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Posted
December 8, 2025
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Bibliographie de Civilisation Médiévale, Bibliography of British and Irish History, BREPOLiS Bibliographies, Index Religiosus, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, International Medieval Bibliography, L'Année philologique
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Perspecti Plugin (citations) for Brepolis Bibliographies!

Starting December 2025, Brepolis Bibliographies include citation information through a new citation plugin. This tool is available in the hitlist and on the record page, providing the total number of citations along with the bibliographical details of the citing publications.

Although the number of citations included in this initial release is still limited, this is expected to increase significantly in the coming months. For now, most citations will be drawn from journals and books published between 2020 and 2024. Newly registered citations will be added monthly.

For a short presentation of the plugin:

The citation data are sourced from Perspecti, Brepols’ upcoming database on research in the Humanities. For more information on Perspecti, see Perspecti plugin – Perspecti

Since the launch of the citation plugin in December 2025, the number of citations included in Brepolis bibliographies has increased by 76%.

Posted
November 18, 2025
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Bibliographie de Civilisation Médiévale, Bibliography of British and Irish History, Bibliometrics, BREPOLiS Bibliographies, Index Religiosus, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, International Medieval Bibliography, L'Année philologique
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Using L’Année Philologique as a Dataset: New Insights from Bibliometric Analysis

In his recent article, Charles Guérin, “L’Année philologique, une source pour l’histoire de la philologie ? — L’exemple de Sénèque le Père,” the author demonstrates how a bibliography can be used in innovative and unexpected ways. The article is available here: https://books.openedition.org/irht/1287.

We are pleased to highlight this study, which offers a compelling example of how bibliographic resources can serve not only as discovery tools but also as sources for analytical and historical research. Thanks to the bibliometric features developed by Brepols, L’Année Philologique can be approached in a different light. Rather than simply locating publications on a given topic, the database can be read “in reverse”: mined as a dataset that reveals long-term shifts in classical scholarship and, more broadly, the evolving history of philology.

The bibliometric module is accessible directly from the search interface of the BREPOLiS bibliographies (L’Année Philologique, International Medieval Bibliography, Bibliographie de Civilisation Médiévale, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, Bibliography of British and Irish History and Index Religiosus) via the dedicated “Bibliometrics” tab.

view of the interface of L’Année Philologique featuring the Bibliometric Module

You have also access to the Bibliometric information from the record view:

view of a bibliographic record of L’Année Philologique

Posted
October 6, 2025
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Archive of Celtic-Latin Literature, Aristoteles Latinus Database, Bibliographie Annuelle du Moyen Âge Tardif, Bibliographie de Civilisation Médiévale, Bibliography of British and Irish History, BREPOLiS Bibliographies, BREPOLiS Latin, BREPOLiS platform, Catalogue, Database of Latin Dictionaries, Dictionnaire d'histoire et de géographie ecclésiastiques, Europa Sacra, In Principio, Index Religiosus, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, International Medieval Bibliography, L'Année philologique, Lexikon des Mittelalters, Library of Latin Texts, Monumenta Germaniae Historica, Papal Letters, Patrologia Orientalis Database, Répertoire des traductions des Pères de l'Eglise, Sources Chrétiennes Online, Vetus Latina Database
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Brepolis Newsletter

Newsletter title with 'Winter 2025 - Spring 2026' dates prominently displayed in red and gray text.

As BREPOLiS marks its 25th anniversary, we are pleased to announce a range of exciting enhancements to our online databases. From a completely redesigned interface for the Library of Latin Texts to enhanced accessibility and search functionalities in our bibliographic databases, the platform continues to evolve to meet the needs of scholars worldwide.

Highlights include:

  • A new data model and interface for Latin databases
  • The launch of the Perspecti Citation Plugin for bibliographies
  • Accessibility upgrades across all platforms
  • A special extended trial subscription offer for institutions starting in autumn 2025

By introducing new features and continuously enhancing its functionalities, BREPOLiS remains a trusted gateway to high-quality research tools. Download the Newsletter here (PDF, 4 pages)

Posted
October 1, 2025
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Bibliographie de Civilisation Médiévale, Bibliography of British and Irish History, BREPOLiS Bibliographies, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, International Medieval Bibliography, L'Année philologique
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September: Focus on… History of Science

Each month, we shine a spotlight on a specific research area, in parallel with our main website, www.brepols.net. This month’s focus is History of Science.

How can BREPOLiS databases support scholars interested in History of Science?
Our bibliographies offer a comprehensive overview of literature related to the History of Science. Publications on the History of Science in Classical Antiquity are covered by L’Année Philologique, while the Medieval & Early Modern periods History are respectively covered by the International Medieval Bibliography and the International Bibiliography of Humanism and the Renaissance. The Bibliography of British and Irish History is also an excellent resource for research in this field.

How to count the number of publications related to History of Science in our Bibliographies?

Thanks to their new interface, along with solid indexing and a well-structured data model, it’s easy to isolate publications devoted to the History of Science. Let’s take a look at how it works in the International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance. To find bibliographical records dealing with History of Science, first select ‘Subject Tree’ as search field (1) and click on ‘Science and Medicine’ (2). The number of records (7,543) will be displayed in the search button (3).

Please note that the subject tree allows you to search for more specific topics like Mathematics and Astronomy:

Another way to search for the publications related to the History of Science in the International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance is by using the ‘Themed Search‘ filter (4). This allows you to combine your search for History of Science (Science + Technology) with a specific geographical area and a century (5).

For instance, you can search for the bibliographical records dealing with Science or Technology in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries (6).

