As the HBO series The Gilded Age suggests, charity allowed wealthy women to play a visible role in public life. It was also a site of inter-class animosity.

The 125th anniversary of the opening of Carnegie Hall on May 5th provides an opportunity to examine Andrew Carnegie's legacy and philanthropy.

Mark Zuckerberg joins a long line of philanthropic billionaires who have pledged millions of dollars to charitable causes.

A paper explores the reasons why people give to charities.