Humanities & Arts
Explore the intellectual and creative pursuits within philosophy, history, literature, and the fine arts at Harvard.
Harvard Professor Michael Sandel Wins Philosophy’s Berggruen Prize
The creator of the popular ‘Justice’ course receives a $1 million award.
Innovation in humanities courses aims to reach larger numbers of students
New gateways into the humanities for students “still fully molten as human beings”
Papyrus and lampblack from the Gospel of Jesus's Wife appear ancient
Ink and papyrus dating are consistent with an ancient origin.
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses what convinced Copernicus to publish his work
At Harvard, Dava Sobel discusses the conversation that convinced Copernicus to publish his lifework.
At Harvard, a special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection
A special exhibit showcases the history of anatomy and dissection.
Harvard professor Sophia Roosth examines how synthetic biology is remaking life
Historian of science Sophia Roosth on resurrecting extinct species.
Harvard-based Sawyer seminar discusses hearing through the body
Through cat telephones and electronic dance music, scholars discuss the physical basis of sound.
Harvard professor Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes
Sarah Richardson presents a history of the sex chromosomes in science and culture.
Nuclear weapons are incompatible with the U.S. constitution and democracy
“Out of ratio” weapons are essentially ungovernable.
Massachusetts General Hospital's resident mummy undergoes restoration and study
MGH's resident mummy undergoes restoration and a medical exam.
Virgil Encyclopedia in English
Two Harvard classics professors create the first Virgil Encyclopedia in English.