We are now accepting articles for our first print journal of 2024/25: “Rites of Passage“!

This edition will explore the themes of censorship, the suppression of information, and subversive reactions to this. You’ll find the full brief and further details on how to submit your work below.

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THE BRIEF

In 1909, French anthropologists Arnold van Gennep published Les Rites de Passage, which argued that stages of a man’s life were marked by rituals, or “rites of passage.” For example, the knighting of a young nobleman; a WWI solider’s enlisting in the army; for many women of the past, marriage and childbirth.

We invite you to reflect upon, respond to, and even challenge the notion of a universal rites of passage. Where do women fit into this model? Or members of sexual minorities? How about histories outside of the western world?

We welcome any interpretation of the theme that considers history, classics or archaeology in relation to human life stages.

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THE DETAILS

PITCH DEADLINE: 15th November 2024
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 18th December 2024

Please send your pitches and submissions to: info@retrospectjournal.com.

Submission of a pitch is optional but will allow you to receive some feedback from our Copy Editors to help inform your final article. These should be no more than 200 words and provide an outline of what you intend to discuss and how it fits the theme.

The maximum word count for final articles is 1500 words to enable us to include as many articles as possible. Due to rising print costs and limited page space, this upper limit is strict and final. However, it is no problem if your article falls below the word count.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of articles do you accept?

For print journals, we accept academic, essay style articles, fiction, or interviews. If you are uncertain whether your idea fits any of theme, please submit a pitch and we will let you know. More information on each of these formats is available in the Submissions Guide.

Do I need to be a member of the society to submit an article?

Yes, in order to see your article in print, you must purchase a membership which is available via our EUSA page.

Do I need to be a history, classics, or archaeology student?

No, we welcome submissions from anyone, as long as they fit into the theme.

Further questions?

If you have any questions on the pitching, writing or submission process, please email us at info@retrospectjournal.com.