Bull - Took no bull from Whitey
Crazy Horse -Ass Kicking leader
Leif Erickson - Explorer (My relative, Thorfinn Karlsefni was there)
Theodore Roosevelt -President USA
Sonny Barger - President Hells Angels MC /Worldwide (still alive)
*I would like to know all of these characters as a friend and party buddy, for their righteousness, leadership, and the pleasure of the journeys with them.
*This is from my short list!*
Crazy Horse -Ass Kicking leader
Leif Erickson - Explorer (My relative, Thorfinn Karlsefni was there)
Theodore Roosevelt -President USA
Sonny Barger - President Hells Angels MC /Worldwide (still alive)
*I would like to know all of these characters as a friend and party buddy, for their righteousness, leadership, and the pleasure of the journeys with them.
*This is from my short list!*
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One of my ancestors was one of the founding fathers of Christchurch (New Zealand). He was but a humble gardener, but I'd love to hear the tales of the first voyage out to NZ in the first four ships. His name is inscribed on the Pilgrims Plaque in Cathedral Square and I have great pride in pointing out my surname to my friends etc.
