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.