The Fred Winter Collection

Rome, Pantheon, views of the interior of the dome from various angles (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Rome, Pantheon,views of various levels of the interior of the drum, from various angles (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

Internship During A Worldwide Pandemic

I began my internship on September 7^th, 2020, and it was an amazing experience.  I had many chances to meet and interact with other interns and employees from the surrounding institutes, even given the current circumstances.  I realize that many of the lectures and events that would have been part of the internship had been cancelled this year due to COVID-19, but I don’t think that hindered my experience in any way.

I was still able to visit almost all the sites and museums in Athens.  The only thing that stopped me was the official lockdown in November, which required you to have permission to go outside, and even then it was only for essential reasons.  I was also able to visit the island of Aegina for a weekend, which was indescribable.  The natural beauty Greece has to offer is gorgeous, and if given the chance, I highly recommend getting out of the city for a few days.  I had other trips planned, but those fell through.

I was also able to travel around Athens quite a bit to try out many of the different cuisines the city has to offer.  From traditional Greek food, to Asian, Indian, and even American-style restaurants are in abundance throughout the city.  My favorites though, were the little cafes, where you could get a cappuccino and a bite of cake and sit on the patio in the sun.

Work at the institute went along smoothly with the move to new premises.  For the first month and a bit I packed up all the books and belongings from the institute on Aiginitou Street, and then when the move was complete at the end of October, I began to unpack and arrange everything in the new building. I’m happy that I got to be a part of the moving process, because this is an exciting time for the CIG.  The new building is a huge upgrade, and when lectures start occurring again, is going to be a wonderful place for academia to gather.

I wish that I had been able to stay longer, because I really enjoyed my work at the CIG and living in Athens. It opened up a new aspect of archaeology that I wasn’t aware existed.  I came to Greece, very excited and not really sure what to expect. In the end I met so many wonderful people and was able to fully immerse myself in the culture.  I’m truly grateful that this opportunity was given to me.

Christine Sylvester
Wilfrid Laurier Intern, Fall 2020

The Fred Winter Collection

Rome, Pantheon, entrance façade (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Hierapolis, theatre, general views of the interior (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

We Have Moved!

We are delighted to announce that the Canadian Institute in Greece has relocated to its new premises at Orminiou 3 (close to the Hilton Hotel), purchased in 2017 and now newly renovated. This marks an important step in the Institute’s expansion and visibility in Greece.

The three-storey, historically significant building and prime example of 1930s Athens architecture was the residence of the well-known writer, artist and art critic, Stratis Doukas, from 1938 until 1981.

Since its founding in 1974, the Canadian Institute’s key objective has been to promote Canadian research and education in fields relating to Greece’s heritage, including significant archaeological fieldwork and scientific study. Throughout the years, the Institute has had to expand several times in order to meet growing needs. By relocating to its spacious new premises, the Institute will now be able to further enhance its contribution to Greek archaeology and expand its activities to include arts and culture, by presenting the work of Canadian artists and promoting collaboration between Canadian and Greek cultural communities.

We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you to our new home, as soon as circumstances allow.

Jonathan Tomlinson
Assistant Director

The Fred Winter Collection

Hierapolis, theatre, general views of the interior (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Incir Han, details of interior (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Termessos, theatre, panoramic views of the cavea (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Termessos, theatre, panoramic views of the cavea (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Termessos, theatre, panoramic views of the cavea (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Termessos, theatre, stagehouse and one end of the cavea circle (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Perge, theatre, Turkish children (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Antalya, Arch of Hadrian, general views and details (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Antalya, Arch of Hadrian, general views and details (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

Welcome, Laure!

On Monday, the Institute’s Elisabeth Alföldi-Rosenbaum Fellow for the 2020-2021 academic year, Laure Sarah Ethier, arrived in Athens. Ms. Ethier had been carrying out research in northern Greece since the start of her Fellowship in early September.

Laure is a PhD candidate in History at the University of Montreal, under the supervision of the Institute’s Director, Professor Jacques Y. Perreault. Her thesis, entitled “Argilos, de la conquête macédonienne à sa dernière phase d’occupation: une citée en mutation”, consists of an archaeological and historical study of the city of Argilos in northern Greece, from 357 BC (date of conquest of the city by Philip II), until its final abandonment, which has been dated to the second century BC.

