History and Theory (HT)

History and Theory is a prestigious, peer‑reviewed academic journal and one of the leading international forums for scholarly work on the theory and philosophy of history. Founded in 1960, the journal has maintained a respected position in the humanities by publishing rigorous research that explores how historians and thinkers conceptualize and interpret the past. Its scope encompasses critical philosophy of history, speculative history, historiography, methodologies of historical research, narrative theory, conceptual history, and intersections with cultural and social theory. History and Theory encourages contributions that engage deeply with questions about what history is, how historical knowledge is constructed, and how concepts of time, causation, and interpretation shape historical understanding in scholarly practice. Published quarterly by Wiley‑Blackwell on behalf of Wesleyan University, the journal attracts contributions from historians, philosophers, theorists, and scholars in related disciplines worldwide. It features original articles, review essays, and debates that advance theoretical reflection on historical inquiry and its relationship to broader intellectual and cultural frameworks. History and Theory is noted for advancing foundational discussions on historiography, the nature of historical explanation, and the dynamics of historical narrative, making it essential reading for academics interested in the philosophical underpinnings and methodological challenges of studying the past.

History and Theory (HT) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, History, Philosophy, Interdisciplinary research in history, historiography, philosophy of history, historical methodology, and theory. The journal emphasizes foundational and critical studies on how history is conceptualized, interpreted, and practiced across cultures and periods. It publishes work on the philosophy of history, speculative history, historiographical theory, narrative practices, concepts of time and historical knowledge , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0018-2656, E-ISSN: 1468-2303, Established: 1960, Impact Factor: 1.2
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE