Another way to say 'telling a story' in a more formal setting?

Depict events. In a business presentation about past projects, you can depict events that took place during the project's lifecycle. This is a way to tell the story of the project in a more professional and organized manner.

Pre - history. In a formal discussion, especially when analyzing historical events or characters, pre - history can be used to mean back story. It refers to the events and circumstances that happened before the main event or situation under consideration.

Depicts. In a formal writing or speech, we can use 'depicts' instead of 'tells the story'. For example, a historical research paper may depict the events of a certain era, which is like telling the story of that time in a more academic and formal way.

Deliver an anecdote. In a formal setting, delivering an anecdote is a more refined way of telling a story. An anecdote is usually a short and interesting story about a real incident or person. It can be used to illustrate a point, make an argument more persuasive, or just add some color to a speech or presentation.

You can also say 'relating a story'. This implies sharing or communicating a story in a more connected way, as if you are relating the events to someone. It gives a sense of building a connection between the story and the listener. For example, when you relate a story from your childhood, you are not just telling it but also making the listener feel as if they are part of that experience or at least understand it on a deeper level.

Narrate the identical account.

In a formal setting, 'depicts the story' can be used.

A chronicle of triumph.

Love's chronicle. Just like a chronicle records historical events, a 'love's chronicle' can be seen as a record of the events in a love relationship, in a rather poetic and grand way.

Depicts a narrative.