Rubens Peale: Illuminating Art and Science
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet another member of this creative family who founded and managed American museums in the 19th century.
‘Mister Roberts’: Drama Aboard a Backwater Ship
Actors Henry Fonda and James Cagney turn Navy boredom into a bitter comedy.
Zebulon Pike’s Daring Expeditions Into the Louisiana Territory
In ‘This Week in History,’ a young Army officer led two extensive expeditions through the newly acquired lands of the Louisiana Purchase.
The ‘Odyssey’ and AI: The Artistic and Practical Costs of AI-Narrated Audiobooks
ElevenLabs’ New AI Audiobook Alters the Traditional Landscape of Artistic Storytelling
‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery
A gathering of mystery writers ends with its own mystery to find the killer of the club’s president.
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John La Farge’s Spectacular Stained Glass Windows of Peonies
Among the first to incorporate opalescent glass, his stained glass windows were unprecedented.
‘Neil the Seal’ Returns to the Deep Blue Sea, Scientist Says He'll Likely Return
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‘Citizen Vigilante’: A Thriller for Our Times
Director Uwe Boll opens the door to discussions about the dangers of frontier justice.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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Bonds of Affection: Julia Grant, Varina Davis, and the Mending of America
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ the friendship between two first ladies helped heal the lingering wounds and bitter divisions of the Civil War.
Minneapolis Airport’s New Portal Lounge Has a Robot Bartender. Here’s What It’s Like
Robot bartenders can’t ask how your day was.
The Australian Numbat No Longer Officially Endangered
The status of numbat has improved to near-threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
‘Murder at The Spirit Lounge’: Nora Breen Returns
Attendees of a séance are dying, and Jess Kidd’s ex-nun must find the killer before it’s too late.
Transformative Kindness: Langston Hughes’s Short Story ‘Thank You, Ma’am’
A woman’s choice to show mercy changes the life of a teen.
‘The Reverend and Mrs Simpson:’ A German War Bride Faces Postwar England
A reverend’s kind act risks inciting anger from a wounded community.
Top 15 Summer-Themed Movies, Part 2 of 3
This strongest batch of warm-weather titles were all actually released in summer.
Why Fathers Should Stay Home Too
Modern remote work is giving some families the chance to reclaim home as the center of both work and the family
Creating Nostalgia Today: What Will Your Children Remember?
An annual camping trip, a favorite storybook, or a holiday tradition may become the emotional touchstones of childhood.
Punchlines and Proverbs: A Tribute to Dads for Father’s Day
A playful celebration of fatherhood, complete with dad jokes and one-liners, captures dads at their wittiest and most lovable.
The Spiritual Child: The New Science of Raising Healthy Children
Lisa Miller, a clinical psychologist whose spirituality research is published in top journals, shares how to make children more resilient to life’s challenges.