The thousands of shades on display — some toxic, others impossibly rare — are a library of more than just color.

One of America's most historic homes also holds a startling literary legacy.

This tiny, painted door at the base of a tree stump has been a fixture of the Harvard University campus for decades.

The statue of John Harvard isn't actually John Harvard—or even, technically, the founder of the school.

A Harvard-area eatery preserves the uncovered tiles of its century-old predecessor.

This bridge was the birthplace of a unit of measurement based on a fraternity joke.

This cemetery served as the only official burial grounds in Cambridge for nearly 200 years.

The headquarters of one of the world’s longest-running humor magazines bears a noticeable resemblance to a head wearing a Prussian helmet.

This hidden labyrinth offers walkers some brief peace of mind.

A tiny monument to the classic American candy.

Bouncing, delightful, mechanical art at the MIT Museum.

This peaceful Massachusetts graveyard was one of the first "garden-style" cemeteries in America.

Impossibly life-like natural history models created out of glass by a father and son.

Three prestigious academic collections come together to create a world-class natural history museum.

An alley way dedicated to graffiti and street art is a constantly changing street gallery.