Mystery Identity

Σαν σήμερα: Γιάννης Σκαρίμπας (1893-1984)

January 21, 2021

Σαν σήμερα: Γιάννης Σκαρίμπας (1893-1984)

Giannis Skaribas (1893-1984), the unconventional Greek poet, novelist and play writer died thirty seven years ago today on 21 January 1984. In case you wonder, yes, the ASCSA Archives do hold material related to the writer of "Το Θείο Τραγί" and "Ουλαλούμ".

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Webinar - The Organization of Constantinople

January 14, 2021

Webinar - The Organization of Constantinople

Did you know about a secret society, called "Organization of Constantinople" - "Οργάνωσις Κωνσταντινουπόλεως". Watch a very interesting webinar with Aikaterini Boura and Natasha Lemos and learn more about this secret society that promoted the ideal of dialogue and collaboration of the peoples of the Ottoman Empire. *The webinar is in Greek

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Σαν σήμερα: Florence Elizabeth 'Ανθή' Gennadius (1854-1952)

January 14, 2021

Σαν σήμερα: Florence Elizabeth 'Ανθή' Gennadius (1854-1952)

Florence 'Anthi' Gennadius died sixty-nine years ago today (σαν σήμερα), on 14 January 1952, at East Molsesey in Surrey, UK. After marrying Joannes Gennadius in 1932, she embraced her husband’s love for Greece and adopted her Greek name Anthi (Ανθή). Florence also supported Joannes's decision to present his entire collection to the American School of Classical Studies at Athens that led to the creation of the Gennadius Library.

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Material Evidence in Incunabula

January 13, 2021

Material Evidence in Incunabula

New Greek interface offers easier access to incunabula database.

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Material Evidence in Incunabula

January 12, 2021

Material Evidence in Incunabula

Η βάση καταγραφής αρχετύπων τώρα και με ελληνικό περιβάλλον εργασίας

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A Book Twenty Years in the Making: Reflections from the Authors

January 7, 2021

A Book Twenty Years in the Making: Reflections from the Authors

James C. Wright and Mary K. Dabney discuss their new publication, The Mycenaean Settlement on Tsoungiza Hill (Nemea Valley Archaeological Project III)

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Catalogue of Ion Dragoumis Exhibition Just Published

December 23, 2020

Catalogue of Ion Dragoumis Exhibition Just Published

Μόλις κυκλοφόρησε ο κατάλογος της έκθεσης Ίων Δραγούμης: Στο Μεταίχμιο Ανατολής και Δύσης. Εκατό Χρόνια από τη Δολοφονία του.

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Schliemann Real and Imagined

December 16, 2020

Schliemann Real and Imagined

Dr. Annick Louis has published a new book about Heinrich Schliemann based on the four, different autobiographies that the famous excavator wrote.

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New Publication! The Mycenaean Settlement on Tsoungiza Hill (NVAP III)

December 11, 2020

New Publication! The Mycenaean Settlement on Tsoungiza Hill (NVAP III)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Mycenaean Settlement on Tsoungiza Hill (NVAP III) by James C. Wright and Mary K. Dabney.

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Open Meeting 2020

December 11, 2020

Open Meeting 2020

Watch the video archive of our annual Open Meeting, that was held in a new virtual format. Jenifer Neils, the Director of the School, was joined, for the first time, by members of the academic staff, in a discussion on the School’s diverse initiatives.

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Hesperia 89.4 Now Online!

December 8, 2020

Hesperia 89.4 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 89.4. Topics in this issue include a report on recent work at the Athenian Agora Excavations, an overview of the activities of the Ancient Methone Archaeological Project, a topographic journey through Athens as led by Plato, and the presentation of a closed deposit from late-13th- to mid-14th-century Thebes.

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Double Your Impact Today with a GivingTuesday Gift

December 1, 2020

Double Your Impact Today with a GivingTuesday Gift

Every contribution made on GivingTuesday will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000.

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Webinar - Eustathios of Thessaloniki on Homer and Excellent Oratory

November 30, 2020

Webinar - Eustathios of Thessaloniki on Homer and Excellent Oratory

Watch the 3rd episode of the Byzantine Dialogues by Gennadius Library with Baukje van den Berg and learn about Eustathios of Thessaloniki on Homer and Excellent Oratory.

