Herodotus is considered to be the father of history. Herodotus was the first to record a historical event and that was the Persian War.

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Herodotus wrote what is considered the first major work of history in Western civilization, "The Histories." It explores the Greco-Persian Wars and includes accounts of various cultures, societies, and events. Herodotus is often referred to as the "Father of History."

'The History of the Peloponnesian War'

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