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Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece
John Deare’s ‘Caesar Invading Britain’ exhibits the 18th-century sculptor’s virtuosic range of depth, texture, and narrative.
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A Persistent Voice: Lydia Maria Child’s Short Story ‘Wergeland, the Poet’
A poet, who died young, captured the collective Norwegian imagination with his nature-focused work.
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‘The Lord of the Rings’: Of Stories and Journeys
Storytellers are bridges connecting the past to the present, as seen in Tolkiens’s Bilbo Baggins.
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1929: The Year That Traumatized America
The author gives a play-by-play of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 in real time.
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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Not all water damage is covered by homeowner’s insurance, and confusing it with flood damage can be a costly mistake.
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IRS Urges Qualified Taxpayers to Claim Earned Income Tax Credit
Last year, over 23 million people received $2,916 on average under the program.
Thomas Paine Transforms a Rebellion Into a Revolution
As war spread and towns burned, a blunt pamphlet ended hopes of reconciliation and challenged the legitimacy of hereditary monarchy.
This Legendary Dip Is a Game-Day Classic for a Reason
It is everything you love about a taco, from the refried beans and guacamole to sour cream and pico de gallo, served dip-style.
The Secret to Impossibly Fluffy Southern Biscuits
My biggest piece of advice: Don’t take biscuit-making too seriously, but try to make them regularly.
The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an iconic New York City hotel synonymous with luxury and grandeur.
We Shorten Our Lives in All Kinds of Ways—But There May Be a Way to Reverse It
Our body has a biological clock that determines how fast our cells age. How does this mechanism work? What are the factors that speed it up or slow it down?
Time’s Up on Some Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
As adjustable-rate mortgages reset, homeowners face higher payments and tough choices.
John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’
John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s presidency.
A Cheesy Soup Trick
This soup takes inspiration from an Italian minestrone soup, with a tomato-based stock and a wedge of a hard cheese rind.
‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union
This installment of “When Character Counted” examines how William Tecumseh Sherman’s character and judgment influenced the course of the Civil War.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Ireland’s Tidy Towns of Kinsale, Kenmare, and Dingle
There’s something delightful about small-town Ireland, where the people’s connection to their heritage and to their town is so vivid.
Mortgage Lender Calling Every Hour All Day Long!
You missed a payment, and that’s a red flag for your lender.
A Winning Bowl for Game-Day Get-Togethers
Chili may present as a meat-lover’s dish, but it easily accommodates a big bunch of vegetables and lean protein sources such as beans.
We Shorten Our Lives in All Kinds of Ways—But There May Be a Way to Reverse It
Our body has a biological clock that determines how fast our cells age. How does this mechanism work? What are the factors that speed it up or slow it down?
Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.
A Birthday Party for Every Special Child
Through their nonprofit, Shari Bailey and Michael Nash are helping caretakers throw memorable birthday parties for children with special needs and disabilities.
‘The Soong Sisters:’ Inside an Influential Family
Three sisters marry important players during the period of the communist takeover of China.
‘Last Twilight in Paris:’ Love Endures in the Shadow of War
A found locket inspires a British woman to search for its lost owner and solve a World War II mystery.
John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’
John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s presidency.
Will AI Destroy Mankind? Retired Air Force Colonel Sounds an Alarm
Drew Miller warns that the technology can be used to ‘bioengineer new weapons.’
Restoring Literacy Through Read-Alouds
As parents struggle to find ways to get their child’s reading up to speed, read-alouds may be key to fostering a child’s love for the printed text.
Project-Based Learning for Homeschoolers
Hands-on projects allow kids to connect schoolwork to their interests, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.
A Father’s Guide to Welcoming a Newborn
The first weeks may feel overwhelming, but a dad who rises to the challenge can create a sanctuary for his family.
Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.