Rodney Stuart Young (1907–1974) was born with the world at his fingertips. His wealthy parents ensured he had what he needed, as well as what he wanted. Stylish and handsome, he proved to also possess great intelligence. He attended the elite St. Paul secondary school, then entered Princeton University to study the classics and archaeology, graduating in 1929. His love for both subjects led him to a city where both converged: Athens. Here, his life of consistent and historically significant adventures began.
Shortly after graduating from Princeton, Young left for Greece to attend the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA). He studied at ASCSA for a year before returning home to earn his master’s degree from Columbia University. He graduated in 1932 and, in 1933, returned to Greece.
