HISTORIA is a non-profit association that organises a national history competition every other year. It seeks to encourage young researchers to properly look into history and present their work. HISTORIA also organises workshops for teachers.

The first all-Swiss history competition HISTORIA was announced in September 2003. By announcing the same topic in three languages (German, French, Italian) and in all parts of the country, the organisers aim at strengthening Swiss unity and interchange of ideas. The competition is held every second year. Students in the age group 14 to 19 years are asked to undertake research within their families or neighborhood, to work in archives and libraries and find sources about their chosen topic. They can work alone or in groups.