Humanities content remains relevant and influential. Now more than ever, scholars and students need access to decades of vast digital content and features that enhance their studies. Historical Periodicals are among the top 10 most-used content types, and ProQuest offers a sweeping collection of multidisciplinary materials as well as thematic collections and sought-after stand-alone titles. ProQuest’s cross-disciplinary periodicals collections span nearly 50 million pages, include thousands of journal and magazine backfiles and cover more than three centuries of scholarship. The collections support studies of the arts, humanities and social sciences to surface key research material and inspire serendipitous discovery of information and insights that might not otherwise have been uncovered.
Some collections focus on more traditional topics such as: history, arts, politics, society, fashion, women’s studies, religion, design and photography, and collections are growing around emerging areas of research such as masculinity studies, gender, LBGTQ+, entertainment, health and fitness, human rights, social justice, diversity, inclusion, education and more.
Digitized collections not only preserve the quality of fragile materials and free up shelf space, but these collections are also often more comprehensive than what a library may have owned, spanning the entirety of a title’s run, from the first issue to that last published. Lost, damaged or vandalized copies are no longer a concern with digital collections! Cross-search with other digital primary-source content including historical newspapers, magazine archives and government documents for an expanded field of inquiry.
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Chronicling two centuries of America’s development, including general magazines, scientific journals, popular magazines, groundbreaking titles and more!
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Almost 500 multidisciplinary periodical runs, across four collections, published from the 1680’s through to the 21st century, forming an unrivaled record of three centuries of British history and culture.
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Connect researchers to a rich digital archive of leading international journals in the Humanities and Social Sciences – over 770 titles across 10 collections.
Read MoreChart key developments, industry news and artwork of the 20th century history of art, design and architecture in this impressive archive.
read moreThis collection presents 15+ digital backfiles of children’s magazines spanning 1866 to 2020. This archive offers a unique lens on the cultural, societal, and educational dynamics of this period through children’s publications.
Read moreA digital archive of more than 25 serials relating to the later period of the British Empire and the Commonwealth, with particular focus on independence movements and decolonization.
read MoreDating from the dawn of the 20th century through to recent times, this collection of 26 magazines and trade publications offers insights into educational history, theory, and perspectives.
read MoreThis vast digital archive of 36 key titles offers unparalleled insights into the behind-the-scenes activities of the music, film and entertainment industries.
read MoreThis collection contains the backfiles of nine major US and UK men’s consumer magazines, covering topics pertaining to health, body image, exercise and related themes.
read MoreThis collection of magazines, not originally scholarly in nature, charts contemporary issues, developments and events relating to the LGBT community over a period of 60 years and will include the most eminent publications in this field. Key topics include, health, lifestyle, politics, social attitudes, law, activism, LGBTQ+ rights, arts and literature.
read MoreThis pioneering digital collection of men’s magazine backfiles not only serves research in men’s studies but also offers important additional perspectives on women’s studies. Leading titles cover general interest, fashion and sports.
read MoreThis archive is an ideal source for analysis that goes deeper than newspapers, but more wide-ranging than scholarly journals. Rare backfile content dates back to 1918.
read MoreSocialist & Radical Periodicals (1891-2020) offers unprecedented access to the digitized backfiles of 25+ influential serials, encompassing a wide spectrum of movements and ideologies on the political left, from Marxism and socialism to communism, social democracy, and Fabianism.
Read moreThe complete backfiles of 18 magazines are key primary sources that support religion history, social history, sociology, anthropology and more. The content spans almost two centuries and denominations, and sheds lights on topics such as influence of belief systems on public life, the history of popular religious movements and more.
read MoreThe backfiles of leading women’s consumer magazines let researchers uncover aspects of history, culture and society, relating to gender and family roles, social history, health, history of economics/consumerism, and fashion. The archive now includes three collections.
read MoreThis unique digital archive of the backfiles of 13 teen magazines sheds light on the history of youth culture, including fashion, rock and roll, sports, sexuality and dating and the media portrayal of youth.
read MoreExplore one of the most influential magazines in the contemporary art world. The 100,000+ page archive includes six decades of premier news and commentary. Its spans painting, sculpture, installation, body art, video/audio art, performance art and more.
Read MoreThis archive of the quintessential English lifestyle captures UK culture across the 20th century, particularly fine art and architecture, the great country houses and rural living.
Read MoreThe most influential and renowned English-language newsweekly devoted to the East/Southeast Asia and Pacific regions for six decades of publication, this magazine covered a wide variety of topics in news, politics, society, and culture, in addition to business and economics.
Read MoreOne of the longest-running, most influential men’s magazines, The GQ Archive is a wealth of editorial content and photography, providing essential insights into the history of fashion, popular culture, masculinity and society.
Read MoreAmerica’s first fashion magazine presents a rich record of style, fashion, and culture from the mid-19th century on, featuring the work of leading designers, photographers, artists, illustrators, writers and legendary editors. The archive also includes the UK edition from 1929-2015.
Read MoreThis collection comprises the digital backfile of The Hollywood Reporter from its inaugural 1930 issue to 2015. Researchers can explore over 85 years of journalism dedicated to Hollywood's film, television, and entertainment sectors.
Read moreThis archive consists of the full run of House Beautiful magazine, a leading voice of U.S. domestic life, from 1896 to present day. Access a century's worth of articles, photoshoots, and features that document the history of art, architecture, design, and domesticity, as well as offering valuable insights into social trends and consumer technology.
Read moreTake a deep dive into news, politics, and international affairs with one of the leading weekly consumer magazines.
Read MoreTake a deep dive into popular music and wider popular culture with the complete backfile of one of the most influential 20th–21st-century magazines. The Rolling Stone became a leading vehicle for rock and popular music journalism, shaping new trends and movements.
Read moreThis archive consists of the full run of VIBE magazine, the U.S. magazine of record for hip-hop culture from 1993–2014. Founded by Quincy Jones, VIBE not only offered influential reporting and news about rap, hip-hop, and R&B music but more broadly represented the associated urban youth culture.
Read moreThe entire run of American Vogue magazine is a treasure trove of the work of the greatest designers, photographers, stylists and illustrators of the 20th and 21st centuries, and is a unique record of American and international popular culture.
Read MoreVogue Italia has been called the top fashion magazine in the world, and its imagery is frequently shocking and provocative. Established in 1964, this magazine and the Italian fashion industry have had a symbiotic relationship, contributing to Milan’s domination of the fashion world.
Read MoreThis authoritative record of how the fashion industry developed provided valuable primary source material across the disciplines of fashion, business and history.
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Trace the Revolutionary War rebel cause or discover Reconstruction after the Civil War. Learn about a break-through medical discovery, the inauguration of a world leader, the world wars or the Civil Rights Movement. All from one source.
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