Anatomy of a Galileo Forgery
It was hailed as a historic discovery—until a trail of clues revealed one of the rare-book world's most audacious scams.
The Catholic Turn of Oscar Wilde’s Lover
Lord Alfred Douglas’s journey from Hellenism to Catholic mysticism shows how queer Victorians sought meaning and redemption through religion.
The Lasting Power of Tyeb Mehta’s Art
Long overshadowed by his peers, the Indian painter is now recognized for his haunting vision of modern life.
The Oral Histories of the AIDS Crisis
The voices of artists and activists illuminate the human experience behind the AIDS epidemic.
Inventing “Machismo” in the US
Academics and media turned “machismo” into a cultural stereotype during the Cold War.
How National Geographic Conquered American Culture
The magazine’s explosive growth mirrored the nation's emergence as a global empire.
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is LGBTQ Pride Month, so JSTOR Daily gathered some of our favorite stories to celebrate. All with free and accessible scholarly research.
How Race Shaped New York’s View of Chinese Opera
In 1930s New York, Chinese opera was praised uptown but mocked in Chinatown.
A History Wrapped in Banana Leaves
How hallacas and the banana plant became intertwined in Venezuelan cultural memory.
Fritz Eichenberg’s Art of Human Connection
A master printmaker defended the emotional power of representational art in an increasingly mechanized world.