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> that I could practically apply in my daily work

When has History of any kind ever held practical value?

Is this.. is this a real question?

I hope the above user is being sarcastic.

Based on the answers below, I think that perhaps not. :(

When people use it to prevent repeating the same mistakes.

History wouldn't keep repeating if they did so.

Do you know the meme with the airplane with holes in its fuselage? Think of that, please.