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.
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.
Adam Kirsch reviews Lawrence Buell on the Great American Novel
A literary critic on the Great American Novel
by Adam Kirsch
Harvard art historian Jennifer Roberts teaches the value of immersive attention
Teaching students the value of deceleration and immersive attention
A tour of the reimagined Fogg art museum
A central courtyard and a glass roof transmit natural light to the heart of the museum.