Historian

(Historicus) A historian researches, interprets and explains the past to provide insight into how societies have developed. This work can look very different across various professions: Research & science – conducts archival research, writes articles or books and presents new insights on historical themes. Education – teaches, develops learning materials and helps students or pupils critically understand the past. Heritage & museums – works on exhibitions, manages collections, writes explanations and translates history to a broad audience. Archives & documentation – organizes, describes and makes historical sources accessible so others can use them. Media & public history – writes for magazines, creates podcasts or documentaries, or provides advice for historical productions. Policy, culture & advisory – provides historical context for policy, commemorations, cultural projects or societal issues. In short: a historian works with sources and stories from the past and translates them into knowledge, context and meaning for the present.