I’ve never really agreed with the adageĀ “Those who don’t study history are doomed to repeat it.” Partly because I believe that history will always repeat itself, partly due to the fact that it’s unreasonable to expect everyone to study it to the level that would allow total avoidance. I do agree that knowledge of history gives you a better perspective on the trends of the world and can help you see them in a new light. For example, let’s look at the Mormon Pioneers. When they crossed the country to settle in Utah, they were being taught (or had personally…