History has been taught at Victoria since 1899 when the University was founded. It is an intellectual discipline which requires the rigour of a scientist, the persistence of a detective and the imagination of a novelist. Historical study seeks to understand the whys and wherefores of the past and unravel its mysteries. It is a subject which offers numerous areas of specialisation—on particular regions, time periods or themes such as the history of work, ideas of race or nationalism—and one which generates enthusiasm and commitment from both staff and students. By introducing us to cultures distant from our own in time and space, historical study broadens our general cultural knowledge, reminds us that our own cultural values are historically constructed, and teaches us about the development of human societies.

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