ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ian Gordon (historian)

Okay little one, today we're going to talk about a very smart and knowledgeable person named Ian Gordon. He is someone who knows a lot about things that happened in the past and can teach us about them.

Ian Gordon is what we call a historian. That means he is someone who studies and writes about events that happened a long time ago. He might study things like wars, famous people, or important moments in history.

When Ian Gordon writes about these things, he uses his knowledge and skill to tell a story that helps us understand what happened and why it was important. He might write books that people can read or he might give a talk in front of a group of people.

In short, Ian Gordon is a person who knows a lot about history and helps us understand it better.