The Hellenic Society

The Hellenic Society Founded in 1879. Join us and find out more at www.hellenicsociety.org.uk http://icls.sas.ac.uk/library/Home.htm

The Society publishes two journals, organises events, awards grants and helps to maintain the Joint Library, in conjunction with the Roman Society and the Institute of Classical Studies. Membership of the Hellenic Society allows the reader to use the Joint Library and to borrow (within the UK) up to four books at a time, either in person or by post.

'German museum tackles the ‘Parthenon Puzzle’'
24/09/2026

'German museum tackles the ‘Parthenon Puzzle’'

Under different circumstances, we would be discussing the scientific value and the weight of the proposal it presents.

'Ancient Greek Vase Recreated Out of Real Cookies Using a Blender 3D Model'
24/09/2026

'Ancient Greek Vase Recreated Out of Real Cookies Using a Blender 3D Model'

It's edible.

Obituary for Patricia Easterling by Edith Hall.
23/09/2026

Obituary for Patricia Easterling by Edith Hall.

Classical scholar and the first woman to be appointed regius professor of Greek at Cambridge University

23/09/2026

😊It is with great pleasure that the NIA invites you to a lecture by

👤Dr. Tuna Kaylacı (Assistant Professor of Computational Archaeology, Leiden University) &
👤Dr. Masoumeh Mansouri (Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, University of Birmingham)

👉“Archaeology of Repetition – Politics of Automation”

📅25 September 2026
🕕18.00
📍The Netherlands Institute at Athens
📭Makri 11, 11742, Athens

This talk brings a deep-time critique to the ways modern automation is imagined, understood and produced. The first half asks how work becomes automatable; the second asks who pays for it. [...]

🗣️All are welcome! No technical background required.

🔗 To follow the event online and for more information about the lecture, please click the link in the first comment.

📷 Image from an article in the Faculty's 2022 April Fool's edition ( Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University website)

'The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Present Major Exhibition on Cross-Cultural Roots of Ancient Greek Art'
17/09/2026

'The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Present Major Exhibition on Cross-Cultural Roots of Ancient Greek Art'

Exploring a transformative time in ancient Greece, the exhibition sheds new light on the cultural interactions between Greeks and diverse cultures from West Asia and the Balkans to North Africa and Europe, and the artistic innovations that shaped Greek art

'Beyond the Odyssey: A beginner’s guide to Greek mythology'
17/09/2026

'Beyond the Odyssey: A beginner’s guide to Greek mythology'

Classicist and author Natalie Haynes joins us to discuss the trials and joys of learning about ancient Greece and its mythology.

''This is a story about buried treasure': The 1970s tomb raiders who plundered 'million-dollar pots''
16/09/2026

''This is a story about buried treasure': The 1970s tomb raiders who plundered 'million-dollar pots''

It was one of the finest pieces of art ever bought by the Met. But it had come from an Italian grave robber. In 1975, the BBC investigated the global trade in stolen antiquities.

'Reimagining classical literature from a canine perspective' - great interview with Caroline Lawrence and Lorna Lee abou...
16/09/2026

'Reimagining classical literature from a canine perspective' - great interview with Caroline Lawrence and Lorna Lee about their new children's books (and a great cover by Flora Kirk)

with Caroline Lawrence and Lorna Lee Can you give us a brief outline of what readers can expect from your story? Caroline: It is a short retelling of Virgil’s Aeneid from the point of view of Aenea…

'Samos: Greek Culture Ministry Plans Unified Archaeological Park at Pythagoreio'
16/09/2026

'Samos: Greek Culture Ministry Plans Unified Archaeological Park at Pythagoreio'

The Greek Culture Ministry plans a unified archaeological park at Pythagoreio on Samos, connecting key monuments and improving visitor access.

'Cate Blanchett’s Electra/Persona at the National Theatre is a surreal triumph'
15/09/2026

'Cate Blanchett’s Electra/Persona at the National Theatre is a surreal triumph'

This innovative production combines Sophocles’ revenge play with Ingmar Bergman’s film to explore ideas of identity and performativity.

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