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How a Composer and an Industrialist Created an Iconic Music Hall
In ‘This Week in History,’ a German composer brought a grand vision to New York City and left a lasting legacy for American music.
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6 Things You Can Do to Secure Your Home
Put yourself in the shoes of potential intruders and assess your home for weak points.
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Homeschooling Parents Never Allow Their 5 Children to Say These 3 Words—Here’s Why
The parents believe that words have power, and together, they’ve nurtured a family culture of exercising self-control and cultivating kindness.
The Best Way to Help Bring Back the American Bison? Eat Bison Meat.
Bison meat is lean, nutrient-dense, and delicious—and available from American producers using regenerative agriculture practices.
‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’: A Man Faces Guilt Over Loss
A tragic tale of the man who put the serial numbers on the arms of new arrivals.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Ravenna, Italy Gets Better With Age
Ravenna is a three hour train ride from Venice but seeing the brilliant mosaics of Justinian’s Basilica di San Vitale is worth it.
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Unusual Tours Teach Local Culture With Flair
There are areas around the country where people go to experience unusual phenomenon.
Ask the Builder: Why You Struggle With Exterior Paint Peeling
Paint is basically colored glue and glue doesn’t adhere well to dust or dirt.
Taking the Kids: And Shopping Smarter (And More Sustainably) for Mother’s Day
Treat mom to gifts that also give back to the environment.
The Allure of Lancaster County’s Covered Bridges
The idyllic seasons offered in late spring through fall are the perfect time for a countryside history lesson.
‘Strategic Air Command’: Airmen Patrol the Skies
Dedication and sacrifice highlight this outstanding Cold War saga.
Raphael’s ‘Sistine Madonna’
Famous for his paintings of the Virgin, Raphael’s composition is admired for its extraordinary juxtaposition of a celestial vision and the earthly realm.
It’s Not Magic, It’s Love: One Teacher’s Formula for Student Success
Rebecca Huffman has a passion for geography, but she also brings joy and love to her classroom.
Three Lessons From the Sunshine State
There are some things that a country—and its people—need to thrive.
The Biggest Money-Wasting Mistake Beginner Preppers Make
A frugal prepper shares how to prepare your family for emergencies without spending a fortune.