Philologists are scholars who study language in written historical sources. They analyze texts to understand the development of languages, their structures, and their meanings over time. This field often overlaps with linguistics, the scientific study of language, but philologists focus more on historical and literary aspects. In addition to language, philologists may explore literature, culture, and history to gain insights into the societies that produced the texts. They often work with ancient manuscripts, translating and interpreting them to preserve knowledge and enhance our understanding of human communication and expression throughout the ages.