Question 1

Which countries lead Classical Studies and Philology research?

Accepted Answer

By volume, the United States and the United Kingdom publish the most (108 and 57 works in 2022-now).

Question 2

Which institutions lead Classical Studies and Philology research?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now, University of Cambridge publishes the most Classical Studies and Philology research, followed by Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and Ca' Foscari University of Venice.

Question 3

Who are the leading researchers in Classical Studies and Philology?

Accepted Answer

The most-cited researchers publishing on Classical Studies and Philology include Michel Foucault and John S. Duncan.

Question 4

Where is Classical Studies and Philology research done?

Accepted Answer

The largest centres of Classical Studies and Philology research in 2022-now are New York (United States), Paris (France), Athens (Greece) and Cambridge (United Kingdom).

Question 5

Where is the best place to study Classical Studies and Philology?

Accepted Answer

Among universities, judged by research, University of Cambridge score highest, combining 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 Classical Studies and Philology research growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 36% higher than in 2018-2021, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Classical Studies and Philology.

Question 7

What are the most cited papers in Classical Studies and Philology?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper in Classical Studies and Philology is "Hermeneutics and the Human Sciences" (Kristin Gjesdal, 2019), with 308 citations. Next come "The Structure of Time: Language, meaning and temporal cognition" (224) and "“CIVIC HUMANISM” OR CICERONIAN RHETORIC?" (219).