The word cliodynamics is composed of clio- and -dynamics. In Greek mythology, Clio is the muse of history. Dynamics, … See more

Many historical processes are dynamic, in that they change with time: populations increase and decline, economies expand and contract, states grow and collapse, and so on. As such, practitioners of cliodynamics apply … See more

Cliodynamics relies on large bodies of evidence to test competing theories on a wide range of historical processes. This typically involves building massive stores of evidence. The rise of digital history and various res… See more

As of 2016, the main directions of academic study in cliodynamics are:
• The coevolutionary model of social complexity and warfare, based on the theoretical framework of cultural multilevel selection… See more