About Britannica

The world standard in knowledge since 1768. Headquartered in Chicago, Britannica maintains offices in Sydney, London, Paris, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo.

Britannica is built from the rich knowledge of experts and innovators from around the world.

For over 250 years Encyclopædia Britannica has reimagined how the world discovers. Today, Britannica Group Inc. continues to be a global leader at the forefront of reference and education publishing. We have empowered the way the world teaches and learns, and we continue to pave the way for revolutionising knowledge and inquiry.

Our Brands

Britannica is proud to house some of the original pioneers of knowledge, including Encyclopædia Britannica, Britannica Kids, Britannica Education and Merriam Webster.

Our Story

We have been the historians throughout the generations, documenting human potential in every discovery and innovation. We are proud of our history, from our origins in print to the trailblazing ideas that shaped us into who we are today.

Join us on our journey.