Nature and Environment

The study of history interpretation has long been an integral part of academic and public discourse. For centuries, historians have sought to make sense of the past by analyzing and interpreting primary source documents, artifacts, and patterns of human behavior to build interpretations about how people lived and thought in the past. Over time, this approach to history has developed into a well-defined field that uses a variety of methods in order to create meaningful insights into the cultural, political, and economic forces that have helped define humanity throughout the ages. Today, historians use a variety of tools – both old and new – to gain fresh insights into our collective history while providing context to our present circumstances. By understanding our origins, we can better understand our own present state, and thereby be better prepared to make meaningful changes and decisions for our future.