Following the Macedonian conquest, it is generally accepted that the site was abandoned and its inhabitants moved to Amphipolis. Only the Acropolis remained inhabited, evidenced by the construction of a large agrarian-style mansion, containing a remarkable olive press. Most likely granted by Philip II to one of his trusted companions (hetairoi) as a reward, this land donation would have served above all to ensure loyalty and control of the kingdom in the absence of its king. Despite the overall outline of the history of Argilos being known today, this phase of occupation of the site and the associated archaeological material have never been the subject of an exhaustive study and still raise many questions.

While in Greece this year, Ms. Ethier wishes, first, to answer questions relating to the duration of the reoccupation of the site after its conquest and the reasons justifying its definitive abandonment. And, second, to highlight the economic and political dynamics and the role of Argilos in the network of communication and exchange during the Hellenistic period. In order to accomplish these objectives, a study of the rich Hellenistic archaeological material of Argilos will be carried out. This project will help fill several gaps in our knowledge of the history of Argilos and the entire Lower Strymon region in the years following the conquest of Philip II.

Jonathan Tomlinson
Assistant Director

The Fred Winter Collection

Tlos, close-up view of necropolis section around corner on right of No. 24 (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Rome, Pantheon, views of the interior of the dome from various angles (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Oinoanda hill, at left middle-distance of No. with snowy Golgeli Dagi in background (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

Welcome, Christine!

Last Monday we welcomed a new intern from Canada, Christine Sylvester. COVID-19 permitting, Christine will stay with us in Athens until early December. She is currently packing our library systematically into boxes in readiness for the Institute’s move to new premises next month. (More on that in an upcoming blog!)

Christine is an undergraduate student in her fourth year at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is majoring in Archaeology and Heritage Studies as well as History, and planning to continue her archaeological studies to graduate level.

Through Christine’s studies and opportunities to participate in archaeological excavations, she has formed an interest focusing on ancient civilizations and their cultures, specifically those of the Classical world. Though undecided on what to pursue as a graduate, she wants to explore the culturally diverse classical world and how different sociocultural factors are reflected in the osteological record.

By being given the opportunity to work as an intern at the Canadian Institute in Greece, Christine hopes this in-person experience will both help her understand the Greek culture more fully, as well as give her a better idea of different academic and career paths to take within the archaeological community.

Jonathan Tomlinson
Assistant Director

The Fred Winter Collection

Euromos, temple of Zeus, standing columns with dedicatory inscription panels (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Ephesos, Celsus Library and Gate of Mazaeus and Mithradates, view from Kuretes Street (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Bergama, varous general views and interior and exerior details of Kizil Avlu (temple of Sarapis) (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Bergama Museum, Roman composite capital, Roman Ionic capital and top of haft and capital of Doric double-half-column-on-pier (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Bergama Museum. Uncaptioned (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Alexandria Troas, panoramas toward the coast from the ruins of thermae inland (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Stobi, Large Baths, view of a large hypocaust (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Phyle, cross-sectional view at break in wall,showing method of construction (Professor Fred Winter, 1988)

The Fred Winter Collection

Miletos, "Harbour Ave." and remains along E side from N (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Xanthos, Letoon, general views, and details of associated rooms of the great stoa (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Xanthos, Letoon, general views, and details of associated rooms of the great stoa (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Midas City, detail view of the Midas Monument (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Midas City, weird erorded rock-formations with rockcut tombs (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Athens, Theatre of Dionysos, general views from W paraskenion area (2), from NE and E and wide-angle from SW (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Athens, Theatre of Dionysos, general views from W paraskenion area (2), from NE and E and wide-angle from SW (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Athens, Theatre of Dionysos, general views from W paraskenion area (2), from NE and E and wide-angle from SW (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Dion, flooded area with sanctuaries and other buildings (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Dion, flooded area with sanctuaries and other buildings (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Dion, flooded area with sanctuaries and other buildings (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Dion, views and details of Early Christian basilica (Professor Fred Winter, 1987)

The Fred Winter Collection

Rome, Baths of Diocletian, SE wall of hall between SE court and Sta. Maria degli Angeli (Professor Fred Winter, 1986)

The Fred Winter Collection

Rome, Baths of Diocletian, SE court with apsed hall beyond (Professor Fred Winter, 1986)

The Fred Winter Collection

Rome, Colosseum, with re-erected columns flanking Venus and Roma, from the Palatine (Professor Fred Winter, 1986)