Greek Reporter

Middle Greek: The Language That Shaped Modern Greek

Learn about the journey of the Greek language from its ancient origins to the vernacular of modern Greece through the lens of Middle Greek.
EurekAlert!

Last chance to record archaic Greek language ‘heading for extinction’

A new data crowdsourcing platform aims to preserve the sound of Romeyka, an endangered millennia-old variety of Greek. Experts consider the language to be a linguistic goldmine and a living bridge to ...
The Cornell Daily Sun

After Funding Cut, Cornell Will No Longer Offer Modern Greek Courses

Unless new sources of funding are found, the University will cease offering courses in Modern Greek beginning next school year.A seed grant from the Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, an ...
Open Access Government

Ancient greek heritage in (early modern) Europe

The fascination with Greek culture can be traced to the early modern period, from the Renaissance until the eighteenth century. During this era, European scholars – and later educated elites and a ...
Greek Reporter

From War Hero to Academic Pioneer: The Genesis of Modern Greek at Harvard

The history of Modern Greek at Harvard University began in 1828, just a few years after the Greek War of Independence started.
The Atlantic

Some Aspects of Modern Greek Art: The Blending of Contrasting Traditions

OF ALL, Europeans only the Greeks, and the Balkan peoples under their civilizing influences preserved the art forms, subjects, and principles of medieval Byzantium. Only if we fully appreciate this ...