High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met
In Part 1 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-2027 season, the Met opera offers a variety of productions.
How the Irish Helped Win the American Revolutionary War
Fueled by centuries of oppression, Irish immigrants formed the core of George Washington’s forces and helped win American liberty.
The Social Security ‘Grandma’s’ Check for Dependents
If you’re raising a grandchild, they could qualify for Social Security benefits based on your work record—but only under specific rules.
Do Bonds Appreciate Over Time?
Bonds may outperform cash over time, but their returns are driven largely by income rather than rising prices.
Why Grandparents Matter More Than Ever
A growing body of research suggests that living near grandparents can have lasting benefits for parents, children, and family life as a whole.
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Before ‘The Odyssey’ Hit Theaters, Painters Illustrated the Epic Poem’s Best Scenes
The 18th-century painting captures the moment when Odysseus is stripped down, tested, and remade.
Gold From the Past: An Artifact in Paper and Ink
More than a textbook, ‘Modern English Readings’ shows us that a free society depends on sharing its rich cultural heritage with the next generation.
Grandparents and Trump Accounts: The Gift Tax Question the IRS Just Answered
Can grandparents contribute to a Trump Account without filing a gift tax return?
Maligned, Mistreated, and Mad: The Tragedy of Mary Lincoln
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the most vilified first lady in American history and ask: Did she deserve it?
From Versailles to New Orleans: A New Home for Rare Sèvres Porcelain
The New Orleans Museum of Art exhibits welcomes more than 100 decorative objects and tablewares to its permanent collection.
The Art and Value of Journaling as You Travel
Travel can make you a poet. And travel can make you spiritual.
Replace a Fence Gate
There’s nothing more unattractive and annoying to use than a fence gate that droops and won’t open or close properly.
He Refused to Pay $2,000—So He Built a Toilet Boat to Cross the Sea
A South Australian man has gone viral after crossing a 20 kilometre stretch of sea in a homemade raft to move some precious cargo.
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From Traffic Cones to Canvas: ‘Neil’ the Seal’s Latest Claim to Fame
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‘The Count of Monte Cristo’: A Story of Betrayal, Revenge, and Redemption
In this installment of ‘ From Book to Screen,’ we see how the Dumas classic translates to a 1934 adaptation.
Number 13: Death, Disorder, and the Door to a New Life
Exploring how the misunderstood number 13 disrupts the sense of completion to bring about change and renewal.
How Illustration Reimagined a Famous Book of Children’s Poems
“A Child’s Garden of Verses,” illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith, is one of the most sought-after collectible editions.
Tune in Today: On Life and Love in Brahms’s Clarinet Sonata
Brahms pulled from Bach’s St Matthew Passion and his own unrequited love for Clara Schumann to create a classic clarinet-and-piano masterpiece.
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.