History

Definition

History refers to the study of past events, particularly human activities and their impact on society. It involves analyzing and interpreting primary and secondary sources to understand how the past has shaped the present.

Related terms

Historiography: The study of how history is written and interpreted by different historians.

Primary Sources: Original documents or artifacts from a specific time period that provide firsthand accounts or evidence.

Secondary Sources:

Works created by scholars or researchers that analyze and interpret primary sources to provide an understanding of historical events.