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What is history?
What is history?
History is the systematic study and documentation of the human past, including past events, memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events.
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
Historians use historical sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art and material artifacts, and ecological markers.
How does history differ from myth?
How does history differ from myth?
History is supported by verifiable evidence, while myth is not supported by external sources and is usually classified as cultural heritage or legends.
What is the nature of history as an academic discipline?
What is the nature of history as an academic discipline?
What is the significance of different causes and effects in history?
What is the significance of different causes and effects in history?