Journal of Roman Studies

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Roman Studies (JRS) has appeared annually for a century, and is widely recognised as the premier UK journal in its field.

Peer-reviewed papers on Roman history and Latin literature form the larger part of each issue.

Papers on art history and archaeology are also published.

The Journal regularly includes major review articles and archaeological surveys, along with one of the widest selections of reviews of recent publications in all scholarly languages.

The journal seeks to publish articles with wide implications for our understanding of the Roman world.

JRS papers have stimulated debates in fields as diverse as Roman democracy, the scale of the Roman economy, the demographic implications of slavery, and the materiality of the book.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Taxes and Trade in the Roman Empire (200 B.C.–A.D. 400)

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Keith

• The Rise and Function of the Holy Man in Late Antiquity

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Peter

• Machines, Power and the Ancient Economy

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Andrew

• The Size of the Economy and the Distribution of Income in the Roman Empire

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Walter, Steven J.

• The Lex Irnitana: a New Copy of the Flavian Municipal Law

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Julián

• Fatal Charades: Roman Executions Staged as Mythological Enactments

  Citation: 91

  Authors: K. M.

• Tombstones and Roman Family Relations in the Principate: Civilians, Soldiers and Slaves

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Richard P., Brent D.

• Roman Africa: An Archaeological Review

  Citation: 83

  Authors: David J., R. Bruce

• <i>Stigma</i>: Tattooing and Branding in Graeco-Roman Antiquity

  Citation: 77

  Authors: C. P.

• Civilis Princeps: Between Citizen and King

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Andrew