On the Anniversary of Iceland’s Independence
Iceland is celebrating its 80th anniversary. Three photograph collections shared on JSTOR show how much has—and hasn’t—changed on the island since independence.
Nellie Bly Experiences It All
One of the first female investigative reporters, Nellie Bly shone a light on the plight of American women by facing the world head on.
Ford’s Striking Dagenham Women
The women sewing machinists of the Dagenham plant received a raise after they went on strike against Ford. But was this a victory?
Biobanking the Victims of Nuclear War
Nearly 2 million biological samples from people affected by radiation from World War II nuclear bombings are stored in facilities in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Olive Trees of Palestine
Palestinians’ economic relationship and cultural identification with olive trees has become increasingly relevant for the West Bank.
The Race to Be the Tallest Building in the World
Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower is poised to become the world’s tallest building. What’s behind the century-plus drive to build ever taller skyscrapers?
Eleutheria: A Lost Utopia in the Caribbean
The Eleutherian Adventurers departed Bermuda for the Bahamas in 1647, hoping to create the first democracy in the Americas.
Trans-lating the Story of Fanny and Stella
The Victorian-era trial of Fanny and Stella has been variously interpreted over the years. But what if it was a trans narrative all along?
Why Call for Divestment?
Students are calling for their universities to divest from companies involved in the manufacturing of arms used in Gaza. How effective is this strategy?
The Uneven Costs of Cross-Country Connectivity
Promoted as a social and economic savior, the US federal interstate highway system acted as a tool to promote racial injustices.