Explore the Historians Who Shaped Our Understanding of the Past

Masters of the Past

Historians are the storytellers of the past, preserving the events, cultures, and individuals who shaped our world. These scholars have studied ancient civilizations, global wars, and social movements to document humanity's journey through time.

Figures like Herodotus, David McCullough, and Doris Kearns Goodwin have helped to shape our understanding of history through their research, writings, and analyses. Their work continues to influence how we learn and interpret the past.

Did You Know?

• Herodotus, known as the ‘Father of History,’ wrote about the Greco-Persian Wars.
• David McCullough won Pulitzer Prizes for his biographies of John Adams and Harry Truman.
• Doris Kearns Goodwin is known for her work on American presidents, including Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon B. Johnson.
• Howard Zinn's ’˜A People's History of the United States' focuses on history from the perspective of marginalized groups.