Harvard History
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
Wadsworth House Nears 300
The building is a microcosm of Harvard’s history—and the history of the United States.
by Primus VI
Long live long books, the “Diploma Riots,” supporting young scholars
Resesarchers’ lengthy labors, “Diploma Riots,” supporting young scholars
by Primus VI
Harvard Lowell House changes portraits display
A meaningful change in the images on display in the renewed Lowell House
Excavating 1968
The premiere of an alumnus’s film about a seminal year at Harvard and beyond
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Cooking for the culinarily challenged…and other headlines from Harvard’s history
Participants recall the Harvard bust and strike, and its aftermath
Recalling a time of trial, and its continuing resonances
Princeton preps Harvard deans, prophetic Richard Pipes, and more
Harvard’s Tiger deans, the prophetic Richard Pipes, and a high-tech egg
by Primus VI
Calderwood Courtyard centers Harvard Art Museums
A tribute to the art museums’ Calderwood Courtyard
Harvard’s Womanless History
Completing the University’s self-portrait
Headlines from Harvard’s history
When the Law School made thin ice…and other headlines from Harvard’s history
A re-landscaped Massachusetts Hall
Re-landscaping Massachusetts Hall, making the entrance to Harvard Yard more welcoming
by Primus VI