...what would it be?
Personally, I'd love to explore the nooks and crannies of Ancient Greece. The nation state easily ranks as one of the most diverse bipolar in world history. This was manifested clearest in the juxtaposition of the Spartan oligarchy and Athenian democracy. It's not far from the truth to say that Spartans sought to capitalize on the strength of the male gender through use of brute forces whereas their fellow Athenians desired to bring out the poetic, philosophic side in men.
And while seemingly contradictory, the two cultures shared the same prejudices and stereotypes barring women, slaves, and non property owners. This provides unparalleled insight into the founding of the country I reside in, the United States. Why did slavery and gender spheres permeate a nation founded on the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness? The answer could be traced back to Greece's very narrow definition of eligible voters. White men were deemed superior components of society and heralded for centuries as commandeers of the political order.
Conversely, Ancient Greece also provides striking insight into the first documented direct or popular democracy, Athens. The philosopher Aristotle defined such a political system as "rule of the many". Whereas the U.S. was the first nation state to apply these principles on the national level, the idea had already been probed over 2000 years before.
You can't visit Ancient Greece without paying homage to its mythological attractions and a trek to the past would not only provide an educational but enjoyable experience. I've long taken interest in mythology and seeing the artifacts detailed in it first hand would further entrench my appreciation for the area. The Parthenon and Temple of Zeus come to mind. By observing the world through past lens, I'd likely uncover part of the reason for such amazingly detailed and vivid superstition.
Personally, I'd love to explore the nooks and crannies of Ancient Greece. The nation state easily ranks as one of the most diverse bipolar in world history. This was manifested clearest in the juxtaposition of the Spartan oligarchy and Athenian democracy. It's not far from the truth to say that Spartans sought to capitalize on the strength of the male gender through use of brute forces whereas their fellow Athenians desired to bring out the poetic, philosophic side in men.
And while seemingly contradictory, the two cultures shared the same prejudices and stereotypes barring women, slaves, and non property owners. This provides unparalleled insight into the founding of the country I reside in, the United States. Why did slavery and gender spheres permeate a nation founded on the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness? The answer could be traced back to Greece's very narrow definition of eligible voters. White men were deemed superior components of society and heralded for centuries as commandeers of the political order.
Conversely, Ancient Greece also provides striking insight into the first documented direct or popular democracy, Athens. The philosopher Aristotle defined such a political system as "rule of the many". Whereas the U.S. was the first nation state to apply these principles on the national level, the idea had already been probed over 2000 years before.
You can't visit Ancient Greece without paying homage to its mythological attractions and a trek to the past would not only provide an educational but enjoyable experience. I've long taken interest in mythology and seeing the artifacts detailed in it first hand would further entrench my appreciation for the area. The Parthenon and Temple of Zeus come to mind. By observing the world through past lens, I'd likely uncover part of the reason for such amazingly detailed and vivid superstition.