Humanities

Explore the intellectual and creative pursuits within philosophy, history, literature, and the fine arts at Harvard.

At Harvard’s Peabody Museum, Photos Reimagine Iranian History

Artist Azadeh Akhlaghi reconstructs moments of Iranian political upheaval in a series of meticulously staged images.

by Olivia Farrar

The Secrets of Haiti’s Living Dead

 A Harvard botanist investigates mystic potions, voodoo rites, and the making of zombies.

by Gino Del Guercio

FAS’s Inequality Initiative

The initative includes interdisciplinary conversation, annual symposia, and a postdoc program. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Sunil Amrith, Kate Orff, and Damon Rich Awarded MacArthur “Genius” Grants

A faculty member and two GSD affiliates are honored.

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

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.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Past’s Presence

John Wang ’16, winner of Radcliffe’s public art competition, reflects on art and historical perspective. 

by Natasha Lasky

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. 

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Stephen Greenblatt on Adam and Eve

Stephen Greenblatt explores the myths and meanings of Adam and Eve.

by Elizabeth Stoke

Harvard Portrait: Sarah Lewis

An art historian on race and photography

by Marina N. Bolotnikova

Rethinking liberal arts Yale-NUS, Minerva

Yale-NUS, Nicholas Lemann, and Minerva remodel liberal arts for the twenty-first century.

by John S. Rosenberg

Radcliffe Institute Announces 2017-2018 Fellows

Eleven of this year’s 52 fellows come from within the University.

by Oset Babür