Scope
The Historian is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to publishing innovative and rigorous research in the field of history and its intersections with the social sciences and humanities. It serves as a platform for critical, interdisciplinary scholarship that explores historical phenomena across diverse geographies, periods, and perspectives.
The journal invites contributions that engage with both traditional and emerging themes in historical research, offering critical insight into the political, cultural, social, economic, religious, and intellectual dimensions of the past. It encourages original articles that demonstrate methodological sophistication and theoretical depth, drawing on both empirical and interpretative approaches.
Areas of Focus Include (but are not limited to):
- Social, Political, and Economic History
- Intellectual and Cultural History
- Religious and Philosophical Histories
- Colonialism, Postcolonialism, and Decolonisation
- Gender, Sexuality, and Identity
- Migration, Diaspora, and Transnational Networks
- Memory, Oral History, and Public History
- History of Science, Medicine, and Technology
- Art History and Visual Culture
- Area Studies: South Asian, Middle Eastern, African, East Asian, European, and Global Histories
- Environmental History and Histories of Climate
- Law, Empire, and State Formation
- History of Education and Knowledge Production
- Digital and Computational History
- Material Culture and Urban History
The Historian welcomes articles that integrate perspectives from disciplines such as:
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Literary and Cultural Studies
- Art and Architectural History
- Religious Studies
In addition to individual articles, the journal occasionally publishes thematic issues, book review essays, and interdisciplinary dialogues that reflect the evolving landscape of historical enquiry.
The journal is especially committed to promoting inclusive, decolonial, and diverse historiographies, supporting contributions from early-career researchers, underrepresented regions, and voices traditionally marginalised in historical scholarship.