Mystery Identity | American School of Classical Studies at Athens

September 22, 2020

New acquisition of 17th century rare book

Thanks to a gift of Gennadius Library Overseer Lana J. Mandilas, in memory of the former MP Sotiris Papapolitis, the Library acquired from the Vergos Auctions a rare Venetian edition of the 17th century.

September 18, 2020

Webinar: Athenian Pottery Up Close

Join us in watching the second episode of our Live from the Agora series, with Prof. Jenifer Neils, Director of the American School of Classical Studies

September 18, 2020

National Hellenic Society Features American School Scholars on "NHS Talks Stories: Classics Couples"

The NHS hosted Professors Camp, Fisher, Daly, and Larson in an engaging episode of "Classics Couples."

September 17, 2020

Nέο σπάνιο απόκτημα του 17ου αιώνα

Χάρη σε δωρεά της Επιτρόπου της Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης Λάνας Μανδύλα στη μνήμη του πρώην βουλευτή Σωτήρη Παπαπολίτη, η Βιβλιοθήκη απέκτησε από τις Δημοπρασίες Βέργου μια σπάνια βενετική έκδοση του 17ου αιώνα.

September 16, 2020

Marian McCredie Renames West House in Memory of James McCredie

McCredie House will be a lasting tribute to James McCredie’s extraordinary impact on the School.

September 11, 2020

Webinar: Methods in Archaeology

Join us in watching the first episode of our "Methods in Archeology of Greece", series of webinars.

September 9, 2020

Julie Herzig Desnick and Robert Desnick Name Room in New Student Center

School alumna and Trustee name bedroom to support the School’s Student Center renovation and expansion project.

September 4, 2020

Webinar: The Royal Stoa

Join us in watching the first episode of our "Live from the Agora", series of webinars.

September 2, 2020

Friends of the University of Cincinnati Name Room in New Student Center

University of Cincinnati Room in Loring Hall honors long association between the University and American School.

August 28, 2020

Rebecca Sinos Names Diskin Clay Room in New Student Center

School alumna names bedroom after distinguished educator and former Whitehead Professor.

August 26, 2020

Hesperia 89.3 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 89.3. Topics in this issue include the reexamination of a Late Helladic tomb group at Prosymna, a multidisciplinary investigation of the landscape around Mycenaean Gla, a comprehensive study of the history of the fortress at Eleutherai, a study on the monumental lekythos of Myrrhine, and a discussion focusing on the now-lost statue of the Trojan Horse from the Athenian Acropolis.

August 25, 2020

Gennadius Library Extended Opening Hours

From August 31, 2020, the Library has been open to registered users as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 17:00; Thursday 9:30 to 20:00 and Saturday 9:30 to 14:00. Due to the epidemiological condition, free access to the bookstacks will not be allowed. The number of readers will be limited to a maximum of 9, who will only be allowed to use the Main Reading Room. The use of a non-surgical mask is obligatory.

August 25, 2020

Διευρυμένο Ωράριο Λειτουργίας Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης

Από 31/08/2020 η Βιβλιοθήκη θα είναι ανοικτή σε εγγεγραμμένους αναγνώστες Δευτέρα, Τρίτη, Τετάρτη και Παρασκευή: 9:30-17:00, Πέμπτη: 9:30-20:00 και Σάββατο: 9:30 - 14:00. Λόγω της επιδημιολογικής κατάστασης, δεν επιτρέπεται η ελεύθερη πρόσβαση στα βιβλιοστάσια και ο αριθμός των αναγνωστών περιορίζεται σε μέγιστο αριθμό 9 ατόμων που μπορούν να χρησιμοποιούν μόνο το Κεντρικό Αναγνωστήριο. H χρήση μάσκας είναι υποχρεωτική.

August 21, 2020

Replogle Foundation Names Oscar Broneer Room in New Student Center

Philanthropic organization names bedroom after distinguished archaeologist and longtime professor at the American School.

August 18, 2020

Wiener Laboratory collaboration with Max Planck

We are excited to announce the collaboration of Wiener Laboratory with Max Planck – Harvard Research Center for the Archaeoscience of the Ancient Mediterranean, for performing extraction of Ancient DNA analysis (aDNA).

August 14, 2020

Virginia Grace Honored in New Student Center

Friends of Virginia Grace name a room in memory of the founder of the modern field of amphora studies.

August 7, 2020

Webinar: Plagues and Pandemics in the Past: The Evidence from Thebes

Join us in watching the 3rd Episode of our Live from the Lab, with Dr. Maria Liston, Senior Associate Member, Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory for Archaeological Science

August 6, 2020

Ian Begg Names J. Walter Graham Terrace in New Student Center

American School alumni names space in honor of his college professor.

August 4, 2020

Summer 2020 Newsletter

Read the latest edition of our Newsletter to find out what is happening at the American School.

July 30, 2020

Ion Dragoumis: Between East and West. One Hundred Years After His Assassination

The ASCSA Archives is organizing a major exhibition titled "Ion Dragoumis: Between East and West. One Hundred Years After His Assassination."

July 29, 2020

Rob Loomis Honors Sterling Dow in New Student Center

President of the School’s Trustees names bedroom in memory of his college professor.

July 23, 2020

Vrysaki Featured in "To Vima"

American School Publication, Vrysaki: A Neighborhood Lost in Search of the Athenian Agora by Sylvie Dumont was featured in the Greek newspaper "To Vima"

July 22, 2020

Alumni/ae Association Names Terrace in New Student Center

East Terrace in Loring Hall to be renamed in honor of all School alumni/ae.

July 21, 2020

New addition in Blegen Library

Take a look at our new addition outside the epigraphy room of Blegen Library.

July 18, 2020

Webinar: Live from Corinth, Episode 2

Join us in watching the video archive of the second episode of our "Live from Corinth", with Panagiota Kasimi, Director of the Corinth Ephoreia and Dr. Ioulia Tzonou, Associate Director of Corinth Excavations. The webinar is in Greek.