Historographic writing has evolved a lot over time with the contributions of many people. In the modern sense, it can be traced back to ancient Greece and China, where historians Herodotus and Sima Qian began keeping track of human existence. Although they were not literally the first to write history, together they are named the first great historians of the Western and Eastern world due to their individual innovations and extensive work that has long influenced the writing of history to the present day. There is much to discuss when it comes to the greatness of these ancient historians, and although some believe they were important and successful in what their works, The Histories and The Records of a Historian, accomplished, others believe the exact opposite. Thomas R. Martin, author of Herodotus and Sima Qian: The First Great Historians of Greece and China, argues that the two men were indeed vital to the advancement of historical writing over time. In my opinion, Herodotus and Sima Qian have made enormous progress in writing history, and their titles as the first great historians of the Western and Eastern world are very appropriate. Martin makes clear that the importance of analyzing the greatness of Herodotus and Sima Qian is based on the fact that neither of these historians had any idea of ​​the other's work, but developed their own history in similar ways. Common insights and themes emerged in both of their story-writing styles. It is also important to understand their personal achievements and differences in their jobs, as well as show what individually makes them great. Herodotus and Sima Qian lived in very different historical periods, but Martin explains that the nature of their history writes...... halfway through the document ...... information about the restrictions of women's roles in Chinese society. Herodotus and Sima Qian Sima Qian were undoubtedly great historians due to their substantial advances in the writing of history. Thomas R. Martin concludes that the connection between Herodotus and Sima Qian is their common goal of creating history as a guide to the past and that the history they create is left to individual interpretation. Although the time period, backgrounds, and situations of the two historians were very different, comparing their work is an opportunity to see the writing of history across cultures and around the world. Their ability to write long, complex stories about the time they lived in and the circumstances they faced make them great historians. How they composed their material and shared it with the world should be recognized and taken into account.