Lars Cunningsworth

Guest Lecturer - Byzantine History
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[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@TheAmanuensis @jihadwatchRS You lack subtlety in your arguments. The narrative of Christian vs Muslim as a lens we view this time period fails to account for the real world context that these historical events took place in.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@TheAmanuensis @jihadwatchRS Manzikert was undoubtedly an important domino to fall, but the battle by no means secured the peninsula. The following internal strife and pressures from Christian invaders such as the Normans did just as much if not more to damage the Empire's long term stability.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@TheAmanuensis @jihadwatchRS If not for the Crusaders sacking of Constantinople in 1204 the Byzantine empire could have maintained its position in Anatolia and the Balkans, but the sack and installation of puppet emperors sent the empire into a death spiral, opening a power vacuum to the Ottomans.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@DaleBetterton @Commanders As a student and teacher of history, it is interesting to see our culture's obsession with Sparta. In reality, they were a weak state that never really made it outside of the Peloponnese. They should be a footnote, but hardliners often point to them in a misguided manner.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@TexasRider112 @Commanders "Only a sith deals in absolutes"

It may be born from fiction, but this message is echoed through history. When you study like I have, you see a pattern of those unwilling to compromise failing. The team looks to move forward while still honoring the past. There is room for both.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@XMogulONE @Commanders Your stubbornness to be a student and adopt a growth mindset will only hold you back. I've taught thousands of students and the ones that I've seen succeed the most are the most willing to learn.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@TheRealMcKeever @Commanders Being smart and being a student are two different things. I've worked with and learned from many smart people. I wouldn't declare that myself, but I'm happy to call myself a student, because I am always willing to learn. I would challenge you to do the same.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@XMogulONE @Commanders When you study history it's easy to see a pattern of those that fail to adapt or serve as reactionists contribute to the hastening of societal collapse.

It is a good thing to learn from and even honor the past, but to refuse to move towards the future is deplorable.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@db1pick6 @Commanders I believe this ownership group cares deeply about the most important things about a sports franchise... Community.

Changing the name is frankly off the table, for a variety of reasons both practical and ethical, but they are clearly committed to winning and honoring the past.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@TheRealMcKeever @Commanders As a student and teacher of history I can tell that this person doesn't have a firm grasp on the meaning of "Nuremberg-esque"

Reaching for a Nazi comparison is lazy and overdone. This person knew that and attempted to sound educated by not saying the word, but failed.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@Stolynn @Commanders I tell my students all the time; if you want to be taken seriously, you need start by putting together a coherent sentence. Why would someone take something seriously if you won't even take the time to spell correctly.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@NUFBFamily @RileyLees Love Riley, but maybe use one of his many great plays that took place in a game that we didn't lose by 49 points

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@Markein @Commanders Whoever made this one deserves a raise!

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@Howellstarter23 @Commanders I do. I'll be watching.

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@skyblonded @Commanders @SeatGeek I don't teach personal finance, but if I did I would fail anyone who pays for a blue checkmark

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@Commanders @SeatGeek I love this video, I love this team, but most of all... I LOVE MAJOR TUDDY

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

Our long, collective nightmare is over. Goodbye Jim, and good luck at whatever sorry team gives you yet another chance.

[Northwestern Football @NUFBFamily]

This morning @coachfitz51 informed the team that DC Jim O'Neil, DL coach Marty Long and WR coach Dennis Springer will not be retained. #GoCats

🏈 https://t.co/F6hIRwxLT1

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@Commanders @ZIPSCleaners @JoeGibbsRacing Xp

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

@Commanders Thanksgiving is no Saturnalia, but this is still pretty fun! #HTTC

[Lars Cunningsworth @LarsLectures]

I for one think this is a great idea. No one should be tricked into thinking they are engaging with a real person when it is in fact a troll.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Going forward, any Twitter handles engaging in impersonation without clearly specifying “parody” will be permanently suspended