Our Mission & Meaning

Promoting Excellence in Historical Scholarship

We are a professional society whose mission is to promote the study of history by encouraging research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. We seek to bring students and teachers together for intellectual and social exchanges that promote and improve our members' historical research and publication in a variety of ways.

Symbols of Our Society

The symbolism of the Society is a Star, a Serpent, the Colors, and the Flower

The Star

The six-pointed star, composed of two triangles, is worked in black and laid
on a circular frame. The whole encircled
by a Serpent, the Ouroboros,
represents the universe.

The Serpent

The Ouroboros symbolizes the eternal
cycle of renewal, representing the
cyclical nature of time and the
continuous pursuit of knowledge.

The Colors

Our society colors derive their meaning from ancient traditions, representing wisdom, truth, and the noble pursuit of historical understanding.

Significance

Progonos, for Parenthood

The nurturing guidance that fosters scholarly growth

Psyche, the Spirit of Life

The animating force that drives scholarly passion

Logos, for Reason

Logical thinking and systematic approach to history

Haima, for Blood

The vital force that sustains all human endeavor

Hydata, for Water

The life-giving essence of knowledge and learning

Haima, for Blood

he vitality that sustains academic excellence

Ancient Foundations

The union of two triangles forming the six-pointed star (Star Ancient Astrology sign of divinity) symbolizes the intimate relation of the industry and the human. By more ancient peoples, the Serpent was regarded as a symbol of eternity, good fortune, and plenty.

Eternal Pursuit

In our symbolism, it signifies happiness, fearlessness, and eternity. Superimposed on the black outline are two triangles on three letters: PHI, ALPHA, THETA - "Philo Anthropos Theos" - signifying Love, Philanthropy, God.