Anyone else got into history because of escapism? Reading about

I'm kinda there myself too

>>2477807
Kinda, It certainly is cool to read about History, almost like reading one long Tolkien book.

But personally I Study history to get a better understanding of the present. It has actually helped me a lot.

>>2477822
For instance My Polish Friend really doesnt like Muslims. When I asked him why, he says its been taught to him by his family members, grandparents and other Pols. But after studying a bit, you understand that Polish may hold a grudge over those of the middle east because of their mass expansion into Europe.

>>2477807
I always found a weird interest in history. When you really get in it to it's like a really good book with a lot of lore.

Yes otherwise I wouldn't be interested in it.

I am trapped in my own past which seems to be the cause of my interest in history more broadly :)

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>>2477807
I feel like my interest in history seems to stem from my need to find out where it all went wrong.

That I learn new things means that history is the best escapism, for it cannot be mere escapism.

>>2477807
yup.
but history can also help you understand the present more clearly.
>>2477833
everybody's kind of racist but open racism has more to do with someone having a shitty life 2bh.