History
noun
The study of past events, people, and civilizations.
The museum had many exhibits showcasing the history of aviation.
Often appears as...
- world history
- military history
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Academic
noun
A detailed account of events of the past in the order they happened.
He gave a history of the development of the technology industry in Silicon Valley.
Often appears as...
- history book
- make history
noun
The past events that involve a particular subject or place.
The company has a long history of producing high-quality products.
Often appears as...
- history of violence
- track history
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Business
noun
The facts, conditions, or experiences in someone's past.
My grandfather shared the history of our family with me.
Often appears as...
- criminal history
- history teacher
noun
In computing, a list of actions or commands previously executed within a software.
She cleared her browser history to protect her privacy.
Often appears as...
- web history
- search history
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Technical
noun
The study of past events, people, and civilizations.
The museum had many exhibits showcasing the history of aviation.
Often appears as...
- world history
- military history
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A detailed account of events of the past in the order they happened.
He gave a history of the development of the technology industry in Silicon Valley.
Often appears as...
- history book
- make history
noun
The past events that involve a particular subject or place.
The company has a long history of producing high-quality products.
Often appears as...
- history of violence
- track history
Usage tips
Business
noun
The facts, conditions, or experiences in someone's past.
My grandfather shared the history of our family with me.
Often appears as...
- criminal history
- history teacher
noun
In computing, a list of actions or commands previously executed within a software.
She cleared her browser history to protect her privacy.
Often appears as...
- web history
- search history
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Discipline
History is a field of study in schools and universities, similar to math or science.
I'm majoring in history at college.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Knowledge
Having knowledge of history can help you understand current events better.
Studying history helps us avoid repeating past mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Dates
History isn't just memorizing dates; it's learning about cultures and people's lives.
History classes teach us about the context of major events.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Discipline
History is a field of study in schools and universities, similar to math or science.
I'm majoring in history at college.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Knowledge
Having knowledge of history can help you understand current events better.
Studying history helps us avoid repeating past mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Dates
History isn't just memorizing dates; it's learning about cultures and people's lives.
History classes teach us about the context of major events.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Discipline
History is a field of study in schools and universities, similar to math or science.
I'm majoring in history at college.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Knowledge
Having knowledge of history can help you understand current events better.
Studying history helps us avoid repeating past mistakes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Dates
History isn't just memorizing dates; it's learning about cultures and people's lives.
History classes teach us about the context of major events.
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A message of peace, hope...
the truth is concerned it would it will concentrate on something and completely ignore the rest well then you know that's one thing if you want if you get you information from history books you'll probably find that there's about a thousand years of missing history of
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History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
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New Zealand's Stunning...
And this spirit really went through all the people we met, all the regions. There seems to be the mix of pride and welcome that felt truly special as a traveler. People have gone out of their way to help me understand, and talk about their history, their culture.
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The deadly irony of...
never found the compound for eternal life, they did find something that would go on to shape all of civilization, something that has caused many tragic moments in human history, and yet still gives us hope when we look up in celebration at the colorful night sky.
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Why do we love? A...
Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
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Rethinking infidelity...
So how do we reconcile what is universally forbidden, yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories
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Why should you read...
But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
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Who was Confucius? -...
and by education in ritual, literature, and history. A person cultivated in this way works to help others, guiding them by moral inspiration rather than brute force. To put his philosophy into practice,
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History vs. Cleopatra -...
and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
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Discovering Wildlife in...
So there are some really important people from history in here. So creepy. I wonder if there's any wildlife in it, though It's got to be something right.
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A message of peace, hope...
the truth is concerned it would it will concentrate on something and completely ignore the rest well then you know that's one thing if you want if you get you information from history books you'll probably find that there's about a thousand years of missing history of
Video examples
History vs. Christopher...
Traditions and holidays are important to all cultures, but a hero in one era may become a villain in the next as our historical knowledge expands and our values evolve. And deciding what these traditions should mean today is a major part of putting history on trial.
Video examples
New Zealand's Stunning...
And this spirit really went through all the people we met, all the regions. There seems to be the mix of pride and welcome that felt truly special as a traveler. People have gone out of their way to help me understand, and talk about their history, their culture.
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
never found the compound for eternal life, they did find something that would go on to shape all of civilization, something that has caused many tragic moments in human history, and yet still gives us hope when we look up in celebration at the colorful night sky.
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
So how do we reconcile what is universally forbidden, yet universally practiced? Now, throughout history, men practically had a license to cheat with little consequence, and supported by a host of biological and evolutionary theories
Video examples
Why should you read...
But while the characters and their psychologies are gripping, Tolstoy is not afraid to interrupt the narrative to pose insightful questions about history. Why do wars start? What are good battlefield tactics?
Video examples
Who was Confucius? -...
and by education in ritual, literature, and history. A person cultivated in this way works to help others, guiding them by moral inspiration rather than brute force. To put his philosophy into practice,
Video examples
History vs. Cleopatra -...
and later writers filled the gaps with rumors and stereotypes. We may never know the full truth of her life and her reign, but we can separate fact from rumor by putting history on trial.
Video examples
Discovering Wildlife in...
So there are some really important people from history in here. So creepy. I wonder if there's any wildlife in it, though It's got to be something right.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
If anyone thinks they'd rather be in a different part of history, they're probably not a very good student of history. Life sucked in the old days. People knew very little, and you were likely to die at a young age of some horrible disease. You'd probably have no teeth by now. It would be particularly awful if you were a woman.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make life suddenly better or can turn history around for the good.
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Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
Woz is living his own life now. He hasn't been around Apple for about five years. But what he did will go down in history.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Men do not learn much from the lessons of history and that is the most important of all the lessons of history.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
If history and science have taught us anything, it is that passion and desire are not the same as truth.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more, it is the history of earth and of heaven.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
Hegel was right when he said that we learn from history that man can never learn anything from history.
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Harry S Truman
American President
There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.
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Elon Musk
South African Businessman
If anyone thinks they'd rather be in a different part of history, they're probably not a very good student of history. Life sucked in the old days. People knew very little, and you were likely to die at a young age of some horrible disease. You'd probably have no teeth by now. It would be particularly awful if you were a woman.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
Presidents quickly realize that while a single act might destroy the world they live in, no one single decision can make life suddenly better or can turn history around for the good.
Quote examples
Sonia Sotomayor
American Judge
It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand.
Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
Woz is living his own life now. He hasn't been around Apple for about five years. But what he did will go down in history.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
Men do not learn much from the lessons of history and that is the most important of all the lessons of history.
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E. O. Wilson
American Scientist
If history and science have taught us anything, it is that passion and desire are not the same as truth.
Quote examples
Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more, it is the history of earth and of heaven.
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George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
Hegel was right when he said that we learn from history that man can never learn anything from history.
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Harry S Truman
American President
There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know.
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