Historians write about the past through the lens of their own time and with consideration of dominant ideas for interpreting history. They aim to produce accurate narratives and analyses of past events related to humanity. Historians establish what is considered an authentic historical record by validating some sources and invalidating others. The study of history incorporates methods from both the humanities and social sciences. Historians traditionally record past events through writing and oral accounts, and use sources like monuments, inscriptions, and pictures. Archaeology also contributes to the study of history by unearthing buried sites and objects, though it has its own methodologies independent from history. There are various ways to organize history, such as chronologically, culturally, territor