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Questions about The Historian (journal)

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When was The Historian journal established?

The Historian was established in 1938. It has been published quarterly ever since, making it one of the longer-running history journals in the United States.

Who publishes The Historian journal?

The Historian is published by Taylor and Francis on behalf of Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society. Phi Alpha Theta sponsors the journal, while Taylor and Francis handles its physical distribution.

What does The Historian journal publish?

The Historian publishes original articles and book reviews covering all areas of historical scholarship. It appears four times a year.

What databases index The Historian journal?

The Historian is indexed in EBSCO, the Arts and Humanities Citation Index, the ATLA Religion Database, Current Contents/Arts and Humanities, Historical Abstracts, InfoTrac, ProQuest, and Worldwide Political Sciences Abstracts.

What is Phi Alpha Theta and its connection to The Historian journal?

Phi Alpha Theta is a history honor society that sponsors The Historian. Taylor and Francis publishes the journal on Phi Alpha Theta's behalf.

How often is The Historian journal published?

The Historian is published quarterly, meaning four issues appear each year.