Current World Archaeology
Encyclopedia
Current World Archaeology is a magazine
devoted to archaeology
spanning the globe.
, Mesopotamia
and the Near East
, and Greece
and Rome
, although the whole world is covered. It studies great civilisations from significant eras of the past, such as Early Humans; the Egyptians; the Greek Empire
; Jomon; Mayans; The Roman Empire; and Alexander the Great. The August/September 2009 issue was devoted predominantly to Egypt through a wide selection of articles, news stories and reviews. Other main features in past issues have included articles on Herculaneum.
As a magazine and not an academic journal, the publication is aimed at amateurs as well as professional archaeologists. It is 'essentially a "news" magazine' which looks for new discoveries when they occur, and reports on recent excavations. The producers work in collaboration with the British Museum
, the British Academy
, and many universities, both in the UK and across the world. It is recommended by the Council for British Archaeology
.
The publication includes articles written by established academics, such as Simon Kamer, Assistant Director of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, Professor Andrew Reynolds (University College London
) and David Gilman Romano (University of Pennsylvania
).
The magazine is published 6 times per year and was launched in September 2003 as a sister magazine to Current Archaeology
. It is published in the United Kingdom by Current Publishing
and Andrew Selkirk
is the editor-in-chief, and has a circulation of 10,000 subscribers in the UK and 15,000 in the USA.
) and Richard Hodges, and occasional competitions.
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
devoted to archaeology
Archaeology
Archaeology, or archeology , is the study of human society, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data that they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes...
spanning the globe.
Summary
The magazine focuses particularly on EgyptEgypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...
, Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia is a toponym for the area of the Tigris–Euphrates river system, largely corresponding to modern-day Iraq, northeastern Syria, southeastern Turkey and southwestern Iran.Widely considered to be the cradle of civilization, Bronze Age Mesopotamia included Sumer and the...
and the Near East
Near East
The Near East is a geographical term that covers different countries for geographers, archeologists, and historians, on the one hand, and for political scientists, economists, and journalists, on the other...
, and Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
and Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, although the whole world is covered. It studies great civilisations from significant eras of the past, such as Early Humans; the Egyptians; the Greek Empire
Greek Empire
-Classical Greece:* Athenian Empire* Macedonian Empire-Hellenistic civilization:In the Hellenistic period, Greek Empire can refer to any individual successor state of the Diadochi:* Seleucid dynasty* Antigonid dynasty* Ptolemaic dynasty-Middle Ages:...
; Jomon; Mayans; The Roman Empire; and Alexander the Great. The August/September 2009 issue was devoted predominantly to Egypt through a wide selection of articles, news stories and reviews. Other main features in past issues have included articles on Herculaneum.
As a magazine and not an academic journal, the publication is aimed at amateurs as well as professional archaeologists. It is 'essentially a "news" magazine' which looks for new discoveries when they occur, and reports on recent excavations. The producers work in collaboration with the British Museum
British Museum
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its...
, the British Academy
British Academy
The British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
, and many universities, both in the UK and across the world. It is recommended by the Council for British Archaeology
Council for British Archaeology
Established in 1944, the is an educational charity working throughout the UK to involve people in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations...
.
The publication includes articles written by established academics, such as Simon Kamer, Assistant Director of the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, Professor Andrew Reynolds (University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
) and David Gilman Romano (University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
).
The magazine is published 6 times per year and was launched in September 2003 as a sister magazine to Current Archaeology
Current Archaeology
- Summary :Current Archaeology describes itself as the "United Kingdom's best selling archaeology magazine", a claim substantiated by British Archaeological Jobs and Resources online, which labels the title 'Britain's favourite archaeology magazine'. It was founded in 1967 by Andrew Selkirk, a...
. It is published in the United Kingdom by Current Publishing
Current Publishing (UK)
- Summary :Current Publishing was founded in 1998. The company now publishes three titles: Current Archaeology, Current World Archaeology, and Military Times, in addition to several online services dedicated to archaeology, heritage, and sites of historical significance.Current Publishing was...
and Andrew Selkirk
Andrew Selkirk
Andrew Selkirk is Editor-in-chief of Current Publishing, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and former Vice-President of the Royal Archaeological Institute.- Early life and education :Selkirk attended his very first dig aged 13 years old...
is the editor-in-chief, and has a circulation of 10,000 subscribers in the UK and 15,000 in the USA.
Features
Each issue includes at least 4 major features, covering topics from all areas of archaeology around the world. These are often written by archaeologists, and edited to make them accessible to all. The magazine also includes news, reviews, and columns, including regular columns by Brian M. Fagan (University of CaliforniaUniversity of California
The University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
) and Richard Hodges, and occasional competitions.