Research Fellowships at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens

FAIN: RA-290716-23

Trustees of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (Princeton, NJ 08540-5232)
Bonna D. Wescoat (Project Director: August 2022 to June 2023)
Bonna D. Wescoat (Project Director: June 2023 to present)

18 months of stipend support (3 fellowships) per year for three years and a contribution to defray costs associated with the selection of fellows.

The NEH Fellowship program at the American School of Classical Studies at Athens promotes and facilitates the study of the humanities in the United States by providing opportunities for American-based, post-doctoral scholars to pursue research projects in humanistic disciplines relating to Greece. Access to world-class libraries, archaeological sites, museums, storerooms, excavation records, and archival collections along with the creative and intellectual energy that results from engagement in a dynamic academic community, makes the American School an ideal place for conducting such research. The publication and presentation of this research in scholarly venues, public lectures, on-line platforms, and classrooms at all levels back in the United States add new ideas and approaches to the body of knowledge that emanates from, responds to, and offers historiographic critique of Greek ideas that inform the humanistic disciplines.

Associated Products

Ice-Age Seafaring in the Aegean: The State of Research (Article)
Title: Ice-Age Seafaring in the Aegean: The State of Research
Author: Thomas Strasser
Abstract: In I. Fappas & I. Lourentzatou (eds.) The Archaeological Contributions: Series of the Museum of Cycladic Art. Volume E: Eastern and Central Crete.
Year: 2025
Format: Other
Publisher: G. Kostopoulos Printing House

Environmental Impact on Pleistocene Crete: Faunal Turnover in an Island Ecosystem (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Environmental Impact on Pleistocene Crete: Faunal Turnover in an Island Ecosystem
Author: Thomas Strasser
Abstract: 30th Meeting of the European Archaeological Association, in Rome 2024
Date: 08/28/2024
Primary URL: http://https://www.e-a-a.org/eaa2024
Primary URL Description: Conference details
Conference Name: 30th Meeting of the European Archaeological Association, Rome 2024

Neolithic Stone Axes from Crete & their Implications for the Wider Aegean (Conference Paper/Presentation)
Title: Neolithic Stone Axes from Crete & their Implications for the Wider Aegean
Author: Thomas Strasser
Abstract: The excavations of Neolithic Knossos by J.D. Evans found one of the most securely stratified assemblages of polished stone axes (celts) in the Aegean. A restudy of the tools reveals geological sources from other islands. This shows a wider understanding of the islands where, sometimes, the traditional Neolithic artifacts (ceramics, architecture etc...) have yet to be found. This indicates a good understanding of geology because the selected stone must be shapable yet strong enough to withstand repeated blows. The lay of the land (or islands) was already known by the Mesolithic occupants of the islands. If, however, the first farmers were exogenous they may not have had extensive prior knowledge at the advent of the Neolithic. The concomitant beginning of celt use allowed for different materials in boat construction; perhaps accelerating a change from reed to wooden boats. The latter is very likely due to the needs of transporting of domesticated fauna to the island. Celts made a profound impact on island exploration and resource exploitation.
Date: 11/04/2024
Primary URL: http://https://worldneolithiccongress.org/report.aspx#:~:text=The%20World%20Neolithic%20Congress%202024,63%20countries%2C%20and%20486%20institutions.
Conference Name: First World Neolithic Congress, Şanlıurfa, 2024

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