Historical Archaeology

Aims & Scope

Historical Archaeology is the scholarly journal of The Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA) and the leading journal in the study of the archaeology of the modern era.

The journal publishes articles on a broad range of historic and archaeological areas of interests such as slavery, gender, race, ethnicity, social class, globalization, industry, landscapes, material culture, battlefields, and much more.

Historical Archaeology is published quarterly and is a benefit of SHA membership.

The journal was first published in 1967, the year SHA was founded.

Although most contributors and reviewers are member of the Society, membership is not required to submit manuscripts for publication in Historical Archaeology.

Scholarship and pertinence are the determining factors in selecting contribution for publication in SHA’s journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.350

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	30

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Classification and economic scaling of 19th century ceramics

  Citation: 173

  Authors: George L.

• Seizing intellectual power: The dialogue at the New York African Burial Ground

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Cheryl J., Michael L.

• A revised set of CC index values for Classification and Economic Scaling of english ceramics from 1787 to 1880

  Citation: 142

  Authors: George L.

• Remote sensing applications in forensic investigations

  Citation: 94

  Authors: G. Clark

• Sacred dinners and secular teas: Constructing domesticity in mid-19th-century New York

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Diana Dizerega

• Material culture and social death: African-American burial practices

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Ross W.

• Blue beads as African-American cultural symbols

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Linda France, Melanie A., Mark D.

• The archaeology of contemporary mass graves

  Citation: 73

  Authors: William D., Melissa, Douglas D.

• Secret and sacred: Contextualizing the artifacts of African-American magic and religion

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Laurie A.

• Faunal remains and social status in 19th century Sacramento

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Peter D., Sherri M.

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