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Historical writing evolved throughout the ages and became increasingly professional, particularly during the 19th century, when a rigorous methodology and various academic institutions were established. …

Nov 27, 2025 · World history, branch of history concerned with the study of historical phenomena that transcend national, regional, or cultural boundaries or distinctions between peoples or with the study …

Learn the untold stories of human history and the archaeological discoveries that reveal our ancient past. Plus, explore the lived experiences and traditions of diverse cultures and identities.

Dec 25, 2025 · The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History preserves our nation’s collections and tells a full and complex history of the United States.

What is history and how do we study it? Explore the difference between primary and secondary sources, why it’s important to search for more than one source, and why learning about our past can tell us …

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Nov 15, 2025 · Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, Dec. 27, 2025 Can you sort 8 historical events?

History is a word of multiple meanings, all related to the past. When used as the name of a field of study, history traditionally refers to the study and interpretation of the written record of past human activity, …

Many students think of history as an exercise in learning and memorizing names, dates, and facts— but in reality, history is not built upon facts, but rather upon the interpretation of events.