THE IBERIAN APOLLONIUS OF TYRE “is a fine example of translation as research.”

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ANIMAL FABLES OF THE COURTLY MEDITERRANEAN “merits more attention than it has received so far, and the present translation will undoubtedly contribute to its wider—and well-deserved—reception.”

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THE LIFE AND DEATH OF THEODORE OF STOUDIOS “is an excellent addition to the superb Dumbarton Oaks Medieval Library series.”

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Image: Dame Averil Cameron at Dumbarton Oaks symposia in 1970 and 2000.

We are deeply grateful for her passion and contributions to the field.

A true luminary in the study of Late Antique and Byzantine history, Dame Averil uncovered the Byzantine world to a wider audience through publications like The Byzantines, Byzantine Matters, and her masterful autobiography, Transitions: A Historian’s Memoir.

The Byzantine community at Dumbarton Oaks mourns the recent death of Averil Cameron DBE.

Sandbox Percussion, Matthew Aucoin, and Conor Hanick Performing "Canto Ostinato" with four percussionists and two pianists.

Don't miss out on the final concert of the 2025-2026 series! Get your tickets now at www.doaks.org/events/music....

This piece, by Dutch composer Simeon ten Holt, consists of several short musical cells that are repeated; but how often this is done and how many instruments are playing is left up to the performers, making for a unique and unexpected night of music.

On Sunday, April 19 and Monday, April 20, we will welcome Sandbox Percussion, Conor Hanick, and Matthew Aucoin (2015-2016 Early Career Musician Resident) to perform "Canto Ostinato."

April is quite the musical month at Dumbarton Oaks!

Did you know that in 2021, wild rice was a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources? Learn about this interesting “plant-iff” in February’s #PlantOfTheMonth, “Wild Rice and the Rights of Nature.”
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In nova fert animus mutatas dicere formas corpora: Potosí's Silver in a Hurricane Public Lecture in Pre-Columbian Studies with Thomas B.F. Cummins

Learn more and register for the event at www.doaks.org/events/pre-c...

What can the silver from a sunken ship tell us about the transformation of wealth in Pre-Columbian and colonial times? Join us on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00 p.m. to find out!

2026 Family Day Join in the Family Day fun, featuring a full schedule of activities, tours and other opportunities for the young and young at heart!

Visitors will get to build their own mosaics, make cards out of pressed flowers, create unique Byzantine medallions, and participate in special tours of Dumbarton Oaks.

Tickets are free but limited, and advanced reservation is required online via Eventbrite at 2026-do-family-day.eventbrite.com

Family Day is just around the corner! On April 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we will host a series of family-friendly activities inspired by our Gardens and Museum collections.

Maeve Gilchrist and Layale Chaker Drawing from the musical vocabularies of Celtic and Levantine heritages.

They will perform "Smoke Veins," a suite of music drawing from the musical vocabularies of Celtic and Levantine heritages.

You don't want to miss out on a magical night of music! Limited tickets are available at www.doaks.org/events/music....

Music Room photo: Anice Hoachlander

Join us on Sunday, April 12 or Monday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m. to hear harpist Maeve Gilchrist (2026 Musician-in-Residence) and violinist Layale Chaker (Fall 2021 Early Career Musician Resident).

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.

House Collection Highlights: 1926 Steinway Piano Dumbarton Oaks' Steinway Piano is turning 100 years old this year! Hear from House Collection Manager Carla Galfano about the history of this piano and what…

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...

Dénes Várjon Highlighting a program of Handel, Mozart, Brahms, Schumann, and Liszt.

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!"