Blog Topic: Humanities and social sciences

JSTOR’s interactive research tool allows users to actively engage with texts by asking questions directly within the tool. Based on user feedback, we created this guide to help you get the most out of this feature. We’ll explore how asking the right types of questions can help you quickly find relevant content, understand complex arguments, and support your research more effectively.

Discover how a ghost story contest during the summer of 1816 gave birth to Frankenstein and The Vampyre, two literary masterpieces that continue to haunt the humanities. This blog post explores the fateful gathering at Villa Diodati, the gothic themes of life, death, and ambition, and the enduring relevance of these stories in our quest to understand human nature and societal dynamics—just in time for Halloween.

Explore the vital role of the humanities in navigating a polarized, post-truth world. Learn how critical thinking and assessing diverse narratives enhance accuracy and understanding.

Explore the profound impact of loss, connection, and the humanities through a personal journey of grief and discovery.