Herodotus, Father of History

440 BCE · Halikarnassos · cultural

Herodotus of Halicarnassus, with his work the 'Histories,' produced the first systematic historiography that investigated events together with their causes; he is regarded as the 'father of history.'

Herodotus of Halicarnassus, with his work the 'Histories,' produced the first systematic historiography that investigated events together with their causes; he is regarded as the 'father of history.'

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What was Herodotus, Father of History?
Herodotus of Halicarnassus, with his work the 'Histories,' produced the first systematic historiography that investigated events together with their causes; he is regarded as the 'father of history.'
When did Herodotus, Father of History happen?
440 BCE
Where did Herodotus, Father of History take place?
Halikarnassos