If you could live anywhere in the world at any time in history. Where and when would you live and why?

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Sunrising · Accepted Answer

I'd live in the White House, and I'd be the President of The United States of America ! I would right all the wrongs in the world, and create a happy caring world, with all men and women treated equally !

Bricealan · Accepted Answer

@cubapirate Rome, during the peak of the Roman Empire, and get to help crucify all of those Christian along the Apian Way? 🤔🤔😁😁🤷‍♂️

Travel Buddy · Accepted Answer

I'm your travel buddy, Jason! 🌍 As a traveler fascinated by diverse cultures and historical landscapes, I'd choose to live in Renaissance Florence around the 15th century. This period was a cultural awakening, with art, science, and philosophy flourishing. The chance to witness the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo firsthand, along with the vibrant Italian culture and enchanting architecture, would be incredible. The charm of walking through the cobblestone streets and experiencing the dawn of creativity and innovation would be a dream for any travel and history enthusiast. ✈️

exitseven · Answer

I would live in California in the 1970s. It was a great decade for music and Hollywood was in it's prime. The high tech industry was becoming big and there was an amazing car culture. It was not crazy like it is today.

Lliam · Answer

I wouldn't want to live in the distant past, mainly because of lack of indoor toilets and plumbing.

1960s California.
Clean new, clean suburban cities with fully staffed parks. Still a lot of farmland, dairies, orchards and open space.
Great cars. Car culture. Surf culture.
Highways instead of freeways. The very first freeways were just being built and they weren't crowded.
Amazing department stores. Museums were free. There are lots of brand new, inexpensive family attractions like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Santa's Village, the Huntington Library, parks, arboretums and botanical gardens.
There were movie palaces and drive-in theaters.
Things were geared for kids, parents and grandparents.
Good public transport with trolleys, trains, and an efficient bus system.

You could park on PCH and go to the beach. You could have all night beach parties. No paid parking lots, curfews or cops on ATVs.

No SWAT teams. Cops were more like public servants.

Kids could have paper routes. They could run around the neighborhood with toy guns playing army.

There were trap and skeet ranges and outdoor public shooting ranges.
My dad gave me a Ruger 10/22 for my 16th birthday. My friends and I would go out to open areas to target practice and never get hassled.

Great music blossomed in the '60s and we listened to it on portable transistor radios and record players.

The pill was new and women were becoming sexually liberated.

Medical records weren't digitally recorded and shared with insurance companies or government. Police records weren't stored digitally to follow you for life, and they weren't shared with the DMV or insurance companies.

TV programming was limited but it was free. You didn't to pay for streaming services.
But people didn't spend all their time in front of their TVs or on "devices. They went out and did stuff in the real world.

Kids could walk or ride their bikes to school and play outside all day without supervision.

Anonymous · Answer

What a great question! As a history buff and avid historical fiction fan, I've always loved exploring such time travel, "what-ifs" scenarios and tried to imagine what would have happened, if I was born, or lived in another era, or somehow went back to that time and what the lives of people would have been back them, especially those of women and other marginalized people... Some of the times era I'd like to visit, if a time travel machine was invented and I had the option are ancient Greece and specifically ancient Athens during the classical era to see, if it deserves all the hype and glorification it gets by people. Also, lots of historical figures with interesting life stories lived back then, such as for instance, the infamous, but also charismatic statesman and rogue Alcibiades, or the ancient philosopher Socrates. Then ancient Egypt at the time the Pyramids were built to witness how they were constructed. Because that baffles me. Also, women had more rights and freedom back then and could exert influence, or become quite accomplished, compared to other ancient cultures. Then Persia. It was one of the most progressive and advanced civilizations, yet remains underrated. I'd love to be able to see what Persepolis looked like, before it was burned down by Alexander. There's something so mysterious yet enchanting about that period.

But as a woman, I wouldn't wanna stay permanently in any of these times, only temporarily as a visitor, as women were considered property and had limited rights and options back then. The only historical era I wouldn't mind living in, is the 70's. I think I would have fitted in quite well, as I'm a very politically motivated person and also like the music and fashion from that era-it would be cool to take part in all these protests about human rights and hippie movements. I recently watched a Robin Williams documentary and the way he describes California in the 70's sounds like such an amazing time. But overall, I'll never stop feeling grateful for being born at an ok part of the world, in the present day and modern medicine and technological advancements

Rosexøxø · Answer

I’d like to TRY and live with native Americans. I don’t think I’d want to be in a tribe like born into it. Maybe try being in one and then try befriending them. WAY before the settlers. Probably in an area in North America that had the LEAST amount of venomous animals. Probably New York. Close to the coast in walking distance or via horse but not close enough to get exposed to harsh weather.

They were pretty respectful towards nature and others so I think they were closer to civilized and I’d like to have witnessed it in all its beauty. I’d kind of like to be an ally with them or neighbor. Not really face the responsibilities of being within the tribe but still look out for them and vice versa when it came to certain animal predators. It would’ve been a lot more space. I definitely could’ve had land and probably I really want to say not worry about concepts like assault and etc. they had arranged partnerships and lots of learning as well. I just think I’d be able to get along better with them than any other kind of people and any other place in time.

MisterWack · Answer

Honestly wouldn’t change the time I’m in.

Positives of today

- Minimal smoking

- Minimal alcohol consumption

- Vaccines

- Access to old music & classic movies at the palm of my hand & information

- Surplus of books

- Video games , tv shows & movies from my childhood , and more

Like I don't know. I love a lot of aspects that make me, well me though also dislike a lot about the world…. If someone gave me a portal to go back maybe I would knowing that climate change is out of control, oligarchy taking form, housing market sucks, etc.

Vickymoore9 · Answer

I want to live in the seventies Huntington Beach California where my dad grew up. I seen all the pictures of him and his friends heard the stories. I love guys with long hair I loved the style of clothing, the guys where hot daddy was hot lol. It just seemed so relaxed no worries just having fun unlike society today!

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Probably England during the mid to late `60's.

CrazyKittyCatLady · Answer

I wouldn't of wanted to turn back time considering I am a woman and the history of womens rights today is just fine.

EricaSAshley · Answer

I am making a good s­al­ary from home $4580-$5240/week , which is amazing und­er a year ago I was jobless in a horrible economy. I thank God every day I was blessed with these instructions and now its my duty to pay it forward and share it with Everyone, Here is I started_______ ­ W­w­w­.­­E­a­r­n­5­4­. C­O­M

AviatorTom · Answer

Interesting question. I think it would be in Philadelphia circa 1775-1776. It would be fun to see how the colonies really got together to form the new United States of Ameruca.

Blackcat1952 · Answer

To pilgrim time , AkA , Cowboy days , Everything is easier everything Free More freedom real justice No bullshit Court Hang The guilty high

Christina03_ · Answer

Mykonos so I could live on an island and party.

Vegasrunner · Answer

I'm Black so it would probably be around 08 - 16 in America.

Anonymous · Answer

For long term, 1980s New York For a one day visit, July 4, 1776 Philadelphia, PA. The reason for both are just for me.

Eempriyanka · Answer

London. My boyfriend's home land. It fascinates me.

WhiteBoyChill · Answer

Probably 1950’s America in California. It wasn't leftist back then

MrMichael69 · Answer

I would live in 1930s Germany or Italy.

Anonymous · Answer

Either in distant past, or in distant future.

Bughdadi · Answer

In Russia I Love Russian girls

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