As the flagship publication of the Institute of History, Historical Research is a renowned interdisciplinary historical journal in the academic community. It is renowned for its broad research scope and in-depth academic exploration. This journal emphasizes the diversity and depth of historical research, encouraging scholars to adopt different methodologies and perspectives to explore historical issues. It welcomes contributions from various historical schools and research traditions, including but not limited to political history, social history, cultural history, economic history, and military history.

The global perspective of a magazine means that it is not limited to the history of a specific region or country, but covers historical experiences from around the world. This global focus promotes an understanding of the interactions and influences between different civilizations and regions, providing readers with a comprehensive, cross-cultural perspective to examine history.