If you could experience one historical event firsthand, which would it be and why? - eviltoast

For me it is the “fall of the Berlin wall” and the celebrations after the border openings.

  • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
    201·
    8 months ago

    i already have experienced a few in my lifetime. i can’t say that they were generally positive experiences.

    • Jarix@lemmy.world
      12·
      8 months ago

      May you live in interesting times!

      Apparently this saying is a curse and not a blessing

      • gregorum@lemm.eeEnglish
        51·
        8 months ago

        nobody knows that better than those who have lived in interesting times. as one of those people, i assure you it is.

        • Jarix@lemmy.world
          2·
          8 months ago

          I’ve never confirmed it, my understanding is it’s a very old phrase that has been mistaken. I want doubting it just my knowledge of it

          Love the confirmation of it’s accuracy though!