In May-June 2026, 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), directed by Drs. Chelsea Gardner (Acadia University) and William Parkinson
When I got the news that I would be spending my summer in Greece, I was ecstatic. Originally, I impulsively submitted an application to my university’s international program because I had become very engrossed in Greco-Roman classics and
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 the
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
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 participants
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 Delos,
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 of
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 been
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 present
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 new