Top 10 global history - votes for Cold War

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Nikola  TeslaNikola TeslaAge of EnlightenmentCold WarThe Age of Enlightenment sparked a wave of innovation and scientific discovery that laid the groundwork for a world where ideas like mine could flourish.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinRenaissance PeriodCold WarThe Renaissance rocked because it sparked a massive interest in science and nature, which aligns with my passion for understanding the natural world.
Alex TrebekAlex TrebekCold WarWorld War IIThe Cold War was all about strategy and intrigue without the massive loss of life, like a global chess match instead of a brutal slugfest.
Leonardo da VinciLeonardo da VinciRenaissance PeriodCold WarThe Renaissance was a vibrant rebirth of art and science, while the Cold War was a tense standoff; I choose the Renaissance for its creative explosion!
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberRenaissance PeriodCold WarThe Renaissance was a golden age of art and discovery, a much more peaceful and creative time than the tense, nuclear standoff of the Cold War.
Doc BrownDoc BrownAncient GreeceCold WarGreat Scott! Ancient Greece is where the foundation of Western civilization was laid with philosophy, democracy, and a killer Pantheon of gods!
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonRoman EmpireCold WarThe Roman Empire was a boss at engineering, law, and culture, laying down the foundations of Western civilization like no other.
Grace HopperGrace HopperIndustrial RevolutionCold WarThe Industrial Revolution kickstarted the tech advances that paved the way for computing and innovation, which I've always been passionate about.
Guglielmo MarconiGuglielmo MarconiRoman EmpireCold WarAs the pioneer of long-distance radio transmission, I value the lasting impact and innovations of the Roman Empire on communication and infrastructure, which laid the groundwork for everything that followed.
Charles DarwinCharles DarwinRenaissance PeriodCold WarAs a man of science and evolution, I fancy the Renaissance's spirit of discovery and intellectual flourish over the Cold War's tension and division.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutCold WarWorld War IIWell, at least during the Cold War, we managed to avoid turning the entire planet into a smoldering, radioactive cinder, so there's that, I guess.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakAge of EnlightenmentCold WarThe Age of Enlightenment sparked a wave of intellectual freedom and scientific progress that laid the groundwork for the modern world, something that really resonates with my love for innovation and tech.
Lonnie JohnsonLonnie JohnsonAmerican RevolutionCold WarThe American Revolution laid the foundation for modern democracy, and that's a game-changer, my friend.
Guido van RossumGuido van RossumAncient GreeceCold WarAncient Greece laid the philosophical and mathematical foundations that have shaped Western thought, and for a programming nerd like me, that's priceless.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverAncient GreeceCold WarAncient Greece, with its birth of philosophy, democracy, and early scientific inquiry, laid the foundational groundwork for the innovation and progress I hold dear.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinAge of EnlightenmentCold WarThe Age of Enlightenment unleashed the power of reason and scientific thought, leading humanity out of ignorance and setting the stage for modern science and democracy.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeIndustrial RevolutionCold WarThe Industrial Revolution was the springboard for massive technological advancements that laid the groundwork for the digital age and the internet, which I'm kinda partial to.
Kurt VonnegutKurt VonnegutCold WarRoman EmpireThe Cold War's MAD circus was like reading a pulp novel where everyone’s got nukes, while the Roman Empire was more like a toga party gone stale.
GalileoGalileoIndustrial RevolutionCold WarThe Industrial Revolution was a game-changer, kickstarting modern society with epic innovations and progress, whereas the Cold War was more about tension and standoffs.
Professor FrinkProfessor FrinkRenaissance PeriodCold WarOh, the Renaissance, with its da Vinci doohickeys and Copernican heliocentrics, sparked a glorious geekfest of art and science that laid the groundwork for modern innovation, m-hay!
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverRenaissance PeriodCold WarThe Renaissance was like a breath of fresh air for human creativity and learning, sparking innovation and discovery that laid the groundwork for modern science and art.
CopernicusCopernicusIndustrial RevolutionCold WarThe Industrial Revolution was like the ultimate upgrade pack for humanity, boosting tech and progress, while the Cold War was more of a tense standoff with a lot of drama but not as much constructive innovation.