Reading Greek Tragedy Online | Thyestes

On Wednesday, February 24 at 3:00-4:30pm EST, join us for a live reading and discussion of Seneca's Thyestes (translation by Paul Murgatroyd), hosted by Joel Christensen (Brandeis University) with special guest Helen Slaney (La Trobe University). Directed by Paul O'Mahony, the featured actors include Tim Delap, Evelyn Miller, Paul O'Mahony, David Rubin, and Sara Valentine. Watch the live-stream on the Center for Hellenic Studies YouTube Channel. Read more...

Online Open House | A Young Woman’s Journey to Womanhood, with Arti Mehta

On Friday, February 19 at 11:00am EST, we welcome Arti Mehta of Howard University for an Online Open House entitled “ A Young Woman’s Journey to Womanhood: Greek and Indic Models from Menander and Kālidāsa.” Watch the live-stream on the Center for Hellenic Studies YouTube Channel. Read more...

Black Classicists | A Mural Mosaic

We would like to draw special attention to eighteen influential 19th century Black classicists who made groundbreaking achievements in Classics education. The exhibition celebrates the important role of African Americans in the field of Classics, and provides a unique opportunity to reflect upon the purpose of higher education and its place in the struggle for equality and human enrichment. Read More...