Why we study history.

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It's the best novel ever written! It's our human story; our loves, wars, failures, and triumphs. It tells us how we got to where we are and can tell us about our potential.

Today there is so much push on science, math and technology that history is seen as wasteful. To understand all the achievements in those fields, we study history.

History is not only the famous people and events from time but it is the tales, journeys, art, music and discoveries that connect all people from all corners and walks of life. It's a study of cause and effect from which we can learn who we are today.

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