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

Architectural historians describe Googie style as a bold strain of Mid-Century Modernism, notable for big neon signs and swooping roofs, especially popular among restaurants, bowling alleys and car washes, now increasingly rare. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

The late queen mother, who studied historical court dress with Thai historians and designers, was instrumental in the development of Chud Thai Phra Rajaniyom, as it is formally known. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026

DuVernay clearly wants to reach as broad an audience as possible, incorporating conservatives alongside progressive advocates, politicians, historians, attorneys, comedians and political influencers. — Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Psychologists and handwriting historians alike are skeptical of the field of graphology, but those who specialize in the discipline did offer some thoughts. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

In the second half of the 18th century, 29 puppet theaters dotted London alone, according to historians. — Kelly Kasulis Cho, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026

Archaeologists and historians tell their stories from the ambition and ingenuity that made them, to the conflict and catastrophe that transformed them into the ruins of today. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Most historians already accept that the author of the Declaration of Independence fathered children with Hemings, but the DNA testing done over the years to settle the case did not involve samples from Jefferson himself. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

The exhibition also introduces audiences to the French artisans and consultants, from cabinetmakers to food historians, that brought Coppola’s decadent vision to life. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026