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Behold the Beauty: Flora’s Perpetual Spring
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A Tagine-style Dinner
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A Frigate and a Gamble: Two American Heroes and the Birth of the US Navy
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Horatio Nelson Jackson and the First Transcontinental Roadtrip
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Peanut Crusted Sea Scallops With Fettuccine
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Alexander Hamilton and the Importance of Civic Statuary
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This Fresh Lemon Pound Cake Recipe Is Perfect for Spring
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The Russian composer produces an effervescent work that contrasts with his profession’s circumstances.

Gain Storage Space With More Shelving
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Channel Islands: See California’s Version of the Galapagos
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The Courage to Face Death—and Live Fully
Acknowledging mortality doesn’t just liberate us; it shapes our values. By recognizing death’s inevitability and learning not to fear it, we live fuller lives.

The Lost History of Human Civilization
New archaeological evidence suggests humanity’s story might be far older than previously imagined.

The Psychology of the Supercommunicators
Journalist Charles Duhigg set out on a journey to uncover the shared traits of people who are superb at communicating and connecting with others.

‘O Cessate Di Piagarmi’: Scarlotti’s Beautiful Opera Song
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John Stetson: The Man Who Topped the West
A New Jersey hatter’s son with tuberculosis went west for a cure, invented a tough felt hat for sun and rain, and created the symbol of the American cowboy.

Mary Peabody Mann: Educator, Sister, and Helpmate
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet a Peabody sister who helped improve American education.

Faithful Companionship: The Case for Having a Dog
Dogs ground their owners in the present moment, offering a steady, uncomplicated affection untouched by status, mood, or circumstance.

Chivalry in an Age of Algorithms
A legendary medieval knight’s life reveals how chivalry—shaped by mentors, faith, and women—still offers a model of character and conduct today.

Work, Pay, Connect, and Talk: A Doctor’s Prescription for Raising Good, Strong Sons
In a society that measures success by status and income, one father emphasizes character, commitment, and the ability to care for others.



















































