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Rowman and Littlefield | Greek Heroes in and out of Hades

Greek Studies: Interdisciplinary Approaches Foreword by Gregory Nagy, General Editor Greek Heroes in and out of Hades, by Stamatia Dova, is a breakthrough in literary and cultural research on the ancient Greek world. Her brilliant analysis of Odyssey 11.465-540 radiates outward into a systematic reading of a wide range of seemingly unrelated passages, which all “add up” beautifully in the end, giving us a cohesive picture of heroic character… Read more

CHS Learning Module

New Sessions of Projects | Join us!

Now is an opportunity to get involved with the latest season of community-based projects. Please note that times are currently in EDT, and from November 6 are in EST. The clocks change on different dates in different countries! Attic Greek There are currently three study groups, all following Hansen & Quinn Greek: An Intensive Course, with the guidance of the videos recorded by Leonard Muellner and Belisi… Read more

Programs & Events News

Sunoikisis Undergraduate Research Symposium | Apply Now!

Program dates: March 10-12, 2017 Application deadline: November 18, 2016 The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) in Washington, D.C. invites college students to share their research on Hellenistic Literature or Latin Imperial Literature in a workshop setting. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their work in progress, develop ideas, collect bibliographical suggestions, and gain perspectives from their peers and faculty representing… Read more

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Sunoikisis Undergraduate Research Symposium | Apply Now!

Program dates: March 10-12, 2017 Application deadline: November 18, 2016 The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) in Washington, D.C. invites college students to share their research on Hellenistic Literature or Latin Imperial Literature in a workshop setting. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of their work in progress, develop ideas, collect bibliographical suggestions, and gain perspectives from their peers and faculty representing a… Read more

In Person Event

The Reawakening of an “Extinct” Language:  The Case of Cappadocian Greek

14 October 2016, 7:00 pm ET

Screening of “Last Words” (seriousFilm, 2014) with an introduction by linguist-philogist Mark Janse Friday, October 14, 2016 7-9pm in House A Admission: Free and open to the public. Directions and Visitor Information Overview The Cappadocian variety of Greek, spoken in Asia Minor until the population exchanges between Greek and Turkey in the 1920s, has been of considerable interest to Hellenists and linguists more… Read more

In Person Event, Live Stream

The Enduring Legacy of El Greco

13 October 2016, 6:30 pm ET

Monumental Works in Toledo and Escorial Thursday, October 13, 2016 6:30-8:30pm in House A Admission: Free and open to the public. Directions and Visitor Information In collaboration with the Society for the Preservation of Greek Heritage This event will be streamed and recorded. By attending this event, the audience consents to being captured on video and audio. Overview After a brief introduction, Professor Marina Lambraki-Plaka will present select masterpieces… Read more