Herodotus

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How has Herodotus influenced modern history writing? Herodotus
4 days ago | beth

How has Herodotus influenced modern history writing?

Herodotus's work has significantly influenced modern history writing by establishing methodologies for collecting and analyzing historical data. His inclusion of cultural, geographic, and political contexts set a standard for comprehensive historical documentation. Many techniques used in modern historiography can trace their roots back to Herodotus's methods.