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2,500 years ago, the writing of history as we know it didn’t exist. The past was recorded as a list of events, with little explanation for their causes beyond accepting things as the will of the gods. Herodotus wanted a deeper understanding, so he took a new approach: looking at events from both sides to understand the reasons for them. Mark Robinson explains how “history” came into being.
Lesson by Mark Robinson, directed by Remus and Kiki
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TED-Ed. (2021, March 29). Why is Herodotus Called "The Father of History"? - Mark Robinson. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/video/2384/why-is-herodotus-called-the-father-of-history---ma/
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TED-Ed. "Why is Herodotus Called "The Father of History"? - Mark Robinson." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Mar 2021. Web. 25 Nov 2024.
