An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

Explore the diverse and complex roles that religions play in both promoting and mitigating violence.

Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music.

Discover Handel’s Messiah in this installment of First Nights, which will explore five masterpieces of western music.

Learn about Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, one of the first operas ever written.

Learn the fascinating history of Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, one of the most challenging and rewarding ballets ever...

Learn about Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, an iconic Romantic symphony that ushered in an era of narrative “program...

An exploration of the dynamics of contemporary China using the tools of close reading, discussion, and analysis.

Examine how great modern writers capture the intricacies of our globalized world and how their works circulate within that world...

Embark on a global journey to explore the past, present, and future of world literature.

Examine how cultures of the ancient world defined themselves through literature and how their vision of literature contributes to...

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.

Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe’...