Pre-historians study the lives of humans before recorded history. There are several synonyms for the word pre-historians, which can be used to describe these professionals who specialize in this field. These synonyms include prehistoric archaeologists, paleontologists, anthropologists, and prehistoric historians. Prehistoric archaeologists focus on understanding ancient cultures and human activities through the analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other traces of human activities. Paleontologists study fossils to understand early life on earth. Anthropologists study human behavior and their culture whilst prehistoric historians use information such as cave paintings, fossils, and artifacts to understand early human life. All of these terms can be used to describe individuals who are interested in the prehistoric era.