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Questions about Speculum (journal)

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When was Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies founded?

Speculum was established in 1926 by Edward Kennard Rand. The Medieval Academy of America and its journal were first proposed in 1921 at a meeting of the Modern Language Association.

Who publishes Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies?

Speculum is published by University of Chicago Press on behalf of the Medieval Academy of America. It is a quarterly academic journal.

Who founded Speculum journal?

Edward Kennard Rand founded Speculum in 1926. The organization that sponsors it, the Medieval Academy of America, was proposed at a Modern Language Association meeting in 1921.

What time period does Speculum journal cover?

Speculum focuses primarily on the period from 500 to 1500 in Western Europe. It also covers related fields including Byzantine, Hebrew, Arabic, Armenian, and Slavic studies.

Who is the editor of Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies?

Barbara Newman is the editor of Speculum: A Journal of Medieval Studies.

What is the interdisciplinary focus of Speculum journal?

Speculum has been interdisciplinary from its founding, with early notice given to Medieval Latin studies alongside broader coverage of Western European medieval history and related Byzantine, Hebrew, Arabic, Armenian, and Slavic subjects.