Synonyms of historians

historians

noun

plural of historian

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chroniclers
• biographers
• annalists
• archivists
• autobiographers
• genealogists
• hagiographers
• chronologists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of historians

Archaeologists and historians tell their stories from the ambition and ingenuity that made them, to the conflict and catastrophe that transformed them into the ruins of today. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Most historians already accept that the author of the Declaration of Independence fathered children with Hemings, but the DNA testing done over the years to settle the case did not involve samples from Jefferson himself. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026

The exhibition also introduces audiences to the French artisans and consultants, from cabinetmakers to food historians, that brought Coppola’s decadent vision to life. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

The Indiana Fever's 2026 season may be studied by historians for decades to come. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Speaking of taking a gamble, Pietri is looking to collaborate with historians of pinball’s gambling roots for an exhibit about this aspect of the game. — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Howard Zinn achieved a level of fame unthinkable for most historians. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026

But judges are not trained as historians, and history is often ambiguous. — Brian Fitzpatrick, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Many historians believe Hitler was infatuated with Raubal and that his behaviour towards her became intensely controlling and possessive in nature. — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026