I – History is the preservation of knowledge, events, and interpretations beyond the moment of their occurrence.

II – All events arise from preceding events, and therefore both the present and the future are shaped by history and by our interpretation of it.

III – History may be preserved through many mediums, and the same historical moment may be preserved in multiple forms.

IV – All preserved history is necessarily open to interpretation, regardless of the clarity or detail of its recording.

V – History is shaped by the perspectives, limitations, and biases of those who observe, record, or transmit it.

VI – The medium through which history is stored influences how it is interpreted, accessed, and understood.

VII – The interpretation of history can be altered by modifying, omitting, reframing, or selectively presenting the media in which it is preserved.

VIII – Some actors intentionally manipulate history to influence the beliefs, behaviors, or understanding of others.

IX – The accurate preservation of history with minimal bias is essential for ethical, personal, societal, and civilizational stability.

X – The accurate examination and recounting of history with minimal bias is essential for ethical, personal, societal, and civilizational advancement as it serves the Common Good and the individual.