This journal focuses on the history of science and medicine, particularly during the early medieval, Renaissance, and early modern periods. It examines the development of medical theories, anatomical studies, and the dissemination of knowledge through academic networks and publications. The scope also includes the history of natural philosophy, alchemy, and the interactions between humans and animals in scientific inquiry.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
HistoryQ3
History and Philosophy of ScienceQ4
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4
MultidisciplinaryQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of Science
Scopus Categories
HistoryMultidisciplinaryHistory and Philosophy of ScienceMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
History of Science and MedicineHistorical Philosophy and ScienceDiverse Historical and Scientific StudiesHistory of Medicine StudiesHistorical, Religious, and Philosophical StudiesHistorical and Literary StudiesHistorical Astronomy and Related StudiesClassical Philosophy and ThoughtReformation and Early Modern ChristianityMedieval and Classical Philosophy