We are pleased to share this video interview with Joel Christensen, of Brandeis University, in which he talks about his experiences in teaching ancient Greek and Classics. You can watch the video in the frame below, or on our YouTube channe … Read more
This post has been inspired by recent posts regarding the Olympic Games. It consists of some thoughts that occurred to me when reading the posts, and various other musings from reading a number of sources over the years. What struck me most … Read more
We were delighted to welcome back Professor Joel Christensen, of Brandeis University, to join members of the Kosmos Society for an Open House discussion on “Violence and War Crimes in Iliad 6.” As Professor Christensen writes in his Sub … Read more
We are delighted to welcome Paul Cartledge, of Clare College, University of Cambridge, to join members of the Kosmos Society for an Open House discussion on ‘Thebes: the lost city of ancient Greece’ Thebes, the third largest city in anc … Read more
2024 sees the tenth anniversary of the Kosmos Society! So, to celebrate, this post includes some of the highlights and accomplishments from our first year, including Open House events, learning resources, and posts written and shared by com … Read more
Atreus … I must dare some crime, atrocious, bloody, such as my brother would more wish were his. Crimes thou dost not avenge, save as thou dost surpass them. And what crime can be so dire as to overtop his sin? Does he lie downcast? Doe … Read more
We are pleased to share this video interview with Bettina Joy de Guzman, about her experience in teaching Latin to high school students. You can watch the video in the frame below, or on our YouTube channel. Related topics Interview | Teac … Read more
A priestess, a woman with magical powers, a mother, a lover, a woman abandoned by her husband, and a murderer. There are many faces of Medea. Being a priestess of Hecate, Medea has knowledge of magic and witchcraft. Medea boiling the ram be … Read more
We are pleased to share this interview with Suzanne Lye, Assistant Professor of Classics at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in which she talks about her experiences in teaching Classics and ancient Greek. You can watch the … Read more
We were excited to welcome Joel Christensen for an Open House entitled “Epic Narrative and Toxic Heroism.” The event took place on Friday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m. EDT and was recorded. To get ready for the event you might like to read: The … Read more
Each week, the Center for Hellenic Studies, Kosmos Society, and Out of Chaos Theatre are streaming a reading and discussion of ancient Greek tragedy, hosted by Joel Christensen and featuring special guests. The live stream is on Wednesdays … Read more
Find videos of dialogues and discussions by theme: Homer and epic | Other Greek poetry | Tragedy and Comedy | History | Philosophy | Other Greek texts | Related languages and cultures | Music and visual arts | Digital research, and teachin … Read more