Dumbarton Oaks
@dumbartonoaks.bsky.social
Humanities research center, gardens, and museum affiliated with @harvard.edu in Georgetown, DC.
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
Get your copy: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780884025184
February 4, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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
Get your copy: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780884025184
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.
February 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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.
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?
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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?
OLD ENGLISH CATHOLIC HOMILIES is “a clear and helpful volume for anyone interested in monastic culture in the medieval West, early medieval England generally, or the Church's long tradition of preaching.”
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
OLD ENGLISH CATHOLIC HOMILIES is “a clear and helpful volume for anyone interested in monastic culture in the medieval West, early medieval England generally, or the Church's long tradition of preaching.”
With an on-site population of nearly 70 and miles of pathway and sidewalk, it takes a gargantuan effort to maintain safe walkways.
January 26, 2026 at 7:59 PM
With an on-site population of nearly 70 and miles of pathway and sidewalk, it takes a gargantuan effort to maintain safe walkways.
For the safety of staff and visitors, the Museum and Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks are closed until further notice. Keep an eye out on our website and social media for further closure updates.
January 26, 2026 at 6:56 PM
For the safety of staff and visitors, the Museum and Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks are closed until further notice. Keep an eye out on our website and social media for further closure updates.
Due to this weekend's inclement weather, the Museum and Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks are closed on Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25. Stay tuned to our website and social media platforms for further weather closure updates. Until then, stay safe and warm! ☃️
January 23, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Due to this weekend's inclement weather, the Museum and Gardens at Dumbarton Oaks are closed on Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25. Stay tuned to our website and social media platforms for further weather closure updates. Until then, stay safe and warm! ☃️
Due to this weekend’s weather conditions and travel issues, the concerts featuring Maeve Gilchrist and Layale Chaker have been postponed until further notice. Individual ticketholders will be contacted about ticket options.
January 22, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Due to this weekend’s weather conditions and travel issues, the concerts featuring Maeve Gilchrist and Layale Chaker have been postponed until further notice. Individual ticketholders will be contacted about ticket options.
MEXICO-TENOCHTITLAN is a “richly illustrated volume . . . [and] a valuable addition to Teotihuacan literature.”
Read the review: https://www.thearchcons.org/current-issue-book-reviews/
Read the review: https://www.thearchcons.org/current-issue-book-reviews/
January 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
MEXICO-TENOCHTITLAN is a “richly illustrated volume . . . [and] a valuable addition to Teotihuacan literature.”
Read the review: https://www.thearchcons.org/current-issue-book-reviews/
Read the review: https://www.thearchcons.org/current-issue-book-reviews/
In just five days, the Music Room will host the wonderful Layale Chaker and Maeve Gilchrist performing “Smoke Veins”, a suite drawn from Celtic and Levantine traditions.
January 20, 2026 at 7:49 PM
In just five days, the Music Room will host the wonderful Layale Chaker and Maeve Gilchrist performing “Smoke Veins”, a suite drawn from Celtic and Levantine traditions.
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February 23 is the deadline to apply for Introduction to Ge’ez, a #language and #paleography course held from July 5–August 1, 2026, at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota. Course fees, meals, and lodging are generously sponsored by @dumbartonoaks.bsky.social.
Apply today: hmml.org/programs/intro-ge-ez
Apply today: hmml.org/programs/intro-ge-ez
January 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
February 23 is the deadline to apply for Introduction to Ge’ez, a #language and #paleography course held from July 5–August 1, 2026, at HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota. Course fees, meals, and lodging are generously sponsored by @dumbartonoaks.bsky.social.
Apply today: hmml.org/programs/intro-ge-ez
Apply today: hmml.org/programs/intro-ge-ez
Khipus are a complex information system that use knotted, colored, and twisted cords to record and convey information. Last November, a group of stellar graduate students was able to closely observe the Dumbarton Oaks khipu collection during our 2025 Graduate Student Museum Study Day.
January 15, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Khipus are a complex information system that use knotted, colored, and twisted cords to record and convey information. Last November, a group of stellar graduate students was able to closely observe the Dumbarton Oaks khipu collection during our 2025 Graduate Student Museum Study Day.
Wondering how the humanities can support careers in STEM? Meet Michael Kennedy-Yoon! Following his time at Dumbarton Oaks as an Early Career Fellow, Michael pursued a career in medicine.
January 15, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Wondering how the humanities can support careers in STEM? Meet Michael Kennedy-Yoon! Following his time at Dumbarton Oaks as an Early Career Fellow, Michael pursued a career in medicine.
"Some flavors whisper of home, speaking a language rooted in place and memory. For those living in the Levant, the slightly bitter and spicy notes of za’atar have been a symbol of heritage, culture, and resilience for centuries."
January 8, 2026 at 8:27 PM
"Some flavors whisper of home, speaking a language rooted in place and memory. For those living in the Levant, the slightly bitter and spicy notes of za’atar have been a symbol of heritage, culture, and resilience for centuries."
Attention Harvard College seniors and recent alumni! Applications to Dumbarton Oaks' Early Career Fellowships are due on Sunday, February 1.
