February 27, 2025
Katherine E. Fleming to Present on Judaism, Hellenism, and Modern Greece at the 2025–2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series
The Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens will launch its 2025-26 Thalia Potamianos Annual Lecture Series, featuring eminent scholar and thought leader, Katherine E. Fleming.
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February 27, 2025
School closed for the public on February 28th
The Blegen and Gennadius libraries, the Archives, and the Wiener Laboratory will be closed to the public on February 28th.
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February 27, 2025
Αργία Καθαράς Δευτέρας
Η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη θα παραμείνει κλειστή την Καθαρά Δευτέρα, 3 Μαρτίου 2025.
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February 27, 2025
Gennadius Library closed on Monday, March 3
The Gennadius Library will be closed on Clean Monday, March 3, 2025.
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Clean Monday Holiday
Τhe Blegen Library will be closed to visitors on Monday, March 3, 2025 in observance of the Clean Monday Holiday.
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February 25, 2025
3rd Muhabbet: Greek Revolution in Ottoman History
The Gennadius Library is pleased to announce the 3rd Muhabbet. On March 5, Şükrü Ilıcak and Elias Kolovos will discuss on Greek Revolution in Ottoman History. Discussion to follow.
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February 18, 2025
Finding Great Value in Empty Graves
Michael Lindblom discusses his new book, The Shaft Graves and Other Late Helladic I and II Remains (Lerna X).
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February 11, 2025
John Travlos Honored with Room in Loring Hall
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce a room in Loring Hall in memory of John Travlos.
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February 10, 2025
The Only Known Copy of the Second Edition of K. M. Koumas's (1777–1836) work, Ιστορίαι των ανθρώπινων πράξεων [Histories of Human Actions], Smyrna, 1879, now housed in the Gennadius Library.
The copy originally belonged to Frangiskos Vasileiou Kampanis of Paros, likely born around 1860. His great-grandson Dimitris, a historian, donated the volume to the Gennadius Library, ensuring its preservation and accessibility for the scholarly community and all interested readers.
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February 7, 2025
Το μοναδικό γνωστό αντίτυπο της β' έκδοσης του πρώτου τόμου του δωδεκάτομου έργου του Κωνσταντίνου Μ. Κούμα (1777-1836), Ιστορίαι των ανθρωπίνων πράξεων, Σμύρνη 1879, στη Γεννάδειο Βιβλιοθήκη.
Το αντίτυπο ανήκε αρχικά στον Φραγκίσκο Βασιλείου Καμπάνη από την Πάρο, ο οποίος πιθανώς γεννήθηκε γύρω στο 1860. Ο δισέγγονός του Δημήτρης, ιστορικός, αποφάσισε να το δωρίσει στη Γεννάδειο Βιβλιοθήκη, διασφαλίζοντας άμεση πρόσβαση στο βιβλίο από την επιστημονική κοινότητα και κάθε ενδιαφερόμενο.
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February 6, 2025
Ένα σπάνιο απόκτημα: Η πρώτη Ελληνική Γραμματική τυπωμένη στην πορτογαλική γλώσσα
Η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη με χαρά ανακοινώνει την απόκτηση του Novo Epitome da Gramatica Grega de Porto Real, ενός εξαιρετικά σπάνιου και σημαντικού έργου που συνέγραψε ο João Jacinto de Magalhães και εκδόθηκε στο Παρίσι από τον Firmin Didot το 1760.
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February 6, 2025
A Rare Acquisition: The First Greek Grammar Printed in the Portuguese Language
Αn exceptionally rare and significant work was acquired by the Gennadius Library: Novo Epitome da Gramatica Grega de Porto Real, authored by João Jacinto de Magalhães and printed in Paris by Firmin Didot in 1760.
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February 4, 2025
New Publication: The Shaft Graves and Other Late Helladic I and II Remains
The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Shaft Graves and Other Late Helladic I and II Remains (Lerna X), by Michael Lindblom.
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February 3, 2025
New Palaeography course: "Texts, Manuscripts, Editions: Greek Palaeography, the Transmission of Texts, and Textual Criticism"
The Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens is excited to announce a new Palaeography course: "Texts, Manuscripts, Editions: Greek Palaeography, the Transmission of Texts, and Textual Criticism" with the generous support of Dumbarton Oaks.
