Applied History is useful for ordinary people.

Answer: Because Applied History connects the study of the past with the present needs of society, so that ordinary people benefit from it.

Through museums, archives, heritage sites and historical tourism, people learn about their own past and culture. Preserving local heritage creates jobs for local people as guides, artisans and hotel workers. A knowledge of history also helps people understand present problems and plan for the future. Applied History is also called Public History.