History's written from what can be found; what isn't saved is lost, sunken and rotted, eaten by earth.
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"History's written from what can be found; what isn't saved is lost, sunken and rotted, eaten by earth." — Jill Lepore
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History's written from what can be found; what isn't saved is lost, sunken and rotted, eaten by earth. — Jill Lepore
About Jill Lepore
Jill Lepore was a Historian from United States (1966–present).
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Who said "History's written from what can be found; what isn't saved is lost, sunken and…"?
This quote is attributed to Jill Lepore, a Historian from United States.
When did Jill Lepore live?
Jill Lepore lived from 1966 – present.