Who We Are
The National Humanities Center is unique: a free standing national resource devoted to advancing significant humanistic study and reflection and to making those insights available both inside and outside the academic world. Learn More ›
Featured Research
This month, we highlight the research of Fellows from the class of 2021–22 who are exploring the ways that we interact with music and sound to create a sense of ourselves and connect with the world around us. Learn More ›
What Are the Humanities?
Humanities research adds to our knowledge of the world, as scholars investigate differences between cultures and communities around the world and across time, consider the ways art is made and received, or unveil the undercurrents that have shaped history. Learn More ›