I have a thing for filling in gaps in my knowledge. Eventually one will bother me and I'll have to learn. Just before COVID started, it was non-Eurocentric history. I realized I knew the world as seeing the Persians as the decadent outsiders and didn't know anything "east" of there.
I've spent a lot of time learning about China, the Mongols, Persia, and actual Ancient Egypt. I've dabbled in general Islamic history. I have so much more to cover, but it's what I could find thorough work on easily. I like to start with pre-history and go forward where I can.
It's crazy to me. There are so many compelling stories. And what we have in our media is so insanely off-base.
Side request: Any recommendations for podcasts and resources for some of the various Indian cultures and Russia would be much appreciated. I prefer a bias of "from their eyes" to "from a Western perspective."
I've spent a lot of time learning about China, the Mongols, Persia, and actual Ancient Egypt. I've dabbled in general Islamic history. I have so much more to cover, but it's what I could find thorough work on easily. I like to start with pre-history and go forward where I can.
It's crazy to me. There are so many compelling stories. And what we have in our media is so insanely off-base.
Side request: Any recommendations for podcasts and resources for some of the various Indian cultures and Russia would be much appreciated. I prefer a bias of "from their eyes" to "from a Western perspective."