The History Editorial Office brings together authors who have lived with history for years – not only through books, but through archives, old newspapers, letters, photographs, and conversations with witnesses of the time. The editorial team consists of history enthusiasts, journalists, and dedicated volunteers who are used to spending hours in reading rooms, libraries, and digital archives, verifying every detail before it becomes a story. More than thirty years of experience in journalism and research is reflected in every text signed by the History Editorial Office.
Our writing does not rely on retelling already known facts. Each text is created from a combination of sources: official documents, scientific papers, memoirs, newspaper articles from the period we write about, and personal testimonies whenever possible. Instead of replicating someone else’s interpretations, we strive to show the reader how a particular event really unfolded, in what kind of society it emerged, and how it affected ordinary people. We pay special attention to small details – what the streets looked like, what people read, what was whispered in cafés or marketplaces – because such images make the past come alive.
The History Editorial Office writes about periods and topics that cross state and language borders. We deal with political upheavals, wars, and revolutions, but approach cultural history, everyday life, sports and music events, and the development of technology and media with equal seriousness. We see history as a network of stories in which great events intertwine with intimate destinies, and well-known names stand alongside people whose identities have been barely preserved in documents. This breadth allows us to approach each topic from multiple angles and offer a text that is clear, but never simplified to banality.
We strive to write each article so that it maintains journalistic clarity and rhythm, while giving maximum attention to facts. We avoid sensationalism, do not hide dilemmas, and do not skip the darker parts of the past simply because they are uncomfortable. When different interpretations exist, we clearly indicate the sources and explain why certain historians disagree. Instead of final judgments, we offer the reader context and material to form their own opinion. We believe that an honest approach to history is the only way to leave a credible mark for future generations.
Our main ambition is for the reader, while going through our texts, to feel as if sitting at a table with people who have devoted their entire lives to this subject. We want each story to be clear enough for someone interested in history out of curiosity, yet precise enough to be quoted by an expert without hesitation. The editorial office believes that history does not belong only to classrooms and scholarly books; it is present in cities, languages, customs, and family memories. That is why we write with the conviction that a well-told and thoroughly researched historical story can help the reader better understand the world they live in today.