What is difference between History and Mythology ? Why do we say that Ramayana is history of India ? How Myths are Investigated ? History is based on facts whereas Mythology is based on myths passed on from generation to generation. well there are three things that differentiate History from myth. Anthropology Archeology Ancient History Now coming to Indian history i.e. Ramayana have enough proof in terms of the above listed three have been found by the archeologists and hence we can conclude from that, The Ramayana is ancient history of India. Below are the list of thread which will be updated as and when available to back the claims Ramayana and Cultural Fusion in Various Countries Lord Rama and Hanuman in Iraq Hidden things of our History Ramayana and Mahabharta Life Giving Herb : - Sanjivani Booti (Selaginella bryopteris) 182 Plant species mention in the great ramayana