November 28, 2025

New Episode - Corinthian Coversations

Watch our new episode with Mary Sturgeon, expert on Roman sculpture and Professor Emerita of Art and Art History at UNC Chapel Hill.

November 28, 2025

New Episode - Agora Scholars Speak

Watch our latest episode as we interview Deborah Ruscillo

October 30, 2025

New Episode - Agora Scholar Speak Series

Watch our latest episode featuring Trevor van Damme, Assistant Professor in the Archaeology and History of the Ancient Mediterranean at the University of Warwick.

October 29, 2025

Lerna X Wins 2026 McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports

Michael Lindblom's The Shaft Graves and Other Late Helladic I and II Remains has been named the 2026 recipient of the Anna Marguerite McCann Award for Fieldwork Reports from the Archaeological Institute of America.

October 17, 2025

Interview with Nancy Bookidis

Join us for an exciting talk with esteemed archaeologist and Corinth Excavations Assistant Director Emerita Dr. Nancy Bookidis. Learn about how she got involved in the field of archaeology and some of the mentors she found along the way.

September 30, 2025

New Episode: Agora Scholars Speak with Kathleen Lynch

Watch our latest interview with Kathleen Lynch, Vice Chair of the Managing Committee of the American School

September 27, 2025

Corinthian Conversations with Charles K. Williams II

Learn about the history, archaeology, and future of Corinth Excavations through candid interviews with archaeologists and scholars who make the excavations, research, and outreach possible.

September 27, 2025

Katherine E. Fleming to Present on Judaism, Hellenism, and Modern Greece at the 2026 Thalia Potamianos Lecture Series

The Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens will launch its 2026 Thalia Potamianos Annual Lecture Series, featuring eminent scholar and thought leader, Katherine E. Fleming.

September 22, 2025

Marveling at Marbles with Brian Martens

Brian Martens discusses his new book, Marble Statuettes of the Roman Period (Agora XXXIX).

August 1, 2025

Jack L. Davis to Receive Athens Prize at 2026 American School Gala in New York City

The Trustees of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens are pleased to announce that renowned archeologist Jack L. Davis has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Athens Prize.

July 16, 2025

New Publication: Marble Statuettes of the Roman Period

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Marble Statuettes of the Roman Period, by Brian Martens.

July 14, 2025

“Guardians of Hellenism” Wins Top Prize at VastFilm Festival

Premiering at the School’s gala this past May, the film was produced in honor of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, recipient of this year’s prestigious Gennadius Prize.

June 30, 2025

New Episode: Agora Scholars Speak with Maria Liston

Watch the latest episode of our Agora Scholars Speak Series with Maria Liston.

June 2, 2025

Ολοκλήρωση και Παρουσίαση του Έργου: «Αναδεικνύοντας το πολιτιστικό περιεχόμενο της Αμερικανικής Σχολής Κλασικών Σπουδών στην Αθήνα με τη βοήθεια της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης»

Με απόλυτη επιτυχία πραγματοποιήθηκε την Τρίτη 27 Μαΐου 2025, στο αμφιθέατρο Cotsen Hall της Αμερικανικής Σχολής, η τελική ημερίδα παρουσίασης των αποτελεσμάτων του έργου «Αναδεικνύοντας το πολιτιστικό περιεχόμενο της Αμερικανικής Σχολής με τη βοήθεια της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης», σηματοδοτώντας την ολοκλήρωση μίας καινοτόμου και πολυδιάστατης προσπάθειας για την αξιοποίηση της ψηφιακής τεχνολογίας στον τομέα του πολιτισμού.

May 31, 2025

New Episode - Agora Scholars Speak with Nick Hudson

Watch the latest episode of our Agora Scholars Speak Series with Nick Hudson

May 29, 2025

American School Wins Anthropology Short Film Award at Palenque International Film Festival 2025

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is honored to announce that its short film, Mary Lefkowitz & Women in Ancient Greece has been awarded the Anthropology Short Film Award at the 2025 Palenque International Film Festival.

May 20, 2025

Enjoy the Discussion - Guardians of Hellenism: The Ecumenical Patriarchate’s Enduring Legacy

The event explored the vital role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in preserving and promoting Hellenism across the centuries, from the Byzantine Empire to the present day.

May 15, 2025

Ecumenical Patriarchate Honored with Gennadius Prize at Gala

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is proud to announce the tremendous success of its Annual Gala, held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Gotham Hall in New York City.

April 30, 2025

Agora Scholars Speak with Carol Lawton

Watch the latest episode of our Agora Scholars Speak Series with Carol Lawton

April 11, 2025

New Publication: 54 Souidias: A History of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of 54 Souidias: A History of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, edited by Jenifer Neils.

