Sources
Definition
In the context of history, sources refer to materials that provide information about past events. They can be primary (produced during the time being studied) or secondary (created after the time being studied).
Analogy
Think of sources as puzzle pieces that historians use to put together a complete picture of the past.
Related terms
Archival Material: Documents, records, and other historical sources preserved in archives for research purposes.
Oral History: The collection and study of historical information through interviews with individuals who lived during a particular time period.
Bias: Prejudice or favoritism towards a particular perspective that may influence the accuracy or objectivity of a source.
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