History can be viewed as a sequential series of indisputable events, whereas memory is of such events that are highly subjective, and affect the way in which they are perceived. The link between history and memory, and the way the human experiences it, is a component of past and present. We are shown this throughout the prescribed text "The Fiftieth Gate", where, through Baker's quest, we see the past continually impacting on the present, as …showed first 75 words of 1414 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1414 total…in order to perceive the whole truth. History is imperative as societies record, and is valued as a result of its clear truth and trustworthiness. However, to the individual, a memory is priceless, and one's own memory is perhaps the only true account of the event to that person. It is clear that the past cannot be discovered without both accounts, as each interacts with the other to form the true representation of the event.