History is often used as a generic term for information about the past, such as in "geologic history of the Earth". When used as a field of study, history refers to human history, which is the recorded past of human societies.
The term "history" comes from the Greek historia, "an account of one's inquiries," and shares that etymology with the English word story.
Historians use many types of sources, including written or printed records, interviews (oral history), and archaeology. Different approaches may be more common in some periods than others, and the study of history has its fads and fashions (see historiography, the history of history). The events that occurred prior to human records are known as prehistory.
A form of historical speculation known commonly as virtual history (also called "counterfactual history") been adopted by some historians as a means of assessing and exploring the possible outcomes if certain events had not occurred or had occurred in a different way to that which they did.
You may also want to see dubious historical resources and historical myths for a list of false beliefs and histories which were once or are now popular and widespread, but which are proven to be false or dubious.
Guidelines for history on Wikipedia can be found at .
I really need a copy of Dr. Jose Rizal's Family tree, as soon as tomorrow morning.. Pls give me a copy.. Thanks..
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hey!!!!can you pllllssss.... help me looking for the rizal's poem entitled "sa aking kabata" kc ipApasa na namin to eh!!!!plsss kung makita ninyo mag reply kau ah!!!!
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Uthiramerur Sundaravaradara Perumal Places of Worship The temple town of Uthiramerur, situated between Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram, dates back to 750 AD. Besides the presence of myriad temples, this town is of historical importance. Uthiramerur has the distinction of having been ruled by many dynasties: Cholas, Pandyas, Vijayanagar kings and Pallavas. The kings contributed to the growth of the town and left an indelible imprint by building many temples each having a distinct identity of its own. The sculptures in the temples are identified with a particular period. Uthiramerur is supposed to be the name of a Goddess. In 750 AD,
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