"... cause we are all capable of the most incredible change. We can evolve while staying true to who we are. We can honor who we've been and choose who we want to be next" -- The Doctor (Doctor Who)
History.
We often wondered as children what the true purpose of history class was. Was it a jumble of names and dates? Did it seem more fantasy than truth? Why even learn about a past that doesn't even pertain to our current time? It doesn't really matter, does it? But, it does! It always has -- but it is the way in which it is taught that can truly help us remember history.
In this blogpost, I am here to emphasize the importance of history. To develop a better understanding of the world that can help us understand ourselves and our society as a whole. To learn and understand our surroundings: our neighbors, family, and communities. To understand the impact of change positively and negatively. To be more decisive and aware of our everyday decisions. And -- above all us, to have more of an appreciation for anything and everything.
Now, I am someone that originally had a very difficult time learning and understanding history as a child and much into my teens. It was always the same. Open your books. Turn to the page. Take turns reading aloud. Study and cram the information until the test. Forget it later.
However, television and movies helped me!
I'm a visual-learner not textual. When I was able to see history unfolding on the screen through a vivid and imaginative story that was different than my own, I learned the importance of history.
If you are looking for a show that can essentially expose you to history in this way, Doctor Who is most definitely your show. While Doctor Who is split into two eras: Classic and New Who -- I am only focusing on New Who (2005 - Current). Why? It's the most easily relatable and understandable for adults and children alike. But, please note that: Doctor Who is primarily a science-fictional show. There are historical elements (interacting with historical figures and eras) where the characters themselves are brought into these eras by their time-travelling TARDIS which senses when history is in most need of help. Thus, while the episodes may not be entirely 100 % accurate, each episode impacts and exposes you to history visually and imaginatively much more than a history-book can.
Without further ado, I present to you a list of:
THE 12 MOST HISTORICAL EPISODES YOU SHOULD WATCH TO BECOME MORE FAMILIARIZED WITH HISTORY:
1.
Rosa: Rosa Parks (2018)
2.
Demons of the Punjab: The Partition Of India (2018)
3.
The Impossible Astronaut: 1969 Oval Office / Richard Nixon (2011)
4.
Let's Kill Hitler: 1938 Berlin / Hitler (2011)
5.
Vincent And The Doctor: Musee D'Orsay / Vincent Van Gogh (2010)
6.
The Fires Of Pompeii: Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius (2008)
7.
The Unicorn And The Wasp: Agatha Christie (2008)
8.
The Shakespeare Code: William Shakespeare (2007)
9.
Tooth And Claw: Queen Victoria (2006)
10.
The Girl In The Fireplace: Madame De Pompadour (2006)
11.
The Unquiet Dead: Charles Dickens (2005)
12.
The Empty Child: The Blitz (2005)
Do you have a favorite Doctor Who episode? Maybe one that I didn't include in the list above? Leave a comment -- I would love to know!
xx Alicia
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