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Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them
Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
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Tune in Today: Edward Elgar’s Unsolved ‘Enigma Variations’
The ‘Enigma Variations’ consists of an ’Enigma' theme followed by 14 variations, each portraying one of Elgar’s close friends through a musical sketch.
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Measuring Sound: Pythagoras’s Musical Discovery
A blacksmith’s hammer inspired the founding scientific principles of music theory.
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Dürer’s Renaissance and the Prolific Printing Press
Preferring creating prints over painting, Dürer propelled the Northern Renaissance by sharing ideas from rediscovered ancients with his art.
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Behold the Beauty: Guido Reni’s ‘The Immaculate Conception’
Guido Reni’s reverent rendering of the Immaculate Conception inspired artists and prayers.
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A ‘Lost’ Rembrandt Now Authenticated
After a 65-year hiatus, Rembrandt’s painting the ‘Vision of Zacharias in the Temple’ returns to his oeuvre.
Mini Meatloaf Recipe
Easy Mini Meatloaf Muffins made with ground beef or ground turkey and topped with sauce. They cook quickly and are the perfect serving size.
When I’m Craving a Girl Scout Samoa, I Make This Easy Dessert
These cookies look impressive but are super easy to make.
Hearing Music Again: One Woman’s Journey With a Cochlear Implant
How one cochlear implant recipient relearned the sound of music.
Seeking Truth Among Lies in ‘The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin’
Season 1 of the series shows the clash of cultures in primeval Britain.
How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry
In ‘This Week in History,’ a new doll makes its debut at the 1959 Toy Fair in New York City and becomes an American icon.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With a Homemade Shamrock Shake
This creamy green shake comes together with just a handful of basic ingredients.
Michael Wigglesworth: Best-Selling Poet of the Puritans
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a religious man deeply aware of his human flaws.
Adding an Adult Child to Your Bank Account Could Be a Mistake
A joint account with your child offers convenience, but it could put your savings in jeopardy.
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Hang a Pegboard Wall
You can create a one-of-a-kind wall or area designed to grab and go what you need.
Add a Splash of Irish to Your Stew for St. Patrick’s Day
This no-nonsense, comforting stew is guaranteed to warm you, whether you’re Irish or not.
Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic for a reason—richly flavored with nutty Gruyère cheese and smoky bacon, it’s one of the most satisfying dishes imaginable.
Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree on a New Career Pathway
For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past.
How Italian Culture Shaped This Australian Radio Host’s Career
Radio host Tony Tardio described family as a ‘powerful force.’
‘Fantasy Life’: Amanda Peet Delivers the Goods in a Career-Defining Role
The veteran actress plays to age in this Woody Allen flavored New York-based comedy.
‘The Murder at World’s End’: A Locked Room Mystery Treat
Newly released from prison, his new job in an eccentric mansion might send him right back behind bars.
‘A Matter of Life and Death': Love Complicates a Cosmic Mix-Up
British filmmakers Powell and Pressburger do it again with a fabulous technicolor film.
How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry
In ‘This Week in History,’ a new doll makes its debut at the 1959 Toy Fair in New York City and becomes an American icon.
Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.
Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.
What ‘Little House’ and ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ Teach Us About Family Conflicts and Forgiveness
Two beloved American authors offer surprisingly relevant lessons.
How to Educate a Child Long Before School Begins
True education begins not in the classroom, but in the home—where a child’s senses, imagination, and love of truth are first awakened.