Mesa Verde Publishing specializes in editorial development of historical reference resources and books, taking them from concept to publishable manuscript. MVP's authoritative, award-winning historical reference works are created by utilizing a vast network of scholars who comprise some of the finest minds in the historical profession. In order to understand what is happening in the world today politically, socially, culturally, and environmentally, historical knowledge is vitally important to possess. Mesa Verde Publishing also focuses on the editorial management of quarterly journals in the field of history. Specializing in producing journals that bridge the gap between the academic study of history and popular topics within history, MVP produces quarterly publications that are able to speak both to academic historians and ordinary people interested in history.