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Historian

Researches, collects and analyses information about the history of human activity, events, cultures and eras, and prepares accounts of findings.

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Main tasks

  • Assembles historical data by consulting sources of information such as historical indexes and catalogues, archives, court records, diaries, newspaper files and other materials
  • Organises, authenticates, evaluates and interprets historical, political, sociological, anthropological and linguistic data
  • Undertakes historical and cultural research into human activity, and prepares and presents research findings
  • Writes articles to be published in academic publications such as journals
  • Analyses and interprets historical information to determine its authenticity

Specialisations

Academic HistorianProfessional Historian

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