Please note that BREPOLiS other bibliographies also cover the ‘History of Science’:

DatabaseSearch terms# bibliographical records
L’Année Philologique‘Science and Technology’32,766 (sept 2025)
International Medieval Bibliography‘Science and Medecine’9,569 (sept 2025)
Bibliographie de Civilisation médiévales‘Science and Medecine’1,275 (sept 2025)
International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance‘Science and Medecine’7,543 (sept 2025)
Bibliography of British and Irish History‘Technology’22,369 (sept 2025)
‘Medical History and Health’21,078 (sept 2025)

Posted
August 27, 2025
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Archive of Celtic-Latin Literature, Aristoteles Latinus Database, Bibliographie Annuelle du Moyen Âge Tardif, Bibliographie de Civilisation Médiévale, Bibliography of British and Irish History, BREPOLiS Bibliographies, BREPOLiS Latin, Database of Latin Dictionaries, Dictionnaire d'histoire et de géographie ecclésiastiques, Europa Sacra, In Principio, Index Religiosus, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, International Medieval Bibliography, L'Année philologique, Lexikon des Mittelalters, Library of Latin Texts, Monumenta Germaniae Historica, Papal Letters, Patrologia Orientalis Database, Répertoire des traductions des Pères de l'Eglise, Sources Chrétiennes Online, Vetus Latina Database
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Special offer on all BREPOLiS databases: subscribe now and get up to 16 months for the price of 6!

To mark the 25th anniversary of the launch of our first online database, we are pleased to announce an extended one-year trial subscription at half price, available from September 2025 through the end 2026. Start your subscription in September, pay for just 6 months, and enjoy 16 months of full access !

This offer is limited to new subscriptions and does not apply to renewals of current subscriptions.

More information about our special offer here.

Posted
May 21, 2025
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Bibliography of British and Irish History
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Today is International Tea Day

In 2019, the General Assembly of the United Nations decided to designate 21 May as International Tea Day to recognize tea’s cultural, economic, and historical significance. The day highlights the role of tea in reducing poverty, supporting rural development, and promoting sustainable production and consumption. The date was chosen as it aligns with the tea harvesting season in major tea-growing regions.

Tea’s historical significance

If you are interested in learning more about tea’s historical significance, the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) is a good place to start your research. Not only are the British and Irish well known for their large tea consumption, but given the global reach of British and Irish history, the BBIH also contains many records about regions in other parts of the world, such as India and China.

Searching for ‘tea’ in the BBIH yields more than 400 hits. More than 100 of those hits are about places in Asia. For example, the BBIH contains 37 records about tea in the Assam region in India. Assam tea is a black tea named after the region of its production and is commonly used in English Breakfast and Irish Breakfast tea blends. While tea was first brought to Britain in the early 17th century by the East India Company, the British began commercial cultivation of Assam tea in the 19th century.

Did you know?

Tea plantations in Assam do not follow the Indian Standard Time (IST), but follow their own time standard, known as “Tea Garden Time,” set by British plantation owners to make the most of daylight hours.

Screenshot of the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH) search results page displaying 411 hits for the keyword 'tea', with filters for subjects, places, and authors.
Posted
April 29, 2025
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Bibliography of British and Irish History, Webinars
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Recording of the webinar ‘Getting started with the Bibliography of British and Irish History’

We are excited to present the recording of our webinar titled “Getting Started,” where we introduced the new interface of the Bibliography of British and Irish History.

During this session, Professor Roey Sweet (Academic Director of the BBIH and Professor of Urban History at the University of Leicester) and Jenny Lelkes-Rarugal (Editor of the BBIH at the Institute of Historical Research) walked you through the features and functionalities of the new interface. This will help you and your patrons make the most of these valuable resource.

Recording of the webinar

If you have any questions, please contact the team of the BBIH or Rudolf Puelinckx at rudolf.puelinckx@brepols.net.

Posted
March 24, 2025
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Bibliography of British and Irish History, Webinars
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Join Our Webinar: ‘Getting started with the new interface of Bibliography of British and Irish History

We are excited to invite you to a short and practical webinar entitled “Getting Started,” where we will introduce the new interface of the Bibliography of British and Irish History (BBIH).

Webinar Details:

  • Date: April 28, 2025
  • Time: 17:00 (Brussels) / 11:00 (Eastern Time, USA) / 16:00 (London, UK)
  • Duration: 15 minutes, followed by a Q&A session
  • Speakers:
    • Jenny Lelkes-Rarugal (Editor of the BBIH at the Institute of Historical Research)
    • Professor Roey Sweet (Academic Director of the BBIH and Professor of Urban History at the University of Leicester)

During this session, we will walk you through the features and functionalities of the new interface. This will help you and your patrons make the most of these valuable resources.

To register for the webinar, please fill out the form below:

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Please note that you need to register in advance to participate in the webinar. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with further details.

If you have any questions, please contact Rudolf Puelinckx at rudolf.puelinckx@brepols.net.

We look forward to your participation and are confident that this session will be beneficial for you and your library community.

Posted
January 28, 2025
Category
Bibliographie de Civilisation Médiévale, Bibliography of British and Irish History, BREPOLiS Bibliographies, Index Religiosus, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, International Medieval Bibliography, L'Année philologique
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Brepolis’ bibliographies have been updated

Brepolis’ bibliographies have received the following updates:

  • Email alerts
  • Export to
    • .xlsx
    • .xml – Microsoft Office Word
    • .txt – Refworks Tagged Format
    • .ris –Research Information Systems Format
    • Endnote Web
    • (Zotero was reeds ondersteund)
  • BBIH : Library Hub Discover, Google Books (for books)
  • Print friendly page-view
Email Alerts and export function
Export formats

These functionalities are now available in the following databases: L’Année Philologique, International Medieval Bibliography, International Bibliography of Humanism and the Renaissance, the Biblbiography of British and Irish History and the Index Religiosus.

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