What is one way historians can establish the authenticity of a primary source?

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Keith Joyce

6 March, 16:37

What is one way historians can establish the authenticity of a primary source?

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Aarav Ferrell · Answer 1

comparing the source to other established sources from that time period.

Explanation:

Historians are people who study historical facts and figures to ascertain its authenticity.

A good method of doing so is by comparing the source to other established sources from that time period. When the comparisons are done, the similarities between these primary sources should be established to ensure that the source under review is correct.