Examples of events/topics

Examples of events/topics:

1. Let's look at the recent horrific natural disaster in Haiti.
How do we study/look at/ or even compare natural disasters.
Haiti was a very poor nation even prior to this event.
Let's contrast that to the Hurricane Katrina which also devestated New Orleans within the United States. The United States is in contrast to Haiti, has a significant amount of money and resources to aid in recovery. However, that being said 5 years after the Hurricane and there are many areas that have not recovered.
So how will a nation like Haiti be able to recover and in what sort of timeline?

How do we study and look at the idea of natural disasters? I think this could be a fascinating topic within historic study. Look at various areas within it- economic impacts, spiritual/religious impacts, personal- housing, other infastructure, ability to rebuild, the role of ordinary people as well as the government, people moving away and whether they return, population rates, school rates, jobs are all areas that could be discussed in detail for various natural disasters. You can also compare it within various nations to see if there are cultural and national impacts, not to mention similarities or differences that also arise.

Then look at it from a historical point of view------ look at it over different time periods (you can make allowances for inflation of money).

Another important example to look at is the economic issues (recession). These topic can also be looked at in various levels (global, national, state level, or even smaller such as cities or rural areas). Look at various measures such as population growth and movement, foreclosure and bankrupcy rates over a period of time, job rates, education rates, banks, look at companies, stocks and different commodities. There are so many indicators as well as areas that can be studied and measured to get indicators of the state of the economy.

But also look at it from a historical frame of mind. We have seen recessions and we have also seen the ups and downs of the economy over time. Look at how we have recovered in the past and also look at past recessions. Compare the current recession with past recessions.

Also think of questions such as:

1. How will this event be looked or studied in the future (1 year, 5 years, 10 years or even longer)?

2. Look at comparisons (what can we compare it with)?

3. Similarities and differences

4. Where does this event line up on a timeline?

5. Importance (try rating events on a scale such 1-easily forgotten to 5-remains in memories forever)

6. Impact on society? How big of a deal is the event in the long run? Not just on society but on the people involved and those watching the event from around the world.

We can also look at media coverage of events. For example, look at the articles and pictures used both in magazines, newspapers, tv coverage, internet coverage etc. of the earthquake in Haiti.
What is the impact/role of what we are exposed to? Are the stories positive or negative?
What do you think about or feel when you see a certain picture or read a story?

Media play's an important role in how we are exposed to worldly events.

How do we showcase present events as being history?

How can we discuss present events as the basis for the history?

When does an event count as history? For example, an event happened yesterday, does that mean it now equals history?

We need to figure out how present, past, and the future all interact with each other. The dynamic of these 3 words should not be isolated from each other. Events do not take place in a vacuum (they are all related to each other).

We have a few topics right now that we can look at as basis for history. These events will be seen as history. We can also compare these events to other historical events.

Apologizing for a long absence

Hello everyone who has been reading my blog, I had to take alittle bit of a break because of health issues. I apologize. I really want to get my blog back up and running.

So where should I go next?

There are so many ideas swimming around my head concerning the topic of history which is a real passion in my life.