Most non-Christian world views have a circular view of history. They see history as a never ending cycle. Time just goes on and on, ever repeating itself. The Biblical view of time is linear. It has a definite starting point and progresses eternally.
Events can be repetitious, but no moment is the same as the first.
History could not have any purpose or meaning without a linear view of history. But since these imitations do not include a personal and sovereign God who rules history, they place very little emphasis on truth in history, and will rewrite it according to their own whim. They see man as the ultimate interpreter of history, not God.