Explore articles from The Beacon, the Thomas Paine Historical Association’s bi-monthly journal. Each issue features multiple original articles written by a diverse group of leading Thomas Paine scholars, historians, and experts. Together, these contributions examine Paine’s life, writings, and enduring influence while connecting his ideas on liberty, democracy, and human rights to the political and social issues of today.
Studies in Thomas Paine is the Thomas Paine Historical Association’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal, dedicated to publishing in-depth research on a single topic in each issue. Written by leading historians and distinguished Paine scholars, every edition offers rigorous analysis, original scholarship, and carefully documented research that advances the study of Thomas Paine’s life, writings, and legacy. Designed for both serious readers and academic researchers, Studies in Thomas Paine represents the highest standards of historical scholarship.
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In 2025, the Thomas Paine National Historical Association merged with the Thomas Paine Society UK to form the internationally-focused Thomas Paine Historical Association. Thanks to this merger we are able to offer the full archives of the Thomas Paine Society UK’s articles on Paine’s legacy that span from 1965 to 2013. The archive contains many fascinating articles about Paine, book reviews of Paine works and much else. You can access the full archive here.