Sunday, July 21, 2024

5 Historical Myths That Won't Go Away

World History

P art of the problem with examining history is the reliance on what can be scant documentation of famous figures, events, or civilizations. Whether culled from the writings of a royal scribe or an observer's journal, these sources are often biased or misinformed, resulting in historical inaccuracies that can persist through the ages. And while some long-held myths have more recently been dismissed — we're looking at you, Columbus — others continue to hold sway over the populace.