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.

August 4, 2025

Master Plan for Ancient Corinth Wins Prestigious European Urban Planning Award

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is proud to announce that the Master Plan for the Regeneration of Ancient Corinth, developed in collaboration with the Ephorate of Antiquities of Corinthia and designed by Thymio Papayannis and Associates (TPA), has been awarded top honors in the Urban Planning category of the European Architectural Heritage Intervention (AHI) Awards.

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 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 25, 2025

Charles K. Williams II, honored with the gold medal of the municipality of Corinth

The Municipality of Corinth honored the Dr. Charles K. Williams II, emeritus Director of Corinth Excavations of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, for his significant contribution to the science of Greek archaeology.

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 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.

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.

September 27, 2024

Hesperia 93.3 Now Online!

We are pleased to announce the publication of Hesperia 93.3! Topics in this issue include the publication of terracotta figurines from Corinth, a look at the development of lead-glazed pottery in the Mediterranean, and a study detailing events at the American excavations at Sardis during the Greek-Turkish War.

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

Confinement in antiquity and today

A collaboration between the ASCSA, The American College of Greece-PIERCE psychology society, choir and orchestra, 2nd Gymnasium of Corinth, Diazoma, Olympia Odos, the Greek Ministry of Culture, and researcher Matthew Larsen in 2024.

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.

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

March 15, 2024

Hesperia 93.1 Now Online!

Topics in this issue include the grave of the Griffin Warrior, Athenian Hellenistic taxes, the work of the Western Argolid Regional Project, and a Tang Dynasty coin found at Corinth.

January 17, 2024

New Steinmetz Family Foundation Museum Fellow at Corinth

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!

December 15, 2023

Hesperia 92.4 Now Online!

Hesperia 92.4 is now available online! Topics in this issue include the MYNEKO project in central mainland Greece, the possible evidence for the first Attic potter/painter known by name, a report on the rural fortifications of Aphrodisias, and a curse on a mime actress at Corinth.

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 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.

May 12, 2023

School Awards Mark Mazower with the Gennadius Prize at Seventh Annual Gala

Ira D. Wallach Professor of History at Columbia University and a member of the Board of Overseers of the Gennadius Library honored at Gotham Hall in New York City.

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 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.

January 19, 2023

Making a Splash: Mary C. Sturgeon Discusses The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture

An interview with Mary C. Sturgeon, author of the newly published volume, The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture (Corinth XXIII.1).

January 6, 2023

New Publication: The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture (Corinth XXIII.1)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture (Corinth XXIII.1), by Mary C. Sturgeon.

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 12, 2022

Window[pane] to the Past: Glass from East of the Theater at Corinth

Anastassios C. Antonaras discusses his new book, East of the Theater: Glassware and Glass Production (Corinth XIX.1).

November 22, 2022

Fall 2022 Newsletter

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

November 21, 2022

New Publication: East of the Theater: Glassware and Glass Production

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of East of the Theater: Glassware and Glass Production (Corinth XIX.1), by Anastassios C. Antonaras.

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 3, 2022

Hesperia 91.3 Now Online!

Topics in this issue include the presentation of a Late Minoan II–III sealstone from Sissi on Crete, a detailed synthesis of the finds from the South Stoa wells at Corinth, and an analysis of lead-glazed tablewares from Late Medieval Corinth.

May 29, 2022

Rediscovering the Julian Basilica: A Conversation with the Authors of Corinth XXII

Scotton, Vanderpool, and Roncaglia discuss their new publication, The Julian Basilica: Architecture, Sculpture, Epigraphy (Corinth XXII)

May 23, 2022

New Publication! The Julian Basilica: Architecture, Sculpture, Epigraphy

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Julian Basilica: Architecture, Sculpture, Epigraphy (Corinth XXII) by Paul D. Scotton, Catherine de Grazia Vanderpool, and Carolynn Roncaglia.

February 28, 2022

New Publication! Potters at Work in Ancient Corinth: Industry, Religion, and the Penteskouphia Pinakes

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of Potters at Work in Ancient Corinth: Industry, Religion, and the Penteskouphia Pinakes (Hesperia Supplement 51) by Eleni Hasaki.

January 14, 2022

Making Objects Speak: Reflections from the Author

Sonia Klinger discusses her new publication, The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore: Miscellaneous Finds of Terracotta (Corinth XVIII.8)

January 10, 2022

New Publication! The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore: Miscellaneous Finds of Terracotta

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore: Miscellaneous Finds of Terracotta (Corinth XVIII.8) by Sonia Klinger.

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.

September 15, 2021

ASCSA Students back in the library

After one year with no regular program, due to COVID-19 pandemic, ASCSA students are back in the library.

