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The Herodotus Helpline is a world-wide community dedicated to the understanding of Herodotus, his work (the Histories), the world that he describes, and the study and wider reception of Herodotus in subsequent centuries.
The primary activity of the Helpline is a seminar series, which runs for most of the year (with a short summer break).
The Helpline is open to all: established and early-career scholars, students, general readers. All of our activities are free of charge.
For general inquiries about the Helpline, click the button below or send us an email at herodotushelpline@gmail.com.
Doris Post Essay Prize 2025 competition winner & 2026 competition announcement
Following the judges’ evaluation (with special thanks to guest judge, Prof. Emily Baragwanath), the winning essay for the 2025 Doris Post Essay Prize is ‘Herodotus’ engagement with the Egyptian debate on the legitimacy of Amasis’ kingship’ by Wojciech Mazur. The judges were impressed by the high standard of all the essays submitted for this year’s competition and congratulate Wojciech on his winning essay, which will feature in Syllogos.
The timetable for the 2026 Doris Post Essay Prize has now been announced. The prize is awarded annually to the best essay on a Herodotean topic by a current or recent doctoral student. For more information about the 2026 competition, visit the Doris Post Prize page.
Syllogos journal – volume 4 out now!
The Herodotus Helpline is delighted to launch volume 4 of Syllogos, our open-access journal dedicated to Herodotus, his world, and his reception in later centuries.
Published by the Heidelberg University Library as part of their Propylaeum initiative, the journal includes a mix of original research articles, review discussions of important recent (and older) works, as well as ‘critical round-ups’ on key themes.
Syllogos is designed for all scholars, students and general readers interested in Herodotus. It invites submissions or ideas for features from scholars and students of any discipline.
For any questions, contact syllogosjournal@gmail.com.
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