Rostislav Oreshko will be staying at the CHS and using the library as a visiting fellow from November 2-16. Dr. Oreshko received his PhD in the History and Languages of Ancient Near East from the FU Berlin in 2012, and he currently is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Warsaw, Department of the Ancient Near East. His research focuses on the Anatolian languages, with particular interest in Luwian… Read more
Winter Session in Washington, DC Program Dates: January 11-18, 2017 Application Deadline: December 5, 2016 Apply now! The Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, DC offers the opportunity for five Harvard College students to utilize the Center’s library collection for thesis research in January. The CHS will provide housing in shared apartments on the CHS campus for one week, 24-hour access to the library, and lunch on weekdays. Read more
Winter Session in Washington, DC Program Dates: January 11-18, 2017 Application Deadline: December 5, 2016 Apply now! The Center for Hellenic Studies in Washington, DC offers the opportunity for five Harvard College students to utilize the Center’s library collection for thesis research in January. The CHS will provide housing in shared apartments on the CHS campus for one week, 24-hour access to the library, and lunch on weekdays. Additionally, the… Read more
We recently had the opportunity to connect with Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religion Shubha Pathak on her Hellenic Studies Series book Divine Yet Human Epics: Reflections of Poetic Rulers from Ancient Greece and India, the cross-cultural study of the epic traditions of Greece and India and the significance of a diverse classics. Her monograph, Divine Yet Human Epics: Reflections of Poetic Rulers from Ancient Greece and India (Center… Read more
We recently had the opportunity to connect with Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Religion Shubha Pathak on her Hellenic Studies Series book Divine Yet Human Epics: Reflections of Poetic Rulers from Ancient Greece and India, the cross-cultural study of the epic traditions of Greece and India and the significance of a diverse classics. Her monograph, Divine Yet Human Epics: Reflections of Poetic Rulers from Ancient Greece and India (Center… Read more
We are excited to share news of available content on Soundcloud from the HarvardX HeroesX MOOC from years 2013 through 2016, The Ancient Greek Hero in 24 Hours. We invite you to listen to professor Nagy, Teaching Assistants of the Project and Community members as they read passages from masterpieces of the ancient Greek world and discuss on the concept of hero and epic traditions. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/260916892″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%”… Read more
Paintings and Drawings by Anne Davey Dates: November 10, 2016 – April 14, 2017 Reception: November 10, 6:30-9:30 pm Click here to register for the reception. Admission: Free Visiting hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm For groups larger than 4 persons, please call 202-745-4400 to make an appointment. Directions and Visitor Information Overview Beginning November 10, the Center for Hellenic Studies will showcase… Read more
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
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
Monumental Works in Toledo and Escorial Tonight, Thursday, October 13, 2016 6:30pm EDT To view the slides, download the PDF. If you are unable to view the embedded video above, click here to watch live! Prof. Marina Lambraki-Plaka will present select masterpieces of the great Renaissance painter Domenikos Theotokopoulos (“El Greco”), including The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, View… Read more
