INITIATIVE EUROPE

Supported by the Alliance Sorbonne Université, the Initiative Europe explores Europe as a cultural and political entity through an interdisciplinary approach and a long-term perspective, from the Renaissance to the present day. It draws on history, philosophy, literature and languages to analyse identity constructions and controversies surrounding the notion of European ‘civilisation’ since the discovery of the New World. By focusing on three key periods (the Renaissance, the Enlightenment and the contemporary era), the initiative aims to renew research on Europe while promoting interdisciplinary cooperation and the international exchange of knowledge.

Launched in 2012, the Encyclopédie d'histoire numérique de l'Europe (EHNE) aims to make academic knowledge in history accessible to a wide audience. It offers high-quality scientific content, written by specialists, in a short, clear format suitable for educational use. A veritable digital history textbook, the EHNE is aimed at researchers, teachers and students as well as citizens who are curious to better understand the historical dynamics that have shaped Europe.

As part of the new Initiative contracts, EHNE is now part of the Europe Initiative, with which it shares common themes and objectives: promoting research, encouraging interdisciplinarity and enhancing the visibility of the humanities at European level.