Diplomatics

Diplomatics is the study of historical documents and records, focusing on understanding their creation, authenticity, and significance. It examines how documents were produced, the language and format used, and their purpose within historical contexts. By analyzing features such as seals, handwriting, and phrasing, diplomatics helps verify the origin and reliability of ancient texts, ensuring their proper interpretation. This field is essential for historians, archivists, and legal experts to distinguish genuine documents from forgeries and to understand the historical processes behind record-keeping.