Kasporov on Historical Revision

[Phaedrus]

Garry Kasporov pens a fascinating piece raising doubts about some commonly-held notions regarding the history of the Roman Empire.

An excerpt:

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Knowledge of our history timeline is important, and not only for historians. If indeed the dates of antiquity are incorrect, there could be profound implications for our beliefs about the past, and also for science. Historical knowledge is important to better understand our present situation and the changes that take place around us. Important issues such as global warming and environmental changes depend on available historical data. Astronomical records could have a completely different meaning if the described events took place at times other than those provided by traditional chronology. I trust that the younger generation will have no fear of "untouchable" historical dogma and will use contemporary knowledge to challenge questionable theories. For sure, it is an exciting opportunity to reverse the subordinate role science plays to history, and to create completely new areas of scientific research.
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The full piece is here.

 

[LogansRun]

Interesting article although I thought it was a different Kasparov who wrote the piece and not the chess champion Kasparov. He's a hell of a lot more interesting than just the Grunfeld Defence!