>>54747689history major here, business minor. history allows you to take data, process it into something that is understandable to the layman, draw conclusions from it, and put it into writing. you also have a better understanding of foreign cultures and their histories, which in a globalized world is very important to anyone wishing to enter international business. anyone who says history is useless is just looking at it wrong. history is also a great feeder program, and history majors tend to do the best on entrance exams such as the LSAT. downsides are it is not guaranteed to get you employment after graduation. history is a passion first, and an avenue to employment second.