History is a funny thing... it can be exact, or it can be left to interpretation. Actually, all things are "open" to an individuals interpretation.

That said, it is a given that some historians out there are going to feel the need to correct our horribly inaccurate postings.

Sounds bad, doesn't it.

Well, the truth is that our postings are not inaccurate. They are based on our understanding of things and our sources... if you disagree with this, that's fine... but remember: You're "truth" and our "truth" are both probably not the truth.

Unless we were there, we are all reliant on third party information and sources... and in history, more often than not, they do not agree.

Even diaries and accounts of historical events and people can be "off"... and as a good historian, before you comment, you should remember that.

We (here at this blog) are MORE than happy to learn... and will admit mistakes if they are made... but we will always ask for sources and we will always want to research things for ourselves before making a public mea culpa statement. Even then, I can't promise a mea culpa for everything we find information that counters what we thought was right... if there is information that supports both sides. I mean, you DO have the right and ability to comment on any of our posts... and you can give your argument/data there publicly too.

For those that have no idea what I'm talking about, let me give you a North American question to ponder...

Who won the War of 1812 (the American war)?

Was it Canada? After all, "we" repulsed an American invasion.

Was it Britain? It's a given that without British regulars, Canada would be a "state" today.

Was it The Natives? Without their help, the British and Canadian forces wouldn't have had a very necessary "extra-arm".

Was it America? After the war, they were finally taken seriously by Europe and they did have good victories in battles on The Great Lakes and in New Orleans.

The REAL answer, like it or not, is no one won... The natives really lost as they're wants and needs were dashed... but the final outcome, decided in a signed and ratified peace treaty that WAS signed before The Battle of New Orleans (but thanks to slow ships, didn't catch the British nor American forces before the battle,) was effectively "Status Quo Ante Bellum" - Everything to return to a pre-war status.

That said, I've had BRUTAL arguments with Americans who swear THEY won. There's an equal amount of Canadians who say WE won... and both are adamant about this "fact"... and have things to support their arguments.

Who's right?

To be frank, no one's right... or wrong...

So, before you comment, note, e-mail, or otherwise write to us to decry our poor intelligence on a particular subject, PLEASE have your sources ready for us to look over. I promise that we didn't write an entry to "attack you" personally or anyone you know... and please note, history IS subjective.

We are all colleagues in the study of the past... and colleagues can disagree and continue to work together and help each other...