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That's an interesting question. My feelings towards history at school were actually quite mixed. While I developed a real appreciation for it later on, my enjoyment during my early school years was inconsistent.
Initially, I have to admit I found it rather tedious. The main reason was the heavy reliance on rote memorization. We were often required to learn countless names, dates, and treaties by heart, which felt more like a test of memory than a genuine exploration of the past. For instance, trying to memorize the exact timeline of a particular dynasty without understanding the 'why' behind the events felt quite dry and disconnected from reality.
