Why Do We Have National Anthems?
How can a single song represent an entire nation? A closer look at national anthems.
Our Long Roanoke Nightmare
The sixth season of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story focuses on the mysterious lost colony of Roanoke.
The F. Scott Fitzgerald Review Reviews F. Scott Fitzgerald
Selections from the F. Scott Fitzgerald Review
Getting to Know the MacArthur “Genius” Fellows
This year's MacArthur Genius Fellows are a diverse group of artists, scientists, lawyers, writers, and more.
How Televising Presidential Debates Changed Everything
Ever since Kennedy-Nixon, televised debates have given viewers an insight into candidates' policies—and their personalities, too.
Remembering John Coltrane
Today JSTOR Daily celebrates John Coltrane, the greatly prophetic and pioneering jazz artist. We remember his music and legacy now.
MacArthur Genius Fellow Maggie Nelson Writes Poetry, Too. Here’s Some Of It.
She can pack a room with her prose, but Maggie Nelson's got a poet's ear.
What the U.S. Can Learn From Cuba
With U.S.-Cuba relations opening, Cuba’s best export to the U.S could be its healthcare model.