Where history teachers make history

Standing on the shoulders of giants

 
We're proud to announce the publication of the 200th edition of Teaching History, the UK’s leading journal for secondary history educators. This landmark issue marks over five decades of thought leadership, innovation, and community-building in history education.

Over the last 50 years, Teaching History has become much more than a publication. It is a living record of the discipline, connecting generations of history teachers – capturing their thinking, challenges, and innovations over time. It is both a legacy of knowledge and a space for new voices, where today’s educators contribute to an ongoing dialogue to shape the future of history education.

"That rich heritage of joined-up thinking through the pages of Teaching History is what I love... it's both leading and responding" says Will Bailey-Watson, Associate Professor in History Education.

"It bridges that academic school divide, and brings together research and practice" says current editor Elizabeth Carr.

To mark the occasion, we’re giving non-members free access to this landmark issue – but only for a limited time.

Highlights from the 200th edition

• Oracy and Ownership: Articles explore how storytelling and student voice can deepen historical understanding and foster classroom engagement.
  
  
• Identity and Belonging: Contributors examine how history teaching can help students navigate complex questions of national identity and inclusion.
  
  
• Technology and the Future: Reflections on the journey from early computer simulations to the possibilities of AI in history education.
  
  
• Community and Collaboration: The edition showcases the voices of teachers, mentors, and students, and celebrates the journal’s role in building a thriving professional network.

Join the celebration

The Historical Association invites secondary educators, trainee teachers, and education leaders to explore the open access 200th edition, to join the vibrant community of shared knowledge that Teaching History represents, and share how it has influenced their understanding and practice using the hashtag #TeachingHistory200

• Access the edition for free here
• Become a member and receive future editions