The Journal of Romance Studies (JRS) is pleased to welcome two new editors, Professor Sara Kippur (Wellesley College, USA) and Dr Sheela Mahadevan (University of Liverpool, UK), who will lead the journal into its next chapter. JRS invites submissions of articles and special issue proposals for forthcoming issues of the journal.
AHGBI/Liverpool University Press Mid-Career Publication Prize
We are very pleased to share the first call for The AHGBI/Liverpool University Press Publication Prize. The prize recognises outstanding scholarly publications by mid-career academics for original research that demonstrates intellectual rigour, innovation and a significant contribution to academic discourse.
Introducing ‘Dictatorships in Portuguese: Legacies and Repercussions’: The Latest Special Collection from MLO
This Special Collection, titled 'Dictatorships in Portuguese: Legacies and Repercussions' is edited by Dr Rosane Carneiro Ramos.
40th anniversary of Catalan Review: Explore free‑to‑read articles from the archive
Founded in 1986, Catalan Review has played a leading role in shaping international scholarship on Catalan culture for four decades. In this anniversary post, Editor William Viestenz looks back on the journal's development and introduces a selection of archive articles chosen by the editorial team and available free to read for a limited time.
The Invention of Frenchness
This year, the Bayeux Tapestry is being displayed in the UK for the first time after 1,000 years. Here, Anne-Hélène Miller, discusses this significant moment and her new book, The Invention of Frenchness. Scene 51 of the Bayeux Tapestry, from the Bayeux Museum. Credit: https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com/la-tapisserie-de-bayeux/decouvrir-la-tapisserie-de-bayeux/explorer-la-tapisserie-de-bayeux-en-ligne The year 2026 marks the “return” of the Bayeux Tapestry … Continue reading