The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan: A call to arms

The transcript discusses the importance of diverse historical knowledge and education, highlighting the need for broader engagement with global history. It emphasizes the role of technology in enhancing communication and the potential for new research trends. The speaker reflects on the challenges and opportunities in making historical studies more accessible and engaging to the public.

What concern does the speaker express about the current state of historical knowledge in Europe and the UK?

• There is a lack of diverse historical perspectives.

• There is too much focus on modern history.

• People are not interested in history anymore.

• History is being taught inaccurately.

According to the speaker, what is necessary for new historical topics to gain popularity?

• Government intervention in education.

• Increased funding for historical research.

• Public interest and open-mindedness.

• More historians writing books.

What does the speaker suggest about the role of education in historical research?

• It should be less focused on exams.

• It should be more technology-driven.

• It needs to include more diverse subjects.

• It should focus only on local history.

How does the speaker view the relationship between science and history?

• They are completely unrelated fields.

• History is more factual than science.

• Science is more important than history.

• They are closely related and can benefit from each other.

What does the speaker believe is the best way for historical works to gain popularity?

• Through social media advertising.

• By being included in school curriculums.

• By word of mouth and public interest.

• Through government endorsements.