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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...

01/05/2022

Happy Labour Day everyone! Today and tomorrow we are on strike but, meanwhile and in the spirit of the day, please do have a read about a truly great Napoleon on May 1, 1944 in N**i-occupied Athens - lest we forget.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleon_Soukatzidis

Napoleon Soukatzidis (Greek: Ναπολέων Σουκατζίδης; 1909 – May 1, 1944) was a Greek communist, trade unionist and one of the 200 prisoners executed at the firing range of the Athens suburb of Kaisariani by the N**i occupation forces on May 1, 1944.[1][2]

01/04/2022

Please welcome the inaugural issue of Pnyx, a digital, free-for-all, double-blind peer-reviewed, Open Access journal of Classical Studies (broadly defined). Massive thanks to our authors, to the members of our Advisory Board (25 colleagues from 17 countries), our reviewers, and our fabulous team of devoted friends.

https://www.pnyx.co.uk/index.php/pnyx/issue/view/1

Everything is free (but please feel free to register anyway), and a full service is provided with the combination of uncompromising professionalism and genuine personal touch that we hope people know to expect from us. Full Open Access Licence, free language editing, collaborative work, stress-free process, so that researchers can focus on what they want to do: think, investigate, and write.

It took us less than a year from conception to production, but nothing would have been possible without the relentless help from dozens of colleagues and friends around the world. We talked to people from all continents (well, not Antarctica), heard their concerns, valued their ideas, and this is the outcome, the first attempt towards making publishing in Classics author- and reviewer-friendly.

Cool runnings for Pnyx, take care, please do get in touch to share feedback or ideas!

Massive thanks to Maria Lymperopoulou, Gina Rec, Alexandra Bartzoka, Sven Günther, Julian Gallego, Selene Psoma, Gabriel Cabral Bernardo, Elsa Fergadiotou, Stelios Damigos, Milena Raycheva, Evangelos Bertsekas, Bartosz Awianowicz, Panagiotis Iossif, Manolis Spk Spanakis, Yannis Stoyas, Nikos Sanidopoulos, Jinyu Liu, Andrea Scarpato, Etienne Helmer, Antonia Rallatou, Christy Constantakopoulou, Stefania De Vido, Camila Condilo, Egidia Occhipinti, Gilberto Da Silva Francisco, Madalina Dana-Firicel, Shanshan Bai, Alberto Esu, Cháres Chrysáfis, Nina Charami, Jack Lennon, Miranda Arch Lala, George Mitropoulos, Costas Papadopoulos, Kalliope Theodoropoulou, Vals George, Helena Domínguez, Angeliki Roumpou. I hope I did not forget anyone here on Facebook!

08/03/2022

At Isegoria Publishing Ltd we are celebrating with a massive thanks to our team members, Maria Lymperopoulou, Gina Rekka, Christa Brouma, and Myrto David, who made this possible. Thanks guys, we could not have done it without you!

We are proud that the Advisory Board of Pnyx, our journal for Classical Studies, comprises a female majority, a conscious, non-negotiable target of ours and a long-lasting commitment. Warm greetings and massive thanks to Camila Condilo, Christy Constantakopoulou, Stefania De Vido , Selene Psoma, Milena Raycheva, Madalina-Claudia Dana, Yukiko Kawamoto, Lynn Kozak, Jinyu Liu, Egidia Occhipinti, Katarina Petrovicova, Miriam Valdes Guia, and Christina Williamson.

We are happy that the first issue collects papers from female colleagues alone (among them, Alexandra Bartzoka) - our mentor, Anna Ramou-Hapsiades, would have loved all these!

07/01/2022

You hear the phrase 'Updating internal documents' and you risk falling asleep - very few things can be more boring than that, right? Well, there is great pleasure in turning all those future-tense verbs, plans, dreams, aspirations, ideas, thoughts to present or past tense. Done this, done that, ticked this, check that, you track progress, you realise how many things we were able to do in the strangest year of our lives, how things start coming together, how dreams came a few steps closer last year. Great times ahead! Let's publish important stuff!

01/01/2022

Happy New Year from Isegoria and Pnyx! Best wishes for you and your loved ones, and may 2022 be the last year of the pandemic!

20/12/2021

What an incredible week it has been for Isegoria Publishing Ltd and Pnyx, our online Open Access journal for Classics and Archaeology!

1) We are discussing commissions for three edited volumes and one monograph and,
2) We sent the papers for the first issue of Pnyx out to reviewers and,
3) Our Introduction to Greek Epigraphy sessions are going to Brazil!

Milestones reached, more underway! Many thanks to our wonderful authors and our tenacious Advisory Board members who made this possible.

02/12/2021

Our decision to publish manuscripts depends on merit, originality, and value alone. If the idea is there, we work with authors on style. We put the time and effort to provide full editorial services, from editing to formatting and developmental editing, so that Global Scholars can focus on what they do best: researching, thinking, and writing. We provide a platform for scholars across the world to publish their research in English without the common barriers in the market, undeterred by questions on language and style, and reach to a global audience. Isegoria is a project run by scholars for the benefit of scholars.

26/11/2021

📌Our Values📚
▪️Inclusivity
We prioritise members of groups currently under-represented in Global Classical Studies.
▪️Empowerment
We prioritise ideas and argumentation over style, and provide free, in-house editorial services to support authors.
▪️Teamwork
We work collaboratively with authors and reviewers to improve research outcomes and promote important work conducted worldwide.
▪️Representation
We encourage diversity and widen participation in a truly global environment.
▪️Fairness
No author will be sent away on account of income, language, status, position, race, or gender.

23/11/2021

📌Our Mission

🔸For Global Scholars, we:
•Remove barriers and biases
•Offer secure, unrestricted, free, universal access
•Offer a platform for researchers worlwide

🔸For established academia in ‘the Global North’, we:
•Challenge presumptions on the quality of work
•Offer insight into new pathways and research objects
•Expand the readership of authors and publications

🔸For both, we:
•Create links and contribute towards the formation of a truly global community
•Add to the pool of knowledge and methods available
•Promote free, unrestricted access to published material as the new norm

Check out for more info ➡️ https://isegoriapublishing.co.uk/our-purpose

21/11/2021

Isegoria is committed to the free, unrestricted dissemination of research in the Humanities produced around the world.

We provide genuinely supportive, personalised, professional service and we work closely with authors to develop their ideas. Our purpose is to support scholars worldwide and build bridges for collaboration and communication to facilitate progress.

19/11/2021

Welcome to Isegoria Publishing! Isegoria is an independent, Open Access digital publisher of learned books and journals in Classical Studies, World Archaeology, and the Humanities based in Nottingham. Founded by Manolis Pagkalos and Stefanos Apostolou, friends, classicists and professional editors, the publishing house aspires to live up to its name and offer a platform for researchers to present their work without costs or any other barrier.

29/10/2021