REPRESENTS history as a discipline and historians as a group.
PROMOTES the vitality of historical scholarship through support for research and publication.
ADVOCATES best practice in history teaching in universities and schools.
PROVIDES a forum for all historians to meet and exchange ideas.
SUPPORTS and encourages early career historians.
150th Anniversary
2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the Royal Historical Society, and we have a programme of public events all across the United Kingdom. Learn more here.
2018 Colin Matthew Lecture
On Wednesday 17 October, Prof Tom Williamson will present our 2018 Colin Matthew Lecture for the Public Understanding of History. Read more here.
RHS Blog
The RHS blog, "Historical Transactions" includes updates on our work and features ranging from LGBT history to colonial Mexico. Read more.
RHS Video Archive
Visit the RHS video archive to view our latest lectures, on subjects from the Russian Revolution to bestselling early modern ballads.
RHS Newsletter
Our latest newsletter includes features and updates on our 150th anniversary year. Read more here.
