History is both a weapon of indoctrination against the rebellious population, and a weapon of rationality and truth against the oppression of the ruling millionaires. A 2020 survey by the American Historical Association found that most Americans say history matters but engage casually via news, documentaries, and tv shows; some of the most biased sources. Respondents commonly define history as “events of the past” or national/political narratives, few emphasize everyday life, marginalized groups, or global connections; a strong focus on mainstream views. Many people feel confident discussing history but score lower on objective knowledge measures, conflate memory or stories with factual understanding, are familiar with well-known political leaders and major wars but not with social history, labor, migration, and non‑Western histories; history is understood more as if it were fiction or entertainment, full of protagonists and landmarks. All in all, history has been more effective as a weapon of indoctrination…