History
City Department: Occupy Dome Violated Cambridge Codes
The Cambridge Historical Commission, a city department that oversees significant sites in Cambridge including Harvard Yard, notified Harvard administrators last week that the long-term presence of a weather-proof dome erected by Occupy Harvard protesters violated a city code.
Niall Ferguson Defends Europe's Rise
Ferguson responded to claims by Pankaj Mishra, who recently described Ferguson's new book as racist in describing Europe’s dominance over other continents and as nostalgic for the days of European power.
In Modern Research, A Botanist’s Legacy
The ideas espoused by influential botanist Asa Gray bear fruit to this day in the Harvard University Herbaria, where scientists glean new knowledge from centuries-old specimens.
The President's Veritaffles
One recipe comes from John F. Kennedy '40, who—among other accomplishments—was apparently a decent waffle chef.
Faculty Comments on Occupy Boston Protests
In spite of the Occupy movement’s increasing presence in cities across the country, some say the movement lacks specific, attainable goals.
Hidden in Plain View: History's Mark on Harvard Buildings
Many of Harvard's most interesting architectural oddities can be seen right out in the open.
Dallying with the Dead
A walk through Boston’s major cemeteries and burial grounds shows how varying aesthetics of death are signposts for different moments in Boston’s history.
FAS Increases Faculty Searches
Faculty searches in a number of Social Sciences departments are increasing, allowing the departments to hire junior faculty and fill positions vacated by retiring faculty members.
Harvard Tours: A Reality Check
Some of the information on those tours is highly embellished or just plain incorrect.
Professor Speaks on Significance of Haitian Revolution
New York University History Professor Ada Ferrer spoke Tuesday on the significance of the Haitian Revolution, both on its impact on the independence movements in the region and on Haiti’s policy that all black, former slaves were free upon setting foot on Haitian soil.
