I have always had a love or history. From a young age, I couldn't seem to get enough. These habits have followed me through high school and college where I graduated Cum Lauda with a degree in history from Umass Dartmouth.

One thing I hear time and again, is history is filled with endless/useless names, dates, and facts. I disagree. History is now only the study of yesteryear but of today as well.

I prefer to examine history through a linear approach rather than confusing facts and date...