Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences

Unearthing the secrets of an ancient Greek city

Classical archaeologist and architectural historian Mantha Zarmakoupi has spent the past four summers excavating the ruins of a city council building at the center of Teos in western Türkiye.

Marilyn Perkins

Patti Smith as a Kelly Writers House Fellow

Singer, songwriter, poet, author, and musician Patti Smith was in residence at the Kelly Writers House for two days, telling stories about the people in her life throughout the decades, reading passages from her books, and performing her songs.

Louisa Shepard



In the News


Smithsonian Magazine

See the Stunning Golden Jewelry, Amulets and Small Statues Unearthed at an Ancient Egyptian Temple

Shelby Justl of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Karnak Temple in Egypt was dedicated to the worship of a “golden triad” of deities.

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CBS MoneyWatch

EPA to review landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health

According to Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences, overwhelming scientific evidence indicates that climate change is the greatest threat faced today.

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Associated Press

EPA head says he’ll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the EPA’s recent actions are the latest form of Republican climate denial.

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Fast Company

Bosses who think they’re funny create emotional labor for employees, says study

A new collaborative study from Penn finds that poor attempts at humor from a manager might negatively affect job satisfaction in the workplace.

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Associated Press

International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know

Kristen Ghodsee of the School of Arts & Sciences explores the history of International Women’s Day as a tool for activism in Russia.

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