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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today, we celebrate the women who have shaped Dumbarton Oaks into what it is today. Learn more about three notable women of our early history and their passion for the humanities.
Explore more of DO’s history at https://www.doaks.org/about/history.
You can watch the full the interview at www.ascsa.edu.gr/news/newsDet.... A round of a-paws to you, Colin!
Colin Whiting, Managing Editor of Byzantine Studies, has recently been interviewed by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens about his book, DOGS IN THE ATHENIAN AGORA, in which he explores the relationship between the ancient Greeks and dogs.
Have you ever visited the Music Room? If so, you have probably seen our beautiful Steinway piano – which is turning 100 years old this year! Hear from Carla Galfano, Manager of the House Collection, about the history of our piano and what makes it special at vimeo.com/1168601413?s...
The program will include works by Handel, Mozart, Brahms, Schumann, and Liszt. Get your tickets today at www.doaks.org/events/music...,
Join us on Sunday, March 8 or Monday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. for a night of music with the extraordinary Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon, one of today’s most inspiring and highly regarded contributors to international musical life.
Don't miss out on the chance to see these incredible exhibits before they close! Museum admission is always free. Plan your visit now at www.doaks.org/visit/plan#h....
"Trees of Dumbarton Oaks" features portraits of some of Dumbarton Oaks’ oldest trees photographed by Sahar Coston-Hardy, with text drawn from Beatrix Farrand’s Plant Book for Dumbarton Oaks. It will close on Sunday, March 8.
"Clothing for the Afterlife" highlights Pre-Columbian textiles that shine a light on the relationship between clothing and the afterlife in different cultures and regions. It will close on Sunday, March 1.
LAST CALL! There are only a few more days left to see the exhibits "Clothing for the Afterlife" and "Trees of Dumbarton Oaks!"
This volume explores the manifold landscape histories of the African diaspora. By engaging and building upon the ever-evolving paradigms of Afro-diasporic studies, this work illuminates the hidden figures, strategies, and ideas that constitute the Black Atlantic.
We’re excited to announce our newest publication, BLACK ATLANTIC WORLDS!
Today, at 9:00 a.m. Central, at #CAA114, meet Carla Galfano, Manager of the House Collection, who will present a paper on a collection of Asian art gathered by Mildred and Robert Bliss, our founders. This paper is being presented as part of the New Research in the History of Collecting session.
Director Tom Cummins stands behind a green-tableclothed table displaying Pre-Columbian, Byzantine, and garden and landscape studies books. The tablecloth reads: “Dumbarton Oaks Publications.”
At the College Art Association's 114th conference in Chicago? Swing by Booth 325 to see our recent publications and meet our staff, including Director Tom Cummins!
#CAA2026 #CAA114
Though the extraordinary life she led and the influence her work had on Byzantine Studies could fill a volume, her obituary can be found at Le Monde: www.lemonde.fr/disparitions...
CC @sorbonne-universite.fr @harvard.edu
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She was many things: a World War II resistance fighter, a UNICEF ambassador, and a formidable scholar who played a central role in the shaping of the modern field of Byzantine Studies, including three visiting scholarships at Dumbarton Oaks.
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The Byzantine Studies community at Dumbarton Oaks is saddened to learn of the passing of Hélène Glykatzi-Ahrweiler on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 99.
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In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we are celebrating the areas of study we love at Dumbarton Oaks. Find the perfect Pre-Columbian or Byzantine-inspired card for your Byzan-tine – I mean, Valentine – below!
Need Valentine's plans? How about a Museum date? Plan your visit at https://www.doaks.org/!
On this Valentine's Day, follow along Post-Baccalaureate Fellow Kyle Mandell as he narrates the history of the Gardens' most romantic spot: the Lovers' Lane Pool! Watch the video at https://vimeo.com/1164148835?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Happy Galentine's Day! Whether you are celebrating Valentine's or Galentine's, here are some more endearing cards inspired by our founders, Mildred Barnes Bliss and Robert Woods Bliss, and our garden's landscape architect, Beatrix Farrand.
Share these with your platonic and romantic loves!
Beat the cold with a visit to the museum! The Museum at Dumbarton Oaks reopens Tuesday, February 10 at 11:30 a.m. For the safety of staff and visitors, the Gardens will remain closed through Monday, February 23. Stay up to date on our opening status on our website and social media platforms.
Exciting news! Paul Ulishney’s “New Evidence for Conversion to Islam in Anastasius of Sinai’s Hodegos” has won the 2026 @medievalacademy.bsky.social Van Courtlandt Elliott Prize, which recognizes the best early-career article.
Get your copy: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780884025184
Don't miss out! Get your tickets now at www.doaks.org/events/music.... 🎻
On Sunday, February 22, and Monday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m., Dumbarton Oaks will welcome the wonderful Thalea String Quartet performing "The Natural World," which includes works by Terry Riley, Haydn, Beethoven, Henry Purcell, Gabriella Smith, and Andrew Yee.
Keep an eye out on our website and social media for future closure updates. Plan your visit at the #LinkInBio.
Do mysteries pique your interest? Head over to JSTOR Daily for the newest #PlantOfTheMonth, which recounts the story of Lignum nephriticum, an enigmatic tree known for its healing properties and ... turning water blue?
