Niall Ferguson certainly thinks so, but will following his lead be detrimental to the teaching of history in schools today?
Making history
Modern day experts look at the past in an attempt to understand the present.
The Ascent of Money
A look at Niall Ferguson’s groundbreaking documentary series on financial history.
The Museum of Science and Industry
The Manchester Historian pays a visit to the vast exhibition rooms on Mancunian scientific innovation.
Why history matters to me
Manchester’s Dr. Chris Godden reveals his life long relationship with economic history, and the crucial importance of its study.