Department of History

Brown Journal of History

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Brown Journal of History

The Brown Journal of History is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal edited by Brown undergraduates and published annually in the spring. It features a collection of outstanding history essays written by Brown students.

Now Accepting Submissions!

The BJH welcomes essays that explore the past in its broadest sense and are grounded in primary-source analysis. Submissions often include seminar papers, honors thesis chapters, or research essays written for Brown courses.

For questions about submissions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Editors-in-Chief, Derek Block (derek_block@brown.edu) and Michael Shui (siyuan_shui@brown.edu).

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Call for Applications!

The Department of History at Brown invites student applicants for the positions of Editor-in-Chief (EIC) and Managing Editor (ME) of The Brown Journal of History. To be considered, please complete the online application by Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 11:59pm.

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