Frank M. Snowden, Jr., Annual Lectures
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Homer and the Papyri: Letter
Homer and the Papyri handed over to the Center for Hellenic Studies Gregory Nagy gratefully accepts Dana Sutton’s handing over of Homer and the Papyri To Professor Dana Sutton Professor of Classics University of California, Irvine Dear Dana, I have received your letter of January 8, 2001. I treasure your words, quoting here your first and last paragraphs: “Dear Greg, As we discussed at the… Read more
Homer and the Papyri: The Present Edition
The Present Edition Homer and the Papyri was first created and edited by Professor Dana S. Sutton of the University of California, Irvine, who published it on CD-rom and later on the web. The previous edition of Homer and the Papyri, as it was established by Professor Sutton, was a website consisting of a) lists of published papyri and related items for the Iliad and the Odyssey, and b) a… Read more
Discussion Series: Homer’s Poetic Justice
The Shield of Achilles [478] First he [the divine Hephaistos] shaped the shield so great and strong, adorning it all over and binding it round with a gleaming circuit in three layers; and the baldric was made of silver. He made the shield in five thicknesses, and with many a wonder did his cunning hand enrich it. [483] He wrought the earth, the heavens, and the sea;… Read more
About Us
About Us The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) is an institute affiliated with Harvard University located in Washington D.C. It was founded in 1962 by means of an endowment made “exclusively for the establishment of an educational center in the field of Hellenic Studies designed to re-discover the humanism of the Hellenic Greeks.” This humanistic vision remains the driving force of The Center for Hellenic Studies. The CHS is a… Read more
Memorial: A Reminiscence of Former Director Zeph Stewart
A Reminiscence of Zeph Stewart by Patricia Curd, Professor of Philosophy, Purdue University On the first Monday of the first week of the winter term in 1990, I found in my department mailbox a slim envelope from the Center for Hellenic Studies. Clearly, the envelope contained a single sheet of paper. A skinny letter. Because all my experience of skinny letters suggested that they were rejections, I tossed it on… Read more
Discussion Series – About
Discussion Series The Center for Hellenic Studies offers web-based seminars through on-line lecture and discussion series. Such series are part of the Center’s mission to promote the study of Hellenic Civilization and to engage as wide an audience as possible. To this end, this planned series and all future offerings will be free of charge and open to the public. Previous experience with ancient Greek literature or history is not… Read more
Archaeological Dig in Greece 2010
Archaeological Dig in Greece for Harvard Undergraduates 2010 The application for 2010 has closed. The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) offers Harvard undergraduates the opportunity to participate in the Kenchreai summer program. APPLICATION INFORMATION The online application is available at http://chs.archaeology.questionpro.com. The application requires a completed online application form, a transcript (unofficial or official), and two letters of recommendation. Please also fill out a CARAT sheet… Read more
Internship Funding Sources
Funding Sources for the CHS Summer Programs The deadline for the Summer Internship Program 2009 is quickly approaching, and many of the application procedures have changed this year. There are now several different options for funding the internship program, and also for how you can spend your time in Greece. Many of you have inquired about the budget portion of the CARAT cover sheet. We have created sample… Read more
Discussion Series: Athenian Law Lectures
Athenian Law Timeline Athenian Law Other Athenian History 632: Cylon fails to establish tyranny in Athens 621/20: Drakon’s laws 594/93: Solon’s reforms 546: Peisistratos establishes tyranny 508/7: Cleisthenes’ reforms; establishment of democracy 490: Battle of Marathon 487/6: Nine archons henceforth chosen by lot 480-79: Xerxes’ invasion; battles of Thermopylae, Artimisium; Salamis and Plataea 478: Creation of Delian League… Read more