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Often called "The Father of History," Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who systematically collected and tested materials to construct a vivid narrative. His masterpiece, "The Histories," investigates the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars, offering a wealth of geographical and ethnographic detail. While some of his accounts were fanciful, Herodotus claimed to report only what he was told. His work marked a shift towards history as knowledge rather than mere entertainment, though he occasionally incorporated supernatural elements for dramatic effect and audience appeal, which led some to accuse him of being a liar.