Write for Histories Today
We publish long-form historical articles written by researchers, educators, and enthusiasts just like you. Join a growing community of contributors and reach an engaged, curious audience.
Why write for Histories Today?
We are one of the fastest-growing online history destinations. Our readers are curious, educated adults who love deep-dives into the past. Your work deserves that audience.
Wide, engaged readership
Reach tens of thousands of history enthusiasts every month who actively seek out well-researched, authoritative content.
Editorial support
Our editorial team reviews every submission and provides constructive feedback before publication — no silent rejections.
Permanent byline & backlink
Every article carries your name, author profile, and a DoFollow link back to your website or portfolio — forever.
Social & newsletter promotion
Published articles are shared across our social channels and featured in the weekly newsletter sent to thousands of subscribers.
Article of the Week / Month
Outstanding articles are highlighted on the homepage as "Article of the Week" or "Article of the Month", driving extra traffic to your work.
Community of historians
Join a community of like-minded researchers, receive comments from engaged readers, and build your reputation as a historian.
Programme Benefits
Every approved contributor gains access to the following from the moment their first article is published.
Author Profile Page
A dedicated public author profile linking all your published articles, bio, and social links.
SEO Optimisation
Your articles are structured with full SEO metadata, schema markup, and canonical URLs from day one.
Priority Review
Regular contributors benefit from faster editorial turnaround — typically within 2 business days.
Reputation & Badges
Earn reputation points and unlock contributor badges displayed on your profile and beside every article you write.
Member Articles
Registered members can submit articles completely free. Approved articles are published with a permanent byline and are eligible for all programme benefits.
Guest Posts
Not a registered member? Submit as a guest post. A one-time fee applies after editorial approval — you only pay if we accept your article.
How it works
Create an account
Sign up free and complete your author profile.
Write your article
Use our built-in editor. Check the editorial guidelines and submission agreement first.
Submit for review
Our team reviews your article within 3–5 business days and sends feedback.
Get published
Approved articles go live immediately and are promoted across our channels.
Ready to share your research?
It takes less than 5 minutes to create a free account and start writing.