I'm not trying to be an ass here, but I think this question could be good for the group.

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Explained: A story set in a [B]notable period of history[/B] (Crusades, Renaissance, Great Depression, etc)

Components:
● One or more characters of the story are [B]well-known historical figures[/B].
● The protagonist is a civilian in a time or place of war.
● The story involves or focuses on a real, major event from history, either as it truly happened or as a fictional version of the event.
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Not everyone here is from America or the Euro-ancestral nations for the matter. That said, notable periods of history and well-known figures could vary pretty significantly. For example, if one wanted to place a story set during the Soviet-Afgan War, this period is very significant to many, but not really common knowledge in America. There are numerous other situations like this, so I just wanted to get some clarification. This is absolutely [I]not[/I] a criticism. I love the changes and this theme, and am happy to see the WOTM back and strong!