History (noun)

1. A branch of knowledge dealing with past events.
2. A continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc.
3. The aggregate of past events.
4. The record of past events and times, especially in connection with human affairs.

Origin:

Middle english histoire, from anglo-french, from latin historia, from greek historia inquiry, history; akin to greek histor to inquire.

Examples:

1. The book is a history of the Roman Empire.
2. The country has a rich history.
3. She studied the history of the area.
4. The history of the world is full of wars.
5. She is interested in history and culture.