Historian

A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. Some historians are recognized by publications or training and experience. "Historian" became a professional occupation in the late nineteenth century as research universities were emerging in Germany and elsewhere.

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Inside 'Earthrise': A historian's take on the origins of the Apollo 8 'image of the century'

Where is JFK's lectern from his famed moon speech? Not at Space Center Houston, historian says

Ancient humans and their early depictions of the universe: “It is no exaggeration to say that astronomy has existed as an exact science for more than five millennia,” writes the late science historian John North.

James Webb Space Telescope marks 'exciting period' in space exploration, U of A space historian says

Pamela McCorduck, Historian of Artificial Intelligence, Dies at 80