a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a medical history of the patient.
the aggregate of past events.
the record of past events and times, especially in connection with the human race.
a past notable for its important, unusual, or interesting events: a ship with a history.
acts, ideas, or events that will or can shape the course of the future; immediate but significant happenings: Firsthand observers of our space program see history in the making.
a systematic account of any set of natural phenomena without particular reference to time: a history of the American eagle.
a drama representing historical events: Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies.
Origin of history
1350–1400; Middle English historie <Latin historia <Greek historía “learning or knowing by inquiry, history”; derivative of hístōr “one who knows or sees” (akin to wit2, video, Veda )
If so, it’s because Facebook identified you as someone who has the potential to lead the group, as you don’t have a history of violations.
Facebook tries to clean up Groups with new policies|Sarah Perez|September 17, 2020|TechCrunch
“Encores” is a weekly online series highlighting past performances from the historic Folger stage, recalling the rich history of public programming at the Folger.
D.C. theater scene adapts with films, concerts, and more|Patrick Folliard|September 17, 2020|Washington Blade
Five of California’s 10 largest fires in modern history are all burning at once.
Suppressing fires has failed. Here’s what California needs to do instead.|James Temple|September 17, 2020|MIT Technology Review
So Brazil has an unfortunate history of sensitive data finding its way onto the internet.
Podcast: COVID-19 is helping turn Brazil into a surveillance state|Anthony Green|September 16, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Three of the largest fires in history burned simultaneously in a ring around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration|by Abrahm Lustgarten, photography by Meridith Kohut|September 15, 2020|ProPublica
As an example of good science-and-society policymaking, the history of fluoride may be more of a cautionary tale.
Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers|Michael Schulson|July 27, 2016|DAILY BEAST
Certain features of its history suggest why this may be the case.
Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers|Michael Schulson|July 27, 2016|DAILY BEAST
The well, ghost or no ghost, is certainly a piece of history with a bold presence.
New York’s Most Tragic Ghost Loves Minimalist Swedish Fashion|Nina Strochlic|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Andy Serkis, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Do you want to be on the wrong side of history, Academy?
Oscars 2015: The Daily Beast’s Picks, From Scarlett Johansson to ‘Boyhood’|Marlow Stern|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Finding the shop is a trip in itself and an introduction to a slice of history.
The Photographer Who Gave Up Manhattan for Marrakech|Liza Foreman|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But history does not record a heavier responsibility than that which rests upon the decaying Church.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy|Jacob Burckhardt
All the things I know—legends, history, poetry, haven't any roots at all.
Captivity|M. Leonora Eyles
The performers had chosen a play taken from Persian history.
The Former Philippines thru Foreign Eyes|Toms de Comyn
History, too, has its dotted lines, where supposition fills up gaps for which we have no certain information.
Terre Napoleon|Ernest Scott
In 1759 this portion of the work appeared, and in 1761 the work was completed by the history of the pre-Tudor periods.
Black Lives Matter And 9 Other Influential Calls To Action You Should KnowFrom "burn your draft card" to "Black Lives Matter," here are 10 of the most iconic rallying cries for change in US history—and why they are so enduring today.