Annals of the History of Computing

Annals of the History of Computing is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the IEEE Computer Society, devoted entirely to chronicling the history of computing, computing systems, and computer science as a discipline. First launched in 1979, it is one of the longest-running and most respected scholarly publications in its field, serving historians, researchers, engineers, and archivists interested in the evolution of computing technologies and the people who shaped them.

Each issue features meticulously researched articles that cover a wide range of historical topics: biographies of computing pioneers, development histories of significant hardware and software systems, institutional case studies, and thematic explorations of computing's societal, economic, and educational impact. The journal also includes interviews with notable figures, retrospectives on pivotal conferences, and reviews of books, exhibitions, and archival resources.

What distinguishes Annals is its academic rigor and cross-disciplinary approach. Articles draw from archival materials, oral histories, and primary technical documents, making the journal a critical reference point for both scholars and industry veterans. It often highlights lesser-known contributions from around the world, not just the dominant U.S. and Western narratives.

Still actively published today, IEEE Annals of the History of Computing plays a central role in documenting and interpreting the global legacy of digital innovation.