I've used the history file in the past by editing the text file to remember when treaties are signed, if there are any special conditions in the treaty.
I,e "don't enter his territory", "Free passage"
etc.
It's a handy way of keeping short in-game notes, related to the different races.
And I've added historical events that I'd like to remember.
I'E "He invaded my planet, REVENGE!", "I Finally discovered stellar manip","Big battle, took out his 200 dread fleet!"
Etc.
YOUR imagination sets the limits... if you don't have any imagination you won't have any use for this application
An made up example:
(Only visible when my computer is on!)
[ April 27, 2004, 19:24: Message edited by: Ruatha ]