Harvard History
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
A Forgotten Harvard Anthem
Published the year the Titanic sank, “Harvard’s Best” is a quizzical ode to the University.
Tai chi master Yon Lee
The healing of Master Yon Lee
by Jacob Sweet
Civil War image, Empire State homage, and more
A Civil War image and an Empire State Building homage
by Primus VI
Blaschka Glass Sea Creatures Rendered in 3D
Complementary imaging techniques combine to create 3-D models that virtual visitors can examine from any angle.
by Matteo Wong
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
David L. Evans, longtime Harvard admissions officer, retires
David L. Evans made a difference for 50 years.
by Matteo Wong
Computer science at Harvard in the 1960s and 1970s
The “yeasty” times” when computer research grew at Harvard
The much-shrunken class of 1823
The Class of 1823 goes rogue and gets booted.
by Jacob Sweet
Prognostications on disease defense, China, deficits, and sweat
Prognostications on disease defense, China, deficits, and sweat
by Primus VI
Re-naming Harvard’s Lowell House?
The faculty deans prompt a discussion.
How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic
Fall semester interrupted, a century ago
by Matteo Wong