The No-Stress Guide to Backyard Entertaining
Whether celebrating special occasions or simply gathering with friends, thoughtful preparation can make every outdoor get-together feel effortless.
‘Flag Day’: How Small-Town America Shows Big Love for This Country
One indie film flies the red, white, and blue in a show of great patriotism.
250 Years Ago: The Declaration of Independence—The Crucial Days of July 1776
The need for unanimity of the colonies on the issue of independence led to tense days leading up to the signing of the country’s birth certificate.
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins for Healthy Snacking
Grated zucchini and pureed blueberries disappear into a soft, kid-approved muffin packed with fiber and protein.
10 Cups Of Vegetable Longevity Soup: A Hot or Chilled Summer Favorite
Broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potato, and warming spices are blended together until silky smooth, delivering flavor along with fiber.
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Lost Knowledge: Amazing Inventions That Made the Ancient World Ahead of Its Time
Earthquake monitoring, steam engines, surgery, and advanced materials: A journey through ancient inventions that were ahead of their time—and did not survive.
July Sizzlers: Something for Everyone on Screens Both Big and Small
The final, unofficial last of Hollywood’s summer months promises some big hits and likely a few misses.
4 Festive Side Dishes for Your Fourth of July Cookout
National holidays, especially when they fall on a weekend, tend to bring folks together.
Tune in Today: Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 Is a Scottish Tribute
A look at how a melody written in the ruins of Holyrood Palace evolved into a musical tribute.
Billy Mitchell and the Long Fight for the US Air Force
How the prophetic vision and ultimate sacrifice of the ‘Father of the Air Force’ reshaped American military aviation.
Move Over, Meat: These Grilled Veggies Deserve a Prime Spot on the Grill
Eggplant and okra are naturals for the grill. The dry heat reduces the slippery texture that turns folks off these veggies.
How to Use the Bucket Strategy Like a Pro
A bucket strategy can help retirees manage market risk and cash flow.
Corbit-Sharp House: Predating the Declaration
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Georgian-style home built two years before colonial America’s independence.
Tune in Today: ‘None Shall Sleep’ Before the World Cup
A piece of classical music becomes the anthemic song for millions of sports fans.
The Healthy Everyday Vinaigrette Dressing Your Friends Will Ask You For
Your friends will be asking for the recipe for this healthy, tangy-sweet, red wine vinegar vinaigrette.
Serotonin-Boosting Chocolate Chia Pudding
Made with clean nut milk and naturally sweetened cacao, overnight chia pudding supports gut-brain health and steady energy.
Add a Second Doorbell Chime
When you go to purchase a new door chime, choose one that is a standard two-tone model.
Boredom and Cold Beauty: Why This Veteran Italian Designer Says Global Fashion Has Lost Its ‘Soul’
‘When a brand stops searching for its ’soul’ ... it slowly loses the heart that made it alive,' says the former designer for Prada and Benetton.
Lost Knowledge: Amazing Inventions That Made the Ancient World Ahead of Its Time
Earthquake monitoring, steam engines, surgery, and advanced materials: A journey through ancient inventions that were ahead of their time—and did not survive.
The Benjamin Franklin Paradox–Why You Should Stop Giving and Start Asking
From a 1730s Philadelphia anecdote to modern lab experiments: How asking for a small favor flips the logic of give-and-take and fosters emotional connection.
The Philosophy of Max Picard–The World Is Drifting Away From God
Nearly a century ago, Picard diagnosed a culture drifting away from depth, silence, and essence—with a striking clarity that still resonates powerfully today.
Pastime in Print: Baseball’s Journey Through Art, Ads, and American Identity
Baseball imagery became part of the national visual landscape and a record of the sport.
‘The Missing Child’: A Son’s Search for His Mother’s Hidden History
Paul T. O’Connor uncovers the life his mother led, and the life she could have had.
Teddy Roosevelt Items Chosen for New Badlands’ Library
Important Roosevelt memorabilia preserved in a North Carolina farmhouse is now being installed in the Rough Riders’ South Dakota library.
‘Whistler’: Ann Patchett’s New Novel
A chance encounter enables a family to reconnect with their past and shows us how the ripples affect the present.
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.