It's important to maintain a clear distinction between what must be true (apodictic truth) and what is a plausible or actionable hypothesis.
HISTORICAL ACCOUNT =/= FACT
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It's important to maintain a clear distinction between what must be true (apodictic truth) and what is a plausible or actionable hypothesis.
HISTORICAL ACCOUNT =/= FACT
Yes, a "historical fact", which are by definition taken from people's writings, could be demonstrated as false or exaggerated.
Most of the time they're unfalsifiable claims.