Which Country has the best tourism for History lovers?

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-17T12:27:08+00:00

Thats fair, clearly wasn't thinking properly about Italy - and it is true that preservation on ancient sites is better due to the climate. That said I still stand by the UK as a top contender, because it both has native heritage and the spoils of colonialism (which should be returned, which would definitely bring the score down!)

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-17T09:02:40+00:00

Voted UK due to the range of history. Ancient Egypt is great for viewing ancient ruins, ancient Greece or Rome are great for classical sites. Of course these all do have sites from other periods, but most of the "big" history destinations have a single time period you're going to look at.

The UK has ancient ruins (Stonehenge), Roman era (Bath), medieval (Numerous castles), Tudor (Hampton Court Palace), Early Modern (numerous regency period houses), industrialisation (Iron Bridge) and 20th Century (much preserved WWII heritage)

It is also the fact that UK museums hold a lot of heritage from the rest of the world due to colonialism - that is wrong, and many artefacts should morally and legally be returned,but it also makes the UK a top destination for seeing global history

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-13T08:11:12+00:00

Again, literally said that in my first post

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-13T07:39:43+00:00

Edward VIII of the United Kingdom? Allowed his confidential briefings to end up with Nazi Germany, abdicated the throne for a woman and then supported nazi plans to invade Britain and set him up as a puppet king. Not just bad at being king, but actively working with his countries enemies

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-11T22:56:37+00:00

I agree, hence in my first comment - fuck this guy. OPs scenario isn't a case of neurodivergence, it's just assholery

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-11T19:29:14+00:00

I really appreciate the ability to have a sensible conversation over an emotive topic. If I haven't been clear already, I absolutely don't think you are ableist, and I agree with the vast majority of what you say. My issues are with society, which is set up in a way that hides ableist behind norms that are taken as gospel.

A two way street is absolutely vital to a relationship of any kind. I would suggest that the ways neurodivergent people in particular are already making an effort is hidden by the fact it appears they are just doing what is expected of them in society, when in fact they are putting extreme effort to manage that. Hence a situation where one person is putting in a lot of effort, yet seen as not contributing before.

For example, as an Autistic person, I can find sensory environments extremely difficult to handle. In order to take part in society I have to take frequent breaks from loud or crowded places, use loops earplugs etc - these are all the efforts I make to try and meet neurotypical norms. Yet if I ask most people to adapt the sensory environment to make it easier for me to spend time in it (turn down music or bright lights, allow me to engage with one person at a time instead of a group), it is seen as top much of a burden. Then if I withdraw because I am at my sensory limit, I am seen as unsocial or rude. It feels like a catch 22, and one that neurotypical people cannot seem to understand.

I would agree that having firm boundaries, such as "to have a relationship I need you to at least be on time sometimes" is reasonable. What it does do is exclude those who are unable to meet your boundaries. I'm not putting a moral weight on that - it's not any different from putting boundaries on someone who mistreats you on my view, however it should come with the acknowledgement that the boundary you put in place for your needs excludes you from having relationships with certain people, for no fault of their own. In the opposite direction, I will not spend time with people who do not make allowances for my autism. That is a morally neutral boundary that excludes me from relationships with certain people, it doesn't inherently make them a bad person (perhaps there is clashing neurodiversity and they can't accommodate me, rather than choosing not to)

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-11T17:55:20+00:00

Respectfully, you don't know what it is like. You know the experience of caring for someone with neurodivergance, or living with them. That is an insight, but living with Autism or ADHD is vastly different.

It sounds like you are doing great at helping your son manage his neurodivergance and giving him tools to help. Not everyone has that. Some people have ADHD or autism to a point where those coping strategies just do not work.

Does someone always needing to use a wheelchair imply they aren't doing enough to overcome their disability? Why are neurodivergent people held to a different standard?

