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History has long been regarded as the bedrock of understanding of the present, shaping our collective memory and guiding our cultural, political, and intellectual landscapes. Yet, in recent years, its place in education and public discourse has been steadily eroded—dismissed as irrelevant, overshadowed by market-driven priorities, and, at times, deliberately sidelined. University history departments are shrinking or closing, reflecting a broader societal shift that prioritizes fields deemed more economically valuable. At the same time, history is not simply being neglected—it is being rewritten, reinterpreted, and, in some cases, deliberately obliterated. From war conflicts that manipulate historical narratives to serve political ambitions to the suppression of inconvenient truths, history remains a battleground. The ever-evolving field of Artificial Intelligence makes it increasingly difficult to differentiate between actual and fabricated data.

Thus in this era of mass digital information, selective memory, and ideological polarization, the need for rigorous historical scholarship is more urgent than ever. How do we safeguard historical integrity in a time when misinformation spreads rapidly, and whose history gets to be told?

The Panel Discussion led by Howard Williams, Irina Maria Manae, Manolis Pagkalos, Mariam Fawzy and Marchella Ward will attempt to unpack exactly this. The discussion will explore these pressing issues, considering both the risks of historical amnesia and the opportunities to safeguard the past through innovative approaches. Can digital technologies such as AI-driven archival research, virtual reconstructions, and open-access publishing help preserve and democratize historical knowledge? What can be done to ensure that history remains not just a subject of study, but a vital tool for critical engagement in policy making, education, and cultural identity? Can 3D reconstructions of lost cities, and immersive virtual reality experiences improve ease of engagement with history? What strategies can institutions adopt to keep history programs relevant and well-supported?

Bridging academia, technological innovation, and preservation efforts, this panel will ultimately reflect on the following: What role do we play in ensuring history has a future?

01/08/2023

Isegoria Publishing is traveling this November to UNAM, México City for an intensive course in Greek Epigraphy!

Thank you, Bernardo Berruecos and Colegio de Letras Clásicas, FFyL, UNAM for making this happen! Our Manolis Pagkalos will be delivering the course (co-created with Stefanos Apostolou). Supporting 'Classics for All', while Making it Fair for Scholars Everywhere!

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27/07/2023

Hot from the press, the first issue of 2023 is published!

22/07/2023

Isegoria will be discussing in the SASA Annual Virtual Conference 2023. We discuss & . RSVP here: https://www.saveancientstudies.org/event-details/vc-special-session-2-access-and-affordability-workshop/form

10/07/2023

Moving dynamically to our next event! We will be discussing with the Society for Classical Studies and the American School of Classical Studies for the Annual Conference of Save the Ancient Studies Alliance in the Virtual Conference Special Session 2 - Access and Affordability Workshop (July 23th, 12:00-13:30 pm EDT). Add this to your calendars and register here

Register to join the discussion on how various Ancient Studies fields can increase access to what we do through the lens of affordability.

09/07/2023

We were just featured in the 'Crewing the Ship' Livestream Series of SASA, if you missed the discussion, you can follow it here! Thanks to Cassandra May, once again!

09/07/2023

A reminder for those interested in learning more about Isegoria Publishing, from our partners at SASA! Tune in for today's livestream 😁

Join us as we chat with Manolis Pagkalos of Isegoria Publishing and learn more abut the world of open access publishing. Hosted by Cassandra May.

19/06/2023

We are delighted to formally introduce our partnership with SASA. With many of our aims aligning, we are happy to be comrades and support Ancient Studies and the Humanities across the globe. As a member of SASA's Port Ancients, we will be coming under the spotlight for their 'Crewing the Ship' Livestream Series. Please register for following the brief introduction live or for referring to it later!

Join us as we chat with Manolis Pagkalos of Isegoria Publishing and learn more abut the world of open access publishing. Hosted by Cassandra May.

23/04/2023

Isegoria Publishing travels to Cambridge with scholars from three continents and seven countries to discuss Classical Reception!

“Isegoria Publishing travelled to Cambridge to bring together scholars from China, Zimbabwe, México, Colombia, Brazil, and Greece to discuss Classical Reception in modern politics! And we have enjoyed it very much! ”

18/04/2023

We return with another spotlight for our 'Author Profiles' Section. This time we have an edited volume entitled "People on the Move across the Greek World" (Sevilla: Editorial Universidad de Sevilla, 2022) by colleagues at Compultense and the Autonoma University of Madrid, namely Chiara Maria Mauro, Diego Chapinal-Heras, and Miriam Valdés Guía. Read the interview and stay tuned for the review of the book (soon!)

