What are the main branches of the humanities?

The humanities are a group of academic disciplines that study human culture, expression, and experience. The main branches include literature and languages (studying written works and linguistic structures), history (examining past events and civilizations), philosophy (exploring fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics), and the arts (including art history, music, and theater). Religion and theology are also considered core humanities disciplines, as are classics (the study of ancient Greek and Roman culture) and cultural studies. Some definitions also include linguistics, jurisprudence, and certain areas of anthropology. Unlike the natural or social sciences, the humanities generally rely on interpretive and critical methods rather than experimental ones, focusing on meaning, context, and human values.