About The History Collective

The History Collective’s logo symbolises the historian’s continuous engagement with the past and its relationship with society through scientific enquiry and critical thinking. The spiral at the centre of the logo is an ammonite, representing the thousands of species of ocean dwelling molluscs that died out about sixty-six million years ago, but have been found in the form of fossils in large numbers all around the world. In popular lore they have been the centre of myths and beliefs in different civilizations and societies. At the same time for scientists they are an important tool, because they help in determining the age of the rocks in which they are found.

The outer form of the logo is that of the sun, which in popular culture and belief has long symbolised power and vitality. The sun’s light and heat, and the earth’s movement around it, make life possible on earth. Variations in day and night, weather, climate, and many natural phenomena that have created a variety of human habitats, are a result of the sun and its effects on earth.

The logo was created by Neeti Bannerjee.

The idea for The History Collective was born in 2019, when a group of professional historians came together to discuss the need for a dedicated organization to preserve and share the history. It aims to facilitate a dialogue among historians, with a view to enable access to recent research, provide a platform to raise historical and historiographical issues and uphold a rigorous scientific methodology and interpretive frameworks. The endeavour is to carve out a space for new efforts in the field and also to participate actively in conversations surrounding contemporary social issues. 

At The History Collective, we offer a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, walking tours, and more. Our goal is to engage the community and provide opportunities for everyone to learn about history. Our programmes are committed to advancing research in Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts and Culture, and disseminating this through various media.