Human history encompasses the collective experiences, events, and developments that have occurred since the emergence of Homo sapiens. It includes social, cultural, political, economic, and technological aspects of human societies throughout time.
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Archaeology: Archaeology is the study of past human cultures through material remains such as artifacts, structures, and fossils. It helps uncover insights about ancient societies before written records.
Historiography: Historiography refers to the study of historical writing and interpretation. It examines how historians analyze sources, construct narratives, and interpret events from different perspectives.
Cultural Diffusion: Cultural diffusion is the spread or transmission of cultural ideas, customs, beliefs, technologies, or practices between different societies or regions through contact or migration.