The Ancient World - Prehistoric Times

Discovering the past- an Introduction

WHAT IS HISTORY??? In a broad sense, history is the story of the people-the study of our past. Some historians look at important events, such as wars,revolutionsand governments, while others are interested in ordinary peoples lives. Henry Ford, the American car legend once said," History is Bunk", but most disagree. Our lives today are shaped by decisions and actions made decades,centuries or even thousands of years ago. By understanding the past, we may able to gain a more balanced view of the present.