'History has it that...'?

[Abc123]

Hi,

I have heard the phrase 'rumours has it that...', but is 'history has it that...' correct? For example:

History has it that Egypt was a very rich country in culture (meaning 'Egypt's culture was very rich)

Thank you very much.
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[Alan]

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Hi,

This construction works all right and suggests 'according to history ...' Another example: Rumour has it that ... suggests 'according to rumour ..'

Alan
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