Thank you for your interest in submitting to Pharos. Our goal is to showcase well-researched and original undergraduate work in and related to the study of ancient civilizations. We welcome a range of submissions and encourage authors to take intellectual risks while maintaining clarity, accuracy, and academic integrity. 

These guidelines are designed to help you prepare a submission that is ready for our editorial review.

What We Accept

We welcome submissions from undergraduate students at any institution. Submissions may fall into one of three categories: 

1. Research Articles

Present a clear argument supported by primary and secondary sources. Scholarly work on topics including (but not limited to)

• Greek and Latin Literature
• Philology
• Ancient History
• Classical Philosophy, Archaeology, and Material Culture
• Comparative or Interdisciplinary Ancient Studies
• Undergraduate Thesis
• Etc.

Length: 2,000-7,000 words, or 10-15* pages max. If your piece exceeds these guidelines, you may still submit. The editorial team will review it on a case-by-case basis. 

*We encourage you to send a selection or chapter of your work should it exceed these limits. 

2. Translations and Commentary

Original Translations from Ancient Greek, Latin, or related ancient languages.

• A brief translator’s note or commentary (300-800 words) should accompany the translation and explain the rationale for your choices, challenges in the text, and interpretive insights.

Length: flexible, depends on the work. 

3. Creative Work

We are open to creative interpretations of themes related to ancient Mediterranean cultures, including:

• Short creative essays
• Poetry
• Visual art
• Fine art, photography, etc
• Essays that meaningfully engage with related material 
• Etc. 

Length: flexible, depends on work. 

Submission Requirements

We accept submissions from:

• Undergraduate students of any institution
• Newly graduated students from Undergraduate programs (up to 6mo)

Please submit your work as a PDF or Word document using the following formatting:

• 12-point Times New Roman (or similar) font
• Double spaced
• Standard, 1-inch margins
• Page numbers included
• Title and word count at the top of the first page
• Author name removed from document to prepare it for blind review
• Chicago Notes and Bibliography Style (most up-to-date version)

Citation Style: Chicago style is preferred. Please include in-text citations or footnotes and a complete bibliography at the end of the document. We do not require title pages. 

Originality: All submissions must be original work. If your piece originated as a course assignment, you are welcome to submit it, but please revise it for a broader academic audience. We do not accept work that has been published elsewhere. If your piece contains copyrighted materials or images, you must confirm that you have permission to reproduce them.

When you submit your work to the journal, you agree to have your piece undergo light editing for clarity. All of these edits are suggestions provided for the author, and the author can choose to accept or reject these edits.