Question 1

Which countries lead Classics research?

Accepted Answer

On research quality in 2022-now, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom rank highest in Classics. By volume, the United States and the United Kingdom publish the most (2.5k and 1.6k works in 2022-now).

Question 2

Which institutions lead Classics research?

Accepted Answer

University of Oxford (United Kingdom) ranks first in Classics on research quality in 2022-now, followed by Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and University of Cambridge.

Question 3

Who are the leading researchers in Classics?

Accepted Answer

Counting only their work in Classics, Janet L. Nelson, Leonard Neidorf and Derek A. Pearsall have the most papers in the world top 10% for their subfield and year beyond the 10% expected.

Question 4

Where is Classics research done?

Accepted Answer

The largest centres of Classics research in 2022-now are Paris (France), Moscow (Russia), Oxford (United Kingdom) and Madrid (Spain).

Question 5

Where is the best place to study Classics?

Accepted Answer

Among universities, judged by research, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and University of Edinburgh score highest, combining standing in the field's ranking, citation excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.

Question 6

Is Classics research growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 8% lower than in 2018-2021, peaking in 2021. The fastest-growing topics are Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies.

Question 7

What are the most cited papers in Classics?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper in Classics is "The Rise and Function of the Holy Man in Late Antiquity" (Peter Brown, 1971), with 906 citations. Next come "From memory to written record: England 1066–1307" (870) and "The Chrysanthemum and the Sword" (726).

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