annalist

as in chronicler
a student or writer of history a new book by America's best-known annalist of the Civil War

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historian
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  • Advertisement Andrew Morris is professor and chair of the Department of History at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
    Time, Time, 22 July 2025
  • Winfield’s family will be in attendance Saturday along with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Councilmember Anika Bowie, Rondo historian Frank White, Twins president Dave St. Peter and others who will support and speak during the event.
    Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 19 July 2025
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“Annalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annalist. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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