History is a record of what happened in the past. It is all about people--how they lived and worked, where they traveled, why they went to war, and what they thought and believed. 

Why do people study history?

The past is full of adventures. In fact, the word history comes from the ancient Greek for "story". Historians work like detectives. They gather evidence, search for lost treasures, and report their findings. Their studies can explain why things happen, and how change occurs. 

How history used?

History helps us to understand our own times, and to plan for the future. Learning about the past shapes our sense of who we are, and a knowledge of past injustices often inspires people to fight for change.