Fall 2026 Rhetoric Series
We are delighted to announce the fifth seminar in Greek Rhetoric, Law, and Society, organized by Ifigeneia Giannadaki (UF), which will take place in Fall 2026. Read more
Archive
Reimagining Ancient Myth
6 September 2026, 2:00 pm ET
Please join us at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on Sunday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m. for a performance of Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice presented by Songs of the Goat, featuring a conversation moderated by Naomi Weiss. Read more
The Digital, The Archaeological, and the Ethical
18 September 2026
Join us on Sept. 18–19 for a two-day workshop exploring archaeological research and community engagement in a rapidly changing digital world. Read more
Returning Confiscated Land to Exiles
6 October 2026, 12:00 pm ET
October 6. Greek Rhetoric, Law, and Society: Adele Scafuro (Brown University) will present a talk titled "Returning Confiscated Land to Exiles: Reconciliation, Arbitration, Court Judgment and SEG 36.750 and 751, the Mytilene Decree(s)." Read more
Odysseus Returns
13 October 2026, 6:00 pm ET
An evening conversation on Christopher Nolan's reworking of Homer's Odyssey co-sponsored by the Center for Hellenic Studies. Held on October 13 at Harvard's main campus in Cambridge, MA. Read more
Law, Rhetoric and Comedy in Fourth-Century Athens
13 October 2026, 12:00 pm ET
Tuesday, October 13. Greek Rhetoric, Law, and Society: Kostas Apostolakis (University of Crete) will present a talk titled "Law, Rhetoric and Comedy in Fourth-Century Athens." Read more
Scholars-in-Training 2026 Recap
This summer, the Center for Hellenic Studies became the new home for Harvard University’s Scholars-In-Training Program (SIT). Seven high school students from the DMV area were selected to participate as scholars-in-training, and for six weeks, they explored Greek antiquity through classes, workshops, and activities. Read more
Constructing Moral Character in Against Macartatus
20 October 2026, 12:00 pm ET
Tuesday, October 20. Greek Rhetoric, Law, and Society: Marios Mammatas (University of Crete) will present a talk titled "Constructing Moral Character in Against Macartatus." Read more
Female Social Networks: Reframing Lysias 1
27 October 2026, 12:00 pm ET
Tuesday, October 27. Greek Rhetoric, Law, and Society: Allison Glazebrook (Brock University) will present a talk titled "Female Social Networks: Reframing Lysias 1." Read more
Playing with Gods
2 November 2026, 6:00 pm ET
Monday, November 2. Join us for a conversation on the smash-hit games Hades and Hades II, featuring two leading scholars on the reception of the ancient world in video games. Read more