Interview conducted and published on April 18th, 2023 | Stefanos Apostolou, Manolis Pagkalos & Amanda Marley

23/12/2022

A nice present for the holiday period to complement your festive readings: the second issue of Pnyx: Journal of Classical Studies is now available to access and/or download at www.pnyx.co.uk. It is an issue to everyone's taste, with history, philology, philosophy, and archaeology papers.

We at Isegoria Publishing wish happy holidays to you and your loved ones!

Pnyx: Journal of Classical Studies, 1(2); Contents:

David Lewis (The University of Edinburgh), Attic Deme Harbours, the Rural Economy, and State Oversight of Maritime Trade: The Incident at Φωρῶν Λιμήν ([Dem.] 35.28-29).

Alka Starac (Archaeological Museum of Istria), The Migration of Free Roman Citizens and a Barbarian King to Histria: Origins, Status, Rights, and Professions.

Manolis Spanakis (University of Crete), Plato's Allegory of the Cave and the Early Christian Concept of 'True Light' in Apollinaris of Laodicea's Metaphrasis Psalmorum 138.9-23.

Bernardo Berruecos Frank (UNAM Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Villerías' Latin Translation of Alessandra Scala's Greek Epigram to Poliziano and the Translation Wars in Mexico

Enjoy reading us!

29/11/2022

Great times ahead, as the second issue of Pnyx: Journal of Classical Studies has gone into production and will be published online this December. The issue and papers (listed below) will soon be freely accessible at www.pnyx.co.uk, where the first volume lives.

We accept manuscript submissions on a rolling basis, so please feel free to get in touch to discuss or submit your work for our forthcoming issues. The language of the journal is English, with lengthy summaries (over 1,000 words) in the authors’ preferred language. We provide free language editing services and a free Open Access Licence. There are no hidden fees, only a commitment to serve our scholarly community and contribute towards a fairer world.

We publish research in Classical Studies, broadly defined: History, Archaeology, Classical Reception, Philology, Numismatics, Epigraphy, Philosophy, Religion, and all themes and topics relating to the ancient Mediterranean world and its periphery. We particularly encourage members of groups currently/chronically under-represented in our discipline to submit their research for review.

Pnyx: Journal of Classical Studies, 1(2):

• David Lewis (University of Edinburgh), Attic Deme Harbours, the Rural Economy, and State Oversight of Maritime Trade: The Incident at Φωρῶν Λιμήν ([Dem.] 35.28-29).

• Alka Starac (Archaeological Museum of Istria), The Migration of Free Roman Citizens and a Barbarian King to Histria: Origins, Status, Rights, and Professions.

• Bernardo Berruecos Frank (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico), Villerías' Latin Translation of Alessandra Scala's Greek Epigram to Poliziano and the Translation Wars in Mexico.

• Manolis Spanakis (University of Crete), Plato's Allegory of the Cave and the Early Christian Concept of 'True Light' in Apollinaris of Laodicea's Metaphrasis Psalmorum 138.9-23.

Warm regards and best wishes,

Stefanos Apostolou and Manolis Pagkalos, Editors-in-chief

06/09/2022

Just before the end of summer, we return with a fascinating Call for Papers; rather, 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and an intriguing dare for colleagues to rethink their topic from a different angle. If you study ancient or medieval Mediterranean, please take a moment to read and reflect – we did so, and the editors’ intentions enthralled us!

The editors of the volume (Etienne Helmer and Bruno Ferrer Higueras) aspire to 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻. The history of the study of landscapes and places is long and insightful, but what if we investigated its seemingly and deceivingly opposite? How can a consideration of 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 progress our understanding of place and landscape of any kind (mythical, actual, perceptual), from markets to deserts, from ships to rest places?

On first glance, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 is everything that a place is not. Architecture defines it as a locus that does not create, contain, or pertain to any identity of place or person; banal locales whence people hurry or shy away. Restrooms, waiting rooms, platforms in train stations, phone booths, airport or bus terminals, lifts/elevators are typical examples of non-places. The creator of the concept, Marc Auge, began from a firm dividing line, a stark dichotomy, an absolute opposition between place and non-place, before challenging (t)his very idea.

