DAUBA, Mica T. Bs Arch 2B
DAUBA, Mica T. Bs Arch 2B
DAUBA, Mica T. Bs Arch 2B
BS ARCH 2B
Our understanding of what history is and the shape it should take is flexible and open
to debate. As a consequence, historians may approach history in different ways,
using different ideas and methods and focusing on or prioritizing different
aspects.According to the ancient Greek writer Plutarch, true history is the study of
great leaders and innovators. Prominent individuals shape the course of history
through their personality, strength of character, ambition, abilities, leadership or
creativity.
Factual History meaning events in history that happened with proof of the event or
thing taking place. This type of history can be backed up by writings or even footage
of the event that took place. Speculative History meaning events in history that may
have an alternate history or questionable history. This type of history is mainly used
when two or more parties have different answers on why a certain event had taken
place or questionable, it is based on guessing or opinions that may lead to
controversies. As adjectives speculative is characterized by speculation; based on
guessing or unfounded opinions while factual is of or characterized by or consisting
of facts.