The content covers political, ideological, and cultural history, including excellent papers in specialized historical fields such as Chinese history, world history, and ecological history. It publishes domestic and international historical papers, book reviews, and translated papers. Main sections include thematic papers, historical notes, book reviews, memorials of scholars, interviews with scholars, archives and book information, Peking University History Forum, and academic exchange information, etc. For example, in the 23rd issue themed "East Asian Thought and Cultural History," 16 thematic research papers were included, covering topics such as Japanese archaeology, thought and culture, Confucian thought, along with one conference summary, academic commentary, and academic newsletter each.