The importance of context in editing

I was recently editing a piece that discussed ancient history, and I realized how vital context is for accuracy — for instance, if you’re mentioning a historical event, it’s crucial to specify the era to avoid confusion. Have any of you encountered situations where the lack of context led to significant misunderstandings in your editing work?

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