A historical record is a compilation of information about past events. The term can be broken down into four parts: CHRONICLE (9 letters), ANNAL (5 letters), ARCHIVE (7 letters), and ANNALS (6 letters). A CHRONICLE is an account of events in chronological order, often written as a narrative. An ANNAL is a record of events in a particular year or period. An ARCHIVE is a collection of documents or records that are preserved for their historical value. ANNALS are a type of CHRONICLE that focuses on a particular subject or area. All of these terms refer to a historical record, which is a valuable source of information about the past.