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.
The “Harvard Novel” Enters the Twenty-first Century
On Elif Batuman’s fictions
by Beth Blum
Portraying Larry Summers
Celebrating the twenty-seventh president—and assessing his legacy
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
George Reisner
Brief life of a pioneering Egyptologist: 1867-1942
Ahead of His Time
The inclusive Henry Lee Higginson, and Robert Caro’s productive fellowship
by Primus VI
Charles III, When Young
The Prince of Wales’s star turn at Harvard’s 350th anniversary gala, in 1986
From the Soil Up
The art of conserving an historic garden at Dumbarton Oaks
by May Wang
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Headlines from Harvard’s history
Milman Parry
Brief life of a Homeric scholar with a big idea: 1902-1935
Learners, Grizzled and Downy
An affecting reunion, and Houghton Library accessible to all
by Primus VI