What is it that denies non-places their historicity or an ability to contribute to identity formation and perceptions of self and other? More than expressions of nothingness, non-places are passages that can generate or appease emotions to create familiarity, comfort, or anticipation. Human experience, a strong driver of history, has the capacity to turn banality into significance.

In the end, what makes ‘place’ a place? What is significant for one may be trivial for another; is shared ascription to a common set of rules enough to transform space into something meaningful – and how is that meaning understood? By being numb to all, are non-places the Great Equaliser, a hospitable, open, safe place for all? Far from being banal per se, although they are designed as such, their purpose necessitates human interaction.

The editors raise novel questions that touch upon a plethora of topics regarding the ancient and medieval Mediterranean world. Please read the leaflet/Call for Papers, feel free to circulate and share widely, get in touch to discuss more, and above all, give non-place a thought; you never know. If you are interested in exploring this concept, we would be happy to discuss more and read your abstract.

Full Call: https://isegoriapublishing.co.uk/non-places-cfp

29/07/2022

David van Schoor (via Nandini Pandey) speaks about the past and future of studying the ancient world, and Aeneas in Africa. David asks the difficult question: what do Classics want from Africa? Please tune in for the first talk of the Classics in Africa: Ways Forward panel (December 13, 2021).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlzQWmf7lJM&ab_channel=IsegoriaPublishing

You are welcome to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.

Virtual Public Panel: Classics in Africa - The Ways Forward | Organised by Michael K. Okyere Asante (UESD, Somanya/Stellenbosch University). Supported by the...

16/05/2022

We celebrate the start of our initiative: Classics for All: Building Bridges, with our Author Profiles section and an interview with a very dear colleague on the occasion of his forthcoming book with Bloomsbury Academic. Classicist Obert Mlambo (University of Harare, Zimbabwe) tackles probably the most difficult kind of history, comparative history.

In his 'Land Expropriation in Ancient Rome and Contemporary Zimbabwe: Veterans, Masculinity and War' (London: Bloomsbury, 2022), Obert examines land appropriation and perceptions of masculinity in the Roman Empire and modern Zimbabwe. The interview takes us through the book's journey from conception to publication, and Obert talks about issues in classical studies, at home and abroad.

Please follow the link to the interview and read the first 50 pages of a unique publication, courtesy of Bloomsbury Academic. Cool runnings Obert!

At Isegoria, we support the work of colleagues worldwide, especially those from outside mainstream academic backgrounds and in the Global South, irrespective of their publisher. Thus, even if you have not published your work with Isegoria Publishing (although you should genuinely try!), you can still find a place to tell your story and reach a broader audience! Get in touch and we would love to hear your story!
https://isegoriapublishing.co.uk/author-profiles

11/05/2022

The bridge of many worlds.

We are wishing Happy Birthday to Istanbul, mother of cities, a cultural centre of immense symbolic value and mythical proportions for Turks, Greeks, Jews, Armenians, Bulgarians, Serbians, Albanians, and so many others in the region. The city kept its character and remains a meeting place and melting pot for cultures within modern Turkey.

Seventeen centuries after the Roman emperor Constantine I refounded the ancient city of Byzantion and consecrated New Rome on March 11, 330, Istanbul, an old Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman capital, is the largest metropolis in Europe and a majestic place to experience.

Istanbul, Islambol, Nova Roma, Constantinople, live long and prosper!

Photo: the Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn, connecting Fatih to Beyoglu, with the Genoese (Galata) Tower looming over old estates and new blocks.

Photo credit: Gregory Dafnas

04/05/2022

A belated return from May 1st/2nd strike with the debut of our YouTube channel. Session 8 of Isegoria's seminars on Greek Epigraphy across several universities in Brazil: Valentina Mignosa talks about Early Greek writing and tackles the perennial questions of beginnings (when, who, how, for how long?) in hour 1, and then takes us on a wonderful journey to Digital Epigraphy.

Enjoy listening, circulate/share, subscribe to get word of more recordings underway, and keep calm - the semester is almost over.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N13lCeR2qs&ab_channel=IsegoriaPublishing

The guest lecture delivered by Dr Valentina Mignosa (Ca' Foscari, Venice) as part of the Isegoria - Classics for All workshop 'Introduction to Greek Epigraph...