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How does the modern study of history challenge earlier histories

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Early historians used unreliable sources to write history. They had to believe mainly on sources which were believed by people. Modern day historians has many instruments and theories to prove an incident of history. Scientific advancements has helped calculate the accuracy of any event. Carbon dating is one of the many scientific advancements helping modern day historians. This test helps them to find out the age of any fossil found, thus giving an accuracy and reliability of the sources which will be documented.

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One of the main ways in which the modern study of history challenges earlier histories is that we now have many more primary sources available to us, and many more people with access to these sources.
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