Historical document

A historical document is a written or recorded item from the past that provides information about events, people, or places from a specific time period. Examples include letters, official records, photographs, diaries, and newspapers. These documents help us understand how people lived, what they valued, and how societies and governments operated. They are valuable resources for historians and researchers to study history accurately. Properly preserved, they serve as tangible connections to the past, offering insights into historical contexts and shaping our understanding of history today.