What is History?

history
noun
his·​to·​ry ˈhi-st(ə-)rē
plural histories
Synonyms of history
1: tale, story
2 a:a chronological record of significant events (such as those affecting a
nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes
a history of Japan b: a treatise presenting systematically related natural phenomena (as of geography, animals, or plants) an illustrated history of North American birds c: an account of a patient's medical background reviewing her medical history d : an established record a prisoner with a history of violence 3 : a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events medieval history 4 a : events that form the subject matter of a history the history of space exploration b : events of the past History has shown that such efforts rarely succeed. c : one that is finished or done for the winning streak was history you're history d : previous treatment, handling, or experience (as of a metal) a history of repeated exposure to freezing temperatures