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Annie Holmquist

The Secret to Ending Political Vitriol Is Found in Hallmark Movies

These predictable films look unrealistic, but their comforting formula is more culturally significant than it seems.

8/2/2025

Jane Austen’s 5 Daily Habits for Creativity

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People| By

Walker Larson

Jane Austen’s 5 Daily Habits for Creativity

Simple daily routines that helped Austen overcome constant interruptions can inspire your own focus today.

8/1/2025

People

‘It Was Tough’: How 102-Year-Old Man Succeeded in Climbing Mount Fuji, Breaking Guinness World Record

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‘It Was Tough’: How 102-Year-Old Man Succeeded in Climbing Mount Fuji, Breaking Guinness World Record

10/3/2025

Perfectly Imperfect: How This Author Is Resisting AI With a 1,500-Year-Old Craft

Perfectly Imperfect: How This Author Is Resisting AI With a 1,500-Year-Old Craft

Children’s author Alison Stegert is joining a growing community of illumination artists.

10/1/2025

Veterans| By

Dustin Bass

The Wild World War II Adventure of a Downed P-51 Fighter Pilot

Joseph Peterburs recalls his time as a fighter pilot, being shot down, escaping a POW camp, and besting and befriending a German ace.

9/25/2025

How One Exhibit Is Using Kindness to Expose Beijing’s Hidden Brutalities

Cindy Li

How One Exhibit Is Using Kindness to Expose Beijing’s Hidden Brutalities

‘These virtues can only help us to inspire to make the world a kinder and more just and more compassionate place,’ said Mayor Sue Heins.

9/24/2025

Ambassadors

Animals

Amazing Emerald-Green Bird Found Only on the Jungle Island of Borneo: Here Are the Photos

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Amazing Emerald-Green Bird Found Only on the Jungle Island of Borneo: Here Are the Photos

9/10/2025

Hummingbirds Duel at Lightning-Fast Speed, Jousting in the Air—Here Are the Photos

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Hummingbirds Duel at Lightning-Fast Speed, Jousting in the Air—Here Are the Photos

9/5/2025

A Big Stick Discovered in Queensland Is Australia’s Heaviest Insect

Australia Top News| By

Rex Widerstrom

A Big Stick Discovered in Queensland Is Australia’s Heaviest Insect

Researchers have found a huge stick insect in a remote area of high-altitude rainforest. It weighs about the same as a golf ball.

8/5/2025

Photographer With a Passion for Warblers Captures Rare ‘Crayon-Colored’ Bird In Jungles of Sri Lanka

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Photographer With a Passion for Warblers Captures Rare ‘Crayon-Colored’ Bird In Jungles of Sri Lanka

6/27/2025

Australian Native Honey Shows Promise Against Pathogen Behind Staph, Tinea: Research

Australian Native Honey Shows Promise Against Pathogen Behind Staph, Tinea: Research

The honey of Australian stingless bees has antimicrobial properties.

6/20/2025

‘I Got It From Temu’: Woman Fined for Riding Motorbike With Dog Strapped to Chest

Naziya Alvi Rahman

‘I Got It From Temu’: Woman Fined for Riding Motorbike With Dog Strapped to Chest

Woman claims she bought the harness from Temu, but police say online purchases don’t excuse unsafe pet transport on motorcycles.

5/22/2025

The Return of the Giant Pink Slug: A Symbol of Australia’s Bushfire Resilience

Australia Top News| By

Rex Widerstrom

The Return of the Giant Pink Slug: A Symbol of Australia’s Bushfire Resilience

It’s an unlikely hero, but the kaputar slug is showing how Australia’s fauna can recover from the continent’s destructive bushfires.

1/15/2025

Animals| By

Epoch Inspired Staff

‘Miraculous’ White Deer Spotted in North Carolina Zoo Grounds

12/3/2024

Discovery

Super-Fast Orionid Meteors Will Fall to Earth This Month—but Where Do They Come From?

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Super-Fast Orionid Meteors Will Fall to Earth This Month—but Where Do They Come From?

10/1/2025

The Full ‘Harvest Moon’ in October Will Be the Biggest Supermoon of 2025

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The Full ‘Harvest Moon’ in October Will Be the Biggest Supermoon of 2025

9/26/2025

VIDEO: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Spews 1,250-Foot-High ‘Lava Fountains’—and It’s Jaw-Dropping

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VIDEO: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Spews 1,250-Foot-High ‘Lava Fountains’—and It’s Jaw-Dropping

9/19/2025

Archeologists Uncover Magnificent Byzantine-Era Mosaic in 1,600-Year-Old Luxury Estate in Israel

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Archeologists Uncover Magnificent Byzantine-Era Mosaic in 1,600-Year-Old Luxury Estate in Israel

9/17/2025

‘It Was 360 Degrees’: Calgary Photographer Captures Auroras in All Directions as Solar Storms Herald ‘Pole Excursion’

