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• The Greeks were the first to study history. In 5 BC, Greek historian Herodotus began writing a true account of the wars between the Persians and the Greeks.
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• Among the History Channel’s “Milestones of the Millennium”: creation of the love song (1127), invention of the flush toilet (1596) and Woodstock (1969).
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• Mick Jagger majored in European history at the London School of Economics before dropping out to form The Rolling Stones.
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- Historians research, analyze, and explain past events, people and their endeavors. Some historians help study and preserve archival materials, artifacts, and historic buildings and sites.
- They look to many sources of information, including government records, periodicals, photographs, interviews, films, and unpublished manuscripts such as personal diaries and letters.
- Historians usually study a particular era, country or region, or field, such as social, intellectual, political or diplomatic history.
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- Employers look for competence in written and oral communications and technical expertise.
- They look for completion of successful research projects and the ability to think logically.
- Historians interested in teaching should possess a knowledge of the methods involved in learning and instruction.
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- A PhD is required for most positions at colleges and universities as well as the top nonacademic positions.
- Opportunities for those with bachelor's degrees are generally limited to supportive roles, such as research assistants.
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- The number of jobs for historians is expected to grow about as fast as the average through 2008. Prospects are best for those with advanced degrees and who teach.
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Sources: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics; History Department, College of Staten Island, City University of New York
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