I am known as the father of history, but I lived long ago. Who am I?
Category: Knowledge · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I wrote 'The Histories'.
Answer
Herodotus
Explanation
Herodotus is often referred to as the 'father of history' for his work documenting historical events.
This is a medium knowledge riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Herodotus.
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