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Write for The Lost Era
Submit evidence-based stories on archaeology, artifacts, and ancient civilizations for a worldwide audience.​

What we publish

  • Archaeology news (new digs, dating results, peer-reviewed findings).​
  • Research explainers (methods: carbon dating, ancient DNA, LiDAR—simple language).​
  • Artifact/inscription spotlights (museum objects, field finds, context + provenance).​
  • Heritage & museums (exhibitions, conservation, repatriation—balanced coverage).​

What we don’t publish

  • Sensational “mystery” claims without evidence, or misleading/exaggerated headlines/thumbnails.​
  • Copy-paste rewrites, spun content, or thin summaries with no added insight.​
  • Hidden sponsored posts or affiliate-driven “editorial” pieces (must be disclosed clearly).​

Editorial standards (must follow)

  • Sourcing: Include primary sources where possible (journal paper, university press release, museum catalog page, excavation report) and link them in a “Sources” section.​
  • Transparency: Clear byline + short author bio (expertise, location, links) required.​
  • Accuracy: Dates, locations, measurements, and names must be verifiable; factual errors lead to rejection.​
  • Headlines: Must reflect the article honestly (curiosity is okay, clickbait is not).​

Formatting requirements

  • Word count: 900–1800 (news), 1500–2500 (explainer), 700–1200 (artifact profile).​
  • Structure: short intro, subheads, 1 key image with proper credit, then “Sources”.​
  • Images: Only use images you own or have permission to use; always add credit + source link.​

Disclosure rules

  • If you have any relationship with a product/organization mentioned (paid, affiliate, sponsor, employer), disclose it clearly in the submission.​
  • Sponsored content is accepted only if labeled and approved under our Advertising policy (no “hidden ads”).​

Review process

  • Response time: 3–7 days (depending on queue).​
  • We may edit for clarity, structure, and accuracy; major changes will be shared before publish.​
  • If published, we may add an editor’s note and update log when new evidence appears.​

How to submit

Ask contributors to send:

  • Google Doc / Word file link.
  • 1–3 suggested headlines (non-clickbait).​
  • Short author bio (50–80 words) + profile links.​
  • Sources list + image credits.
  • Full name
  • Email
  • Country/Time zone
  • Topic category (dropdown)
  • Article type (News / Explainer / Artifact profile)
  • Draft link (URL)
  • Sources (textarea)
  • Image credits/links (textarea)
  • Disclosure checkbox (sponsor/affiliate/conflict)