January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Attention Harvard College seniors and recent alumni! Applications to Dumbarton Oaks' Early Career Fellowships are due on Sunday, February 1.
Happy Apple Tree Day! Have you seen our apple trees in the Gardens? In the spring, these beautiful flowers bloom, giving way to apple fruits in the summer months.
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Happy Apple Tree Day! Have you seen our apple trees in the Gardens? In the spring, these beautiful flowers bloom, giving way to apple fruits in the summer months.
"I cannot help myself from drawing connections to Dumbarton Oaks in everything I read."
Kyle Mandell, a 2025-2026 Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, shares how Dumbarton Oaks inspires his reading list in the latest Oaks News, "Building My Own Collection: Reading in the Milieu of Dumbarton Oaks."
Kyle Mandell, a 2025-2026 Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, shares how Dumbarton Oaks inspires his reading list in the latest Oaks News, "Building My Own Collection: Reading in the Milieu of Dumbarton Oaks."
January 6, 2026 at 7:55 PM
"I cannot help myself from drawing connections to Dumbarton Oaks in everything I read."
Kyle Mandell, a 2025-2026 Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, shares how Dumbarton Oaks inspires his reading list in the latest Oaks News, "Building My Own Collection: Reading in the Milieu of Dumbarton Oaks."
Kyle Mandell, a 2025-2026 Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, shares how Dumbarton Oaks inspires his reading list in the latest Oaks News, "Building My Own Collection: Reading in the Milieu of Dumbarton Oaks."
As the year comes to a close, check out some of Dumbarton Oaks’ highlights in our 2025 Wrapped! Thank you for an incredible year and see you in 2026!
December 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
As the year comes to a close, check out some of Dumbarton Oaks’ highlights in our 2025 Wrapped! Thank you for an incredible year and see you in 2026!
Happy holidays! Enjoy 30% off all our books through Dec. 31 with the code HOL25 at checkout.
Get yours today:
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/partners/dumbarton-oaks-research-library-and-collection?page=1
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/series/dumbarton-oaks-medieval-library
Harvard University Press
Get yours today:
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/partners/dumbarton-oaks-research-library-and-collection?page=1
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/series/dumbarton-oaks-medieval-library
Harvard University Press
December 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Happy holidays! Enjoy 30% off all our books through Dec. 31 with the code HOL25 at checkout.
Get yours today:
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/partners/dumbarton-oaks-research-library-and-collection?page=1
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/series/dumbarton-oaks-medieval-library
Harvard University Press
Get yours today:
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/partners/dumbarton-oaks-research-library-and-collection?page=1
https://www.hup.harvard.edu/series/dumbarton-oaks-medieval-library
Harvard University Press
Kick off the new year with new music!
December 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Kick off the new year with new music!
For anyone researching fifteenth-century Spain, especially the reign of Juan II of Castile (1406–1454), [THE LABYRINTH OF FORTUNE] is an essential resource.”
Read the review: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/11/new-medieval-books-the-labyrinth-of-fortune/
Read the review: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/11/new-medieval-books-the-labyrinth-of-fortune/
December 15, 2025 at 8:52 PM
For anyone researching fifteenth-century Spain, especially the reign of Juan II of Castile (1406–1454), [THE LABYRINTH OF FORTUNE] is an essential resource.”
Read the review: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/11/new-medieval-books-the-labyrinth-of-fortune/
Read the review: https://www.medievalists.net/2025/11/new-medieval-books-the-labyrinth-of-fortune/
Dumbarton Oaks is proudly sponsoring two intensive language courses in Introductory Ge'ez and Classical Armenian, in partnership with the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library.
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Dumbarton Oaks is proudly sponsoring two intensive language courses in Introductory Ge'ez and Classical Armenian, in partnership with the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library.
Calling all scholars working in Turkey on Byzantine, Armenian, Georgian, and Syriac Studies! Apply now for a virtual, four-session program focused on professional development.
December 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Calling all scholars working in Turkey on Byzantine, Armenian, Georgian, and Syriac Studies! Apply now for a virtual, four-session program focused on professional development.
The Plant Humanities Initiative at Dumbarton Oaks invites applications for two-week virtual faculty residencies in June 2026, concentrating on topics at the intersection of East Asia Studies and Plant Humanities.
December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Plant Humanities Initiative at Dumbarton Oaks invites applications for two-week virtual faculty residencies in June 2026, concentrating on topics at the intersection of East Asia Studies and Plant Humanities.
Applications are open for the 2026 Plant Humanities Summer Program!
This program is a collaboration between the DO Plant Humanities Initiative and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Participants will engage in two weeks of virtual instruction followed by two weeks in-person at Oak Spring.
This program is a collaboration between the DO Plant Humanities Initiative and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Participants will engage in two weeks of virtual instruction followed by two weeks in-person at Oak Spring.
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Applications are open for the 2026 Plant Humanities Summer Program!
This program is a collaboration between the DO Plant Humanities Initiative and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Participants will engage in two weeks of virtual instruction followed by two weeks in-person at Oak Spring.
This program is a collaboration between the DO Plant Humanities Initiative and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation. Participants will engage in two weeks of virtual instruction followed by two weeks in-person at Oak Spring.