Historische Zeitschrift is a peer-reviewed german-language open-access journal published by De Gruyter in Germany, operating under an open-access model since 2025. The journal covers History (General) and history of Europe.
Authors publish in Historische Zeitschrift without paying any article processing charge (APC) — making it a fully diamond/platinum open-access venue, supported entirely by its publisher or sponsor. Articles are released under the CC BY-NC-ND license (see other journals using this license).
Keywords
classical studies, medieval history, early modern history, modern history, contemporary history
At a glance
- Publisher
- De Gruyter
- Country
- Germany
- Primary language
- German
- License
- CC BY-NC-ND
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2025
ISSN
- 0018-2613
- electronic
- 2196-680X
Frequently asked questions
Is Historische Zeitschrift peer-reviewed?
Yes — Historische Zeitschrift operates a Anonymous peer review review process.
Does Historische Zeitschrift charge an article processing charge (APC)?
No. Historische Zeitschrift does not charge any APC. Publication is free for accepted authors.
What subjects does Historische Zeitschrift publish?
Historische Zeitschrift publishes research in History (General) and history of Europe.
What languages does Historische Zeitschrift accept?
Historische Zeitschrift accepts manuscripts in German.
What is the ISSN of Historische Zeitschrift?
ISSN:
0018-2613 (print) · 2196-680X (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to Historische Zeitschrift?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →