The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Annotated
Signed February 2, 1848, the treaty compelled Mexico to cede 55 percent of its territory, bringing more than 525,000 square miles under US sovereignty.
Prisoners’ Rights: An Introductory Reading List
A selection of readings and visual material on the subject of prisoners’ rights to foster dialogue and discovery in the classroom.
“The Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Edgar Allan Poe: Annotated
Poe's 1841 story, arguably the first detective fiction, contains many tropes now considered standard to the genre, including a brilliant, amateur detective.
Words for Birds
From the meaning of birdsong to the history of birdwatching, from the effects of climate change to the cunning of crows—our bird stories have it all.
Our Most Popular Stories of 2022
Personality tests, street dogs, underwater treasures, and a natural history of dragons.
Editors’ Picks of 2022
Poetry, Polonius, and Prison: a collection of this year’s greatest hits from JSTOR Daily.
The Treaty of Ghent: Annotated
The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812, an oft overlooked conflict that continues to shape the politics and culture(s) of North America.
Peppers and Spice and Everything Nice
How humans have acquired, used, and assigned cultural value to spices, from sage to cinnamon, chili pepper to salt.
Desperately Seeking Taylor Swift
The lyrics, the music, and the metaphors of the pop star of the moment.
Exploring Images In (and Out of) Context
When you think you understand an image, ask yourself what contextual information might be missing.