History 1b

History is the study of the past, particularly the written record[1] of the human race, but more generally including scientific and archaeological discoveries about the past. Recently, there has been an increased interest in oral histories and traditions, passed down from generation to generation verbally. New technology, such as photography, sound recording, and motion pictures, now complement the written word in the historical record.
Academically, history is the field of research producing a continuous narrative and a systematic analysis of past events of importance to the human race.[2] Those who study history as a profession are called historians.