What is a historian and what do they do?

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‘Historians are academics and researchers who study events of the past. Their primary duties include obtaining historical data from libraries, archives and artifacts, determining the authenticity of historical data and teaching or researching at universities.

Historian Responsibilities:

• Obtaining historical data from libraries, archives and artifacts.

• Determining the authenticity of historical data.

Determining the significance of historical data.

• Teaching or researching at universities.

• Translating historical documents into a suitable language.

• Researching the historical development of empires, countries, cities or tribes.

• Preserving artifacts and significant documents in museums or libraries.

• Contributing to academic journals and presenting at conferences.

• Studying history at the intersection of society, culture and economics.

• Assisting and partaking in public exhibits.

• Obtaining extensive information on historical figures for biographies.

• Interviewing subject experts to gain a deeper under understanding of historical events.’ (Source)

“Oh look Jean-Luc, a video!” exclaims Tiffi. “The title is What is historical thinking? Let’s watch it!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i71veYOUHiw

Let’s continue - History is evolving

Start at the beginning – What is the historical truth?