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Two Distinguished Scholars Join The Huntington’s Research Division
Tue., Jan. 21, 2025 | Andrew KerseyShannon McHugh and Brett Rushforth will work to broaden the institution’s scholarship and connect it with a more diverse global community.
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Abortion in American History
Tue., Jan. 7, 2025 | Patricia Cline CohenOn Jan. 17–18, The Huntington will host a research conference titled “Abortion in American History,” which will explore more than a century of abortion history in the United States before 1973.
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The Stories We Told in 2024
Tue., Dec. 31, 2024 | Kevin DurkinThese Verso posts from this past year provide new perspectives, cultivate curiosity, and ignite the imagination.
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Inspired by the Middle East: A William De Morgan Vase
Tue., Dec. 17, 2024 | Sabina ZonnoArtist William De Morgan’s fascination with Middle Eastern designs and colors prompted his design of the original “Persian” vase, decorated with stylized flowers and leaves, in the late 19th century.
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Mushroom Magic at The Huntington
Tue., Dec. 10, 2024 | Sandy MasuoFungi are an essential part of biodiversity at The Huntington, though many species remain unseen without sufficient rainfall. The past two winters’ heavy rains led to a surge in mushrooms across the gardens.
Videos and Recorded Programs
Goya’s Portraits and a New Prize for The Huntington
Wed., Dec. 4, 2024Join Frederick Ilchman, chair of the Art of Europe at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as he explores Francisco Goya’s extraordinary achievements in portraiture. This lecture highlights The Huntington’s newly acquired “Portrait of José Antonio Caballero” (1807) and delves into Goya’s masterful portrayal of society.
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E.A. Spitzka’s Studies of Exceptional and Deviant Brains
Tue., Dec. 3, 2024 | Joel A. Klein, Ph.D.The Spitzka papers provide an invaluable resource for examining the intersection of medicine and criminal justice.
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Making Connections through Community Cookbooks
Tue., Nov. 26, 2024 | Alanna DaveyOur cookbooks and recipes link us to others and shape the food traditions that define our lives.