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250 Years Ago, Harvard Was Home to a Revolution

A look at the sights, sounds, and characters that put the University on the frontlines of history

When the Revolution Hit Cambridge, Harvard Moved to Concord

College students broke hearts and windows during their year in exile.

The Harvard-Trained Doctor Who Urged a Revolution

Before his heroic death, General Joseph Warren was dubbed “the greatest incendiary in all of America.”

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Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil

The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide.

Mercy Otis Warren in period attire writes at a desk by candlelight, surrounded by books.

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The Woman Who Penned the Case for War

Mercy Otis Warren’s poetry and plays incited the Patriot movement.

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From coaching staffs to front offices, female leaders are bringing new strategies to men’s basketball.