Harvard History & Traditions
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
An Original Magna Carta, Hidden in Plain Sight
A rare original surfaces at Harvard at an “almost providential” moment.
by Nina Pasquini
Peacemakers
Two scholars’ extracurricular efforts in the Middle East
by Primus VI
John H. Finley Jr.
Brief life of a masterful House Master: 1904-1995
by Constantine Archimedes Valhouli
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Dename Winthrop?
Harvard’s process for considering denaming requests is tested for the first time.
by Nina Pasquini
Historic Humor
University Archives to preserve Harvard Lampoon materials
by Nina Pasquini
Honorands Three
Three honorands connected in time through Wilbur and Orville Wright, the fathers of aviation
by Primus VI
Yesterday’s News
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Darker Days
The current disquiets compared to Harvard’s Vietnam-era traumas
by Primus VI
Winthrop Bell: Harvard Philosopher, MI6 Spy, and Early Forecaster of the Holocaust
Brief life of a philosopher and spy: 1884-1965
by Jason Bell
Yesterday’s News
The Carpenter Center celebrated