History is, as one put it simply, the study of past events.

For Cheerilee, teaching her class Equestrian History is alright. They aren't particularly excited by the prospect of learning who did what at where and when, but Cheerilee has iterated to them—time and again—that what those who's did lead up to the Equestria they know and love today. With that driving the colts and fillies, they gained historical knowledge.

But, with the return of certain ponies after over a millenium of absence, the teacher has within her grasp a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to, once and for all, liven up history class and to inspire the foals she was teaching: bringing the Pillars of Equestria themselves over to school for history class.

Of course, those things must be done with the consent and agreement of all the ponies involved.

So, Cheerilee decided to talk with Star Swirl the Bearded—famed magic user of old—about the idea. Good thing he was just passing by in Ponyville.

Or not? It probably is.