About Journal

Retrospektive is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal in modern and contemporary history. It focuses on the dynamics of borders, identities, cultures, and memory at the crossroads of Central, Southeastern, and Alpine Europe from the eighteenth century to the present, with particular attention to the Yugoslav and post-Yugoslav space. The journal publishes original archival research and methodologically innovative contributions in history, while remaining open to historically grounded interdisciplinary approaches, including public history and digital humanities.

The publication of Retrospektive is co-funded by the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS).

Retrospektive aims to enhance the international visibility and scholarly relevance of research in modern and contemporary history, with particular emphasis on Central, Southeastern, and Alpine Europe. The journal encourages comparative, transnational, and methodologically innovative approaches, prioritising original archival research that advances the understanding of broader historical processes.

Special attention is given to the inclusion of early-career researchers, doctoral students, and postdoctoral scholars, whose approaches contribute to contemporary historiographical debates. The editorial board, comprising researchers from Slovenian and international institutions, ensures an international perspective and maintains high standards of peer review and article selection.