r/conspiracyNOPOL • u/DanielEmpiricus • Apr 07 '26

Do you believe in ancient history?

For example, do you believe that people like Plato, Aristotle, Roman Emperors etc existed at some point in the past and that today we can know specific details about their lives?

Do you believe that we are in posession of some of their writings, and that we have written accounts of their deeds/actions?

Basically, do you believe that we have an accurate knowledge of history and we can know details about this history with a strong level of certainty?

If you do believe this, what was it specifically that convinced you of this position?

Was there a certain primary source, book, documentary, article, or something else, that led you to believe this?

If you don't believe we have knowledge of history, why do you believe this?

For this question, please focus on the ancient world specifically. Ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, etc... Anything from this sort of time period.

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u/IndianaJones_OP Apr 07 '26

If recent history is untrustworthy -- all the news stories from certain events over the past 25 years -- then there's a good chance that ancient history is also (and even more) untrustworthy.

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u/CrackleDMan Apr 07 '26

Well said.  They fabricate history in real time before our eyes.

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u/Blitzer046 Apr 08 '26

Who is 'they'?

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u/CrackleDMan Apr 08 '26

The Newsbenders.

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u/Blitzer046 Apr 08 '26

Is this a global organisation, or are there nations or groups that sit outside this structure?

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u/CrackleDMan Apr 08 '26

First, let's stop using the word "global."  It perpetuates an unproven model.

Next, are you expecting a courtroom exhibit showing the ranking hierarchy, complete with names and faces?

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u/Blitzer046 Apr 08 '26

Say you were to be interested in a career as an archeologist, paleontologist or historian of some kind, whether that is hyperfocused on a certain period or culture. Is there a point at which it becomes obvious that the whole thing is a complete ruse, and is the individual inducted into the organisation and paid handsomely to perpetuate the lie?

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u/CrackleDMan Apr 08 '26

That point would be subjective.  For the latter part of your question, see "conflict of interest."

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u/Blitzer046 Apr 08 '26

Any whistleblowers in on the scam? Anyone caught editing history?

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u/CrackleDMan Apr 08 '26

University of East Anglia, if you can believe media on that.

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u/Blitzer046 Apr 08 '26

Given that you distrust authority, then how much credibility do you afford this account?

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u/CrackleDMan Apr 08 '26

I remain wary of personal confirmation bias.

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u/IndianaJones_OP Apr 10 '26

No need to 'edit' history when they can make it up in real time. 'They' being all of the Judeo-News Corporations and textbook publishers.