March 6, 2025

Agora Scholars Speak with Miltiades Kylindreas and Samantha Martin

Watch the latest episode of our Agora Scholars Speak Series with Miltiades Kylindreas and Samantha Martin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

November 26, 2024

Agora Scholars Speak - Mac Marston

“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.

November 8, 2024

American School Welcomes Denver Graninger as New Mellon Professor

Graninger begins three-year appointment as the new Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Classical Studies.

October 25, 2024

Agora Scholars Speak - Sylvie Dumont

“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.

September 26, 2024

Agora Scholars Speak - Foteini Kondyli

“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.

August 30, 2024

Agora Scholars Speak - Ann Steiner

“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.

July 19, 2024

Agora Scholars Speak - Susan Rotroff

“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.

June 19, 2024

Hesperia 93.2 Now Online!

Topics in Hesperia issue 93.2 include an examination of the dating and design of the Hephaisteion in Athens, an overview of terracotta jointed dolls from Corinth, and a study that identifies the Boudroumi as a prison in Late Antique Corinth.

June 13, 2024

Daniel Levine is honored with the 2024 Aristeia Award

On Tuesday June 11th, 2024, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens hosted a garden party to welcome its new Summer Session students.

June 2, 2024

Evelyn Lord Smithson Honored With Room in Loring Hall

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the dedication of a room in Loring Hall in memory of Evelyn Lord Smithson.

May 30, 2024

American School Releases 142nd Annual Report Highlighting Major Accomplishments and Work

The American School is pleased to announce the release of its annual report covering the 2022-2023 academic year.

May 15, 2024

School Awards Mary Lefkowitz with Athens Prize at Eighth Annual Gala

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the American School of Classical Studies at Athens hosted its eight annual Gala. Over 350 guests enjoyed an evening replete with culture, education, and inspiration at the majestic Gotham Hall in New York City.

May 15, 2024

Watch the new film "Mary Lefkowitz and Women in Ancient Greece"

May 13, 2024

Watch the new film "In the Name of Humanity"

Watch the short film about our exhibition entitled "In the Name of Humanity".

May 13, 2024

Watch the new film "Introduction to the American School"

April 19, 2024

Video archive: Annual Open Meeting 2024

Watch a recording of our 2024 Annual Open Meeting

February 22, 2024

Lucy Talcott 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 Lucy Talcott, who was Secretary of the Agora Excavations from 1931 to 1958.

January 4, 2024

John Camp to be honored with AIA’s 2024 Gold Medal

John Camp will be honored this weekend, with the AIA Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement.

December 31, 2023

Our Year in Review - 2023

Watch the year in review and see how your financial support touches the lives of so many people!

November 16, 2023

Kleiners Name Room in Honor of Hesperia

American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce a new major gift from Diana E. E. and Fred S. Kleiner: a room in Loring Hall named in honor of Hesperia.

November 8, 2023

Conservation Laboratory of Athenian Agora Excavations

Each summer, the conservation laboratory of the Agora Excavations runs an 8-week internship program and hosts 2 – 3 international conservation students.

October 30, 2023

Petros Themelis 1936 - 2023

Petros Themelis, one of the most prominent Greek archaeologists, professor and colleague, passed away on Friday, October 27th, at the age of 87.

October 26, 2023

Fall Newsletter 2023

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

October 5, 2023

Hesperia 92.3 Now Online!

Hesperia 92.3 is now available online! Topics in this issue include Keian pottery and Late Bronze Age chronology, a look at the demography of Hellenistic Boiotia, an examination of a Panathenaic victor list, and a study on the chemical composition of domestic wares at Corinth.

October 4, 2023

Emily Wilson Captivates Crowd with Lecture on The Vulnerability of Heroism

Renowned classicist Emily Wilson lectured on The Vulnerability of Heroism to a capacity audience at Cotsen Hall, at the Gennadius Library, while thousands more watched online.

July 20, 2023

Alison Frantz Honored in Loring Hall

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce that a room on the first floor of Loring Hall, has been dedicated to Alison Frantz.

July 14, 2023

Hesperia 92.2 Now Online!

Hesperia 92.2 is now available online! Topics in this issue include an overview of the commemorative portraiture program in the Athenian Agora from the time of Kleisthenes through Augustus, Classical and Hellenistic curse tablets from the Athenian Agora, and the latest report from the Corinth Excavations.

June 7, 2023

A lifetime dedication to Greece and the Agora

Eugene (Gene) Vanderpool was a distinguished archaeologist whose lifelong dedication to Greece and the Agora is widely recognized.

May 12, 2023

Gala 2023 - Video Archive

Watch a reply of our 2023 Annual Gala

May 12, 2023

Watch a replay of our Gala

Watch a replay of our 2023 Annual Gala.

