Submit an Artifact
Contribute to Artifacts of Capitalism
Artifacts of Capitalism is a collaborative, scholarly platform. We welcome contributions from registered users who wish to document artifacts and insights related to capitalism’s development during the early modern period, roughly 1500-1700.
All documents or artifacts should be prefaced with a short abstract of about 500 words describing how it records the experience of early modern economic life. We ask that you pay attention to both the similarities and differences between that experience and our own theoretical or personal understanding of capitalism. Alterity or continuity should not be assumed. Each should be carefully considered and described when appropriate.
Step 1. Register for an account
You’ll need an account to create a draft submission. Registration is free.
Step 2. Start your draft submission
After you’re logged in, use this form to create a draft page. Drafts are not public. An editor will review and move approved work into the main collection.
Submission Guidelines
• Write in clear academic prose and follow the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
• While there is no strict length requirement, please aim for at least 500 words of analysis.
• Anyone with an account can begin drafting. All new work is created in the Draft space. Drafts are reviewed by a curator before they are added to the main collection.
• If your contribution is not yet visible, it may still be under review. You can track its progress on the “My Contributions” page or by contacting a curator.
This editorial process ensures accuracy, scholarly integrity, and a consistent user experience for scholars, teachers, and students.
