Historian
Context
An expert in or student of history, especially that of a particular period, geographical region, or social phenomenon
Explanation
Historians research, analyze, interpret, and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources. They seek to understand and convey the context and significance of past events and their impact on the present.
Applications
The historian wrote a book about the social history of the 19th century.
Historians often specialize in a particular era, region, or thematic area.
Oral historians gather stories and memories from people to complement written records.