The story expands with the pace of time. What happened just a second ago is already history. History, for me, opens the doors of perception. Ever since I was a child, my grandfather and I have had deep conversations about the relevance of historical events. I was the only grandchild who enjoyed listening to his stories about World War II. Those shared experiences fostered my appreciation for history and developed my logic. I found this topic so captivating that I even went to Wikipedia and read hours of articles about historical figures and past wars simply to satisfy my passion for history. Through our understanding of history, we are granted power over creating our own perspective, dependent only on our objective and subjective thoughts. You must first understand your roots in the past to understand yourself; to understand the present, how we live and why. The past gives value to the present. When you study history, you are not simply following a process. Instead, you are deciphering the meaning of the past by reflecting on the relationship...