As a German, i.e. someone from a country which was forced to have a good long look at its past and reject it within living memory, the way the UK reveres its own Empire past is downright bizarre. It can only be compared to things like the quasi-religious view the US have about their founding fathers or the way Russia thinks it has a natural right to rule countries around it.
I always found it interesting how Scandinavians celebrate their viking past. Viking culture in general is rather popular even though the core of their identity was pillaging and raping people.
My best guess is that it’s a mixture of distance (time) and vibes.
Dropped some bombs and killed 3000 people? On to the next news. Flew some planes into a few buildings and cause the same amount of deaths? Never forgetti.
As a German, i.e. someone from a country which was forced to have a good long look at its past and reject it within living memory, the way the UK reveres its own Empire past is downright bizarre. It can only be compared to things like the quasi-religious view the US have about their founding fathers or the way Russia thinks it has a natural right to rule countries around it.
I always found it interesting how Scandinavians celebrate their viking past. Viking culture in general is rather popular even though the core of their identity was pillaging and raping people. My best guess is that it’s a mixture of distance (time) and vibes. Dropped some bombs and killed 3000 people? On to the next news. Flew some planes into a few buildings and cause the same amount of deaths? Never forgetti.