It is profilised as a bulletin short studies or articles dealing with Albanian history, from antiquity to nowadays.

During 1957–1964, the magazine came out as Buletin i Universitetit të Tiranës – seria shkencat shoqërore (Bulletin of the University of Tirana – series on social studies).

In 2008, the institute was disaffiliated with the Albanian Academy of Sciences, joining the Centre of Albanological Studies.

It continued with 16 members in 3 departments (Middle Ages and National Awakening, post Independence, and Contemporary Studies).

[3] Editors-in-chief:[3] Other main contributors were Aleks Buda, Deko Rusi, Gani Strazimiri, Luan Omari, Mentar Belegu, Petro Lalaj, Rrok Zojzi, Selim Islami, Zija Xholi, Muin Çami, Hasan Ceka, Ndreçi Plasari, Viron Koka, Vladimir Misja, Aleksandër Meksi, Kristaq Prifti, Arben Puto, Besim Bardhoshi, Dervish Gjiriti, Koço Bozhori, Dhorka Dhamo, Myzafer Korkuti, Shyqyri Ballvora, Selami Pulaha, Stavri Naçi, Iliaz Fishta, Gazmend Shpuza, Zihni Haskaj, Veniamin Toçi, Xhemil Frashëri, Xhelal Gjeçovi, Jorgo Bulo, Luan Malltezi, Lefter Nasi, Dilaver Sadikaj, Hysni Myzyri, Ferit Duka, Pëllumb Xhufi, Demir Dyrmishi, Fatmira Musaj, Hamit Kaba, Enriketa Kambo, Muharrem Dezhgiu, Dritan Egro, Ledia Dushku, Sonila Boçi, Edmond Malaj etc.