Events

Ancient Medicine, Science, and Magic Seminar

Through readings, presentations, and guided discussions drawn from medicine, philosophy, engineering, astronomy, and astrology, participants will explore ancient Greek science, medicine, and magic from a broad perspective that can be used to design a wide range of instructional materials. Read more

Cultural Heritage Preservation

The students of Geology at the University of Patras, enrolled in the course "Protection of Geological, Geographical and Human Heritage" and their tutors will discuss with our Fellows in Hellenic Studies about Heritage Preservation and its multiple perspectives. Read more

Free Speech, the First Amendment, and Parrhesia

No one has done more to shape legal interpretation of the first amendment than Floyd Abrams. Yet when Abrams litigated Citizens United, some proponents of free speech thought that this just gave big money the biggest voice.  Read more

50 Years of the Metapolitefsi

Earlier this month, our Director, Mark Schiefsky, members from the CHS and our sister institution CHS Greece, and graduates of the CHS Greece High School Summer Program participated in the 3-day conference "50 Years of the Metapolitefsi". Read more

Genocide in Ancient Greece?

Join us on Friday, November 17 at 11:00 a.m. for a roundtable discussion about genocide in antiquity, particularly Ancient Greece. Is genocide a purely modern concept and action, or has it been happening for millennia? Read more