Hellenism in the News

The Hellenistic Period is traditionally dated between the death of Alexander the Great (323 BCE) and the beginning of the Roman Empire, around 30 BCE. More that 2,000 years later, the cultural relics of Hellenism—archaeology, poetry, myth, and philosophy—still profoundly affect developments in technology, reassessments of history, and constructions of modern identity. Below is just a sampling of recent news stories featuring Hellenism.


Friends of Hellenic Studies,

We would like to share an announcement made by Artemis Leontis, Editor of the Journal of Modern Greek Studies… more »