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.

February 22, 2021

Corinth Excavations joins Microsoft’s Flipgrid community

Corinth Excavations joined the Flipgrid community by designing mini-lessons that explore topics of Greek archaeology. Flipgrid is a video discussion tool designed by Microsoft, to work specifically for teachers and students in a digital classroom.

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.

October 23, 2020

Webinar: Sixty Years Exploring Prehistoric Kea

We celebrate sixty years of our affiliated excavations on the Cycladic island of Kea (Tzia) with a special webinar.

July 6, 2020

Webinar: Live from Corinth, Episode 1

Join us in watching the video archive of first episode of our "Live from Corinth", with Dr. Ioulia Tzonou, Associate Director of Corinth Excavations and Eleni Gizas, Steinmetz Family Foundation Museum Fellow at Ancient Corinth.

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.

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.

December 16, 2019

Videocast - "Euchenor's Corinth: Mycenaean Habitation from Acrocorinth to Korakou"

Mycenaean Corinth was considered non-existent for the longest time. Based on the evidence produced by the ASCSA on the site of Ancient Corinth and by the Archaeological Service in the area, I argue for wealthy Corinth.

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.

July 19, 2019

Beauty Event - Corinth

A collaboration between the ASCSA, The American College of Greece-PIERCE, the 3rd Gymnasium of Corinth, Diazoma, Olympia Odos, and the Greek Ministry of Culture in 2019.

June 24, 2019

“Open Day” at ASCSA Corinth Excavations: A New Chapter of On-site Programming

New "Open Day" program at Corinth Excavations invites student and adult groups to observe stages of the archaeological process both on and off the field.

May 23, 2019

Corinth Museum Floods Social Media for Museum Week and Celebrates International Museum Day

Corinth Museum brings elaborate Roman coiffures to life for International Museum Day

April 8, 2019

Ancient Corinth Welcomes Students for Major Museum Education Program

On Thursday, April 4th Corinth Excavations, in collaboration with the Ephoreia of Antiquities of the Corinthia, the Psychology Club of the American College of Greece-Pierce, and the 3rd Gymnasium of Corinth, organized a major museum education program for 42 students (ages 12-14) from the two schools.

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.

March 13, 2019

Hesperia 88.1 Now Online!

Topics include the history and geoarchaeology of the lower Maeander Valley, a reappraisal of the Athena Promachos accounts from the Acropolis, and a report on the recent excavation in the South Stoa at Corinth.

March 5, 2019

Q&A With New Steinmetz Family Foundation Museum Fellow Eleni Gizas

Now settled into life at Ancient Corinth, Gizas shares with us her enthusiasm for Greece, archaeology, and museum education.

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.

August 10, 2018

Rethinking Ceramics at Corinth: Reflections from Author Sarah A. James

Sarah A. James discusses the latest addition to the Corinth series, Hellenistic Pottery: The Fine Wares (Corinth VII.7).

July 20, 2018

Massachusetts teacher develops archaeology elective using Corinth Excavations K-12 educational resources

ASCSA Summer Seminar alumna Nancy Antonellis brings Greek Archaeology to high school students with lesson plans from Corinth Excavations.

July 10, 2018

2018 Record-breaking Corinth Excavation & Museum Sessions

Corinth Excavations was bustling with activity this spring.

June 6, 2018

Corinth Excavations Celebrates 200th Educational Program

On-site and online, Corinth Excavations connects with students from around the world.

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 21, 2018

Increasing Accessibility through the Ancient Corinth: Site Guide

An interview with the authors of the first official guidebook to Corinth released by the ASCSA in over 50 years.

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 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.

March 1, 2018

Corinth Excavations Celebrates 100th Educational Program

On-site and online, Corinth Excavations connects with students from around the world.

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.

February 12, 2018

Q&A with Corinth’s Director Christopher Pfaff

Christopher Pfaff, Associate Professor of Classics at Florida State University, began as Director of the Corinth Excavations in July. He shares his reflections on and plans for the site in this Q&A.

January 29, 2018

New Publication: The Early Iron Age: The Cemeteries (Agora XXXVI)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Early Iron Age: The Cemeteries (Agora XXXVI) by John K. Papadopoulos and Evelyn Lord Smithson.

January 29, 2018

Virtual Field Trip, Anyone?

Corinth Excavations' newest outreach effort is aimed at bringing K-12 students to Corinth... digitally.

November 3, 2017

Trustees Announce Recipient of the 2018 Athens Prize

The Trustees of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens have announced Ronald S. Stroud as the winner of the Athens Prize awarded for outstanding contributions to the advancement of knowledge of ancient Greece.