Harvard History
Stories that explore the institution’s rich history, from archival moments to evolving traditions.
Cambridge Once Fought Harvard’s DNA Research. Now There’s a Play About It.
A theatrical reenactment explores a 1976 clash between science and democracy.
The unique Harvard-Yale crew race
Nearly everything about the Harvard-Yale regatta is unique.
The Harvard-Eleuthera connection, and a mystery barrel
Of philanthropy rewarded, broken glass, and pennies for Harvard
Headlines from Harvard history
Headlines from Harvard history
Monuments Men map
See the routes four Harvard-affiliated Monuments Men followed as they traveled through Europe rescuing looted art from the Nazis.
Sam Beer and Charles Townsend Copeland
What made Sam Beer and Charles Townsend Copeland great
Headlines from Harvard history
Headlines from Harvard history
Congratulations to the winners of our Harvard Square history quiz
Congratulations to winner Javier Bastos, M.Ed. ’98, and honorable mention Carol Horne.
Harvard Square History Quiz
Think you know Harvard Square? Take our quiz—and submit your answers to be enrolled in a contest to win a copy of Harvard Square: An Illustrated History Since 1950 by Mo Lotman.
Photo history of Harvard Square
A new book of photographs tells Harvard Square’s history since the 1950s. Test your own Square knowledge for a chance to win a copy of the book.
Headlines from Harvard history
Headlines from Harvard history