Publication notes
Editorial Policy
The rules we use to keep mythic narrative, historical evidence, reconstruction and modern visual interpretation in their proper places.
Evidence and attribution
Factual statements should be supported by identifiable primary texts, museum publications, archaeological catalogues or current academic work. Each article includes an annotated list that explains the narrow role of a source. A link is not decoration: it should lead to the material used.
Myths and ancient texts
A mythic account is attributed to a named ancient author and work whenever possible. Differences among Homer, Hesiod, Pindar, dramatists and later sources are not silently combined into a single authoritative version. Translation and textual uncertainty should be kept visible.
Architecture and objects
Claims about date, material, plan, function or provenance must follow the record for the particular building or object. A visual resemblance alone does not establish an order, period or cultural origin. Missing fabric and disputed identifications are presented as uncertainty, not silently completed.
Reconstruction and interpretation
Evidence-based reconstructions should identify their site, evidence trail and inferred elements. Greek Revival buildings and contemporary classical designs are historical or artistic subjects in their own right, but they are not labelled as ancient structures.
Images and generative tools
Contemporary editorial illustrations are captioned as original modern interpretations. They are not evidence for an ancient site, deity or object. The project records their generation prompts and avoids reproducing a named modern franchise, protected character or claimed archaeological reconstruction.
Authorship
This delivery uses the explicit byline “AI-assisted editorial draft · human editor pending” until an accountable human editor reviews the text and adds a verified name and biography. The publication does not invent staff, credentials, interviews, field visits or expert approval.
Commercial content
There is no advertising or affiliate content in this edition. Any future sponsorship must be disclosed prominently, kept separate from editorial judgment and recorded on the relevant page.
Corrections
Readers can use the contact route to identify a passage and supporting source. Material factual changes should be reviewed by the responsible editor and logged with the date and substance of the correction. Quiet changes are appropriate only for typography or formatting that does not alter meaning.