It seems like a waste of time to study the precursors of any scientific theory, as we know they are wrong. But this is only obvious in hindsight. If you want to understand how science works or want to become a better scientist, you need to study the path.
You don't start with a world-class athlete's training regimen, and you don't jump into quantum mechanics. Instead of the training logs, the history of science is your guide to the frontiers of science. But don't be deceived: the path is full of dead ends. Science needs those dead ends: we only know in hindsight that germs spread diseases, not miasma.
This should simultaneously set your creativity free and keep your ego in check. But even when your hypothesis seems to be correct, beware. As Karl Popper showed, the best you can hope for is corroborating evidence. There is no certainty. This is not to say that science is useless, but that:
Science is never totally right, but always less and less wrong.
Scientists often do a great job of hiding behind jargon and formulas. Most people don't realize they interact with its findings all day nor grasp how exciting science is. Being a student of the history of science brings science closer to everyday people. It tells about the accolades, obstacles, blunders, breakthroughs, and mysteries. Telling the history of science, hopefully, can inspire the next generation. Don't forget:
most of history is a story.