Andrea's comments (member since Oct 11, 2008)

Andrea's comments from the History is Not Boring group.

I'm reading Ultramar Sur ("Overseas South: The Third Reich's Final Secret Operation"), dealing with the escape of over 50 high-ranking nazis to Argentina, Uruguay and Chile after WWII via submarines.

It was exhilarating.

I'm not US American (I'm Chilean), but last night was truly History in the making. I stayed up until almost 4am (local time) to fully convince myself that this was happening.

I listened to McCain's speech, which I found really classy. I honestly hadn't expected him to acknowledge defeat so gracefully and am glad that he ended it in a concilliatory note.

I listened to Obama's speech and couldn't help thinking that last night proved that the mythical American Dream that everyone hears about even beyond US borders is still alive and kicking (albeit a little weakly). Has it only been a little over 50 years ago since the bus boycott took place???


The USA has come a long way since then.


Congratulations to you all :)

Years ago I had a boyfriend who absolutely loved History.

Though I am loathe to admit it, due to his probably being the biggest (or, at the very least, 2nd biggest) ass I've ever dated, his fascination and passion for History struck a cord in me and helped me view it in a completely different light.

He, on the other hand, I sent on his merry way a LONG time ago, and not a second too soon :P

Two moments, off the top of my head:

1) The birth of the printing press
2) The first (human) heart transplant