Raphael’s Defining Madonna
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The Fight for the Bill of Rights: Who Gets the Power?
The constitutional struggle that produced the Bill of Rights and secured enduring protections for individual liberty.
Retirement-Planning Do’s and Don’ts If You’re in Your 50s
As retirement approaches, smart moves in your 50s can strengthen your savings—and missteps can be costly.
3 Ways to Save Money on Almost Everything
Smart negotiating and savvy tech tools can help you cut everyday costs without sacrificing your lifestyle, even as inflation lingers.
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The Secret to Impossibly Fluffy Southern Biscuits
My biggest piece of advice: Don’t take biscuit-making too seriously, but try to make them regularly.

The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an iconic New York City hotel synonymous with luxury and grandeur.

John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’
John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s presidency.

A Cheesy Soup Trick
This soup takes inspiration from an Italian minestrone soup, with a tomato-based stock and a wedge of a hard cheese rind.

A Winning Bowl for Game-Day Get-Togethers
Chili may present as a meat-lover’s dish, but it easily accommodates a big bunch of vegetables and lean protein sources such as beans.

‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union
This installment of “When Character Counted” examines how William Tecumseh Sherman’s character and judgment influenced the course of the Civil War.

Classic Hash Browns
With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple tricks, golden, crispy hash browns can be on the table any time of day.

The Fight for the Bill of Rights: Who Gets the Power?
The constitutional struggle that produced the Bill of Rights and secured enduring protections for individual liberty.

How Often Should You Wash Everything? A Launderer’s Guide
Here’s a no-nonsense guide to how often you should launder key household fabrics.

‘The Lord of the Rings’: Of Stories and Journeys
Storytellers are bridges connecting the past to the present, as seen in Tolkien’s Bilbo Baggins.
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Blended Red Wines
Blended red wines, as a category, range all over the place both in terms of style and quality, and prices can vary from very reasonable to outrageous.

Ask Angi: How Can I Control Pests in Winter?
As temperatures drop, many insects and rodents look for warm shelter, steady food, and safe places to wait out the season.

Iowa’s Historic Surf Ballroom Offers a New Reason to Make the Trip
The Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, has tacked on an interactive exhibit that celebrates the 78-year-old venue’s place in music history.

Isaac Newton’s Lost Papers–And His Search for God’s Divine Plan
‘This most beautiful system ... could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful being,‘ wrote Newton.

A Birthday Party for Every Special Child
Through their nonprofit, Shari Bailey and Michael Nash are helping caretakers throw memorable birthday parties for children with special needs and disabilities.

‘The Crossing:’ George Washington’s Victory at Trenton
This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ lauds the leadership of Gen. George Washington.

Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece
John Deare’s ‘Caesar Invading Britain’ exhibits the 18th-century sculptor’s virtuosic range of depth, texture, and narrative.

A Persistent Voice: Lydia Maria Child’s Short Story ‘Wergeland, the Poet’
A poet, who died young, captured the collective Norwegian imagination with his nature-focused work.

‘The Soong Sisters:’ Inside an Influential Family
Three sisters marry important players during the period of the communist takeover of China.

Restoring Literacy Through Read-Alouds
As parents struggle to find ways to get their child’s reading up to speed, read-alouds may be key to fostering a child’s love for the printed text.

Project-Based Learning for Homeschoolers
Hands-on projects allow kids to connect schoolwork to their interests, fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity.

A Father’s Guide to Welcoming a Newborn
The first weeks may feel overwhelming, but a dad who rises to the challenge can create a sanctuary for his family.

Why Little Girls (Rightly) Love Cinderella
Long before it included glass slippers and fairy godmothers, ‘Cinderella’ told a tale of courage, justice, and grace.
















































