[1] It was established in 1987 by William H. Fitzhugh, a Massachusetts educator dismayed with the "dumbing down" of writing standards in American secondary schools.

[2] Issued quarterly, the journal publishes research monographs on history topics from high school students from any country, as long as they are in English.

Submissions are typically 4000 to 5500 words long, and must be accompanied by a subscription fee (ranging from $70-$150) to the journal in order to be considered.

Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., taped a video testimonial praising the Review for providing a scholarly venue for high school students.

[5] The Review has been featured in a number of media outlets, including Forbes, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.