"yes....always wise to ignore the past....cuz it seldom repeats itself.....
come to think of it, why even teach, learn or read about history? useless, but for taking naps."
Please reread the following from the message you to which you have responded:
"there is little to be gained from the past except lessons (which have a separate value that only works going forward)"
Trust this comment covered the concern expressed above relative to the importance of history if you will allow it to.
Good day to you