The main goal of the journal Reconstructing the Past: Journal of Historical Studies is to foster an inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to historical research, advancing our understanding of the past and its relevance to the present and future. Aiming to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and students to publish original and significant research articles in the field of history, the Journal endeavors to achieve dialogue and exchange of ideas among historians, stimulating intellectual discourse and debate. And based on this approach, the journal pursues the following aims and scope:

1. Original Research: The journal aims to publish original research articles that contribute to the field of history. These articles can cover a wide range of historical topics, periods, and regions.

2. Interdisciplinary Approach: The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches to history, bringing together research from various disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology, sociology, political science, cultural studies, etc., to provide a comprehensive understanding of historical events and phenomena.

3. Historical Analysis: The journal seeks to promote rigorous historical analysis and scholarship by publishing articles that employ scholarly methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based research to interpret and understand historical events, trends, and processes.

4. Historiography: The journal aims to publish articles that contribute to the field of historiography, which involves the study of the methodologies, theories, and approaches used by historians in researching and writing history. Such articles may critically examine existing historiographical debates or propose new approaches to historical analysis.

5. Comparative and Global Perspectives: The journal encourages articles that take comparative and global perspectives, exploring connections and interactions between different regions, cultures, and historical periods. These articles may analyze cross-cultural exchanges, global trends, or the impact of specific historical events on various regions.

6. Public History and Memory: The journal may include articles related to public history, which involves the outreach and engagement of the public with historical research and interpretation. Such articles may discuss the role of museums, archives, historical sites, and digital platforms in disseminating historical knowledge and shaping collective memory.

7. Teaching and Pedagogy: The journal may publish articles on teaching history, providing educators with innovative teaching methods, resources, and case studies that promote effective history education at different levels, from primary school to universities.

Overall, the main aim of the Journal is to contribute to the development and dissemination of historical knowledge, fostering critical thinking, and promoting a better understanding of the past.