were used by historians and considered history even by Thucydides. Ancient orators like Cicero stated that their historiographical narrative was divided into 3 divisions: history, argument, and fable.

Modern historians

In the 19th-century historical studies became professionalized at universities and research centers along with a belief that history was a type of science. However, in the 20th century historians incorporated social science dimensions like politics, economy, and culture in their

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