<span class="SFPTagline"> From SCIFIPEDIA </span>

History is the branch of knowledge that examines the events of the past. A person who studies and possibly writes on these events is a historian.

Historical themes are often used in science fiction and fantasy. Common story lines utilizing history in these genres often involve time travel or alternate worlds resembling a period in Earth's history.

Historical fantasy or science fiction is set in a recognizable period of the past. Sci Fi works may also employ historical figures (such as Albert Einstein or Adolf Hitler) as characters.