Are you a nosy person?

Do you wish you could read other people's mail and diaries?

Do you want to know what really happened?

Are you interested in burrowing into rabbit holes of research? Then history is the major for you.

Other reasons to study history:

Win all history-related bar bets

Really understand all of those history memes 

Dominate at trivia 

Know how to find the information you need

Use primary sources to make a historical argument

Get excellent preparation for law school or graduate school

Find a great career at a museum, library, or national park

Work as a secondary ed teacher/football coach

Be the star at costume parties