Tag: Joseph Connors

  • Nation & World

    A detailed narrative of Rome

    Harvard’s Joseph Connors took listeners on a virtual tour of two of Rome’s most iconic spaces, the Piazza Navona and the Piazza San Pietro, also known as St. Peter’s Square.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    James Ackerman, historian on Renaissance architecture, dies at 97

    James Ackerman, Arthur Kingsley Porter Professor of Fine Arts Emeritus, lived a life of service, giving himself fully to his country, his pupils, and his research.

    3 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Where the Renaissance still lives

    At Villa I Tatti, the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, more than 30 scholars gather for three to 10 months to pursue their studies on the Italian Renaissance: its music, history, economics, science, politics, and art.

    8 minutes
  • Nation & World

    New director of I Tatti

    Harvard Provost Steven E. Hyman announced Dec. 16 that Lino Pertile will become director of the Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies at Villa I Tatti in Florence, Italy, beginning next summer.

    3 minutes