historian
noun
his·to·ri·an
hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən 
-ˈstär-
1
: a student or writer of history
especially
: one who produces a scholarly synthesis
2
: a writer or compiler of a chronicle
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historians are still trying to sort out fact from fiction in the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks
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Still, Milan's reputation, historians say, was for many years overshadowed by Florence's artistry.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
America just passed the 50th anniversary of one of its truly terrible days — one that future historians can track as the beginning of the end of our democracy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The city designated the 1920s mansion a historic cultural monument in 2024 after Monroe fans and historians urged its preservation as a cultural landmark.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Attia is as yet still part of a freshman class of new recruits including conservative historian Niall Ferguson and controversial podcaster Andrew Huberman under the controversial leadership of new chief Bari Weiss.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 4 Feb. 2026
America just passed the 50th anniversary of one of its truly terrible days — one that future historians can track as the beginning of the end of our democracy.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
The city designated the 1920s mansion a historic cultural monument in 2024 after Monroe fans and historians urged its preservation as a cultural landmark.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Attia is as yet still part of a freshman class of new recruits including conservative historian Niall Ferguson and controversial podcaster Andrew Huberman under the controversial leadership of new chief Bari Weiss.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Feb. 2026
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historian
noun
his·to·ri·an
his-ˈtōr-ē-ən
-ˈtȯr-,
-ˈtär-
: a student or writer of history
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