Stinging Nettles: The Spring Weed Worth Eating
The plant that burns on contact turns out to be one of the season’s most nutritious and delicious wild greens.
Shakespeare Gardens Bring the Poet’s Language to Life
Carefully curated formal gardens across the nation combine William Shakespeare’s literary genius with his love for nature.
The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages
Artists across centuries have represented themselves as both subjects and study in the enduring practice of self-portraiture.
Sentimental Journey: 19th-Century Poems About Mothers and Motherhood
Heartwarming verses celebrate the gentle, nurturing hand of a mother and the joy that fills a maternal heart.
If Your Phone Is Stolen, Criminals Can Empty Your Bank Account in Minutes
What can a thief do with a stolen iPhone or Android?
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Basque Cheesecake
This Basque Cheesecake (Basque Burnt Cheesecake) is a Spanish dessert with a signature caramelized burnt top and custardy center. No crust!
This Chocolate Cake Is so Fudgy You Won’t Miss the Flour
This air-lightened, egg-whitened flourless chocolate cake is a deceptively easy dessert that solves dinner conundrums and suits nearly everyone.
They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
‘World’s Most Beautiful Duck’ Sighted in Park in the Netherlands—And This Photographer Got Snapshots
Here’s to All You Moms: A Bouquet of Quips, Stories, and Jokes for Mother’s Day
Moms’ superpowers include eyes in the back of their heads, superhuman hearing, and love that never ends.
Seer and Sage: The Speeches of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard speech stunned the West, and his broader writings reveal a deeper critique of freedom and cultural decline still relevant today.
English Cucumber Sandwiches Are Simple, Elegant, and Easy
The combo of crisp, thinly sliced cucumber surrounded by herby cream cheese on squishy white bread makes them one of my favorite tea sandwiches.
Family-Friendly Fine Art: Museums to Explore this Summer
From Alaska to New York, discover exhibits, gardens, and cultural experiences at these top American destinations.
How a ‘Higher Power’ Guided This Former BBC Editor to Pursue His Passion for Screenwriting
‘The meaning of life [for me] is connecting with this universal power, which can give you everything that you’ve been looking for.’
The Cheapest Mother’s Day Gift Might Be the One You Don’t Buy
Over time I’ve come to believe that the best Mother’s Day gift is often the one you don’t buy.
Carne Asada
Carne asada isn’t just any steak dinner—it’s juicy, charred at the edges, and packed with bold, smoky flavor.
‘World’s Most Beautiful Duck’ Sighted in Park in the Netherlands—And This Photographer Got Snapshots
How a ‘Higher Power’ Guided This Former BBC Editor to Pursue His Passion for Screenwriting
‘The meaning of life [for me] is connecting with this universal power, which can give you everything that you’ve been looking for.’
An Impressive Study on the History of America’s Defense Strategies
From the Revolution to today, Michael O’Hanlon’s ‘To Dare Mighty Things’ presents the whys and hows of the country’s defense doctrines and actions.
Palácio da Bolsa: Colossal Neoclassical
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we marvel at Porto, Portugal’s extravagant Stock Exchange Palace.
‘Operational Optimal’: Self-Empowering a Healthier You
Tomo Marjanovic gives a tough-love guide to questioning doctors and encouraging wellness education.
‘How to Make a Killing’: Wrong and Shallow but Entertaining
Because the male lead has no character arc, “Killing” is a cinematic version of a non-nourishing but tasty bag of Doritos that adds bad chemicals to your body.
The Identity Trap of Childhood Labels
Some labels offer reassurance and support, while others limit growth for years to come.
Here’s to All You Moms: A Bouquet of Quips, Stories, and Jokes for Mother’s Day
Moms’ superpowers include eyes in the back of their heads, superhuman hearing, and love that never ends.
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.