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At the Human Genomics Conference 2026, held in Athens, Professor Dimosthenis Sarigiannis, Director and Chairman of the Board of the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF), delivered an invited lecture in the Symposium on Environmental Genomics, presenting a critical review of Composite Risk Scores (CRS) – integrative metrics that combine inherited susceptibility (Polygenic Risk Scores) with an individual’s lifelong, multidomain exposome.
Systematic underwater archaeological research in Greece is among the most demanding and expensive fields of scientific activity, particularly when conducted in remote island regions where access is limited, and infrastructure is minimal or entirely absent. The implementation of such missions requires substantial financial resources, highly specialised personnel, and complex operational planning.
Georgia Malouchou, Functional Research Personnel IHR | NHRF
Χάριν τῆς Ἑλληνικῆς εὐκλείας: Conference on the 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the Epigraphic Museum (5-9 May 2026)
May 05, 2026
13:15
Επιγραφικό Μουσείο, Αθήνα
In this podcast, Kostas Sarris, Associate Researcher in the Institute of Historical Research, talks about the Phanariots and their libraries during the 17th and 18th centuries. What is the role of libraries for the Neohellenic Enlightenment? Why are libraries formed? Who was Alexandros Mavrokordatos ho ex aporreton? What was his role in the Ottoman administration? How and why did he create his own private collection of books? What kind of books did his library contain? How did he obtain his books? Ηow and why did Nikolaos Mavrokordatos, the son of Alexandros, become Prince of Wallachia and Moldavia?
Professor Nikolaos Papazarkadas, Director of the Institute of Historical Research (NHRF)
Χάριν τῆς Ἑλληνικῆς εὐκλείας: Conference on the 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the Epigraphic Museum (5-9 May 2026)
May 06, 2026
17:00
Epigraphical Museum
Professor Nikolaos Papazarkadas
2026 David M. Lewis Memorial Lecture
May 27, 2026
17:00 BST
Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies, University of Oxford
Professor Nikolaos Papazarkadas
Participation in the roundtable: IV. Final Discussion
May 15, 2026
11:30
Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies, Nafplio
Events
Performing and Healing in Antiquity
The workshop explores the relationship between ritual and therapy in the ancient world, highlighting how diverse healing practices and rituals share a deeply performative nature.
09:30
French School in Athens
Performing and Healing in Antiquity
The workshop explores the relationship between ritual and therapy in the ancient world, highlighting how diverse healing practices and rituals share a deeply performative nature.
09:30
French School in Athens
Ἐπιγραφικά Ἀκροπόλεως
Georgia Malouchou, Functional Research Personnel IHR | NHRF
Χάριν τῆς Ἑλληνικῆς εὐκλείας: Conference on the 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the Epigraphic Museum (5-9 May 2026)
13:15
Επιγραφικό Μουσείο, Αθήνα
Ἐπιγραφικά Ἀκροπόλεως
Georgia Malouchou, Functional Research Personnel IHR | NHRF
Χάριν τῆς Ἑλληνικῆς εὐκλείας: Conference on the 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the Epigraphic Museum (5-9 May 2026)
13:15
Επιγραφικό Μουσείο, Αθήνα
Ottoman/Post-Byzantine/Neohellenic? The arts of the Greeks after Byzantium
The discussion (in English) will feature Anna Ballian (Benaki Museum) and Anastasia Drandaki (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & Benaki Museum), moderated by Elias Kolovos (National Hellenic Research Foundation).
20:00
Demos Center, ACG
Ottoman/Post-Byzantine/Neohellenic? The arts of the Greeks after Byzantium
The discussion (in English) will feature Anna Ballian (Benaki Museum) and Anastasia Drandaki (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens & Benaki Museum), moderated by Elias Kolovos (National Hellenic Research Foundation).
20:00
Demos Center, ACG
Οι χάλκινοι προξενικοί πίνακες των Φερών
Professor Nikolaos Papazarkadas, Director of the Institute of Historical Research (NHRF)
Χάριν τῆς Ἑλληνικῆς εὐκλείας: Conference on the 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the Epigraphic Museum (5-9 May 2026)
17:00
Epigraphical Museum
Οι χάλκινοι προξενικοί πίνακες των Φερών
Professor Nikolaos Papazarkadas, Director of the Institute of Historical Research (NHRF)
Χάριν τῆς Ἑλληνικῆς εὐκλείας: Conference on the 140th Anniversary of the Founding of the Epigraphic Museum (5-9 May 2026)
17:00
Epigraphical Museum
Professor Nikolaos Papazarkadas
Participation in the roundtable: IV. Final Discussion
11:30
Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies, Nafplio
Professor Nikolaos Papazarkadas
Participation in the roundtable: IV. Final Discussion
11:30
Harvard University Center for Hellenic Studies, Nafplio
This year’s numismatic seminar will be held in hybrid mode. The aim of the seminar is to demonstrate the strength of the numismatic research in Greece by pointing out the links and interactions of the discipline with history and archaeology.
Organised by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UoA), the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) and the École française d’Athènes (EFA).
19:00
French School in Athens, (6 Didotou str.) & Online
This year’s numismatic seminar will be held in hybrid mode. The aim of the seminar is to demonstrate the strength of the numismatic research in Greece by pointing out the links and interactions of the discipline with history and archaeology.
Organised by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UoA), the National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) and the École française d’Athènes (EFA).
19:00
French School in Athens, (6 Didotou str.) & Online
Press Releases
Systematic underwater archaeological research in Greece is among the most demanding and expensive fields of scientific activity, particularly when conducted in remote island regions where access is limited, and infrastructure is minimal or entirely absent. The implementation of such missions requires substantial financial resources, highly specialised personnel, and complex operational planning.
Systematic underwater archaeological research in Greece is among the most demanding and expensive fields of scientific activity, particularly when conducted in remote island regions where access is limited, and infrastructure is minimal or entirely absent. The implementation of such missions requires substantial financial resources, highly specialised personnel, and complex operational planning.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces that two major research projects of the Institute of Historical Research, have received grants by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy for the year 2026. These projects are “Underwater Archaeological Research in Kasos and Karpathos” and “Defining Ancient Coastlines in Kimolos and Melos”.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces that two major research projects of the Institute of Historical Research, have received grants by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy for the year 2026. These projects are “Underwater Archaeological Research in Kasos and Karpathos” and “Defining Ancient Coastlines in Kimolos and Melos”.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces the receipt of a grant for the research project Byzantine and Latin-dominated Tenos: Old and new archaeological data of the Institute of Historical Research, funded by the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy for 2026.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces the receipt of a grant for the research project Byzantine and Latin-dominated Tenos: Old and new archaeological data of the Institute of Historical Research, funded by the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy for 2026.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces the receipt of three grants for three significant research projects of the Institute of Historical Research, funded by the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy. These projects are part of the broader effort to promote scientific research and cultural heritage in the island regions of Tenos, Kasos, Karpathos, and Kimolos.
The National Hellenic Research Foundation (NHRF) announces the receipt of three grants for three significant research projects of the Institute of Historical Research, funded by the General Secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy. These projects are part of the broader effort to promote scientific research and cultural heritage in the island regions of Tenos, Kasos, Karpathos, and Kimolos.
“K.Th. Dimaras” Library of Science, Technology and Culture
The Library of Science, Technology and Culture “K.Th. Dimaras” is the largest library of scientific journals in Greece. Its collection covers the fields of natural sciences and the humanities.
The Library has a reading room with free online access to a large number of electronic journals, books and databases, to which the NHRF has secured a subscription.