Humanities
“Straight Outta Compton”: Documenting Through Song
Guthrie Ramsey, Jr., Louise W. Kahn Term Professor of Music, discusses music biopic "Straight Outta Compton."
Breaking New Ground in Azerbaijan
As one of the first Westerners to excavate there, Robert H. Dyson Assistant Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology Lauren Ristvet is building a broader picture of empire.
Representing African American Art
Associate Professor of History of Art Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw looks at color and context.
Those Who Write History
Presidential Term Professor Heather Williams thought long and hard about her short introduction to slavery.
Telling Time
Assistant Professor of History Vanessa Ogle describes how the world slowly got on the same schedule.
Intellectual Bootcamp
The Center for Africana Studies Summer Institute for Pre-Freshmen opens minds—and doors.
Just a Hypocrite?
Associate Professor of Classical Studies Emily Wilson looks at Seneca’s compromises.
Conspicuous by Its Absence
German professor Catriona MacLeod scrutinizes sculpture in 19th-century German aesthetics.
Poverty Warrior
Remembering Annenberg Professor of History Michael Katz.
2014 Alumni Weekend 60-Second Slam (VIDEO)
Faculty, students, and alumni provide quick expert takes on topics ranging from urban development in ancient Rome to movie franchise reboots.