2006-07-19 02:29:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
No but it is all open to different interpretations.
2006-07-19 02:35:16 · answer #1 · answered by greenfrogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. Historians require a lot of proof before they can say if an occurrence or a theory was highly likely or factual. They will require sound primary source evidence ideally to back up a notion. There is a lot of theoretical talk within the study of history but this is not hearsay. It's simply Historians stating probable ideas and theories where either sound evidence is lacking or has been lost altogether to antiquity. You must remember that Historians today are required to have expert background knowledge of the era or subject they research and they are also open to questions and criticism from their own colleagues should their theories be found lacking.
2006-07-19 11:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by samanthajanecaroline 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though it has been strongly suggested that history is written by the victors, the last 20 years could perhaps have a greater deal of non-fiction validity thanks to still & video cameras.
Before cameras, history was pieced together on supposed witness accounts-- who most likely had a few years to embelish their memories unintencially.
With video footage and 24/hour news, history is being documented much more accurately-- but there's still some fiction now and then to fill the gaps. I wouldn't trust history to approxiamate outside the 20th and 21st centuries.
2006-07-19 02:47:20 · answer #3 · answered by Factotum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here is a form of it...(History)
you tell me if this would be considered hearsay!
what the hell is going on in the world
world war #3.....
the war of the worlds or what?
Who really fired the first shot (rang /heard )around the world!/
they say that happened here, (History)
by that rock in Plymouth,
But what do I know!?
That no one is connected to these ???/ or answers!
and if you are.
In English, my only language.......
This war thing happened so long ago..........
and weathered many a storm.....
The Angels.......that Jesus thing
the Romans..... the crusaders.......time
and time again!/
War a Basic need! for Civilization
Sorry that is the truth
about it....
as i see it!
try to
have a GREAT DAY Source(s) universal
2006-07-19 02:39:55 · answer #4 · answered by beantown10955 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Very few things happen at the right time, and the rest don't happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects." - Herodotus
2006-07-19 03:43:18 · answer #5 · answered by }pixie{ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
history is always written by the winners of wars,and slanted in their favor.
2006-07-19 03:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by scary visionary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but most of it is. We have to believe it cause it'll be stupid if one has no history... I mean we are not GOD.
2006-07-19 04:01:11 · answer #7 · answered by alloy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
until Symerians.They invented writing and fist documents came up.
2006-07-19 02:53:53 · answer #8 · answered by eniyikul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