History

History (derived from Ancient Greek ἱστορία (historía) 'inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation') is the systematic study and documentation of the human past.The period of events before the invention of writing systems is considered prehistory.

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Scurvy Isn’t Just History – Here’s Why It’s Back

“Rewriting the History of Paleontology” – Ancient San Rock Painting Depicts 250-Million-Year-Old Animal Long Before Scientists Knew It Existed

Human DNA Found in Lions' Teeth Confirms a Tragic Legend of History

Rewriting Earth’s History: New Research Reveals That Early Life More Complex Than Imagined

Epic Journey: NASA’s Titan Crawler Makes History Ahead of Artemis II Launch

U.S. firm makes history with nuclear microreactor, opening door for real-world testing: 'The first reactor developer to reach this milestone'

New book explores the history of the phony cancer drug Krebiozen - EurekAlert

Discovery of Mysterious Ancient Sunken Seafloor Could Rewrite Earth’s History

Rewriting History: Archaeologists Discover a Lost African Civilization As Big as Troy

The history recorded in your teeth - EurekAlert

9 firsts in 5 days: Polaris Dawn crew lands from history-making SpaceX mission

Genetic analysis of Neanderthal named for Tolkien character reveals history of inbreeding

Rewriting History: New Yale Study Rethinks Famous Ancient Christian Landmark

History-Making SpaceX Mission Ends With a Splash After Spacewalks

SpaceX Makes History With First Spacewalks Ever by Private Citizens

Polaris Dawn: World's 1st commercial spacewalk was history's 20th stand-up EVA

Popular Myth Debunked: New Findings Rewrite Easter Island’s History

India’s science education leans into its history. Is there a cost?

‘We should know our own history’: India’s plan to teach traditional science sparks hope and concerns

Oldest Wine in History Discovered in Ancient Roman Tomb