I can't remember what sparked it in me, but I have long enjoyed history. In school, all the years from elementary through high school and beyond. So much so that I studied it in college. All kinds of different subjects that fall under the umbrella of history. From military history to immigration to political history, I took classes that peaked my interest and others that were less than desirable. For instance, I took one class that covered the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Era. It was something that sounded interesting, but halfway through the semester I struggled to get the energy to even attend the class. The major part of the problem was the professor. Instead of talking with the class, she more talked down to the class.
Ever since I was in college and I would tell people what I was studying, history, many had the same question. 'Oh history, what's your favorite war?' In one way or another, the question was posed. And yes, war is a major part of the history of the world. There are many different aspects to history and to think that just one of them is the only focus of those who enjoy it is single minded. So whenever I am asked that question, I normally respond with 'There's more to history than just war.' After that, the discussion tends to veer towards what I wrote upon and what I studied.
I wrote my senior paper on the immigration and migration of Bishop Frederic Baraga. How, when, why he moved from Europe to the northern parts of Michigan. It was an interesting topic for me, being from the Upper Peninsula, but nothing that was earth shattering. It was not a monumental topic. Part of history is learning about the past, no matter how small or insignificant the person or event. Especially if the subject interests you. Nuts to anyone who would roll their eyes if you tell them about a subject that they aren't interested in.
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