Question

which would a historian use most often to research people or events from the past

Answer 1

manuscripts, inscriptions , historic books

Answer 2

Historical research works are the only way for gaining the knowledge about our past world.A historian uses various substances and objects for his/her research work.

The substances which historians use are:

1) Historical monuments are significant assessments for historical research works.

2) Ancient objects like manuscripts,books and other objects which carry some data information about the past.

3) Fossils and Mummies are also important for historical research works.

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