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Modern Epidemiology, Ancient History

The Victor Davis Hanson Show

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Herodotus: Accuracy and Criticism

This chapter focuses on the method and accuracy of the ancient historian Herodotus, discussing his use of competing narratives, fantastical elements, and criticism and praise from scholars. It also briefly mentions the next great historian, Thucydides.

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