Indeed! So many of us have a time period that we just love and keep being drawn back to. Did you always love Tudor/early modern history or have you ever been tempted elsewhere?
This article resonates with me deeply. I've always loved history, but, like you, I’m still relatively new to it. My career path initially took me down a different road—I worked as a mechanical engineer, which wasn’t what I envisioned back in school, but life has its way of shaping our journeys. I earned my degree in mechanical engineering, followed that path for years, and only recently transitioned to education, a move that has allowed me to truly embrace my passions.
To put it simply, history captivates me. Social history is particularly fascinating, but when it comes to my hometown of Margate, I believe it hits every note. Margate may be seen as up-and-coming and trendy today, but there is so much more beneath the surface. My goal is to share this layered history with new audiences while reintroducing it to long-time residents who might feel it has been overshadowed by gentrification and savvy marketing.
Sometimes I wonder if focusing on Margate’s history is too niche, but your article has reassured me that I’m on the right track. Thank you for that.
Thanks for sharing your story, Luke. I'm actually headed to Margate in a couple of weeks - let me know any history-ish recommendations of places to visit.
Loved reading this! Anglo Saxon England has been a portion of history that I have grown to love as I’m completing my MA in TESL. The first class I took had us studying Anglo Saxon England and it was captivating!
I have always loved Japanese history, but I feel like we just don’t hear about certain sections. The 1920s is a fascinating time that I’m researching and I want to share my finds with others who are interested as well!
Thank you for taking the time to write and share your “niche”!
Thank you for sharing your experience Bekah! I think the 1920s in Japan was such an interesting time because by then it had begun (I think?! Correct me if I’m wrong…) to interact with the wider world, so that very insular culture had begun to meld with more global trends… So interesting, and I can’t wait to read more of your work! I have a few articles earmarked for my week away this week…
You’re so right, Holly! I’ve loved learning about how the culture has been opened up to all of this outside influence. It grows into this beautiful blend of culture that’s so distinct! I appreciate you saving my articles and I hope you enjoy them!
I had meant to read them while away this week but our AirBnB has no WiFi or phone service! Alas. I will read them when I get home (currently sat in a cafe catching up on notifications quickly while I can!).
My lifelong study of military history and the history of military theory etc has had me looking into moments and eras along the whole span of history - and because of the linkages between any society and how it fights its wars, that often means some research into that as well.
You know I love reading about Tudor / early modern history as much as I love understanding what draws us to it! 👏
Indeed! So many of us have a time period that we just love and keep being drawn back to. Did you always love Tudor/early modern history or have you ever been tempted elsewhere?
This article resonates with me deeply. I've always loved history, but, like you, I’m still relatively new to it. My career path initially took me down a different road—I worked as a mechanical engineer, which wasn’t what I envisioned back in school, but life has its way of shaping our journeys. I earned my degree in mechanical engineering, followed that path for years, and only recently transitioned to education, a move that has allowed me to truly embrace my passions.
To put it simply, history captivates me. Social history is particularly fascinating, but when it comes to my hometown of Margate, I believe it hits every note. Margate may be seen as up-and-coming and trendy today, but there is so much more beneath the surface. My goal is to share this layered history with new audiences while reintroducing it to long-time residents who might feel it has been overshadowed by gentrification and savvy marketing.
Sometimes I wonder if focusing on Margate’s history is too niche, but your article has reassured me that I’m on the right track. Thank you for that.
Thank you for sharing your story - and for sharing the article. Really appreciate it Luke!
Thanks for sharing your story, Luke. I'm actually headed to Margate in a couple of weeks - let me know any history-ish recommendations of places to visit.
Oh wow! I will drop you a message. Have fun in Margit’
Loved reading this! Anglo Saxon England has been a portion of history that I have grown to love as I’m completing my MA in TESL. The first class I took had us studying Anglo Saxon England and it was captivating!
I have always loved Japanese history, but I feel like we just don’t hear about certain sections. The 1920s is a fascinating time that I’m researching and I want to share my finds with others who are interested as well!
Thank you for taking the time to write and share your “niche”!
Thanks for your comment, Bekah. I like the sound of your different periods of interest.
Thank you for sharing your experience Bekah! I think the 1920s in Japan was such an interesting time because by then it had begun (I think?! Correct me if I’m wrong…) to interact with the wider world, so that very insular culture had begun to meld with more global trends… So interesting, and I can’t wait to read more of your work! I have a few articles earmarked for my week away this week…
You’re so right, Holly! I’ve loved learning about how the culture has been opened up to all of this outside influence. It grows into this beautiful blend of culture that’s so distinct! I appreciate you saving my articles and I hope you enjoy them!
I had meant to read them while away this week but our AirBnB has no WiFi or phone service! Alas. I will read them when I get home (currently sat in a cafe catching up on notifications quickly while I can!).
Not a problem! I hope you get some rest while you’re away!
My lifelong study of military history and the history of military theory etc has had me looking into moments and eras along the whole span of history - and because of the linkages between any society and how it fights its wars, that often means some research into that as well.