Synonyms of historians

historians

noun

plural of historian

as in chroniclers

a student or writer of history

historians are still trying to sort out fact from fiction in the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chroniclers
• biographers
• annalists
• archivists
• autobiographers
• genealogists
• hagiographers
• chronologists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historians

The view from Tehran The enemy has a vote, as military historians like to say, and Iran appears confident of its ability to inflict damage. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Many historians believe American soldiers encountered french fries in Belgium during World War I, where French was widely spoken, helping popularize the name. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Museum-goers here are rather a mixed bunch, from those visiting the majors on their museum passes to art historians carefully scrutinizing individual works, like Manet's Déjeuner sur l'herbe. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Those feeling brave can join a flashlight-only night tour led by historians and paranormal researchers. — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026

Christensen was accompanied by retired Homer scholars (often referred to as Homerists), editors, professors, historians and various public intellectuals. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026

Most historians believe that Troy did exist, and the city was destroyed by warfare and fire. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 July 2026

No one really knows how many the mob murdered that afternoon, but historians generally agree the number ranges from dozens to hundreds. — Lee Cowan, CBS News, 12 July 2026

They were not formally granted freedom to live in North Carolina until 1866, state historians say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026