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The Odyssey in Boeotia? Connecting ancient Eleon with Homer
The biggest news from Hollywood this summer has been about the newest blockbuster film from Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey. In addition to its huge success and popularity, discussion focuses on the historical accuracy of various elements of
Greece through the sketchbooks
The study trip to Greece offered our group from the University of Montreal a rare immersion into the landscapes and ancient sites that shaped the thought and aesthetics of the ancient world. From Athens to the Peloponnese,
The Anglophone Summer School 2026: Attica and the Peloponnese
From May 17 to June 6, 2026, the Canadian Institute in Greece welcomed 22 students from universities across Canada for its annual Anglophone Summer School. Combining lectures with visits to archaeological sites and museums, the program offered
The Discovery of the ancient Aegean: The 2026 Cyclades and Crete Summer School, Part 2.
By Marianne Locas-Ouimet From the 10th to 29th of May, the students traveled from Athens into the Cycladic Islands and then to Crete, in order to study ancient Greek history and archeology. After discovering Athens, Paros and
On the road through the Ancient cities of the Peloponnese
After this first chapter filled with Athenian discoveries, it was time for us to continue the adventure beyond the capital. The trip was only just beginning: a second, equally fascinating part awaited us on the other side
A fond farewell: Looking back at my time at the Canadian Institute
Looking back on my year as the Neda and Franz Leipen Fellow at the Canadian Institute in Greece, I am incredibly grateful for all the opportunities and experiences I’ve had. My main focus this academic year has
Exploring the Ancient Aegean: The 2026 Cyclades and Crete Summer School
The 2026 Cyclades and Crete CIG Summer School has officially begun. From May 10th to May 29th, students are travelling across Athens, the Cycladic islands, and Crete to study Greek history from the Bronze Age to the
Athens, an open-air laboratory
It is with great pleasure that we announce the beginning of the fifth consecutive edition of the Athens–Peloponnese Summer School, an experience that has now become essential for both our students and the teaching team. For this
Welcome, Nicole!
This week, we welcomed our new intern from York University, Nicole Kulova, who will be with us in Athens until July. Nicole is a second-year Honours student in Political Science and Philosophy whose education in classics,
My Unforgettable Internship Experience
Ever since my first trip to Crete in 2016, I have heard the siren’s call of Greece tempting me to return. Then in 2025, armed with my undergrad Classics knowledge, I was fortunate enough to join the
Welcome, Tammy!
A few days ago we welcomed our new intern from the University of Waterloo, Tammy Markov, who will be with us in Athens until April. Tammy is currently studying for her BA in Honours Classical Studies, and
My time as the CIG Intern
After getting the news that I would be the next intern at the Canadian Institute, I was over the moon (and slightly terrified) to have the chance to live and work in Athens for three months.
Reflections from Athens: A semester of research and discovery
I have been extraordinarily fortunate to spend the last two years in Greece, and I am grateful for the opportunity provided by the Neda and Franz Leipen Fellowship, which has allowed me to continue living in
The Abdera Urban Plan Project (AUPP): Results from the 2025 season
In June 2025, the AUPP began its second season with excavations at the site of the Roman period Insula of Houses at Abdera. The project is co-directed by Maria Chrysafi, Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities
Welcome, Eric and Aiko!
The new academic year has begun at the Institute, and we welcome the Institute’s 2025-2026 Neda and Franz Leipen Fellow, Eric Del Fabbro, and Concordia University intern, Aiko Byrne. Eric Del Fabbro is a PhD candidate in
Unearthing Argilos: 2025 Excavation Recap
Over sixty university and CEGEP students from around the globe convened in Asprovalta, Northern Greece, between June 2 and July 14, 2025. Participants engaged in both onsite excavation at Argilos and detailed artifact analysis at the Amphipolis
2025 Study Season at Ancient Eleon in Eastern Boeotia
In 2025, the Eastern Boeotia Archaeological Project worked for five weeks (May 18 to June 21), focused on studying the excavated remains from ancient Eleon and survey material from the surrounding region. We have been working in
First Season of the Southern Mani Archaeological Project!
In May 2025, under the auspices of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Lakonia, with a permit through the Canadian Institute in Greece, the Southern Mani Archaeological Project (SMAP) initiated pedestrian field survey in the area of
The CIG’s Cycladic Island and Crete 2025 Circuit was once again a Success!
And with that, the second half of the CIG’s Cycladic Island and Crete Summer School is complete! These three weeks flew by, with students craving more adventure and knowledge as we explored museums, archaeological sites, and the
Here we go again! The CIG’s Cycladic Island and Crete 2025 Circuit is underway!
After the success of last year, we are happy to announce that the CIG’s 2025 Cycladic and Crete Francophone Summer School is officially underway! This summer school consists of a three-week journey beginning in the capital, Athens,
CIG Summer School 2025: Reflections on Our Trip – Francophone Group, Peloponnese Circuit
It is with great pleasure that we share the tremendous success of the fourth edition of the Canadian Institute in Greece's Summer School, held in Attica and throughout the Peloponnese! From May 4 to 24, 2025, 36
Seeing Sites and Cities: my undergraduate experience living in Greece
When I was in elementary school, I set a goal to travel to Athens. There was something about the history, and architecture that always stood out to me and was a major influence on my life and
Welcome, Wyatt!
Earlier this week we welcomed our new intern from the University of Waterloo, Wyatt Lane, who will be with us in Athens until April. Wyatt is an Honours Arts undergraduate student in Classical Studies. His interests predominantly
John Fossey, 1943–2024
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of John Fossey, Professor Emeritus at McGill University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and one of the founding members of the Canadian Institute in
Welcome, Adam and Dante!
The new academic year has begun at the Institute, and we welcome the Institute’s 2024-2025 Alföldi-Rosenbaum Fellow, Adam Wiznura, and Wilfrid Laurier University intern, Dante Campanella. Adam Wiznura is a PhD student in Ancient History at the
























