Researchers and writers about past events
- Dalberg-Acton, John (1834-1902) - British historian, known as Lord Acton
- Raico, Ralph (1936-2016) - American professor of history
- Stromberg, Joseph R. - Historian, research fellow at The Independent Institute
- Tocqueville, Alexis de (1805-1859) - Nineteenth century French historian, author of Democracy in America