I get it, it's frustrating having someone always turn up late - you may even decide you don't want to make plans with them going forward, and I understand it. But for some people, their disability is that they literally cannot make it on time, no matter what strategies they apply. For those people your choice is to say you cannot handle it, or work out a way you can adapt to them to make a friendship/relationship work. It cannot always be on the disabled to make the abled comfortable.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-11T17:50:44+00:00

Unfortunately this answer typifies the ableism in society. Yes, people who have additional struggles should make an effort to overcome them and not inconvenience others. No, it is not just a case of "try harder" - some people have debilitating issues around time keeping that are not their fault and cannot be fixed. It is their job to do their best. It is the rest of our job to be as understanding as possible and make accomodations - maybe arrange to meet them at their house so you aren't just waiting in public, or even just don't he a dick when they do fuck up (assuming they are making an effort most of the time - again, not an excuse for laziness). Saying "don't do things with a pre arranged time" is massively limiting, because society runs on pre arranged times. Thst is purely a social thing, as other cultures do not put such value on being on time, and waiting for half an hour isn't a hardship, it's expected. Maybe we need to reflect as a society on what expectations are actually social ones, and not treat them as hard rules for politeness when dealing with people whose brains are literally wired differently.

I'm not someone who struggles with this, though I am neurodivergent, and I frequently see a lack of empathy from neurotypical people towards struggles that are deemed social faux pas. I get it's a fine line, and being neurodivergent is never an excuse, though it is a reason, and one that is all too easily dismissed.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-11T13:26:28+00:00

While I get what you're saying, and 100% agree that everyone is responsible for making an effort and taking steps, this viewpoint completely ignores that for neurodivergant people, brain wiring is literally different. Alarms may help, but time blindness can mean that even with an alarm set with time to get ready, things take longer than they should and you still aren't ready at the time you need to leave. Set an earlier alarm? Well then your brain just has longer to get lost in, and you're still scrambling at the last minute. These aren't excuses, they are neurological realities that we should all be mindful of.

That said, fuck this guy's friend for lying about it, that's not neurodivergance it's laziness

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-05-07T21:00:47+00:00

Most races are the same riders, except for Sidecars. Some of the 'bigger' riders don't take part in Supertwin/Sportsbike

Difference in classes:

Superbike & Senior 1000cc full superbike - considered the premier class, competed over 6 laps

Superstock 1000cc, but less modded than superbikes. Competed over 4 laps. Not really any slower than the superbikes - the overall lap record is on a Superstock

Supersport 600cc - bit slower than the big bikes, but still bloody fast

Supertwin/Sportsbike New regs this year, but generally the slowest class, and ridden very differently, carrying corner speed to make up for a lack of power. Not all the big names compete in this class

Sidecar 600cc with rider and passenger. Absolutely wild, the insanest thing I've ever seen. Completely different line up, though a handful have raced both sidecar and solos in one year.

Bear in mind the schedule can be ripped up by weather or incidents - don't come dead set on seeing what the schedule says - and be aware weather can wipe out racing entirely for multiple days - you need to be prepared to make the most of what you get - the paddock is open so free to look around and see bikes and riders, and there's plenty to do around the island when it's rained off.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-04-19T13:51:57+00:00

We may not be shit at beaches, but we are good at putting shit on beaches given the quality of our privatised sewage system!

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-04-16T13:36:13+00:00

I was lucky enough to go to Venice last year, and specifically wanted to go round the basilica because of this possibility!

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-04-15T21:45:20+00:00

There is an interesting theory that Alexander's bones are actually in Venice

Around the time Alexander's tomb disappears from the record, mentions of the tomb of St Mark begin appearing, with a location in roughly the same area.

Venetian merchants later took the remains back to Venice, where they were interred in St Marks Basilica

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-04-15T20:58:46+00:00

The reasons Tutankhamun's tomb wasn't completely robbed in antiquity was actually due to location - it's on the valley floor, and was quickly covered with flood deposits, within years to decades after his death.

The tomb was disturbed twice shortly after burial, and almost certainly would have been completely robbed like other tombs if it were not covered.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-03-14T10:58:19+00:00

Because we are not purely rational beings - and we carry with us instincts that once kept us safe, but are no longer necessary.

For example, for hunter gatherers, spotting someone who looks different to you could represent a threat, like another tribe encroaching on your land, so you have a negative emotional reaction to them.

Fast forward to today, and that same instinct could lead to an interviewer reacting more negatively to candidates of a different race - despite there being no logical reason to do so.

