Maligned, Mistreated, and Mad: The Tragedy of Mary Lincoln
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the most vilified first lady in American history and ask: Did she deserve it?
Gold From the Past: An Artifact in Paper and Ink
More than a textbook, ‘Modern English Readings’ shows us that a free society depends on sharing its rich cultural heritage with the next generation.
In Awe of Zurbarán’s Life-Size St. Francis Paintings
The Spanish painter’s reverent renderings of the saint’s life and miracles.
Before ‘The Odyssey’ Hit Theaters, Painters Illustrated the Epic Poem’s Best Scenes
The 18th-century painting captures the moment when Odysseus is stripped down, tested, and remade.
The Long, Complex Path to Creating the Defense Intelligence Agency
In ‘This Week in History,’ WWII highlighted intelligence deficiencies, leading numerous administrations to try to fix the problem.
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How to Save Money on Groceries
Inflation and continued supply chain issues are impacting consumers around the globe.
How Thomas Jefferson and European Architecture Shaped America
Ancient architecture inspired America’s first architects to build the new republic.
The Asset Location Rule: Where to Put Income Investments in Retirement?
Smart asset location can help retirees keep more of their retirement income by reducing unnecessary taxes.
2 Questions That Could Change the Way You Live
Happiness researcher Arthur C. Brooks poses two deeply personal questions that can point us toward a life of deeper meaning.
Gold Just Fell 26 Percent From Its Record. History Says That’s Normal, and That’s the Point
Should you sell your gold now, or is this drop something gold has always done?
How Can I Lower My Energy Bills in the Summer?
You turn up the AC to beat the heat, and before you know it, you’re looking at a bill that’s hard to stomach.
Arctic to the Mediterranean: Total Solar Eclipse Will Sweep Over the North Next Month—Here Are the Best Views
From Traffic Cones to Canvas: ‘Neil’ the Seal’s Latest Claim to Fame
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John D. Rockefeller: The Deeply Religious Standard Oil Tycoon
From tithing his first bookkeeper earnings to giving away hundreds of millions, the Gilded Age tycoon viewed wealth as a sacred trust from God.
American Exceptionalism Explained in ‘Founder’s Fire’
Arthur Herman makes the case for America’s great success.
Vivaldi’s Ode to ‘Summer’ in ‘The Four Seasons’
The concerto’s instrumentation depicts high temperatures and stormy weather.
‘I Have This Thing for Flowers’: A Memoir as a Garden of Flowers
Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn’s essays celebrate her life using flowers as a metaphor for life, love, and lessons.
‘Western Union’: Pony Express to Telegraph
The history of communication in the West plays out in this Fritz Lange film.
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.