historian
noun
his·to·ri·an
hi-ˈstȯr-ē-ən 
-ˈstär-
1
: a student or writer of history
especially
: one who produces a scholarly synthesis
2
: a writer or compiler of a chronicle
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historians are still trying to sort out fact from fiction in the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks
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Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
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TIME, 4 May 2024
The notion that Jewish people were responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion has been a source of tension between Jews and Christians for centuries, but has been rejected by historians.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
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TIME, 4 May 2024
The notion that Jewish people were responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion has been a source of tension between Jews and Christians for centuries, but has been rejected by historians.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024
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“Historian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historian. Accessed 9 May. 2024.
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historian
noun
his·to·ri·an
his-ˈtōr-ē-ən
-ˈtȯr-,
-ˈtär-
: a student or writer of history
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