back history

American  

[bak his-ter-ee, bak his-tree] / ˈbæk ˈhɪs tər i, ˈbæk ˈhɪs tri /

noun

PLURAL

back histories

1. backstory.

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Example Sentences

That's how much this right-wing longing to roll back history by decades has spiraled out of control.

From Salon

“Those kinds of fossils belong to more complicated animals — obviously there has to be a back history” of simpler animals like sponges emerging first, said the paper’s author Turner, who is based at Laurentian University in Ontario.

From Seattle Times

Apple conducted forensic paint studies “and literally peeled back history” to reveal the original details and luminous light colors that gave the Tower Theatre its beauty, said architect Doo Ho Lee, design director for Apple’s retail stores.

From Los Angeles Times

In essence, today's Republicans want to turn back history's clock to the Jim Crow era.

From Salon

“A lot of it was knowing the back history of my tribe and being able to tell people about it,” she said.

From Washington Times