About the Magna Carta Project
Aims and objectives
The Magna Carta Project is a comprehensive academic initiative dedicated to examining the historical context, creation, and subsequent reception of Magna Carta. The project’s website offers freely accessible materials, including original texts, translations, and scholarly commentaries on Magna Carta 1215. These resources include the original Latin versions of the charters, accompanied by new English translations and expert analyses, with tailored formats available for educational institutions, the general public, and academic researchers. The project was developed in anticipation of the 800th anniversary of the Charter’s endorsement in 2015.
The Magna Carta Project website provides the original Latin texts of Magna Carta 1215 with new English translations, accompanied by expert commentaries, with versions available for schools, the general public and scholars being made available on the project website.
The Magna Carta Project also offers educational resources for schools related to Magna Carta and King John, tailored for classroom use Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3.
King John’s diary and itinerary The timeframe from 1214 to 1215 enables users to examine the actions and decisions of the monarchy during this pivotal period, which contributed to the events leading up to the signing of Magna Carta.
An analysis conducted by the project team and project stakeholders is provided in the Feature of the Month, while the project blog will regularly share updates regarding the team’s activities and upcoming events, as well as feature articles highlighting significant milestones in the history of Magna Carta.
The British Library is a collaborating institution in the Magna Carta Project, with Professor Nicholas Vincent and Professor David Carpenter serving on the advisory panel that contributed to the formulation of the project’s themes and content. British Library’s exhibition, Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy (13.3.15-1.9.15).
The Magna Carta Project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and is a collaboration between the British Library, the University of East Anglia, King’s College London, All Souls College Oxford and Canterbury Christ Church University.
Project Funding
This project is generously supported by a grant awarded by The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) provides funding to support independent research across a diverse array of disciplines, including ancient history, contemporary dance, archaeology, digital media, philosophy, English literature, design, and the arts. In the current fiscal year, the AHRC has allocated approximately £98 million to support research initiatives and postgraduate training programs, in collaboration with various partners. The high-quality research facilitated by this funding not only advances cultural and social understanding but also contributes positively to the economic growth of the United Kingdom. For additional information about the AHRC, please visit: www.ahrc.ac.uk/