Definition

The study and writing of history, focusing on how historical events are recorded and interpreted.

Example

Historiography helps us understand how different historians view the same events in various ways.

Conversation

Have you ever read anything about historiography?

Not really, what is it about?

It's basically the study of how history is written and interpreted.

That sounds interesting! I should look into it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Historiography is formed from "historia" (from Greek "historía", meaning inquiry or knowledge) and "-graphy" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write). The term refers to the writing of history or the study of historical writing and methodology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'inquiry' ('historia') and 'writing' ('-graphy') to remember that historiography is about the writing and study of history.

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