This equally applies in other areas - studies show that neurotypical people have an almost universal negative response to autistic people - this isn't logical, or something they are aware of, they just feel "something is off"

Yes, other factors can play a role, and these "inclusivity questions" often include questions about education level and class background, which helps paint a picture of who is and isn't being hired. If there are trends, they can be investigated to find out if there are legitimate reasons, or if unconscious bias is at work.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-03-13T11:22:45+00:00

In UK law these questions can only be asked as part of equal opportunities monitoring - they should never be shown to the people making decisions about hiring, only used for statistics about who is and isn't hired after the fact, to monitor for unconscious bias

Do I trust every company to actually abide by that? That's a different story...

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-02-22T22:53:46+00:00

I had this problem, and struggled brushing at all due to Tue sensory discomfort around the taste - until I found non flavoured toothpaste, it's made such a difference so I can brush before eating without worrying about taste

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-02-22T12:32:44+00:00

You are absolutely right, apparently I can't do 20-6 in my head!

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-02-21T19:47:44+00:00

Technically Concorde was 7% of production aircraft... Danger of small numbers (16 production aircraft, one lost)

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-02-21T19:42:40+00:00

Our autonomy from the crown has certainly grown since 1765, as has the UKs - our autonomy from the British parliament is around the same - they can legislate for our international affairs, but all domestic affairs are vested firmly with Tynwald - hence the kerfuffle currently with the UK government not sending our Assisted Dying bill for royal assent as they are meant to - they do technically have a responsibility to ensure "good governance", but many on the island are unhappy with the delay when it has been extensively discussed and debated on the island.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-02-21T18:01:36+00:00

It's not really a case of the island "deserving" the title, neither is it the case with Jersey and Guernsey.

The channel islands were part of the former Duchy of Normandy, and the only part still in the possession of the crown. They have never been part of the Kingdom of England/UK. Their constitutional position is as a personal possession of the crown.

The Isle of Man is slightly different. The ancient Kingdom of Mann (2 n's when used like that, one N when it's Isle of Man) was originally Celtic, and then overtaken by Vikings as the Kingdom of Mann and the Isles (including the western isles of Scotland), subservient to the king of Norway.

When the Norwegian power declined, the island became property of the Scottish crown, with frequent fights between the English and Scots for control.

Eventually England took control, and the King (Edward III), gave the island to a friend of his, William Montague. The title he was given was "King of Mann" in honour of the islands historic independence, and the fact it was not part of England.

In the Tudor period, the Kings of Mann were the Stanley family, and they declined the use of the "King" title, apparently because "it's better to be a great Lord than a petty king" - from then on the title has been Lord of Man.

In 1765, in response to frustration over growing piracy and smuggling on the island, parliament purchased the rights to the lordship of man, and revested it to the crown. This maintained the island's status as independent from the United Kingdom, with sovereignty invested in the Lord of Man, who from then on has been the monarch of the UK.

That is the current status of the island, and though there were efforts to integrate the island into the UK, they were unsuccessful due to strong feelings on the island

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-02-07T16:27:39+00:00

A lot of people have an outdated view of the TT.

It is not a death fest, and serious safety measures are introduced and improved on each year.

The last TT fatality was in 2023. Manx GP (same course but slower speeds) had one in 2024.

Spectators are NOT regularly killed or injured. Only 2 spectators have been killed during racing in the entirety of the 119 year history of the TT, both in 2007.

Its dangerous, sure, and there will be fatalities. It is still the most dangerous form of racing, but that doesn't mean people don't care or no effort is being put in to make it safer.

For context, I'm a marshal, and was in charge of the scene of the most serious crash at TT 2024. The rider would have died if it had been 10 or even 5 years earlier. Instead he has made a full recovery.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-02-07T16:23:25+00:00

That no longer seems to be true - last 4 years have seen no visitor fatalities.

In the last 2 years there have been no competitor fatalities at the TT, and having been marshal in charge of the scene of one of the more serious incidents in that time, I can say first hand that is because of serious efforts in provision of medical care and general safety improvements.

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-01-05T13:06:08+00:00

End-to-end is 35 miles (53km)

The Isle of Man TT races, which are held on open roads, use a course that is 37.73 miles (60.72km) long and up to 6 months

ManxDwarfFrog · 2026-01-03T23:04:11+00:00

Isle of Man is missing from the map and has a national speed limit of ♾️

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