It was an extraordinary and somewhat serendipitous occurrence that led to The Huntington's becoming one of the best institutions in the United States to study European medicine from the latter half of the 15th century.
Charles Bukowski (1920–94) would have turned 100 on August 16. The so-called "poet laureate of Los Angeles low-life" had a reputation
Most researchers using our literary collections at The Huntington are writing biographies or academic articles. But we also work with publishers and artists
Andrew Raftery's ceramic plates capture the cycle of the seasons in fine detailRaftery, a professor of printmaking at the Rhode Island School of Design, specializes in engraved scenes of contemporary American suburbia
Curator Olga Tsapina discusses the account book of an Underground Railroad operatorThe Huntington is home to extensive collections documenting the history of slavery and abolition in the United States and the Atlantic World.
Activity: Are Sneakers the Windsor Chairs of the Shoe World?
Consider how specialized goods become more affordable for all.
Activity: Value of Achievement
Consider how different life achievements connect to cultural values.