origin: 1350-1400; Middle English historie < Latin historia < Greek historía learning or knowing by inquiry, history; derivative of hístōr one who knows or sees (akin to wit, video, veda )
Pie was invented by Von Pie'Enstruckle in the late 1500's in Italy. Now, Mr. Pie'Enstruckle was not Italian (as you can probably tell from his last name) he was actually German, but living in Italy...
You almost make it sound like a hobby.
Gynecology exists for the same reasons that Dentistry, Podiatry and Psychology exist. There was (is) a definite need for it in order for us to live longer...