"Fifty-eight per cent of us would rather travel to the past than the future, according to a new YouGov poll, which will, I suspect, surprise no one: better the devil you think you know than whatever fiery apocalypse awaits a few centuries hence. We also prefer the past, I think, despite the bloodshed and absence of analgesia, because we're so relentlessly served our own history, from the medieval murk of King & Conqueror to the heaving cleavage of Bridgerton."
"There's something for everyone, which is good, because we all have a favourite flavour of history. Canvassing opinion on the parts of the past that captivate people, I got votes for everything from Mesolithic times (Before agriculture crept in and it all went wrong) to the 1950s (Socially incredibly important, and more progressive than they're given credit for). But what, if anything, does our preferred period say about us?"
A YouGov poll finds 58% of people would choose to travel to the past rather than the future, reflecting a preference for familiarity over uncertain futures. Widespread historical media and immersive attractions feed that appetite, from prestige period dramas to gory reenactment parks. New film releases and theme-park expansions demonstrate strong commercial demand for historical experience. Respondents express a wide range of favourite eras, from the Mesolithic to the 1950s, showing varied motivations such as authenticity, nostalgia, or perceived social progress. Local heritage hubs attract millions of visitors, and enthusiasts of different eras display distinct personality traits.
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