Study of History

Scientist

A person who engages in systematic study and research in various fields of knowledge.

Historian

Anyone who studies the past.

Archeologist

A scientist who studies artifacts, which are manmade objects from the past.

Paleontologist

A scientist who studies fossils, which are remains of once-living organisms.

Botanist

A scientist who studies plants and other forms of life.

Primary Sources

Sources created during the same time period as the topic being studied.

Secondary Sources

Sources created after the time period of the topic being studied.

Artifacts

Manmade objects that provide historical information.

Fossils

Remains or impressions of once-living organisms preserved in geological formations.

POV (Point of View)

The perspective from which a topic is considered or analyzed.

Bias

A tendency to favor one side or perspective over others, leading to one-sidedness.

Identity

The concept of who we are as individuals or groups.

Culture

The shared practices, beliefs, and norms of a group, including food and fashion.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another.