Ancient history
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Ancient history
Anciënt history (pronunciation: /ˈeɪnʃənt ˈhɪstəri/) is the aggregate of past events from the beginning of writing and recorded human history and extending as far as post-classical history. The phrase may be used either to refer to the period of time or the academic discipline.
Etymology
The term "ancient history" comes from the Latin word ancient, meaning "old", and history, meaning "knowledge acquired by investigation".
Related Terms
- Prehistory: The period of time before written records.
- Classical antiquity: A broad term for a long period of cultural history centered on the Mediterranean Sea.
- Post-classical history: The period of time that immediately followed ancient history.
- Historiography: The study of historical writing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ancient history
- Wikipedia's article - Ancient history
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