History (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)
Definition
History represents your knowledge of recorded human events—wars, political movements, famous figures, and the sweep of civilization. In Call of Cthulhu, where ancient evils have influenced humanity throughout the ages, historical knowledge helps you connect the dots between past events and present horrors. This skill covers broad historical knowledge as well as the ability to recall specific facts and place events in context. In the 1920s, historians work primarily from written records, and a good historian can trace patterns across centuries—recurring disappearances in a region, the rise and fall of secret societies, or the true history behind local legends. History provides the context that makes other academic skills more meaningful.
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How does History help in Mythos investigations?
The Mythos has left traces throughout human history. History helps you recognize patterns—why this town has disappearances every 30 years, what happened to the previous owners of that mansion, or why a particular cult keeps appearing across centuries.
What's the difference between History, Archaeology, and Anthropology?
History covers recorded events and their context. Archaeology studies material remains of past cultures. Anthropology studies living and recent cultural practices. They overlap but have distinct focuses.