Missing voices are people or groups not included in historical records. Many sources from the past focus on powerful groups, such as rulers or officials. This means other perspectives may not be recorded.

Women, enslaved people, and Indigenous groups are often missing from written records. In some cases, records were never created or were lost over time. Archaeological evidence and oral histories can sometimes help fill these gaps.

Modern historians study missing voices to build a more complete picture of history. They search for new evidence and include a wider range of perspectives.