A teacher's help needed

Students do you feel as though one of your worst classes is your history class. I know I'm not alone and I think we should do something to change that. I think part of the reason we dislike history so much is that thw makers of text books make the information so boring and dry. I think students should be taught the truth, even if it is grusome or offensive. If it brings excitement to the class room and in return has kids more interested, wouldnt it be worth a try??