EDITORIAL PLAN
Like our other periodicals, Ancient History is not written by in-house editors. We commission articles from expert authors all over the world. Anyone can submit a proposal for an article, either related to a particular theme (see below) or not. If you wish to submit a proposal (title/subtitle, abstract, and a brief biography of yourself), please contact the editor.
Ancient History 57
Theme: Religions and rituals in Ancient Rome
Just like most ancient societies, the Romans were a superstitious bunch. Religion and rituals governed daily life, and even the most mundane occurrences (by our standards) could be attributed to divine interaction. This issue will focus on the many different types of religion in the Roman Empire, from the personal to the public, from the imperial palace to the provinces.
Ancient History 58
Theme: Magna Graecia - A Land of Wealth and War
Discussions of ancient Italy tend to focus on Rome and its Italic neighbours, such as the Etruscans and the Samnites. However, prior to the rise of Rome, the south of the peninsula had been settled for centuries by the Greeks, alongside the various local populations. This issue will explore the relations between the Greeks and their Italic neighbours, as well as the culture of the Greeks of Magna Graecia.
Ancient History 59
Theme: The First Intermediate Period
Despite its long history, ancient Egypt was regularly disrupted by periods of chaos. The first of these 'intermediate periods' occurred after the decline of the Old Kingdom at the end of the third millennium BC. What brought about this period of chaos? Was it really that chaotic? How was the chaos brought to an end?