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February 3, 2025
Nέο πρόγραμμα Παλαιογραφίας: «Κείμενα, Χειρόγραφα, Εκδόσεις: ελληνική παλαιογραφία, παράδοση και κριτική των κειμένων»
Η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη της Αμερικανικής Σχολής Κλασικών Σπουδών στην Αθήνα είναι στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσει ένα νέο πρόγραμμα Παλαιογραφίας: «Κείμενα, Χειρόγραφα, Εκδόσεις: ελληνική παλαιογραφία, παράδοση και κριτική των κειμένων» με την γενναιόδωρη υποστήριξη του Dumbarton Oaks.
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February 3, 2025
Writing on the City: Politiki Literature of Istanbul
The second Muhabbet: East Mediterranean Conversations will take place this Wednesday, February 5 in the Demos Center - The American College of Greece (Ipitou 17B, Plaka) at 7.00pm.
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January 31, 2025
Agora Scholar Speaks - Bronwen Wickkiser
“Agora Scholars Speak” series. Each month, a new interview will be released featuring a different specialist who will share their experiences and expertise of working at the Agora.
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January 24, 2025
Muhabbet: Συζητήσεις για την Ανατολική Μεσόγειο
Η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη είναι στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσει μια νέα πρωτοβουλία για την κοινή κοινωνική ιστορία και την πολιτιστική κληρονομιά της Ανατολικής Μεσογείου μέσω συζητήσεων για τις κοινές μας κληρονομιές σε ένα ανεπίσημο και φιλικό περιβάλλον, όπως εκείνο των καφενείων, όπου οι άνθρωποι συναντιόντουσαν για να αναπτύξουν φιλικές συζητήσεις που ονομάζονταν muhabbet.
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January 24, 2025
Muhabbet: East Mediterranean Conversations
The Gennadius Library is happy to announce a new program seeking to explore the shared social history and cultural heritage of the East Mediterranean through discussions about our common legacies in an informal and friendly environment, like that of the coffeehouses, which originated in the Ottoman East Mediterranean, where people used to come together to develop amicable conversations called "muhabbet."
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January 24, 2025
Schwarz Fellows in Focus: Exploring Music and Urban Architecture at the Gennadius Library
On January 21, a special event was held to celebrate the eight Schwarz fellows who have studied music and urban architecture at the Gennadeion since the fellowships started in 2021.
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January 24, 2025
Εστιάζοντας στους Υποτρόφους του Ιδρύματος Schwarz στη Γεννάδειο Βιβλιοθήκη
Στις 21 Ιανουαρίου, έγινε μια ξεχωριστή εκδήλωση για να γιορτάσουμε τους οκτώ υπότροφους Schwarz που ασχολούνται με τη μουσική και την αστική αρχιτεκτονική στη Γεννάδειο από το ξεκίνημα των υποτροφιών αυτών το 2021.
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January 16, 2025
Philanthropy in Motion: Dr. Julia L. Shear Honors Ronald S. Stroud with Generous Gift to Fellowship Fund
Dr. Julia L. Shear has honored the memory of Ronald S. Stroud with a generous gift of $400,000 in support of an endowed fellowship in his name, building upon the initial contributions from his family and friends.
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January 9, 2025
Philanthropy in Motion: Curtis Runnels and Priscilla Murray Honor Anne P. Chapin Through the Acquisitions Fund for Archives
For many, the decision to give is deeply personal, often rooted in a transformative experience or the profound influence of a mentor. One such story is that of Curtis Runnels and Priscilla Murray, whose generosity was inspired by the enduring legacy of their colleague, Anne P. Chapin.
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December 31, 2024
Our Year in Review - 2024
Watch the year in review and see how your gift touches the lives of so many people!
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December 27, 2024
Agora Scholar Speaks - Maria Tziotziou
“Agora Scholars Speak” series. Each month, a new interview will be released featuring a different specialist who will share their experiences and expertise of working at the Agora.
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