as in chroniclers
a student or writer of history
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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Royal treasures The monarchs who commanded ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, medieval England and other realms wield much fascination for historians and the public alike.
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Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
When the project began, historians believed 11 existed in collections across the state.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Some historians theorize the Roman church’s observance was a way to replace pagan winter holidays.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Nearly a century later, historians say only 200 working analog photo booths are left.
—Lilly Umana, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
No doubt social anthropologists and historians will be examining this imperfect storm for decades, but here’s a quick take.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Many aspects of the Coronado expedition remain a mystery to historians.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
But two noted local architectural historians, Elizabeth Blasius and Michelangelo Sabatino, consider the Thompson Center as a loss.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Using a team of architects, tile experts, and historians, the restoration revived the Hamam’s grandeur while preserving its historical essence.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
When the project began, historians believed 11 existed in collections across the state.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Some historians theorize the Roman church’s observance was a way to replace pagan winter holidays.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Nearly a century later, historians say only 200 working analog photo booths are left.
—Lilly Umana, NBC News, 24 Dec. 2024
No doubt social anthropologists and historians will be examining this imperfect storm for decades, but here’s a quick take.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Many aspects of the Coronado expedition remain a mystery to historians.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
But two noted local architectural historians, Elizabeth Blasius and Michelangelo Sabatino, consider the Thompson Center as a loss.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
Using a team of architects, tile experts, and historians, the restoration revived the Hamam’s grandeur while preserving its historical essence.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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