The phrase "the annals of something" refers to a historical record or account of events related to a specific topic. Some synonyms for this phrase include "chronicles," which connotes a detailed, written record of events in order; "archives," which typically refers to a collection of documents or information preserved for historical research; and "histories," which refers to a detailed account of past events. Another synonym is "records," which can refer to either written or electronic documentation of information. "Annals" can also be replaced with "chronicles," "accounts," "narratives," and "stories," all of which emphasize the storytelling aspect of historical documentation.