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What were the strengths of the man who travelled home for 20 years and defeated mythic monsters?
How to get there, what to see on the water, and why this modern metropolis will keep you coming back.
Historic streets, dramatic views, neighborhood pubs, and a few surprises await visitors.
The Austrian capital blends Habsburg history with walkable neighborhoods and beautiful palaces.
Tactile rituals and immersive listening experience keep drawing new generations to vinyl.
Earthquake monitoring, steam engines, surgery, and advanced materials: A journey through ancient inventions that were ahead of their time—and did not survive.
From a 1730s Philadelphia anecdote to modern lab experiments: How asking for a small favor flips the logic of give-and-take and fosters emotional connection.
An education in Latin and Greek led the Founders to read ancient works that promoted liberty and virtue—the groundwork for the great American republic.
Nearly a century ago, Picard diagnosed a culture drifting away from depth, silence, and essence—with a striking clarity that still resonates powerfully today.
Despite their bitter parting, Hamilton and George Washington reconciled and became close allies, renewing one of the greatest alliances in American history.
From childhood voices and brain science to muses, prophets, and literary demons, history and science suggest our thoughts may not be as ‘ours’ as we believe.
Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist whose spirituality research is published in top journals, shares how to make children more resilient to life’s challenges.
Auckland pairs heart-racing adventure with laid-back coastal charm, creating a city experience unlike anywhere else in the South Pacific.
Germany’s capital blends sobering historical landmarks with quirky local traditions, creating a destination unlike anywhere else in Europe.
Hiroshima’s story is one of tragedy, but the city today is joyful, welcoming, and dedicated to peace.
Studies show we can consciously control—and to some extent even forget—unwanted thoughts and memories.
Covering most of America’s history, here are 10 single-volume books discussing the most important eras in US history.
Timeless paradoxes—social media’s tolerance dilemma, democracy’s ‘inevitable’ decline, the search for universal beauty—continue to shape how we think and live.
Thinking of complaining? Think again. Philosophers have long shown why it’s wiser to see the good in others, even when they treat us badly.
Renowned mathematician Kurt Godel believed the afterlife exists so we can deepen the learning process that begins in this world and reach our full potential.
