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Image of Thorton Wilder, January, 28, 1962

The Utterly Civilized Wilder

Despite global popularity, the enduring works of Thornton Wilder hold up to critical scrutiny.

By Jonathan Leaf

humanities, January/February, 2009, Volume 30, Issue 1
Image of Lincoln at McClellan's camp

Lincoln the Great

Though He Didn’t Look That Way at the Time.

By Wilfred W. McClay

humanities, January/February, 2009, Volume 30, Issue 1
Image of poster from Lincoln Centennial

Lincoln’s Centennial

The year was marked by adulation.

By Anna Maria Gillis

humanities, January/February, 2009, Volume 30, Issue 1
Image of Sabiha Al Khemir

The New Here

A visit with author and curator Sabiha Al Khemir.

By David Skinner

humanities, January/February, 2009, Volume 30, Issue 1
Image of choreographer Jerome Robbins rehearsing dancers.

Dancing American

Jerome Robbins built a new style from classical and modern parts.

By Pia Catton

humanities, January/February, 2009, Volume 30, Issue 1

Ten Who Make A Difference

The 2008 National Humanities Medalists.

humanities, January/February, 2009, Volume 30, Issue 1
Church of the Odigitria

Kimzha

Down south in the Russian North.

By William Brumfield

humanities, November/December, 2008, Volume 29, Issue 6
Edmund Wilson

Who Was Edmund Wilson?

America's greatest reader had overwhelming passions: for beautiful women and exceptional writing.

By Joseph Bottum

humanities, November/December, 2008, Volume 29, Issue 6
Cantino Planisphere

The Cone of Africa . . . Took Shape in Lisbon

Early Portuguese cartographers traced the coast of the continent with astounding accuracy.

By Patrcia Seed

humanities, January/February, 2008, Volume 29, Issue 6
Mark Twain

Birthday Party Brouhaha

Mark Twain's infamous toast rocked the sensibilities of Boston's Brahmin establishment.

By Jerome Loving

humanities, November/December, 2008, Volume 29, Issue 6