The concept is an important part of historical inquiry.

It
is a point of view - the position from which people see
and understand events going on in the world around
them.
Over time some things stay the same, while others
change. How things continue (stay the same) and how
things change (become different) over time.
This concept aims to identify and analyse the reasons
why events have occurred and the resulting
consequences or outcomes.
The concept is the
information gathered
from historical sources,
it can be used to back
up statements and
support arguments.
 This concept helps us to understand the impact of past
events on particular individuals or groups. it is the ability to
'walk in someone else's shoes' - to be aware of, and
sensitive to, their feelings, thoughts and experiences.
The concept relates to the importance given to a
particular historical event or person. Understanding why
something is important by examining the related
impacts.
The concept relates to explanations or interpretations of past
events that are open to debate. Interpretations of the past
are often debated or challenged by historians.