I used to think that the Battle of Hastings took place in France, and that Hastings was the English name for the actual battleground!
A childhood belief about history
others believed things like this
- I used to think that even people who spoke something other than English, thought in English— Peaches
- i used to think France was in the united states
— TY - I used to believe that london, paris, venice, and switzerland were all cities in France. — an american...
- I thought french fries were really invented in France (they are Belgian for those who don't know)— Quarm
- I used to believe the large metal structure in Paris, France, I thought it was the "Eye Full Tower"— Janet
- I thought a "fallen soldier" was one who'd tripped and fallen during a battle.Anon