Terrae Incognitae-The Journal of the Society for the History of Discoveries
Scope & Guideline
Connecting the Dots of Discovery Through History
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration and Discovery History:
This area encompasses the examination of historical voyages and expeditions, analyzing the motivations, experiences, and impacts of explorers from various cultures and periods. - Cartography and Geographical Knowledge:
The journal focuses extensively on the evolution of maps and cartographic practices, exploring how these tools shaped perceptions of the world and influenced colonial and imperial ambitions. - Cultural Interactions and Representations:
It investigates the interactions between different cultures during periods of exploration, particularly how these encounters were documented and represented in literature, art, and scientific discourse. - Impact of Disease and Epidemics:
A significant focus is placed on the role of diseases and epidemics in shaping exploration narratives and their consequences for indigenous populations and colonial societies. - Environmental and Climate Studies:
The journal examines the relationship between exploration, environmental change, and climate, highlighting how geographical knowledge has been influenced by and has influenced ecological conditions.
Trending and Emerging
- Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Recent publications are increasingly interdisciplinary, combining history with fields such as environmental science, sociology, and cultural studies, reflecting a broader understanding of exploration's complexities. - Indigenous Agency and Perspectives:
There is a growing emphasis on indigenous narratives and the agency of indigenous peoples in historical accounts of exploration, challenging traditional narratives that often marginalize these voices. - Impact of Disease on Exploration:
The exploration of how diseases influenced exploration history, including the effects of pandemics on indigenous populations and explorers alike, has gained traction, particularly in light of recent global health crises. - Cultural Representations in Exploration Narratives:
Emerging themes focus on how exploration narratives have been constructed and the cultural implications of these representations, particularly in literature and visual media. - Climate Change and Exploration History:
There is an increasing trend towards examining the historical relationship between exploration and climate change, considering how environmental factors shaped exploration routes and experiences.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Imperial Narratives:
Papers focusing solely on glorified accounts of imperial conquests and exploration without critical analysis have become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more nuanced discussions of colonial impacts. - Eurocentric Perspectives:
There is a noticeable decline in works that solely adopt Eurocentric viewpoints on exploration, as the journal increasingly emphasizes diverse narratives and indigenous perspectives. - Technological Advances in Navigation:
Research that primarily discusses the technological advancements in navigation tools without connecting them to broader historical contexts or cultural implications is receiving less attention. - Historical Accounts of Maritime Exploration:
While maritime exploration remains a topic of interest, there is a reduced frequency of papers focused solely on the technical aspects of maritime expeditions, suggesting a move towards interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate social and environmental factors.
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