History of the family History of the family The history of the family is a branch of social history that concerns the sociocultural evolution of kinship groups from prehistoric to modern times. The family has a universal and basic role in all societies. Research on the history of the family crosses disciplines and cultures, aiming to understand the structure and function of the family from many viewpoints. For example, sociological, ecological or economical perspectives are used to view the interrelationships between the individual, their relatives, and the historical time. The study of family history has shown that family systems are flexible, culturally diverse and
Pope (word) Orthodox countries the term "pope" (поп, піп; "pop") means "priest"; these include Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, and Bulgarian. The Romanian "popă" has the same meaning. When context is clear, "pope" may also be used in English to mean "Eastern Orthodox priest". Pope (word) Pope is a title traditionally accorded to the Bishop of Rome, the Coptic and Greek Orthodox Bishop of Alexandria, and some autocratic leaders of other ecclesial communities. Popes may also claim the title Patriarch. Both terms come from a word for father. The word "pope" is derived ultimately from the Greek πάππας ("páppas") originally an affectionate term meaning