annals

/ˈænəlz/
noun
  1. A historical record of events arranged by year, often covering a long period.
    • The annals of the Roman Empire describe wars, emperors, and daily life.
    • The annals of the local fire department go back to 1885.
    • She spent years studying the annals of the medieval kingdom.
  2. The recorded history or background of a particular field, organization, or activity.
    • This event is one of the strangest in the annals of modern politics.
    • His name will go down in the annals of science for his discovery.
    • The annals of sports are filled with stories of underdogs winning championships.
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