Klio is one of the oldest journals in the German Altertumswissenschaften. It publishes articles on the history of ancient Greece and Rome, including their relations to the ancient Near East, and also covers specialist areas such as epigraphy, papyrology, archaeology, and numismatics. Brief book reviews provide an overview of the latest publications in the field.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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ClassicsQ2
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Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
ClassicsHistory
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Classical Antiquity StudiesByzantine Studies and HistoryAncient Mediterranean Archaeology and HistoryHistorical, Religious, and Philosophical StudiesHistorical and Religious Studies of RomeArchaeology and Historical StudiesAncient and Medieval Archaeology StudiesHistorical, Literary, and Cultural StudiesGerman Literature and Culture StudiesLinguistics and language evolution