The following list offers required readings and choices for the M.A. in Classical Antiquity, Special Field examination in Greek History. Students are expected to consult with an advisor and finalize a ...

Herodotos (c.490–c.425 BCE) and Thucydides (c.460– c.399 BCE) were great Hellenic / Greek historians. They wrote during the fifth century BCE, about 700 years after Homer. The time of Herodotos and ...

Sitting at the café of the Technopolis cultural center in downtown Athens, cigarillo in hand, Antonis Kafetzopoulos, one of Greece's best-known actors, gives a quick digested history of Greece's ...

A view of the Greek island Hydra. James Burke / Time Life Pictures / Getty Images While it seems tiny and low-key, overachieving Hydra holds a privileged place in Greek history. The fate of Hydriots ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...

Greece, with its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, has emerged as a top destination for travelers seeking diverse experiences. From the historical ruins of Athens to the pristine ...

The history of Modern Greek at Harvard University began in 1828, just a few years after the Greek War of Independence started.

Her long hair draped to the viewer’s right, a woman gazes slightly upwards and appears rapt in contemplation. Circling the colossal bust, we explore her high cheekbones, wide eyes, and her fierce, ...

The Greek occupation of Western Anatolia after World War I and the events that occurred during this era continue to be a subject of debate. Greece and its supporters in the Western public portray the ...