Aegyptus, the Italian Egyptology and Papyrology journal, was founded in 1920 by Aristide Calderini and directed by him until his death (1968). The direction was then entrusted to Orsolina Montevecchi until year n. 80 (2000). Since year 81 (2001) the Director has been Rosario Pintaudi. The editing is care of the Papyrology School of the Catholic University of Milan. A general index of the first 50 years (1920-1970) can be found in “Studia Amstelodamensia” II (1974) edited by S.M.E. van Lith. This specialized magazine publishes articles of Egyptology, Greek and Coptic Papyrology written by Italian and foreigner  scholars, in Italian, French, English, Spanish and German. Email address of the editorial office: aegyptus@unicatt.it   

Vita e Pensiero, founded in 1918, is the Publishing House of the Catholic University of Milan. Today, the purpose of its editorial line is to become a more active presence in the cultural debate and  promote a greater development as a university press. Its catalogue is largely devoted to essays of general interest and Human Sciences: it includes 17 academic journals (of which the full text can be accessed from the site www.vponline.it), Monographs, scientific and educational works, divided by subject areas. Among the authors are professors of foreign and Italian universities, or names that have left a deep mark in the Italian and European culture of the 20th century. Vita e Pensiero publishes approximately 100 new products every year, distributed throughout Italy in major libraries and can be purchased online at the website www.vitaepensiero.it.