Historians research the history of human activity and prepare accounts of findings.
Day-to-day
assembles historical data by consulting sources of information such as historical indexes and catalogues, archives, court records, diaries, newspaper files and other materials
organises, authenticates, evaluates and interprets historical, political, sociological, anthropological and linguistic data
undertakes historical and cultural research into human activity, and prepares and presents research findings.
To become a Historian
You usually need a bachelor degree in history to work as a Historian. It is also common to complete postgraduate studies.
