As someone who writes history for a living, this video struck a chord ... and it's hilarious, besides.

As someone who writes history for a living, this video struck a chord ... and it's hilarious, besides.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Xr6Cfo9XY

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  1. Scott MurdockNovember 20, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Funny! And I've been in meetings like that, though the subject matter was different. :-)

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  2. Mark HufstetlerNovember 20, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    It illustrates one of the best parts of being an historian: we get to make stuff up, and then pretend we didn't. :)

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  3. Scott MurdockNovember 20, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    LOL! Sshhh, we're not supposed to acknowledge that part of it!

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  4. Mark HufstetlerNovember 21, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Heh ... I'm beginning to think that mine is a profession that should revel in its true ridiculousness. :)

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  5. Scott MurdockNovember 21, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Aw quit, you're making me miss the field. ;-)
    And remember, it's "interpret" not "make stuff up"!!!

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  6. Mark HufstetlerNovember 22, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    "Providing context" is the phrase I use in public. :)

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  7. Scott MurdockNovember 22, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    LOL, that's why you are a pro! :-D

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