Call for contributions for Unearthing Ancient Horrors volume

Gabriel Moshenska, the editor of this proposed new volume has announced a call for contributions with a deadline of 14 March for submissions.

Archaeology is a powerful and pervasive theme in horror. Meddlesome antiquarians, cursed artefacts, empty tombs and ambulant mummies have been mainstays of fiction and popular culture for centuries, shaping public perceptions of archaeology and the ancient world. 

The aim of the proposed book is to bring together critical reflections on uncanny archaeologies, to highlight the quality and variety of contemporary studies, and to encourage future developments and new directions in scholarship.

Recent works such as Thornton and Soar’s Strange Relics have noted the influence of M.R. James and other dead white men in archaeological horror, while attempting to outline a broader and more diverse understanding of the field.

According to Gabe: 

“In developing this book I’m particularly keen to invite and support work by early career scholars, non-academics, and writers from communities underrepresented in research and publishing. Please get in touch with any questions or to discuss possible contributions. This book will be a labour of love and I’m very excited about it!"

Deadline 

• Contributions: please send c.200 word abstracts to g.moshenska@ucl.ac.uk by Friday 14 March.

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