Observances
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Celebrate International Cat Day with our favorite feline images from JSTOR! Explore endearing cat antics and discover the vast world of cats.
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Louis Agassiz Fuertes, bird portraitist April 22 marks the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, the birth of the modern environmental movement. This year we honor […]
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A curated set of open collections provides free access to primary sources highlighting women’s efforts and achievements in public life, labor rights, spirituality, and scientific research, in honor of Women’s History Month.
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A survey of the works of African American self-taught artists from the antebellum era through to modern times, showcasing their versatility and expressiveness in a wide array of mediums.
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In honor of Black History Month, here are 20 community-contributed open-access collections focused on Black history and voices, including slave narratives, image collections, vital records, papers, and much more.
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The New Year is an enduring phenomenon that generates celebrations of varied traditions across the world and throughout the calendar. It is our sincere wish […]
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Discover a collection of Earth Day resources on JSTOR, showcasing captivating art and science from microscopic photography to panoramic landscapes. Dive into scientific illustrations, surveys, studies, and more, exploring the environment and the impact of climate change on our planet.
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Discover a wealth of resources in JSTOR’s community-contributed collections for Black History Month. Explore historic chronicles, African American art, photographic archives, and more. Uncover great works and iconic portraits in these curated collections.
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Explore expressions of gratitude from around the world in celebration of Thanksgiving. Discover the capacity for gratitude, as even a small heart can hold a large amount. Join us on this holiday journey of reflection and thanks.
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Discover the movement to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day across America. Learn about the growing number of states and municipalities observing this day, and the efforts to establish it as a federal holiday. Congresswoman Deb Haaland urges us to acknowledge history, celebrate traditions, and condemn erasure as we recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
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The Christian festival of Michaelmas, also known as the Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, is celebrated in many parts of the world on September […]
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Gong Xi Fa Cai! Happy Lunar New Year! The Chinese Year of the Goat begins February 19, 2015 and lasts through March 5, 2015. You […]
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Aubrey Beardsley was born on August 21, 1872. Despite dying of tuberculosis at the young age of twenty-five in 1898, the artist managed to have a brilliant career […]
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One hundred years ago today, suffragist Mary Richardson walked into the National Gallery, London and attacked Diego Velázquez’s The Toilet of Venus (AKA The Rokeby […]
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It’s snowing today in New York City and crowds are lining up to skate at the legendary ice rink at Rockefeller Center, with its sparkling […]
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Daylight Saving Time ended last night, which gives you an extra hour today to enjoy our slideshow of beautiful clocks and watches.
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On this day in 1917, the exotic dancer known as Mata Hari was sentenced to death in France for spying for Germany during World War […]
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On this day in 1799, during Napoleon’s occupation of Egypt, a French soldier discovered a black basalt slab inscribed with ancient writing near the Egyptian town […]
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May is National Bike Month! Did you know that there are more than a billion bicycles worldwide? Perhaps more surprisingly, the basic configuration of a […]
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Since 1955, Tax Day has typically fallen on April 15 for those living in the United States. You might derive some comfort from knowing that […]
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It’s time to spring forward this weekend! Daylight Saving Time starts at 2AM Sunday morning, don’t forget to set your clock ahead one hour before […]
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Happy 141st birthday to the Metropolitan Museum of Art! The Museum opened its doors to the public on February 20, 1872 (some 30 blocks below […]
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Happy Lunar New Year! The Chinese Year of the Snake begins February 10, 2013 and lasts through January 30, 2014. The traditional Chinese calendar is […]
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On November 15, 1867, the stock ticker was introduced in New York City. Inventor Edward Calahan rebuilt a telegraph machine to print stock information, revolutionizing […]
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Voters across the United States are heading to the polls today to vote in the Presidential Election. Not sure where you need to go? You […]
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The first manned mission to land on the Moon touched down on July 20, 1969. Upon arrival, Commander Neil A. Armstrong famously reported, “The Eagle […]
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Edgar Degas is primarily known for his painting, having exhibited only one sculpture during his lifetime: The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer, shown in the sixth Impressionist exhibition in Paris […]
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The rivalry between Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres and Eugene Delacroix, the two titans of 19th century French painting, is often seen as embodying the conflict between the era’s tradition-based neoclassicism […]
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The influential American architect Frank Lloyd Wright was born on June 8, 1867. Wright designed more than 1,000 structures and completed 500 works, including the […]
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On June 4, 1919, U.S. Congress passed the 19th Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing women the right to vote, and sent it to the states […]
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