Research

The Institute conducts research on various aspects of cultural, social, religious, and economic history, with a particular focus on south-eastern Poland. Research projects are carried out across several departments, including the Department of Modern History and Church History, the Department of Jewish History and Culture, the Department of Economic and Social History, the Department of Historiography and History Teaching Methodology, and the Department of 19th-Century History. The Institute also operates a fully equipped laboratory specializing in archivisation and diplomatics.

Researchers in the Department of Ancient History and Oriental Studies focus on topics related to ancient Rome and Persia (modern-day Iran). The Department of Medieval History and Old Norse Studies concentrates on the medieval history of Poland and Scandinavia. Scholars in the Department of Modern History explore various political and military aspects of 20th-century history and oversee the Military History Laboratory.

Since its inception, the Institute has been actively involved in training future history teachers. Research conducted by the Department of Cartography and Heritage Tourism focuses on areas of particular relevance to students.