Humanities
Not-So-Self-Evident Truths
In her new book, Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of History, digs up the roots of the relationship between democracy and truth.
The Stories We Tell
Undergraduates dig into archival records to reframe Penn’s historical ties to slavery.
A Classic Hat Trick
In one year, Sheila Murnaghan, Alfred Reginald Allen Memorial Professor of Greek, published a translation of Medea and books on the Beat generation and classics for children.
2018 Year in Review
We look back on our favorite arts and sciences stories of 2018.
Meeting of Minds
With the Penn Alumni Reading Club, the Center for Africana Studies delivers intellectual engagement directly to alumni—and the public.
OMNIA Q&A: So You Call Yourself a Liberal
Samuel Freeman, Avalon Professor in the Humanities, on classical liberalism, high liberalism, libertarians, and distributive justice.
A Medieval Minute (Video)
For their 60-second lecture, Emily Steiner, Professor of English, and doctoral student Aylin Malcolm, put a dramatic twist on medieval English and the 2018 midterm elections.
Deep Dive
First-year seminars provide new students with an in-depth exploration of diverse topics.
A Space for Sea Lions
Galápagos sea lions and the 8,000 residents of Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, San Cristóbal Island, often compete for space on local beaches and along the waterfront.
