History written

Recorded history or written history describes the historical events that have been recorded in a written form or other documented communication which are subsequently evaluated by historians using the historical method. This article will explore the genesis of recorded history, analyze the evolution of writing systems as data encoding mechanisms, and examine the continuing significance of both written and oral historical records in the age of digital information. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
History is impossible without the written word as one would lack context in which to interpret physical evidence from the ancient past. Writing records the lives of a people and so is the first necessary step in the written history of a culture or civilization.