April 12, 2023

Kleiners Name Athenian Agora Courtyard Garden at Loring Hall

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce a new major gift from Diana E. E. and Fred S. Kleiner name the Athenian Agora Courtyard Garden at Loring Hall.

April 11, 2023

Video Archive - Open Meeting 2023

Watch the video archive of our annual Open meeting and learn about the important work that was carried out at the American School, for the past year, as well as the amazing new finds at the Palace of Nestor at Pylos.

February 22, 2023

American School Releases 141st Annual Report Highlighting Major Accomplishments and Work

The American School is pleased to announce the release of its annual report covering the 2021-2022 academic year.

December 31, 2022

Our Year In Review

Watch the year in review and see how your financial support touches the lives of so many people!

December 23, 2022

Hesperia 91.4 Now Online!

Hesperia 91.4 is now available online! Topics in this issue include an overview of Bronze Age panel cups from the Greek mainland, the presentation of a new ritual inscription from the Athenian Agora, and a reexamination of the Kephalari blockhouse assemblage.

November 1, 2022

Mark Mazower Named Gennadius Prize Recipient

Mark Mazower has been selected as the next recipient of the prestigious Gennadius Prize. He will be honored in New York City at the May 2023 Gala of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens.

October 13, 2022

John Camp and Beth Fisher honored by the The National Hellenic Society with its 2022 Excellence Award

Drake Behrakis, Chairman of National Hellenic Society, congratulated the two honorees and Actor Michael Chiklis during the Society’s annual Heritage Weekend and Classic Celebration last week in Dana Point, California.

August 11, 2022

John Papadopoulos Appointed Next Director of the Agora Excavations

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the appointment of John K. Papadopoulos as the next Director of Excavations at the Athenian Agora.

June 30, 2022

Hesperia 91.2 Now Online!

Hesperia 91.2 is now available online! Topics in this issue include the grave of the Griffin Warrior, Anavlachos on Crete, lithics at Halieis, and the Tyrannicides statues in Athens.

April 29, 2022

The Athenian Agora Has Gone to the Dogs!

Colin Whiting speaks to us about his exciting new publication, Dogs in the Athenian Agora (Agora Picture Book 28)

April 15, 2022

New Publication! Dogs in the Athenian Agora

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Dogs in the Athenian Agora (Agora Picture Book 28) by Colin M. Whiting.

March 31, 2022

Hesperia 91.1 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 91.1! Topics in this issue include an examination of the development of cooking dishes in the prehistoric Aegean, visual representations of the myth of Philomela and Prokne in Athenian vase painting, the concluding remarks regarding the comprehensive study of the sculptures from the Temple of Ares, and the publication of the Roman curse tablets from the Athenian Agora.

December 9, 2021

Hesperia 90.4 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 90.4! Topics in this issue include an iconographic study of a red-figure kylix with a kalos-inscription; an editio princeps of the Law of Epikrates from Athens; a review of the evidence for infanticide and perceptions of disability in ancient Greece; and a report for the 2019 excavation season at Corinth.

December 9, 2021

Blegen closed during Christmas holidays

The Blegen Library, during the Christmas holidays, will remain closed the following days: Friday, December 24, 2021; Saturday, December 25, 2021; Friday, December 31, 2021; Saturday, January 1, 2022; Thursday, January 6, 2022

September 20, 2021

Hesperia 90.3 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 90.3! Topics in this issue include a reexamination of the dedicatory inscription for the first Doric temple in Sicily, a look at the work of shipwrights and naval architects in Classical Athens, the publication of the Classical-period pediments, metopes, and akroteria from the Temple of Ares (Temple of Athena Pallenis), and a review of the Athenian funerary reliefs that depict women in Isiac dress.

June 1, 2021

Hesperia 90.2 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 90.2! Topics in this issue include Hittite-Mycenaean relations in the Late Bronze Age, a rescue excavation in northern Piraeus, the inscriptions from Panakton, the so-called oracle of the dead at Tainaron, and the evidence for a Phrygian sculptor working in the Athenian Agora during the 3rd century A.D.

March 4, 2021

Hesperia 90.1 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 90.1. Topics in this issue include Mt. Lykaion and its environs in the Early Iron Age, a reconstruction of Middle Phrygian Gordion, a curse assemblage from the Athenian Agora, and the Greek and Roman inscriptions from Corinth's Temple Hill.

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.

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.

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!

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 4, 2020

Webinar: The Royal Stoa

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

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"

May 27, 2020

Hesperia 89.2 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 89.2. Topics in this issue include an overview of zooarchaeological evidence from the Neolithic settlement at Tsoungiza, a look at settlement patterns at Priniatikos Pyrgos in East Crete during EM III–MM IA, a study on small and miniature vases from Ancient Corinth, and an examination of a statue base in the Athenian Agora.

