2026 Meeting
14-17 July, Maynooth, Republic of Ireland
The 2026 Meeting of the ISS will take place at Maynooth University, as part of the wider 2026 Celtic Conference in Classics. We will hear more than 20 research papers on all aspects of ‘The Spartan Politeia‘. Programme here.
NEWS
About
The ISS has existed since 1991 to promote research and connect researchers working on the history, society, culture, and representation of ancient Sparta
c. 550-540 BC, now in the Louvre
Members
The ISS brings together scholars from 20+ different countries worldwide, with a combined expertise on every aspect of ancient Sparta
Activities
The ISS meets regularly to share new findings, theories, and insights on ancient Sparta
Publications
For more than thirty years the ISS has regularly published edited volumes, in total presenting 150+ research papers on every facet of ancient Sparta
Resources
Our recommendations for reliable and informative links, data, and resources on all things relating to Sparta
International Sparta Seminar 