Browse the archive
Category: Uncategorized
-
A brief biography of Herodotus – The Father of History
Approx. 3 min read
Herodotus was a Greek historian and writer who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is considered to be the "Father of History" due to his pioneering work in the field of historiography, which involved the systematic collection, analysis, and...
-
Simple steps to genealogy research
Approx. 2 min read
If you're interested in researching your family history, genealogy is an excellent way to explore your ancestors and learn more about your family's past.
-
5 Steps to writing historical fiction
Approx. 2 min read
Writing historical fiction is a great way to explore the past while flexing your creative muscles. It's also a great way to explore themes and ideas from another time period and make them relevant to today's readers.
-
What is the concept of “Multiple Causality” in historical research?
Approx. 2 min read
Multiple causality is an important concept in history. It is the idea that a single historical event can be caused by multiple factors.
-
Understanding reconstruction and subjectivity in historical accounts
Approx. 2 min read
Reconstructing historical accounts and subjectivity is a challenging task that requires a thorough understanding of the historical context, as well as an awareness of the biases and perspectives of the sources being used.
-
Critical thinking for the student of history
Approx. 2 min read
History is a fascinating subject, and one of the most important skills needed to study it is critical thinking. Critical thinking is the process of analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing information from various sources in order to come...
-
Understanding context in history
Approx. 2 min read
Context is an important part of understanding history. It helps us to understand why events happened the way they did, and how they impacted the people involved.
-
Five historians whose work is required reading
Approx. 2 min read
The study of history is a crucial part of understanding the world today and the people who have shaped it. Throughout history, there have been some amazing historians who have made tremendous contributions to the field.
-
Comparing Genealogy and History
Approx. 2 min read
Genealogy and history are two closely related fields of study, but there are important distinctions between them.
-
What are historical methods?
Approx. 2 min read
Historical methods are the tools and techniques used by historians to uncover information about the past. The main goal of historical methods is to build an accurate picture of the past based on evidence.