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historians

NOUN
student of history
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Though many critics and historians have tried, it’s impossible to get to the true root of a work as oblique as “Possession.”

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Indeed, the role of first lady has long been traditional — so much so that historians note the exceptions, such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Hillary Clinton.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

There are a lot of historians who think that the list has an order, that it starts with the smaller grievances and ends with the things the founders were most angry about.

From Slate Jul. 3, 2026

Some food historians say it was likely a feature of medieval cuisine.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

The author talked about how this uproar was probably also good for art historians and museum curators.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett



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