This expression is tossed around a lot, and obviously in many ways perspective is everything. It got me thinking, how much of what we were taught in history classes back in like high school is accurate? Is it pretty close to on point? Or do they stay away from any controversial topics and instead teach a watered down, inaccurate summary?
I strongly recommend reading this excellent answer by /u/TenMinuteHistory to what was essentially the same question.