Submissions to the Augustan Omnibus

The Augustan Omnibus is the semiannual scholarly publication of the Augustan Society, dedicated to the study of heraldry, genealogy, chivalry, nobility, royalty, and related historical fields. Since its earliest iterations in the mid-twentieth century, the Omnibus has served as a forum for original research, critical analysis, and thoughtful commentary grounded in primary and secondary sources.

The editorial committee invites submissions from Society members and other qualified contributors whose work reflects sound scholarship, clarity of expression, and engagement with the Society’s areas of interest.

Scope of Contributions

The Omnibus publishes a range of scholarly and scholarly-adjacent material, including:

Research Articles and Essays

Substantial, well-documented studies addressing topics in heraldry, genealogy, lineage societies, chivalric institutions, nobility, royal history, ancient and medieval history, archaeology, folklore, and related disciplines.

Research Notes and White Papers

Focused studies, preliminary findings, methodological discussions, or longer analytical treatments of specialized subjects.

Reviews

Critical reviews of books, films, digital resources, exhibitions, and other media of relevance to the Society’s mission. Reviews should assess scholarly merit and contribution rather than serve a promotional function.

Biographical and Memorial Studies

Obituaries and biographical tributes of historical or Society figures, grounded in verifiable sources and written with scholarly care.

Artwork and Visual Material

Original heraldic artwork, armorial designs, and historically informed illustrations suitable for print publication. All visual material must meet technical standards and copyright requirements.

For more information on discipline-specific guidelines, click here.

Editorial Review Process

All submissions are reviewed by the Omnibus editorial committee. Scholarly articles are subject to peer review. Editorial decisions are based on academic merit, relevance, clarity, and available space.

Authors may be asked to revise submissions for style, length, documentation, or clarity. Substantive changes are made in consultation with the author.

Submission Standards and Style

The Augustan Omnibus adheres to established scholarly conventions while remaining accessible to an educated general readership. Contributors are expected to follow the Society’s detailed Submissions Style Guide, which sets forth requirements for tone, formatting, citations, genealogical standards, heraldic descriptions, and image permissions.

Key requirements include:

• Use of Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition) for citations

• Clear sourcing of genealogical and heraldic claims

• Submission of text in approved editable formats

• Separate, high-resolution image files with captions and permissions

Contributors are strongly encouraged to review the full guidelines before submitting.

Publication Schedule

The Omnibus is published twice yearly:

• Winter Issue (January / early February)

• Summer Issue (July / early August)

?Submission deadlines vary by issue and by type of contribution. Early inquiries are welcome.

How to Submit

Manuscripts, proposals, artwork inquiries, and requests for the full Submission Guidelines may be directed to the editorial staff. Submission links and contact information are provided in the official guidelines document.

The editorial committee particularly welcomes contributions from Society members and encourages first-time contributors with appropriate scholarly interests to inquire.