Is this the Forum for talking about history?

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The discussion revolves around whether the forum is an appropriate place for talking about history, particularly in relation to its classification as a social science and its overlap with Earth sciences.

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  • Some participants question if history can be discussed in this forum, with one explicitly asking if it is the right place for such topics.
  • Another participant suggests that history is a part of social science, implying that discussions may be more appropriate in a different context.
  • One participant asserts that history is indeed a social science.
  • A later reply indicates that while history may be a social science, there is significant overlap with Earth history and phenomena that have influenced human history, suggesting a nuanced relationship between the two fields.

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Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of discussing history in the forum, with no consensus reached on whether it fits within the forum's intended scope.

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There are unresolved assumptions regarding the definitions of history and social sciences, as well as the extent of overlap with Earth sciences.

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Is this the Forum for talking about history?
 
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Bobert said:
Is this the Forum for talking about history?

Someone has noted that history is a part of social science, so that may be where you may want to go.
 
History is a social science.
 
If so then you have landed in the wrong spot, I'm afraid. Of course there is much overlap in Earth history and history of mankind. he earliest history of the Egyptians and mediterranian cultures has been interfered by quite some Earthly phenomena.
 

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