History is fascinating. It's more than just dates and facts about long ago events and in today's ever-changing world it's more important to study history than ever before. According to Oxford Dictionaries, history is the study of past events, particularly in human affairs; the past considered as a whole. So, why do we study history? To guarantee we're not doomed to repeat it? It's true that by studying history we can learn from our past mistakes but we can also gain insight into why people, cultures, governments, and countries are in their current state.
Studying history allows us to develop critical thinking skills which make us ask questions and seek out multiple perspective to develop a more informed view of the world around us. It helps us to see how we arrived where we are but also that the only constant is change. By knowing what has worked or has not worked in the past we can continue to improve and move forward. Basically, history is considered significant to everyone and has a great value. History is part of us, and it is important to devote time and attention in acquiring knowledge from the past about what influences shaped the present time. We accept that we are a part of something bigger, we can perceive our own sense of identity. We can be as one, as we are all connected in the past. And this makes history unique.