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Learning in the Museums of Athens
Students of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens have the rare opportunity to hear lectures directly inside museums. These lectures are made...
The Endowment and Financial Support
At present, the endowment of the American School of Classical Studies amounts to about $65,000. This financial base allows the institution to maintain its...
A Remarkable Discovery on the Acropolis
One of the most important recent events on the Acropolis took place in 1900 and holds personal interest for Americans. Mr. Eugene P. Andrews...
The Identification of Tower L and the Inscription
The Repair and Placement of the Inscription
In support of the idea that the inscription found on Tower L might not belong there originally, it...
The Tower of Isaac Angelus and Its Features
The Windows and Balconies
The north-western wall of the tower had three large round-headed windows. These windows opened to a balcony, which offered a beautiful...
The Tower of Isaac Angelus
The Identification of the Tower
It is reasonable to think that the Tower of Isaac Angelus is the tower that bears the inscription in his...
Gates Believed to Belong to the Constantinian Wall
In Byzantine history, several city gates are mentioned that are believed to have been part of the original Constantinian walls of Constantinople. These gates...
The Northern End of the Constantinian Wall
The situation becomes more complex when we look at the northern end of Constantine’s land wall. According to the Paschal Chronicle, the wall ended...
The Location of Zeugma
St. Antony’s Ferry
The place known as Zeugma, also called the Ferry of St. Antony, was located near the shore. It was most likely a...
The Sultan Reads Everything
While I was in Turkey, I was warned many times that every letter I sent to a newspaper would likely be read by the...
