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History is not the story of strangers, aliens from another realm; it is the story of us had we been born a
little earlier."
Stephen Fry
History is such an important subject and plays a very vital role when it comes to
shaping of our society. History is the study of past events. We refer to the past when
comparing it with the present times and deduce the changes that have taken
place. These actions of the past also shape our future actions. Therefore, history plays
a vital role in preparing us for the future.
History is such an important part of our everyday lives. Not only because there are
certain past events and occurrence’s that shaped our present world, but also due to the
fact that humanity tends to go through the same challenges over and over again. The
only difference is that people learn from what has already happened and develop better
problem-solving mechanisms. Read on and find out why history is an important part
of our life.
2. Learn important lessons: The study of history helps us understand the present and
predict the future.’History repeats itself’ is a statement we hear on a regular basis. This
means that some trends and patterns in our lives tend to repeat themselves. Statistics
and experiences from the past can be the roadmap for national planning and sharing of
resources. This is through studying the various dynamics that shaped certain
phenomena. Business professionals can study past recessions in order to avoid
one. Even at a person level, people can avoid unnecessary pain and suffering just by
learning from history.
5. History is fun: Many people like exploring and discovering new things. Studying
history gives you an opportunity to explore activities that occurred in the past. And by
exploring, you find out what used to happen yet still not known to other people. People
have different opinions about facts. Find your opinion.
6. History is a good subject for career and professional development. The study of
history helps create good political leaders, professionals (teachers, lawyers) and
business people. One can study history in order to teach at any stage of school. The
best lawyers base their legal arguments on past cases. Journalists study history in order
to report news in a more informed way.
7. It creates a sense of moral understanding: When you read the stories of past
individuals and situations, you put yourself in a position to question your own moral
sense, improve it so that it can face the real world around you.
8. To find inspiration: There are people who overcame adversity and surmounted
several obstacles in the past with very minimum resources. We can draw inspiration
from such people and imitate their strength in solving the challenges that face us today.
It’s always nice to know that the problems that we face are not unique, or that some
people faced even greater problems but still managed to succeed.
11. History makes us better citizens: As we learn about governance in history, we are
compelled to be responsible citizens by participating in democratic activities such as
voting, community work, as well as vying for leadership positions.
12. Better society: It’s important to know where we came from, and the journey that
our ancestors traveled in search of a new home. Cultivating a sense of identity makes
us appreciate who we are, and use our diversity and uniqueness to build a better
society.
13. To preserve important memories and events: The future generations will need to
know about those who came before them and influenced the world in one way or
another. We study history so that we can pass on stories to the next generation.
14. To make the better world: All these reasons only lead us to one thing; creating a
better world by doing better than those who came before us. That should be the ultimate
aspiration of every individual, to make the world a better place.
15. Many historical personalities are role models of many. For example, Mahatma
Gandhi was instrumental in promoting the use of non-violence as a tool of airing
discontent voices in the society. Similarly, a student who want to be good in poetry may
read the work of Rabindranath Tagore, Robert Frost and many more.
Conclusion
The value of history cannot be underestimated. The study of history is not irrelevant as
some people project it to be. We don’t have to live in the past, but we can definitely do
better by learning from it and using the lessons learnt to lead more meaningful lives.
History plays a critical role in promoting one’s intellectual growth and development. Let’s
learn to embrace our history, learn from the mistakes our ancestors made, appreciate
their achievements and have fun while discovering more.