The series is edited by Felix Albrecht, Editor-in-Chief, Chiara Faraggiana di Sarzana, Christian Förstel, Jana Grusková, and Zisis Melissakis. The advisory board consists of Kriton Chrysochoidis (Athens), Marie Cronier (Paris), Francesco D’Aiuto (Rome), Reinhard Feldmeier (Göttingen), Khachik A. Harutyunyan (Yerevan), Philippe Hoffmann (Paris), Natia Mirotadze (Tbilisi), Federico Taverni (Turin), Agamemnon Tselikas (Athens), Nigel Wilson (Oxford).
Palamedes is an international publication series dedicated to the research and publication of palimpsests - those fascinating manuscripts in which original texts have been erased and the parchment reused for new writings. These unique testimonies to the past reveal the complex ways in which texts were transmitted and offer an unrivalled insight into the cultural, scientific and religious contexts of different eras. By carefully deciphering and studying the lower layers of palimpsests, the Palamedes series reveals lost works and offers new perspectives on familiar texts.
The new series presents a wide range of scholarly works, including outstanding dissertations, specialised monographs, conference proceedings and collections of essays by recognised experts in the field of palimpsest research. It deals with both editions and studies on history, culture and religion that shed light on the creation and reception of these texts over time. Working with an international team of editors and advisors, Palamedes ensures that each publication meets the highest scholarly standards and makes a significant contribution to further research and understanding of the complex history of textual transmission.
Palamedes is aimed at researchers, academics and students in the fields of history, philology, theology and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the profound stories hidden behind the rewritten pages. By addressing the technical, historical and interpretative challenges of palimpsest research, the series offers essential insights and tools for deciphering and understanding these multidimensional documents.