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Originally posted by multi
the thing about history that has always been a problem with me is.. it is always focused around wars...
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his·to·ry ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hst-r)
n. pl. his·to·ries
A narrative of events; a story.
A chronological record of events, as of the life or development of a people or institution, often including an explanation of or commentary on those events: a history of the Vikings.
A formal written account of related natural phenomena: a history of volcanoes.
A record of a patient's medical background.
An established record or pattern of behavior: an inmate with a history of substance abuse.
The branch of knowledge that records and analyzes past events: “History has a long-range perspective” (Elizabeth Gurley Flynn).
The events forming the subject matter of a historical account.
The aggregate of past events or human affairs: basic tools used throughout history.
An interesting past: a house with history.
Something that belongs to the past: Their troubles are history now.
Slang. One that is no longer worth consideration: Why should we worry about him? He's history!
A drama based on historical events: the histories of Shakespeare.