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 55
Theme: Tyranny
To accuse someone of tyrannical behaviour or pretensions of tyranny was a common political tactic in the ancient world, from Athens to Rome. Yet what exactly did it mean to be a tyrant in antiquity? Was it really the insult it seems? How did people respond to tyranny? In this issue, we will discuss the many nuances of ancient tyranny.
Ancient History 56
Theme: Labourers in the ancient world
AH 56: Ancient history is full of larger-than-life characters, massive monuments, and bloody battles. However, for the average person in the ancient world - those who were ruled by the characters, who built the monuments, and fought in the battles - their day-to-day lives were focused on work. In this issue, we will explore the lives of labourers in the ancient world.
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.
