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.
Open Call | International Cavafy Summer School 2025: Cavafy and Egypt
The International Cavafy Summer School is an annual scholarly initiative of the Cavafy Archive and the Onassis Foundation, focused on Cavafy, his work, and his archive… more »
Greece In America NEWSLETTER, September 2024
Friends of Hellenic Studies, the “Greece In America NEWSLETTER, September 2024” is now available here:
https://mailchi.mp/greekembassy/greece-in-america-september-10143770?e=55c770a7b1
Call to apply for the new cycle (2025-2026) of Early Career Fellowships in Greece and Cyprus
Applications are now open for the Center for Hellenic Studies’ new cycle (July 2025-June 2026) of the Early Career Fellowships in Hellenic Studies… more »
Friends of Hellenic Studies,
We would like to share an announcement made by Artemis Leontis, Editor of the Journal of Modern Greek Studies… more »