The most efficient way to find articles on a topic is to search a database - you can search across many journals at once.
Many history databases also search additional types of secondary literature - book reviews, book chapters, dissertations, etc.
Each database searches different sources; usually you'll want to search several databases.
If you are off campus you will be prompted for your Campus ID/password.
Start with these to find secondary source articles on your topic. For more databases, see related research guides or our A-Z database list.
For primary source (generally older) articles, consult the Primary Source Guide tab above.
Journals published by professional associations or a university press will have a panel of scholars who evaluate articles submitted for publication. In other words, these editorial panels are comprised of the author's peers. If approved for publication the panel has agreed the article will advance the thinking within the discipline.
Peer-reviewed journals are also called scholarly or refereed (as opposed to popular and trade journals).