by the Past and Present editorial team
Past and Present was delighted to learn that Dr. Gianamar Giovannetti-Singh (University of Amsterdam) has been shortlisted for the Royal Historical Society’s Early Career Article Prize 2026 for his article “Colonial world-making and global knowledges at the early modern Cape of Good Hope” (Open Access) published in Past & Present #268.

Graphic via the Royal Historical Society, all rights reserved (2026)
Dr. Giovannetti-Singh’s work is one of eight articles shortlisted for the prize. Two winners will be announced in July 2026 each of whom will be awarded a prize of £250. The Royal Historical Society states that “the 2026 shortlist recognises the scholarly contribution of the eight articles published in 2025”. Our congradulations and best wishes to Dr. Giovannetti-Singh and all whose work has been recognised by being shortlisted this year.

