We welcome contributions to Agrippa’s Naval Legacy from historians, students, and enthusiasts. This document outlines how to contribute to the project.

How to Contribute

  1. Suggest New Content: Propose new sources, archaeological evidence, or analyses to clarify Agrippa’s naval career or legacy.
  2. Critique Existing Content: Challenge or refine existing claims (e.g., Agrippa’s movements, source gaps).
  3. Submit Pull Requests: For direct edits, fork the repository, make changes, and submit a pull request with a clear description.

Contribution Guidelines

  • Relevance: Ensure submissions focus on Agrippa’s naval career (38–12 BCE), life (63–12 BCE), or Augustan propaganda.
  • Sources: Cite primary or secondary sources (e.g., Cassius Dio, Everitt’s Augustus). Unverified claims will be flagged for review.
  • Tone: Use a professional, accessible tone suitable for researchers and enthusiasts.
  • Formatting: Follow Markdown conventions and the repository’s structure (see README.md).
  • Respect: Engage constructively, respecting other contributors’ perspectives.

Review Process

  • All contributions are reviewed by the project maintainers for accuracy and relevance.
  • Expect feedback or requests for clarification within 7 days of submission.
  • Approved contributions will be integrated into the relevant section (e.g., /Naval-Career, /References).

Contact

For questions, open an issue or contact the maintainers via GitHub.

Last Updated: July 15, 2025