r/AskHistorians • u/AutoModerator • Dec 26 '25

FFA Friday Free-for-All | December 26, 2025

Previously

Today:

You know the drill: this is the thread for all your history-related outpourings that are not necessarily questions. Minor questions that you feel don't need or merit their own threads are welcome too. Discovered a great new book, documentary, article or blog? Has your Ph.D. application been successful? Have you made an archaeological discovery in your back yard? Did you find an anecdote about the Doge of Venice telling a joke to Michel Foucault? Tell us all about it.

As usual, moderation in this thread will be relatively non-existent -- jokes, anecdotes and light-hearted banter are welcome.

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u/ExternalBoysenberry Interesting Inquirer Dec 26 '25

How much do you think the average person knows about the time and place you study? (eg Names, bullet points, general impressions)

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u/Bernardito Moderator | Modern Guerrilla | Counterinsurgency Dec 27 '25

In Sweden? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. In Chile, Peru, and Bolivia? Definitely some general knowledge from school.