‘Richard Fleischer: Journeyman’: A New Look at an Underappreciated Filmmaker
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‘Richard Fleischer: Journeyman’: A New Look at an Underappreciated Filmmaker

Jason A. Ney reevaluates the prolific director of ’20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ and ‘Soylent Green.’

‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery
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‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery

A gathering of mystery writers ends with its own mystery to find the killer of the club’s president.

‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork
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‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork

James Curtis recalls the wild story behind the comedy classic ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.’

‘The Missing Child’: A Son’s Search for His Mother’s Hidden History
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‘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.

A Study of the Life, Times, and Debates of America’s Founding Document
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A Study of the Life, Times, and Debates of America’s Founding Document

In ‘The Living Declaration,’ Ted Widmer examines 250 years of US and international debates around America’s famous text.

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‘Richard Fleischer: Journeyman’: A New Look at an Underappreciated Filmmaker

‘Richard Fleischer: Journeyman’: A New Look at an Underappreciated Filmmaker

Jason A. Ney reevaluates the prolific director of ’20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’ and ‘Soylent Green.’

‘Pride and Prejudice’: Different Ways to Enjoy Jane Austen’s Classic

‘Pride and Prejudice’: Different Ways to Enjoy Jane Austen’s Classic

In this series, ‘ From Book to Screen,’ we follow the classic novel as it’s translated to the silver screen.

‘Murder at The Spirit Lounge’: Nora Breen Returns

‘Murder at The Spirit Lounge’: Nora Breen Returns

Attendees of a séance are dying, and Jess Kidd’s ex-nun must find the killer before it’s too late.

‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery

‘The Cloak and Dagger Club’: A Club Meeting Launches a Mystery

A gathering of mystery writers ends with its own mystery to find the killer of the club’s president.

‘USCG Cutter Eagle’: America’s Tall Ship

‘USCG Cutter Eagle’: America’s Tall Ship

Author Will Sofrin recounts the history of the Coast Guard’s flagship from a German barque to a training ship for cadets.

‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork

‘Comedy is a Grim Business’: The Creation of a Slapstick Masterwork

James Curtis recalls the wild story behind the comedy classic ‘It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.’

‘The Lake Club’: A Fun Beach Read

‘The Lake Club’: A Fun Beach Read

Drama, heartache, and the best laid plans unravel at a lakeside country club in Lina Patton’s novel.

How an Officer Turned Personal Crisis Into a Lifeline for Others

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After surviving a suicidal crisis, former officer Adam Davis now helps first responders strengthen faith, family, and resilience.