A Harvard University workshop in collaboration with the Philhellenism Museum
The Philhellenism Museum in collaboration with the Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece are organizing the workshop titled “The Reception of the Philhellenic Movement from 1821 until the End of the 19th Century by the Press and Literature of the Time.”
The workshop will take place on 8 & 9 March 2025, 11.00-15.00, at the Philhellenism Museum in Athens.
The academic coordination will be undertaken by Ms. Chrysa Theologou (2024-25 Harvard CHS Fellow in Philhellenism, Adjunct Faculty at the University of Ioannina) and the activity administration by Ms. Matina Goga (CHS Greece).
Limited number of 24 participants
Application period: January 14 – February 14, 2025
Information and applications: https://forms-greece.chs.harvard.edu/reception-of-the-philhellenic-movement-workshop/
The selection of the participants will be made by the workshop coordinator based on their CV and the details they will declare in their online application. Prior knowledge of the subject is not required. Participation in the workshop is free.
The CHS and the Philhellenism Museum will grant the participants a letter of thanks that will certify their participation in the workshop.
All applicants will be notified by February 20, 2025 by email of the progress of their application. Participants need to confirm their participation by email and will be informed of their participation and relevant forms they will need to submit. For clarifications about the workshop and the application process, you can contact the Center Hellenic Studies (+30 27520 47040), daily (10:00 am-5:00 pm).
About the workshop
Overview
The Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece is collaborating with the Philhellenism Museum in organizing the workshop titled “The Reception of the Philhellenic Movement from 1821 until the End of the 19th Century by the Press and Literature of the Time.” CHS Greece, through its annual workshop series, aims to support Hellenic Studies and the broader field of Humanities, and to offer intergenerational, interdisciplinary, lifelong learning opportunities to the public.
This workshop focuses on examining the reception of the Philhellenic movement, which developed throughout much of the 19th century not only in Europe but also in America, through the Greek press. The existence of the Greek Press even before the establishment of an independent Greek state underscores its significance and role in the initiation and progress of the Revolution. In the post-revolutionary years, the notable “expansion” of the press is a remarkable phenomenon directly linked to political and social developments.
Therefore, the reception of the Philhellenic movement by the Greek press, which originated with the Greek Revolution but continued with significant peaks throughout the 19th century, is an important field of research. Its findings are expected to shed more light on the development and spread of Philhellenism.
Based on the above, the workshop aims to delve deeper into the study of this highly significant Philhellenic movement through the press and literature, highlighting lesser-known aspects as revealed in newspaper pages and literary works of the time.
Thematic areas – Workshop structure
The approach to the topic will be organized around the following thematic axes:
- Pre-revolutionary daily press and the press of the Revolution
- Literature of the Revolution
- Creation and evolution of the Philhellenic movement
- Reception of the movement by the daily press and literature
- Key milestones in the reception of Philhellenism by the press and literature throughout the 19th century
- Philhellenism and the Greco-Turkish War of 1897
During the workshop the coordinator will introduce the above topics, and participants will actively engage in discussions. The workshop includes a documentary screening about the significant role of Philhellenes by the Society for Philhellenism and an interactive tour of the museum’s rich Philhellenic collection. Ten days before the workshop, participants will receive relevant reading material that they may optionally study in advance.
