February 7, 2013
Academic Program Notes for February 2013
Mellon Professor Margie Miles is back with the first (rain-soaked) trip report of 2013 for the benefit of our armchair travelers that follow the Academic program.
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February 1, 2013
VIDEOCAST - Vassilis Aravantinos, More Sphinxes and Puzzles from Mycenaean- Palatial Thebes
More Sphinxes and Puzzles from Mycenaean- Palatial Thebes Vassilis Aravantinos, Επίτιμος Έφορος Αρχαιοτήτων Βοιωτίας
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2013
Videocast. The 1923 Exchange of Populations: An Ongoing Debate
George Th. Mavrogordatos, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and Ayhan T. Aktar, Istanbul Bilgi University, gave a lecture entitled “The 1923 Exchange of Populations. An Ongoing Debate” on January 15, 2013 in Cotsen Hall. Watch it here.
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January 22, 2013
Ron Stroud Accepts Aristeia Award at AIA Annual Meeting
Professor Ron Stroud (Klio Distinguished Professor of Classical Languages and Literature Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley) accepted his award for Distinguished Alumni/ae of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens at the AIA meetings in Seattle.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2013
Blegen Library’s Collection Reorganization Project Finishes
The shifting of the entire library collection, which began in the Spring of 2012 with the installation of compact shelving, was completed this month.
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January 17, 2013
The 1923 Exchange of Populations. An Ongoing Debate
Με την ευκαιρία της συμπλήρωσης ενενήντα χρόνων από την υπογραφή της Συνθήκης της Λωζάνης (1923), η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη διοργάνωσε εκδήλωση με θέμα "The 1923 Exchange of Populations. An Ongoing Debate".
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Wiener Laboratory Workshop on Pottery
On January 15th the Wiener Laboratory organized the annual workshop on pottery
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2013
School Newsletter Now Online
The School's newsletter, ákoue, has become a new, shorter print publication as we transition an increasing number of news articles and stories to the School website. Read the web edition of the newsletter here.
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December 31, 2012
Upper Floor of Agora’s Stoa of Attalos Reopens to Public
On November 20 2012, the Greek Minister of Culture, Mr. Tzavaras, inaugurated the EEA Grants project, “Reviving the Ancient Agora, the Birthplace of Democracy” with a sculpture exhibition at the Stoa of Attalos.
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December 20, 2012
VIDEOCAST Karen Van Dyck,“The Norton Anthology of Greek Poetry”
Karen Van Dyck, Fulbright Fellow and Professor at Columbia University, “The Norton Anthology of Greek Poetry: Translations, Anthologies and their Critical Excess” Co-sponsored by the Fulbright Foundation in Greece
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December 13, 2012
Απεικονίζοντας τη Μικρά Ασία. Οι φωτογραφίες του John Henry Haynes
Έκθεση αρχαιολογικής φωτογραφίας στη Γεννάδειο Βιβλιοθήκη.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2012
In Memoriam: Evelyn Byrd Harrison [1920 – 2012]
Renowned art historian Evelyn Byrd (Eve) Harrison died peacefully in her New York City apartment on November 3.
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December 11, 2012
A Corinthian Summer: Work and Research During 2012
Corinth Excavations Assistant Director Ioulia Tzonou-Herbst offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Corinth Excavations’ busy, fascinating, and productive summer, with help from some of the many scholars who were on hand during 2012.
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December 11, 2012
VIDEOCAST: Mapping the Ancient Environment: The Contribution of Manuscripts and Texts
Mapping the Ancient Environment: The Contribution of Manuscripts and Texts Speaker Alain Touwaide, Smithsonian Institution
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December 11, 2012
VIDEOCAST: Picturing Anatolia: The Photographs of John Henry Haynes
Picturing Anatolia: The Photographs of John Henry Haynes Speaker Robert Ousterhout, University of Pennsylvania
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Plants in Archaeology
On the 3rd and 4th of December the Wiener Laboratory hosted a workshop entitled "Plants in Archaeology", including lectures, a visit to the Mediterranean Garden Society and a presentation at the Gennadius Library by Dr. Alain Touwaide.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2012
Latest Edition of Gennadeion News
The Fall 2012 issue of the Gennadius Library's newsletter is ready for reading online.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2012
New Publication on Schliemann
Heinrich Schliemann's diary (A1) from his first European travel has been recently published under the title WITHOUT HAVING SEEN THE QUEEN.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2012
Annual Reports Now Online
The School's annual reports covering the years 2010-11 and 2011-12 are now available to read here.
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Χρηματοδότηση του Προγράμματος ‘Turning-the-Pages’ από το Ίδρυμα Νιάρχου
Το βραβευμένο Σύστημα Διαχείρισης Περιεχομένου ‘Turning-the-Pages’ στη Γεννάδειο Βιβλιοθήκη
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Niarchos Foundation awards grant to the Gennadius Library for digital presentation of its treasures
Turning-the-Pages technology at the Gennadius Library thanks to the Niarchos Foundation.
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November 30, 2012
VIDEOCAST:Archaeology,the longue durée,and regional histories:5,000 years of settlement in the Nemea
VIDEOCAST: Archaeology, the longue durée, and regional histories: 5,000 years of settlement in the Nemea Valley
Read MoreNovember 30, 2012
Class of 2012-13: Exploring the Greek World Far and Wide
Subjects both literary and material have been occupying this year’s School Members, whose wide-ranging research topics (shown below, along with members’ institutions and fellowships held) illustrate the breadth and depth of scholarship at the ASCSA.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2012
Exhibition “Picturing Anatolia. The Photographs of John Henry Haynes”
The opening of the exhibition took place on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 8:00p.m. A colloquium "Anatolia Revisited, 1821-1922. Archaeological Explorations & the Legacy of Greece" was held in Cotsen Hall from 2-7p.m.
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November 16, 2012
Kenchreai, Eastern Port of Corinth: Discoveries from the Excavations on Koutsongila
Excavation Co-Directors Joe Rife and Elena Korka issue a full report on ASCSA-affiliated excavations at Kenchreai. Digging during 2007-2009 produced many important discoveries including lavish buildings perhaps representing a residential quarter; a ritual-structure and pyre debris on the slope above the town; a sprawling cemetery; and a Late Antique octagonal building of great significance.
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