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Gennadius Library Treasures - Eustathios of Thessaloniki

November 25, 2020

Gennadius Library Treasures - Eustathios of Thessaloniki

On the occasion of Baukje van den Berg's webinar on Eustathios of Thessaloniki (November 24, 2020), watch a short video on one of the treasures of the Gennadius Library.

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Webinar - The Ancient Methone Archaeological Project: The Movie

November 25, 2020

Webinar - The Ancient Methone Archaeological Project: The Movie

Watch a spectacular webinar on the archaeological project of ancient Methone (AMAP). In this film you will take deep dive into the complexities of a modern archaeological project.

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American School Short Film Wins Orona Foundation Award

November 23, 2020

American School Short Film Wins Orona Foundation Award

“Twelve Decades of Discovery” takes top prize in Educational Section of 20th International Archaeological Film Festival of the Bidasoa

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Νέο βιβλίο για τον Άγγελο Τερζάκη

November 18, 2020

Νέο βιβλίο για τον Άγγελο Τερζάκη

Ένα νέο βιβλίο για τον συγγραφέα Άγγελο Τερζάκη (1907-1979), κορυφαίο εκπρόσωπο της περίφημης "Γενιάς του 1930", δημοσιεύτηκε πριν από λίγο καιρό. Βασισμένο σε έρευνα στο προσωπικό αρχείο του Τερζάκη που φυλάσσεται στα Αρχεία της Αμερικανικής Σχολής Κλασικών Σπουδών, ο συγγραφέας του, Θανάσης Αγάθος, διερευνά τη σχέση του Τερζάκη με τον ελληνικό κινηματογράφο της δεκαετίας του 1950.

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Webinar -  The Red Monastery Church (Upper Egypt): Its Significance and Conservation

November 13, 2020

Webinar - The Red Monastery Church (Upper Egypt): Its Significance and Conservation

Interested to know more about the Red Monastery Church, located in the Egyptian desert? Watch our latest, Byzantine Dialogues webinar, with Professor Elizabeth Bolman as she discusses this remarkable conservation project.

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Webinar - Reading Greek Literature with Frederick Douglass

November 13, 2020

Webinar - Reading Greek Literature with Frederick Douglass

Watch the video archive of our webinar with Edward M. Harris, Emeritus Professor of Ancient History at Durham University, were we discuss how we can better understand the history of slavery in Ancient Greece from the slave’s perspective by reading "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass."

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American School Launches 2020–2021 Annual Appeal

November 11, 2020

American School Launches 2020–2021 Annual Appeal

Support the American School with a gift today!

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ASCSA Publications Participates in University Press Week 2020

November 11, 2020

ASCSA Publications Participates in University Press Week 2020

In honor of University Press Week (November 9–13, 2020), ASCSA Publications celebrates the local voices of Vrysaki: A Neighborhood Lost in Search of the Athenian Agora.

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Webinar - The Stoa of Attalos

November 9, 2020

Webinar - The Stoa of Attalos

Watch our fourth episode of our "Live from the Agora" series, with Professor John Camp, Director of Excavations and enjoy a unique in-depth look at some of the most important finds on display in the Stoa of Attalos today!

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Webinar - Ίων Δραγούμης: Από το εγώ στις μυλόπετρες της ιστορίας

November 9, 2020

Webinar - Ίων Δραγούμης: Από το εγώ στις μυλόπετρες της ιστορίας

Παρακολουθήστε την διαδικτυακή διάλεξη την οποία διοργάνωσε ο Σύλλογος Φίλων της Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης, με θέμα "Ιών Δραγούμης: Από το εγώ στις μυλόπετρες της ιστορίας", με ομιλητές τους, Θεόδωρο Σωτηρόπουλο, πρέσβη ε.τ. και Αλέξη Αλεξανδρή, πρέσβη ε.τ. και ιστορικό. (Η διάλεξη πραγατοποιήθηκε στα Ελληνικά)

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Webinar - Ίων Δραγούμης: Από το εγώ στις μυλόπετρες της ιστορίας

November 9, 2020

Webinar - Ίων Δραγούμης: Από το εγώ στις μυλόπετρες της ιστορίας

Watch our webinar on Ion Dragoumis that was organised by The Philoi (Association of Friends of the Gennadius Library), with former ambassadors, Theodore Sotiropoulos and Alexis Alexandris. (The webinar is in Greek)

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Update on traveling to Greece

November 9, 2020

Update on traveling to Greece

Please read our latest information on traveling to Greece and the American School during COVID-19.

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