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Sanford Holst |
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This past year Received the privilege of being elected a member of the Royal Historical Society. Presented paper on "Origin of the Phoenicians" at Queen Mary College, Univer- sity of London.
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The study of history and why we do what we do has always been my passion. I feel fortunate to have been able to write about some of the many things we learn from other societies around the world. This has been especially true when it comes to people's experiences, and how they shaped the way things are today. Of course, a big part of the attraction is that it gives me an excuse to do what I enjoy most, which is to travel the world and talk with intriguing people. The stories they tell are fascinating . . . as are their creations and the sites which are hundreds -- sometimes thousands -- of years old. My early interest in the Phoenicians, the entrepreneurs of antiquity, may be what drew me into the world of international business affairs. That work provided a good living and eventually enabled me to research and write about different societies full time. Getting to know world history better over the past 30 years has opened some remarkable insights into our past and some promising thoughts for our future. These discoveries about people and their history put a measure of excitement and adventure into what might otherwise be just a cobblestone street or a hill with some cubic stones. It infuses them with the pageantry of human life and experience, of which we contribute only the latest part. Great societies arose, and then collapsed for various reasons. Experience shows that we can learn from the past, and draw understanding from it which can help us today. May all the best be yours. --- Sanford Holst
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We all do better with the help of good friends. I warmly thank the many caring people who have given me the benefit of their efforts and support for all these years. You know you can call on me whenever the need arises. May you enjoy the best life has to give! -- Sanford Holst
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