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A Trusted Name in a Dubious Drug Market

Amid the fraud and flimflam of early drug markets, Shakers stood for purity, creating a brand others were eager to exploit. The post A Trusted Name in a Dubious Drug Market appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

Matthew Wills·May 4, 2026

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Six Flash Fiction Stories by Contemporary Writers

Compact narratives of precision and surprise, by Lydia Davis, Aimee Bender, Stuart Dybek, Venita Blackburn, and more. The post Six Flash Fiction Stories by Contemporary Writers appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

The Editors·May 5, 2026

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Preserving the Art of Ed Aulerich-Sugai

An artist’s work is traced through memory, stewardship, and decades of care. The post Preserving the Art of Ed Aulerich-Sugai appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

The Editors·May 6, 2026

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How 1980s Children’s Books Framed Vietnamese Refugees

Children’s books introduced Vietnamese refugees to US readers, often simplifying their histories and experiences. The post How 1980s Children’s Books Framed Vietnamese Refugees appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

H.M.A. Leow·May 7, 2026

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Why Do People Embrace Hate? Sartre Has an Answer

A classic essay examines the hidden dynamics behind modern prejudice. The post Why Do People Embrace Hate? Sartre Has an Answer appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

Livia Gershon·May 8, 2026

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The Invention of the Continental Divide

A Civil War–era push for unity helped transform a little-known geographic boundary into a powerful symbol of American identity. The post The Invention of the Continental Divide appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

Matthew Wills·May 11, 2026

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Arctic Airships and the Rise of the Technological Explorer

Competing expeditions to the North Pole redefined exploration in the early age of aviation. The post Arctic Airships and the Rise of the Technological Explorer appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

Danny Robb·May 12, 2026

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Hired at First Sight: The Power of “Pretty Privilege”

First impressions shape outcomes before a word is spoken—and research shows those snap judgments are far from random. The post Hired at First Sight: The Power of “Pretty Privilege” appeared first on JSTOR Daily.

Ben Ambridge·May 15, 2026

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The Violent History Behind Nutmeg

How a single spice became the pretext for genocide in the Banda Islands.

H.M.A. Leow·May 14, 2026·8 min read

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The Forgotten Untouchables of France

The Cagots: a French caste whose origins remain disputed and whose treatment was systematically cruel.

Ed Simon·May 13, 2026·9 min read