#primary-sources

history  How do I analyze and interpret primary source documents in history?

Primary sources are original documents, objects or other artifacts created during the period under study. These sources provide a first-hand account...    Read more

history  What is the difference between a primary and secondary source in history?

When conducting historical research, it is important to understand the difference between primary and secondary sources. A primary source is a...    Read more

history  How do historians know what happened in the past if there were no cameras or recordings?

Historians study the past using a variety of methods to piece together the events that have occurred over time. They rely on primary sources,...    Read more

history_edu  How do historians deal with biased or incomplete sources of information?

Historians often face the challenge of working with biased or incomplete sources of information when researching historical events. To overcome this...    Read more