A Word From The Northern Rose

History is not an easy subject, and it never will be. Yet, history is vitally important for the survival of the human race. If we do not study and learn from the lessons our ancestors were forced through, than we are doomed to repeat them.
That is why history is important.

 Saying that... do not simply pick up a thick and boring textbook because the mysterious Northern Rose says to. Instead, learn in the way that works for you. I read heavy textbooks because I find them utterly fascinating. You can look in a newspaper, (yes, those still exist) or browse through Wikipedia randomly, or watch a historical drama. Just remember to keep an open mind and question EVERYTHING.
That is how we learn from the past.
Questions. Questions. Questions.

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