Herodotus

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Did Herodotus invent historical writing? Herodotus
4 days ago | beth

Did Herodotus invent historical writing?

While Herodotus did not invent historical writing, he is credited with advancing it significantly by introducing a systematic and investigative approach. Previous historical records existed, but Herodotus's work transformed the practice into a narrative art form that considered multiple perspectives and cultural contexts.