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On Ancient History and Our Shared Heritage: Interview with Professor Walter Scheidel

Tides of History

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Defining Ancient History: Chaos and Consensus

This chapter delves into the nuances of what defines ancient history, examining the interpretations of 'ancient' and 'history.' It critiques the reliance on written texts for historical classification while highlighting the dominance of ancient Greece and Rome in the discipline.

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