2026

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

  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, philosophy,

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 CIG’s

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 she