If you could talk to ANYONE in History...

If you could talk to anyone in history, who would it be?

I've been asked this so many times, and it seems that I come up with a different answer every time. Being a student of history, I've studied many fascinating people, and it's hard to narrow it down to just ONE person.


So here's my top ten.


Rameses II - because he was the most powerful of the pharaohs. He reigned for something like 65 years, which is over twice the expected lifespan of an Egyptian living back then, and during that time he oversaw some of the greatest feats produced by Ancient Egypt.

Peter the Great - because he embodies Russia, both past and present. He changed it forever. Russia should be named "Petrovia," in my opinion.

A murdered Jew of the Holocaust - because no one fully understands the journey of a Jew who was murdered in the gas chambers. Yes, there are survivors, but they have a different take on the Holocaust.

Napoleon - because he's the single most written about figure in history. Yes, more than Jesus.

Henry David Thoreau - because "Civil Disobedience" was the best thing I read all last year.

All of the Founding Fathers - mainly so I could find out once and for all their real opinions on issues like religion, abortion, and marriage, but also because I think they're a group of really awesome dudes.

Jesus - I like Jesus. For various reasons, I don't call myself a Christian, and even saying that I'm a "follower of Christ" makes certain implications that I don't like, but I guess it's close enough. It would be pretty sweet to meet him and get a direct quote on what he thinks of the world today.

John Lennon - for obvious reasons.

Socrates - because he basically founded philosophy. I'd have a good discussion with Socrates.

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Who would you want to meet, and why?