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Zelia Nuttall

Brief life of a remarkable anthropologist (1857-1933)

Why Men Are Falling Behind in Education, Employment, and Health

Can new approaches to education address a growing gender gap?

Five Questions with Dick Friedman

Harvard Magazine’s longstanding football editor reflects on his career in journalism.

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K-12

On Weekends, These Harvard Math Professors Teach the Smaller Set

At Cambridge Math Circle, faculty and alumni share puzzles, riddles, and joy.

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Arts & Culture

Novelist Lev Grossman on Why Fantasy Isn’t About Escapism

The Magicians author discusses his influences, from Harvard to King Arthur to Tolkien.

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Arts & Culture

This TikTok Artist Combines Monsters and Mental Heath

Ava Jinying Salzman’s artwork helps people process difficult feelings.