Why Ancient History Matters Quotes

“Unfortunately, some have used history curricula for the sole purpose of promoting national identity and patriotism, without any devotion to the proper study of history.”
― David Miano, Why Ancient History Matters

“Ancient history has had far more, not less, impact on our modern lives than recent history has.”
― David Miano, Why Ancient History Matters

“Ideas have a history. They undergo a process of development. They change, are modified, and are distributed. They could be forgotten for a while, but they might reappear years, decades, or even centuries later. No matter how much you may wish you were an island unto yourself, such is not the case. Your upbringing, your culture, your associates—all of them have shaped who you are. That comes from the past.”
― David Miano, Why Ancient History Matters

“To know and admire history’s heroes involves a knowledge of the full historical context they lived in, warts and all, in order to see clearly how they changed that world for the better.”
― David Miano, Why Ancient History Matters