Humanities
Explore the intellectual and creative pursuits within philosophy, history, literature, and the fine arts at Harvard.
The Year a Beat Poet Squatted at Harvard
In 1954, Gregory Corso moved into Eliot House. How he stayed there is a literary legend.
A New Cast for the Harvard Semitic Museum
A replica of the Dream Stele, part of Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian’s efforts to revitalize the museum
The Secrets of Haiti’s Living Dead
A Harvard botanist investigates mystic potions, voodoo rites, and the making of zombies.
FAS’s Inequality Initiative
The initative includes interdisciplinary conversation, annual symposia, and a postdoc program.
Sunil Amrith, Kate Orff, and Damon Rich Awarded MacArthur “Genius” Grants
A faculty member and two GSD affiliates are honored.
Harvard classicist Richard Thomas on Bob Dylan
In a new book, classicist Richard Thomas explores Bob Dylan’s literary ties to ancient Greece and Rome.
Past’s Presence
John Wang ’16, winner of Radcliffe’s public art competition, reflects on art and historical perspective.
In Danielle Allen’s “Cuz,” Caught Between Two Justice Systems
Allen’s new book excoriates both the justice system and a parallel universe of gang rule.
Stephen Greenblatt on Adam and Eve
Stephen Greenblatt explores the myths and meanings of Adam and Eve.
Harvard Portrait: Sarah Lewis
An art historian on race and photography
Rethinking liberal arts Yale-NUS, Minerva
Yale-NUS, Nicholas Lemann, and Minerva remodel liberal arts for the twenty-first century.