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Mass Humanities supports programs that use history, literature,
philosophy, and the other humanities disciplines to enhance and
improve civic life throughout Massachusetts.
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>> Civility & Democracy
What happened to civility in America? Has it disappeared? Did it ever truly exist? On February 17th, we discuss these questions and more at UMass Boston.
>> What If?
What might the world look like without the humanities? Our executive director imagines it.
>> Travel to Cuba
This winter, visit the other Caribbean as Mass Humanities gives you a rare, behind-the-scenes look at The Violet Isle. Seats for this weeklong program are limited!
>> A Winter's Tale
Something about winter lends itself to reading the classics. Check out our recommendations for the season.
Family Adventures in Reading
A humanities-based family reading program >>
The Clemente Course in the Humanities
Tuition-free, college-level instruction >>
The Public Humanist
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Revealing Everyday Life... >>
Past Grants
Search all Mass Humanities grants since 2000 >>
1956
Tenley Albright Wins Olympic Gold
On this day in 1956, figure skater Tenley Albright won the Gold Medal at the Olympic Games in Cortina, Italy. This should not have been a surprise but it was. The 20-year-old from Newton was the clear favorite until she injured herself only two weeks be... >>
