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
Spiders and ties, “Fair Harvard” encore, and Faust’s farewell
Spiders and ties, “Fair Harvard” encore, and Faust’s farewell
by Primus VI
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Remembering 1969 at Harvard
An exhibit on Harvard in 1969 opens at Pusey Library this fall.
Churchill at Harvard: September 6, 1943
The seventy-fifth anniversary of Winston Churchill’s honorary-degree speech
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Attendance artifact, women’s work, and “Fair Harvard” redux
Attendance artifact, women’s work, and “Fair Harvard” redux
by Primus VI
Radcliffe gymsuits, pre-spandex
Lest young ladies’ “tides” be deranged
A celebration of Matthew Meselson
A symposium honors a scientist who championed biological and chemical weapons control.
Stephen Hawking survives Commencement day at Harvard
A close call on Commencement day
Profile of Harvard Dining Services managing director David Davidson
A dining executive on Harvard’s changing food environment