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  1. List of historians - Wikipedia

    This is a list of historians, but only for those with a biographical entry in Wikipedia. Major chroniclers and annalists are included and names are listed by the person's historical period.

  2. 15 Most Famous Historians of All Time - Have Fun With History

    May 3, 2023 · From ancient Greek historians to modern-day scholars, the following list highlights some of the most famous historians of all time, who have left a lasting impact on the study of history.

  3. Meet the Historians [ushistory.org]

    These renowned historians and experts chatted with students online. Read the transcripts.

  4. Top Influential Historians Today - Academic Influence

    Dec 19, 2024 · Historians conduct critically important research into the past, unearthing and interpreting primary sources, and examining those historical documents through the lens of multiple disciplines.

  5. American Historical Association - Everything Has a History

    3 days ago · As the leading professional association for historians in the United States, the AHA serves as a hub for information on jobs, careers, and employment in the historical discipline. The AHA …

  6. Historians : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor ...

    Aug 28, 2025 · Historians research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources. Historians must travel to carry out research. Most work full time. Historians …

  7. Historians Portal | Britannica

    Jules Michelet was a French nationalist historian best known for his monumental Histoire de France (1833–67). Michelet’s method, an attempt to resurrect the past by immersing his own personality in …

  8. Famous Historians - On This Day

    List of the most famous and important historians in history hand-picked by our team of expert editors and ranked by their popularity on On This Day.

  9. Historian - Definition, Types, Work Area - Research Method

    Mar 25, 2024 · A historian is a scholar who studies, interprets, and analyzes past events, cultures, and societies through primary and secondary sources. By examining historical records, artifacts, and oral …

  10. What Is a Historian and How Do You Become One? (With Skills)

    Dec 10, 2025 · Learn what a historian is, discover the degrees and skills you can pursue to qualify for a job as one and explore four roles that historians often hold.