Truth be told, anything is doable with sufficient desire. Classier, Cultured?....How about Smarter, Wises.... You should consider something that could "Easily" change your life. Had I gotten my SCUBA DIVING CERTIFICATION, when in my teens, my life worth (in my opinion ) would be much greater.
Even now in my 60's, my life has taken a "Profound" turn for the better in knowledge and understanding of the world around me. Not to forget the people I have met with their added wisdom and friendship. Doable...yes, fun...yes, Knowledge and Wisdom..."Priceless".
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.