The New Euripides
On June 13 and 14, 2024, the Center for Hellenic Studies hosted 15 scholars from across the globe to compare their research on one of the most significant discoveries in Greek tragedy in nearly 60 years. Read more
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Consider the ancient history and glory of Olympics | Harvard Gazette
Last month, CHS US and Greece welcomed Harvard students to partake in the Sport and Education Program. The four-day intensive program took place in Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Read more
Ancient Medicine, Science, and Magic Seminar
29 July 2024
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
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13 May 2024
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
Singers and Tales in the Twenty-First Century
Grounded in the intellectual legacies of two pioneering scholars of oral literature, Milman Parry (1902–1935) and Albert Lord (1912–1991), Singers and Tales in the Twenty-First Century gathers reflections on what the study of oral poetry might mean today across diverse poetic traditions, especially in light of ongoing global transformations that have dramatically… Read more
Teaching Transformative Texts from Antiquity and the African Diaspora
19 April 2024, 2:00 pm ET
Join us Friday, April 19, at 2:00 p.m. for this pedagogical workshop, with keynote speakers Dr. Anika Prather and Dr. Carolivia Herron! Read more
Meet the 2024-2025 Fellows in Hellenic Studies
The Center for Hellenic Studies is pleased to announce the 2024-25 Fellows in Hellenic Studies. The fellowship programs encourage research of the highest quality on topics related to ancient Greece. Read more
20th Annual Frank M. Snowden, Jr. Lecture
18 April 2024, 5:00 pm ET
Join us for the 20th Annual Frank M. Snowden Jr. Lecture given by Dr. Anika T. Prather! The lecture will take place at Howard University's Founder Library in the Browsing Room. Read more
Grant Applications: Now Open
The CHS is opening applications for the following grants: Grants for Student Projects in Hellenic Studies, Grants for Research in Greece, and Grants for Course Development Initiatives. Read more
Call for Program Proposals
The Center for Hellenic Studies (CHS) is now accepting program proposals for Academic Year 2024-25 and Summer 2025! Read more