History Directory

History, in its broadest sense, is the story of humanity's past. It also refers to the recording of that past. The diverse sources of history include books, newspapers, printed documents, personal papers, and other archival records, artifacts, and oral accounts. Historians use this material to form coherent narratives and uncover linked sequences and patterns in past events.

Historical records have been maintained for a variety of reasons, including administrative, political, religious, artistic, sporting, genealogical, personal and entertainment.