January 27, 2014
Travel with ASCSA Aboard the Luxury Yacht Sea Cloud
Ever harbor a desire to cruise the sites of ancient Greece and Turkey on a vintage luxury yacht? And to be guided by experts in the field along the way? Now is your chance to join us for a 10-day excursion this summer planned by R. Crusoe & Son.
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January 27, 2014
2012-13 Annual Report Now Online
The annual report of the American School for the fiscal year 2012-2013 has been released and can be viewed here.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2014
Introduction to Basic Applied Statistics
Between October 23-25, J. Lawrence Angel Fellow, Dr. Effie Nikita presented a seminar “Introduction to Basic Applied Statistics” for ASCSA members and staff. This was a first for the Wiener Laboratory and by all accounts a success. Since statistics is of enormous value in analyzing information and in testing conclusions that researchers draw from it, it is particularly useful to have instruction from someone whose experience is based on working with archaeological data.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2014
New Book Release by Dr. Voutsaki & Dr. Valamoti, 2013 volume
The new volume by Voutsaki and Valamoti's 2013 is out! The book entitled Diet, Economy and Society in the Ancient Greek World: Towards a Better Integration of Archaeology and Science. Proceedings of the International Conference Held at the Netherlands Institute at Athens on 22-24 March 2010.
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December 30, 2013
Meet the Kress Conservation Team of 2013
Three interns worked at the Agora this summer in the conservation lab under the supervision of Maria Tziotziou where they gained invaluable experience in the field.
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December 30, 2013
Research Spotlight: Joanita Vroom
In 2013, Joanita Vroom and team researched ceramic finds of the Byzantine, Frankish, and Ottoman periods in the Agora.
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December 16, 2013
VIDEOCAST - “Ötzi and Modern Mummy Research-The Life and Death of the 5300-year-old Tyrolean Iceman”
“Ötzi and Modern Mummy Research - The Life and Death of the 5300-year-old Tyrolean Iceman" Albert Zink, Director of the Institute for Mummies and the Iceman, European Academy of Bolzano, Italy. Watch it now!
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December 13, 2013
VIDEOCAST - “How the Mycenae Lion Gate Relief Was Made: New Evidence and Implications”
“How the Mycenae Lion Gate Relief Was Made: New Evidence and Implications” Nicholas Blackwell, Assistant Director, ASCSA
Read MoreDecember 9, 2013
“Μουσικές Διαθέσεις”: Φωνητική και οργανική μουσική από την εποχή της Αναγέννησης και του Μπαρόκ
Συναυλία με τίτλο "Μουσικές Διαθέσεις" πραγματοποιήθηκε στις 3 Δεκεμβρίου στο αμφιθέατρο Cotsen Hall.
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Concert “Musical Humors”
A concert organized by the Gennadius Library took place on December 3, in Cotsen Hall.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2013
Hours of the Archives in the Gennadius Library during the Holidays
Οι ώρες λειτουργίας των Αρχείων της Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης κατά τη διάρκεια των Εορτών
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December 5, 2013
VIDEOCAST - Musical Humors
Musical Humors - Concert Katerina Ktona & Effi Minakoulis
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VIDEOCAST - Colloquium: “From Ptolis to Polis: Issues in the Transition of Political Economies”
Colloquium: “From Ptolis to Polis: Issues in the Transition of Political Economies” Speakers: Maria Iacovou, Professor, Archaeological Research Unit, University of Cyprus Donald Haggis, Nicholas A. Cassas Professor of Greek Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Alexander Mazarakis-Ainian, Professor of Classical Archaeology, University of Thessaly Catherine Morgan, OBE. Director, BSA James Wright, Director, ASCSA
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Gennadeion Newsletter Fall 2013 Issue Online
The Fall 2013 edition of the newsletter of the Gennadius Library is now online for viewing.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2013
Athens Marathon 2013
The ASCSA was amply represented at the Athens Marathon on November 10 as 7 runners and 2 walkers participated in the historic race.
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November 18, 2013
VIDEOCAST - Το πάθος με το γράψιμο. Μια εκδήλωση για το Βαγγέλη Ραπτόπουλο και το Αρχείο του
Το πάθος με το γράψιμο. Μια εκδήλωση για το Βαγγέλη Ραπτόπουλο και το Αρχείο του Speaker Βασίλης Βασιλικός, Αλέξης Ζήρας, Αλέξης Πανσέληνος & Βαγγέλης Ραπτόπουλος
Read MoreNovember 14, 2013
Author Vangelis Raptopoulos at the Gennadius Library
On the occasion of the acquisition of the Raptopoulos’ archive, the Library organized the event “Το πάθος με το γράψιμο” (Passion for writing).
Read MoreNovember 14, 2013
Ο συγγραφέας Βαγγέλης Ραπτόπουλος στη Γεννάδειο Βιβλιοθήκη
Mε την ευκαιρία της πρόσκτησης του αρχείου του συγγραφέα Βαγγέλη Ραπτόπουλου, η Γεννάδειος Βιβλιοθήκη διοργάνωσε την εκδήλωση "Το πάθος με το γράψιμο".
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November 12, 2013
VIDEOCAST-Dissent and Democracy:Freedom of Thought and Freedom of Religion in the Athens of Socrates
“Dissent and Democracy: Freedom of Thought and Freedom of Religion in the Athens of Socrates" Richard Janko, Whitehead Professor, ASCSA; Gerald F. Else Distinguished Professor of Classical Studies, University of Michigan
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November 7, 2013
Δημιουργώντας κοινό: ο ρόλος των πολιτιστικών ιδρυμάτων σε περιόδους κρίσεως
Ο Σύλλογος Φίλων της Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης διοργάνωσε ομιλία του Ιωάννη Τροχόπουλου στο αμφιθέατρο Cotsen Hall
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November 4, 2013
Bookidis Recipient of 2014 Aristeia Award
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Nancy Bookidis, Assistant Director Emerita of the Corinth Excavations, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Aristeia Award for Distinguished Alumni/ae of the School. She will be honored at the AIA meetings in January.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2013
The Sketchbooks of Andreas Vourloumis at the Gennadius Library Archives
The collection consists of sketchbooks with pen drawings and watercolors inspired by landscapes and fellow soldiers during Andreas Vourloumis' service at the Albanian forefront in 1940-1941.
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October 17, 2013
VIDEOCAST - “The Emergence of a Warlike Elite at Mitrou, East Lokris, in the Prepalatial Bronze Age”
"The Emergence of a Warlike Elite at Mitrou, East Lokris, in the Prepalatial Bronze Age" Aleydis Van de Moortel, NEH Fellow, ASCSA; Associate Professor of Classics, University of Tennessee
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October 14, 2013
VIDEOCAST - Elena Boeck, Reconfiguring Constantinople
Reconfiguring Constantinople: Story Spaces and Storied Imperial Places in the Madrid Skylitzes Manuscript is now available to watch online.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2013
School’s 2013-2014 Events Season Underway
The American School is pleased to announce its schedule of lectures and events in Athens for the 2013–2014 academic year.
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