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‘It Was 360 Degrees’: Calgary Photographer Captures Auroras in All Directions as Solar Storms Herald ‘Pole Excursion’

9/12/2025

Upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse Will Usher in a Blood Moon—Here’s What You Need to Know

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Upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse Will Usher in a Blood Moon—Here’s What You Need to Know

9/2/2025

6-Planet ‘Parade’ to Grace the Summer Night Sky This Month—Here’s What You Need to Know

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6-Planet ‘Parade’ to Grace the Summer Night Sky This Month—Here’s What You Need to Know

8/5/2025

The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Will Peak Soon—Here’s What You Need to Know

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The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Will Peak Soon—Here’s What You Need to Know

7/22/2025

Traditional Values

5 Quotes From Confucius That Still Apply Today

Sophia Lam

5 Quotes From Confucius That Still Apply Today

From the right to education to empathy, moral leadership, and balance—Confucius’ words have traveled across 25 centuries and still find their mark.

9/24/2025

From Weapon to Classroom Symbol: The Medieval Mace Now Teaching Students About Democracy

From Weapon to Classroom Symbol: The Medieval Mace Now Teaching Students About Democracy

8/29/2025

Australia’s Flag Is Turning 124: Here’s the Forgotten Story Behind the National Symbol

Australia’s Flag Is Turning 124: Here’s the Forgotten Story Behind the National Symbol

8/25/2025

A Chuck Wagon Cook Spreads the Stories of Ranch Life

Celebrity News| By

Gayle Jo Carter

A Chuck Wagon Cook Spreads the Stories of Ranch Life

8/23/2025

Traditional Values

Sophia Lam

5 Quotes From Confucius That Still Apply Today

From the right to education to empathy, moral leadership, and balance—Confucius’ words have traveled across 25 centuries and still find their mark.

9/24/2025

From Weapon to Classroom Symbol: The Medieval Mace Now Teaching Students About Democracy

An initiative started by Australia’s Speaker of the House aims to stem the decline in understanding of politics by the nation’s youth.

8/29/2025

Australia’s Flag Is Turning 124: Here’s the Forgotten Story Behind the National Symbol

Allan Pidgeon, chair of the Australian National Flag Association, says young citizens appreciate the flag’s enduring significance.

8/25/2025

Celebrity News| By

Gayle Jo Carter

A Chuck Wagon Cook Spreads the Stories of Ranch Life

It’s not just food on the menu when culinary cowboy Kent Rollins serves up supper.

8/23/2025

How Bruce Lee Gave Martial Arts to the West, and Saw It Become a Blood Sport

Nicole James

How Bruce Lee Gave Martial Arts to the West, and Saw It Become a Blood Sport

Can martial arts ever be more than a weapon again?

8/4/2025

Annie Holmquist

The Secret to Ending Political Vitriol Is Found in Hallmark Movies

These predictable films look unrealistic, but their comforting formula is more culturally significant than it seems.

8/2/2025

‘Invisible Grace’: Civility and Kindness Are the Wellspring of Joy

Lifestyle| By

Jeff Minick

‘Invisible Grace’: Civility and Kindness Are the Wellspring of Joy

A simple ‘please’ and ’thank you' open the doors to something greater.

7/7/2025

Leaving a Rushmore-Sized Legacy Through Small Sacrifices

Family & Education| By

Annie Holmquist

Leaving a Rushmore-Sized Legacy Through Small Sacrifices

A reflection on what makes true greatness.

7/6/2025

Creative Wonders

Jordanian Artist Draws Jaw-Dropping Larger-Than-Life Animals—Describes His Clever Technique

Jordanian Artist Draws Jaw-Dropping Larger-Than-Life Animals—Describes His Clever Technique

7/18/2025

Tyler Wilson

‘It Brings Comfort to People’: Mother and Son Recreate Old Village in Their Own Backyard

12/17/2024

PHOTOS: Cast Your Vote for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award

12/12/2024

Lacemaker Uses 500-Year-Old Technique to Create Exquisite Designs: VIDEOS

People| By

Anna Mason

Lacemaker Uses 500-Year-Old Technique to Create Exquisite Designs: VIDEOS

12/9/2024

PHOTOS: Persistence and Dedication Shine Through in the 2024 International Landscape Photography of the Year Awards

PHOTOS: Persistence and Dedication Shine Through in the 2024 International Landscape Photography of the Year Awards

12/1/2024

SWNS

Man Converts Static Caravan Into Off-Grid Log Cabin for Just $12K

11/19/2024

‘A Masterclass in Survival’ Wins Nature’s Best Photo Awards 2024—Take a Look at Some of the Best Images

‘A Masterclass in Survival’ Wins Nature’s Best Photo Awards 2024—Take a Look at Some of the Best Images

11/16/2024