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Mission

The mission of the Institute is to study the development of the Lithuanian nation, the society of Lithuania, its culture, economy and statehood, to collect, systematise, and disseminate the documentary and intangible historical heritage through the development of fundamental and applied research; to contribute to the creation of civic society, the formation of historical culture and critical discourse in society, and the preservation of cultural identity through the results of its research; together with universities, to train researchers in history and ethnology to shape the strategy of the history and ethnology of Lithuania, to participate actively in the creation of a knowledge society, and to broaden links with the international research space.

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Video podcast series “Europe and the World in Focus"
2026-07-17
Audiences and history enthusiasts are already familiar with the Lithuanian Institute of History’s podcast series Kabinetiniai pokalbiai, in which the Institute’s researchers discuss their work, historical sources and the everyday practice of being...
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The 2nd Vilnius Convention in Historical Theory Will Explore Anthropocene Historiography
2026-06-19
The 2nd Vilnius Convention in Historical Theory will take place on August 21–23, inviting scholars and history enthusiasts to take a closer look at a particularly fascinating and intriguing topic – Anthropocene historiography.
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Invitation to the conference “Living Un/Safely”
2026-05-11
When and what enables people to live safely, and what has stood in the way of this over the centuries? The conference “Living Un/Safely” invites participants to explore this pressing issue in Lithuania and Europe from international...
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