Papers of the British School at Rome

Key themes

Archaeological Excavation and Interpretation

This theme encompasses detailed reports and analyses of archaeological fieldwork conducted across Italy and the Roman world. It includes stratigraphical analysis, artifact typology, site interpretation, and the reconstruction of ancient environments and daily life. The journal frequently publishes primary data from ongoing and completed excavations, making it a crucial source for foundational archaeological information.

Roman History and Society

Explores various aspects of Roman history, from political structures and military campaigns to social hierarchies, economic systems, and religious practices. Articles often draw on epigraphic evidence, literary sources, and archaeological data to reconstruct and analyze historical developments and societal norms.

Italian Art and Architecture

Focuses on the art and architectural heritage of Italy, spanning from Etruscan and Roman periods through the medieval and Renaissance eras. This theme includes studies of individual monuments, stylistic developments, iconography, and the social or political contexts of artistic production. It often involves detailed visual analysis and historical documentation.

Worth discussing

How do the archaeological methodologies presented in recent volumes reflect evolving approaches in classical archaeology?