The chronicle of historical events teaches us—bit by bit by bit—about civilization, human nature, and its consequences. Imagine two men after a centuries-long journey in time: One was asleep all the ...

Spencer W. Glassman ’23-’24, an inactive Crimson Editorial editor, is a History concentrator in Leverett House. His column “A More Human Humanities” appears on alternate Fridays. I am envious of those ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. The war in Ukraine should serve as a vivid reminder: we may be sick and tired of war, but war isn’t ...

This video by the American Academy of Arts and Science explores the ongoing importance of the humanities in our world, featuring the voices of luminaries such as George Lucas, Sandra Day O'Connor, ...