History
Definition
The study of past events, particularly human activities, through the examination of written records and other sources.
Analogy
History is like a time machine that allows us to travel back in time and understand how people lived, what they believed in, and how their actions shaped the world we live in today.
Related terms
Primary Source: A firsthand account or original document from the time period being studied.
Historiography: The study of historical writing and interpretation.
Chronology: The arrangement of events in the order of their occurrence in time.
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