Humanities Full Text and Humanities Index Retrospective This link opens in a new windowHumanities Full Text with retrospective index includes many of the most important academic journals in the humanities dating back to 1984. The retrospective portion of the index dates between 1907-1984. The database provides coverage of feature articles, interviews, bibliographies, obituaries, and original works of fiction, drama, poetry and book reviews, as well as reviews of ballets, dance programs, motion pictures, musicals, radio and television programs, plays, operas, and more.