In the Presence of True Magic
Patrick Sansone, musician
From a Cultural Perspective
Margherita Berti, PhD Student
The Empowering Legacy of Science Fiction
Michelle Davidson, educator and owner of The Lyceum Steps, an education evaluation company
First Archival Visit
Mary Wise, PhD Candidate in History at the University of Iowa
P.O.W. Poetry in Code
W. Robert Connor, trustee emeritus, President and Director, of the National Humanities Center (1989-2002)
Featured Exhibit
Celebrating Immigrants in the Story of America
Stories of migration are deeply woven into the cultural fabric of the United States. The experiences and contributions of immigrants have strengthened and diversified our communities, enriching small towns and big cities alike. Together, these stories reveal how the promise of freedom (and the struggle to achieve it) unifies Americans as they simultaneously demonstrate the profound importance of living and thriving together.
About Humanities Moments
The humanities are everywhere — so deeply woven into our daily lives that we often miss them. Sometimes, though, the humanities can surprise you. A book you can’t put down. A photograph that haunts you. A song you can’t get out of your head. And from that moment on, you find yourself changed. The Humanities Moments Project was created to collect personal stories about encounters with the humanities. The stories on this site are presented as submitted, capturing the experiences of those who've shared them in their own words — reflecting their individual views, interpretations, and conclusions. Together, they highlight the diverse and powerful ways the humanities are able to teach, inspire, and enrich our lives.
