diff --git a/.bashrc b/.bashrc
index 60760c7..db4a225 100644
--- a/.bashrc
+++ b/.bashrc
@@ -118,6 +118,10 @@ function md() {
 }
 
 
+# use up/down to search history, matching the current line start
+bind '"\e[A": history-search-backward'
+bind '"\e[B": history-search-forward'
+
 #############
 # Processes #
 #############