March 2, 2020

New Publication! Vrysaki: A Neighborhood Lost in Search of the Athenian Agora

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Vrysaki: A Neighborhood Lost in Search of the Athenian Agora by Sylvie Dumont.

February 20, 2020

Hesperia 89.1 Now Online!

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 89.1. Topics in this issue include an overview of the Neolithic settlement on Tsoungiza at Ancient Nemea, an editio princeps of 21 columnar grave monuments from the Athenian Agora, a study of miniature herms that depict Alexander the Great, and a report on the 2018 excavation season at Corinth.

February 18, 2020

In Memoriam: Ing-Marie Raptis

Our friend and colleague Ing-Marie Raptis, after three months of struggle, has passed away on February 5, 2020.

November 21, 2019

Hesperia 88.4 Now Online!

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 88.4. Topics in this issue include the reexamination of a multifigured Protoarchaic cup from Crete, the study of the Classical-period sculpture from the friezes of the Temple of Ares in the Athenian Agora, an exploration of the political value of timber in the 5th century, and a look at the influences of 5th-century Athenian art and civic religion on the staging of Euripides’ Ion.

November 21, 2019

ASCSA at the 2020 AIA/SCS Annual Meeting in DC

Use this list to join current American School members and staff for lectures, workshops, round table discussions and more at the 2020 AIA/SCS Annual Meeting in Washington DC.

March 20, 2019

Accessing Greek Kilns Online: An Interview with Kiln WebAtlas Director and ASCSA Alumna Eleni Hasaki

Using GIS, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Classics at University of Arizona Eleni Hasaki and her colleagues created an online database for scholars to document, search, and continuously update kiln locations in Greece.

February 25, 2019

ASCSA and Fulbright Greece Alumnus Appointed Curator in Charge at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Serving at The Met for over 20 years, Sean Hemingway has been announced as John A. and Carole O. Moran Curator in Charge, Greek and Roman Art.

February 13, 2019

Agora Volunteers Reflect on Experience

Four former Agora volunteers — Ana Alvarez, Laura Gawlinski, Marcie Handler, Nick Popielski — discuss how digging at the Agora has influenced their lives.

January 10, 2019

A Snapshot into Roman Dining at the Athenian Agora: An Interview with Sarah Beal

Meet ASCSA Associate Member and Ph.D. candidate at University of Cincinnati, Sarah Beal.

December 13, 2018

Reconsidering the Ostraka of the Athenian Agora: An Interview with Jim Sickinger

In light of new excavation finds and publications, NEH and ASCSA Fellow Jim Sickinger discusses his research related to the Athenian practice of ostracism.

November 26, 2018

Hesperia 87.4 Now Online!

Topics in this issue include a gold necklace from the grave of the Griffin Warrior at Pylos, a Protoattic votive deposit from the Athenian Agora, the pediments and akroteria of the Hephaisteion, and Sir John Beazley’s notebooks.

October 29, 2018

From the Trench to the Lab: Learning to Conserve Archaeological Material at the Agora

What is it like to treat freshly excavated material? Meet the Conservation Interns of 2018 Summer Agora Excavations and find out!

October 1, 2018

New Publication! The Agora Bone Well (Hesperia Suppl. 50)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Agora Bone Well (Hesperia Suppl. 50) by Maria A. Liston, Susan I. Rotroff, and Lynn M. Snyder.

September 13, 2018

Hesperia 87.3 Now Online!

Topics include terracotta votives from Acrocorinth, defensive watchtowers at Mantineia, Hippias of Erythrai, and marble statuary of Asklepios from the Athenian Agora.

June 19, 2018

Hesperia 87.2 Now Online!

Topics include a Middle Helladic cist tomb in the Athenian Agora, prehistoric bronze shields from Delphi, Boiotian pottery decorated in the so-called Six’s technique, and Late Antique inscribed altars from the Asklepieion at Epidauros.

May 30, 2018

New Publication! Hellenistic Pottery: The Fine Wares (Corinth VII.7)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Hellenistic Pottery: The Fine Wares (Corinth VII.7) by Sarah A. James.

May 15, 2018

New Publication! Ancient Corinth: Site Guide

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Ancient Corinth: Site Guide, by Guy D. R. Sanders, Jennifer Palinkas, and Ioulia Tzonou-Herbst, with James Herbst

March 27, 2018

Early Iron Age Cemeteries in the Agora: An Interview with Author John K. Papadopoulos

John K. Papadopoulos discusses the newest volume in the Athenian Agora series

March 7, 2018

New Publication: The Monuments of the Eastern Hill (Samothrace 9)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Monuments of the Eastern Hill (Samothrace 9) by Bonna D. Wescoat.

February 27, 2018

New Publication: The Sanctuary of Athena at Sounion (AAAC 4)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Sanctuary of Athena at Sounion (AAAC 4) by Barbara Barletta.