I find it interesting that the Second Elizabethan Age has seen its own Renaissance of arts, culture, and technology--in fact, to a degree that far surpasses the original Elizabethan Age in nearly every aspect. Unlike the Victorian Age, this recent Age saw a decrease in the overall power and influence of the United Kingdom, yet at the same time it saw a sharp decrease in international conflict and a rise in overall globalization and communication throughout the world. As an Age, it started shortly after the defeat of the worst sorts of fascism; it is rather sad to see a resurgence in those fascist beliefs as the Age came to an end.
More than anything, this makes me wonder what comes next.