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With or Without the Turkey: Lessons From Thanksgiving in War and Hard Times
From Depression-era resourcefulness to World War II sacrifices, coming together has been an unwavering hallmark of the Thanksgiving holiday.
More Than Just Names: The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving
Despite intense suffering and hardship in their new home, the Pilgrims gathered together in gratitude.
‘Hamnet’: The Shakespeare Family Deep in Love, Steeped in Loss
Director Chloé Zhao delivers a mesmerizing tour de force.
Tune in Today: Celebrating Vivaldi’s ‘Autumn’
The third concerto from ‘The Four Seasons’ is based on a sonnet on harvest and hunting.
How an Insurance Company and Radio Host Created the Grand Ole Opry
In ‘This Week in History,’ a young insurance salesman believed the future of sales was in radio, and his actions resulted in an American institution.
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Why the CCP Doesn’t Want You to See Shen Yun
Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance company, was created and is directed by a peaceful group the CCP is afraid of.

The Medieval Soup Ingredient That Can Still Beat Your $150 Serum
Calendula: the cheap, low-risk skin fix hiding in plain sight.

All My Friends Text Me for This Banana Pudding Recipe
The creamy pudding, sliced fresh bananas, and softened vanilla wafers come together to create something truly magical.

7 Parenting Lessons From Ancient China’s Three-Character Classic
The book distills Confucian teachings into short, rhythmic lines meant to guide children on their path to becoming virtuous and sensible adults.

Millionaire Pie
Our easy Millionaire Pie recipe is a creamy no-bake dessert loaded with pineapple, cherries, coconut, and pecans in a graham cracker crust.

Retirement Deadlines You Can’t Miss By December 31
Key year-end deadlines can significantly impact your taxes, retirement income, and healthcare.

‘Train Dreams’: Director Bentley’s Visual Tone Poem
Joel Edgerton hits on all cylinders in this mesmerizing, career-defining performance.

Hildegard of Bingen: The Music of the Living Light
This medieval German nun wrote music and plays, recorded her visions, and broadened the European understanding of Christianity.
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Travel Insurance Can Save the Day
Travel insurance can seem like an unwanted extra, but trust me, life happens.

Companies Help Disabled Travelers Have a Great Trip
If you or a travel companion deals with some sort of injury, loss of movement, or other potential obstacle, help is on the way.

Looking for a Protein-Packed Lunch? Try This 3-ingredient Tomato Soup Recipe
Creamy tomato soup is a classic for a reason, and when you pair it with grilled cheese it’s like a hug in a meal.

5 Powerful Principles From ‘Lord of the Rings’ to Strengthen Your Life
Tolkien’s classic fantasy series has much to teach about personal character.

7 Parenting Lessons From Ancient China’s Three-Character Classic
The book distills Confucian teachings into short, rhythmic lines meant to guide children on their path to becoming virtuous and sensible adults.

He Marched and Clashed for the Far-Left, Then a Single Phrase Shook His Convictions
Craig English spent 12 months in the thick of far-left agitation, before finding a practice older than any revolution.

‘The American Gulag Chronicles: The Road to Freedom’
Author Tim Rivers offers a testament of truth for a nation at a crossroads in the third installment of this series.

St. Paul’s Chapel: A Stalwart Structure Dwarfed by Modernity
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we focus on the oldest surviving church in Manhattan.

Stacked Arms and a Final Salute
In this installment of “When Character Counts,” we meet a man who understood and practiced the virtues and obligations of citizenship, even at personal cost.

Charlie Chan: A New Kind of Fictional Detective
Earl Derr Biggers created a crime-fighting literary figure of reassurance and intelligence.

Raising Lions: A Bold New Way to Parent Strong Kids
Parenting guru Joe Newman encourages adults to reestablish their authority compassionately.

Snow Days: Ideas for Frosty Family Fun
Spending time outdoors improves mental and physical well-being. Make some lifelong memories with these DIY winter activities for all ages.

Family Heirlooms: Your Story Is Part of Your Legacy
From childhood mischief to hard-won wisdom, the tales of our elders are family heirlooms waiting to be told and preserved.

Inside Ireland’s First Classical Academy
When Padraig and Grace Cantillon-Murphy founded Mater Dei Academy, they didn’t know they were starting a revival.

















































