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Persistent Historical Myths: Examining Three Enduring Fallacies in World History and the Prospects for Their Overthrow
Old historical concepts, which have been proved beyond reasonable doubt to be false, are proving difficult to eradicate due partly to innocent repetition and in some cases, entrenched academic interests. When evidence is overwhelmingly compelling, why do some individuals seek to suppress debate? History provides numerous examples: Copernicus and Galileo were dismissed by the establishment;…
