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Archaeologist
An archaeologist studies the past through excavating material remains, such as artefacts, buildings and written evidence. This often involves working outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and the role is sometimes referred to as a field archaeologist.
Architectural historian
An architectural historian specialises in finding out about the past by studying buildings such as castles, churches or houses.
Archivist
An archivist is responsible for keeping records from the past. These include books and documents, such as those recording when people were born, married and died.
Conservator
A conservator helps to preserve and care for collections of historical artefacts and documents. Conservators work on historical sites and in museums and laboratories.
Experimental archaeologist
An experimental archaeologist researches ancient technologies by re-creating how objects might have been made and used in the past.
Genealogist
A genealogist traces the history of families.
Geophysicist
A geophysicist is a scientist who uses instruments to measure the properties of the earth. They work on land and at sea and are often involved in searching for signs of oil.
Museum curator
A museum curator is the person in charge of the care and organisation of the artefacts in a museum.
Osteoarchaeologist
An osteoarchaeologist studies animal and human remains. Most usually these are bones, as little else will have survived over a long period of time.
Tour guide
A tour guide works for a travel company specialising in historical holidays. The job involves taking guests to historical sites and giving talks about the history of those places.