Or, you know, think of it this way: history isn't something that's set in stone. It's not 'what happened'. It's about the interpretation of facts, and it's written by the 'losers' as often as it's written by the 'winners'.

Morever, when it's used as collective history, it shapes the development of individuals and groups whether it's accurate down to the last name and date or as far from being accurate as possible. We all see the past through a filter of our own perceptions, and seeing the filter is as important as the names and dates.

That being said, I remember being more than a little surprised when I studied the Roman Inquisition back in university and found out just how... tolerant it could be.