The problem with history is we just up and belief what the [rulers] say is true.
I think that’s what you meant? If so - no “we” don’t. Actual historians are well aware of the possibility (probability?) of ancient propaganda, take that into account when coming to conclusions, and don’t claim that something is true beyond what the evidence demonstrates.
I think that’s what you meant? If so - no “we” don’t. Actual historians are well aware of the possibility (probability?) of ancient propaganda, take that into account when coming to conclusions, and don’t claim that something is true beyond what the evidence demonstrates.