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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.

29/10/2026

'How the Women of Greek Myth Helped Martha Graham Transform Modern Dance (Video) '

Medea, Jocasta and Clytemnestra helped Martha Graham reshape modern dance. An Athens program explores that century-long connection between Greek myth and movement.

28/10/2026

'‘Medea’ Review: The Original Monster Mom' (£)

Euripides’ portrayal of Medea as a child-killing figure of fury has obscured the nuances of a more complicated mythological story.

26/10/2026

New online course! 'Classical Myth from 21st Century Storytellers' (25/11/2026 – 09/12/2026)

Our speakers for this series are five performers who research and explore traditional narratives and devise spoken word storytelling performances, bringing this material to life for modern audiences. They follow in the footsteps of the storytellers who were crucial for the oral transmission of myth and legend in the ancient world. All the shows in this series have toured in performance in theatrical spaces and are gathered here for the first time in a special online sharing of the work.

Wednesday 25 November: Wild Visions told by Katy Cawkwell & Lucy Lill

We plunge in with the birth of the goddess Artemis, leading onto a little-known fragment of her mythology, involving an ecstatic encounter with the Dawn and a moonlit path that leads to transformation. Next, we meet Kassandra, blessed with the power to see the future, cursed with never being believed. Join us as we go hunting in the wild places and raking through the ashes of a fallen city to bring you epic tales that set the women firmly centre stage.

Wednesday 2 December: Metamorphoses told by Hugh Lupton & Daniel Morden

Tales of transformation, featuring Arachne, Orpheus, Echo and Narcissus, Demeter and Persephone, Midas, Baucis and Philemom. Darkly humorous, chilling and charming by turns.

“the tale… stopped all our hearts, however hardened by age” The Guardian

Wednesday 9 December: Dionysos told by Amelia Ace Armande

Thrice-born, vine-maker, girl-child, mountain-shaker. Amelia Ace Armande unstoppers the life-story of Dionysos, bringing all the world the ‘Good News’ of the ‘New Wine’ – heady tales of ecstasy and madness, revelry and resurrection.

For more information and to book:
https://www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event-Registration/EventId/31

Image 'Artemis Ephesos' by Kharmacher CC0 1.0

26/10/2026

'How to face the end of the world – according to Plato and the Stoics'

Fearing future catastrophe is nothing new – ancient Greek and Roman philosophers all visualized the apocalypse

22/10/2026

Online Talk: A Taste of Greek, with Caroline K. Mackenzie

Following last year’s successful ‘A Taste of Latin’, Caroline K. Mackenzie is back to take you on an odyssey through the magical language of ancient Greece. Whether you are a complete beginner or wish to brush up on existing knowledge, Caroline’s classes are lively and accessible. ‘A Taste of Greek’ will explore language, etymology and the culture of Ancient Greece. Author of the Amazon #1 Best Seller Pocket GCSE Greek Etymological Lexicon, Caroline brings years of expertise and infectious enthusiasm to the Classics.

This talk will take place on Tuesday 17 November, 6-7pm (UK time) and will be repeated on Saturday 21 November, 11am-12 noon (UK). Please select which time and date when you are booking.

Flyers offering a discount on Caroline's books are attached, and further details and the booking form can be found here:

https://www.hellenicandromanlibrary.org/Events/Event-Registration/EventId/30

Image by Ioannis Kontomitros, Ancient greek text, CC BY 2.0

14/10/2026

'Where to start with: Anne Carson'

From essays on sexual jealousy to retellings of classical Greek tragedies, here’s a guide to the Nobel prize winning writer’s catalogue of work

13/10/2026

Interview with Anne Carson by the Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 was awarded to Anne Carson “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”

13/10/2026

We've been asked to spread the word about the new Palatial Studies Research Network (PSRN), that may be interesting to some here. Details at the link

Palaces were never just buildings

08/10/2026

'Antigone review' - Tron theatre Glasgow

Read our review of Antigone at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow: swift and stylish two-handed adaptation

07/10/2026

'Archaeologists Unearth the 2,400-Year-Old School Where Aristotle Taught Alexander to Be Great'

The latest excavation at Aristotle’s gymnasium in ancient Mieza has revealed ornate, mosaic-covered halls where researchers believe Alexander the Great learned his formative lessons

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Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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http://www.hellenicsociety.org.uk/

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