The volume Anodos – Studies of the Ancient World 17 brings together papers from the international scholarly conference Connecting People, Sharing Knowledge, held on 27th – 28th September 2024 at the Faculty of Arts of Trnava University in Trnava. The event was dedicated to the life and scholarly legacy of Prof. PhDr. Klára Kuzmová, CSc., an eminent Slovak archaeologist, university teacher, and inspiring personality whose lifelong work significantly contributed to the development of Classical Archaeology in Slovakia and to the international academic community. The first section of the volume consists of personal recollections, tributes, and scholarly reflections by colleagues, friends and collaborators, outlining Professor Kuzmová’s professional career, her key publications, and methodological approaches. These texts also highlight her ability to connect diverse academic environments, support young scholars, and foster international cooperation between institutions. The following sections present scholarly studies by Slovak and international authors, reflecting the broad thematic scope of the conference. Contributions address topics ranging from ancient urbanism and fortification systems, the analysis of ports and trading centres, material culture, and art-historical research, to settlement studies of Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages. Other papers focus on contacts between the Mediterranean and Central Europe, the spread of technologies and craft traditions, and the reinterpretation of well-known archaeological finds in the light of new methodological approaches, including archaeometric and natural science analyses. The diversity of topics and methodological perspectives mirrors the conference’s openness to interdisciplinary dialogue and reflects current trends in archaeological and historical research. A common feature of all contributions is the emphasis on deepening our understanding of cultural heritage and interpreting it within the framework of broader historical processes. The publication of this volume would not have been possible without the cooperation of several institutions and the support of the Faculty of Arts of Trnava University in Trnava, grant programmes of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sport of the Slovak Republic, the Slovak Academy of Sciences, and the civic association Pro Archaeologia Classica. Our sincere thanks go to all authors, reviewers, and conference participants for their scholarly and personal contributions. We trust that this volume will serve not only as a testimony to the life and work of Professor Klára Kuzmová, but also as a lasting contribution to the advancement of knowledge and international cooperation in the study of the ancient world.