We Inspire Curiosity & the Joy of Learning
Welcome. We are the Britannica Group, worldwide leaders in education, knowledge, and information for more than 250 years. Under our Encyclopædia Britannica and Merriam-Webster imprimaturs, we provide people all over the world — students, teachers, researchers, and casual learners — with reliable, lively, and relevant school curricula, and trustworthy information on subjects ranging from language and science, history and the arts, and much more.
We regard learning as one of life’s most valuable pursuits and one of its greatest pleasures. “It makes my brain feel good,” one of our young friends once told us, and we couldn’t agree more.
Whatever you want to know, for whatever reason you want to know it, and by whatever means you want to learn it, we’re here to help. Please see for yourself.
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We are built from the rich knowledge of renowned experts and forward-thinkers from around the globe. We continue to be the prevailing trusted source for factual information, anchored in authority, depth, and relevancy.
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The people we serve is a testament to how we’ve evolved
The Britannica Group serves students, families, scholars, community members, and educators around the world. While we may have originated in print, we have evolved into a powerhouse, multimedia educational brand to suit the evolving needs of lifelong learners today.
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Our 250th-year celebration
For 250 years Encyclopædia Britannica has been the definitive storyteller. Throughout generations, we’ve been documenting human potential through every discovery and innovation.
Join us as we honor the proud history that has shaped us, and celebrate the future that lies ahead of us. We welcome lifelong learners and partners around the globe as we take our first steps toward the next 250 years.