Promoting Excellence in Historical Scholarship
We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students and teachers together for intellectual and social exchanges, which promote and improve historical research and publication by our members in a variety of ways.
Discover Our ConstitutionThe symbolism of the Society is a Star, a Serpent, the Colors, and the Flower.
The six-pointed star, composed of two triangles, is worked in black and laid on a circular frame. The whole encircled by a Serpent, the Ouroboros, represents the universe.
The Ouroboros symbolizes the eternal cycle of renewal, representing the cyclical nature of time and the continuous pursuit of knowledge.
Our society colors derive their meaning from ancient traditions, representing wisdom, truth, and the noble pursuit of historical understanding.
The nurturing guidance that fosters scholarly growth
The animating force that drives scholarly passion
Logical thinking and systematic approach to history
The vital force that sustains all human endeavor
The vitality that sustains academic excellence
The life-giving essence of knowledge and learning
The union of two triangles forming the six-pointed star (Star Ancient Astrology sign of divinity) symbolizes the intimate relation of the industry and the human. By more ancient peoples, the Serpent was regarded as a symbol of eternity, good fortune, and plenty.
In our symbolism, it signifies happiness, fearlessness, and eternity. Superimposed on the black outline are two triangles on three letters: PHI, ALPHA, THETA - "Philo Anthropos Theos" - signifying Love, Philanthropy, God.
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