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Cedar Hill: Frederick Douglass’s Last Home
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the home where the great abolitionist spent the last season of his life.
Classical Wisdom: When Truth Becomes a Saying
The first of this two-part series explores where true wisdom lies in today’s Age of Information.
The Financial Consequences of ‘Gray’ Divorce
Divorce after 50 can dramatically reshape your retirement, making careful financial planning more important than ever.
Is There a Downside to Switching Insurance Frequently?
Shopping around for insurance can lead to big savings, but only if the new policy offers comparable coverage.
Behold the Beauty: Teeny-Tiny Mosaic Masterpieces
Grand tourists treasured these Italian mementoes.
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This 10-Minute Trick Guarantees the Tenderest Chicken Dinner of All Time
Hunan cuisine is known for its bold heat, deep savory notes, and big aromatic chunks of garlic and ginger.
Strawberry Water and Arsenic: A Victorian Guide to Staying Pale
To maintain their complexions, Victorian women’s skincare routines combined remedies that ranged from harmless to toxic.
The Emperor Who Defined the Middle Ages
Determined to spread Christianity, Charlemagne jumpstarted a cultural revival that shaped modern history indelibly.
Tune in Today: Mozart’s Most Intense Symphony
This serious Symphony No. 40 may be seen as part of a musical journey.
‘Cookie Queens’: Cutest Documentary You’ll See All Year
Girl Scout cookie selling teaches leadership, builds confidence, and fosters community. For all intents and purposes, cookie season is a true rite of passage.
How to Water Your Lawn Without Being Wasteful This Summer
One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is watering a little every day. It feels responsible. After all, plants need water, right?
Loaded Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes are topped with colorful vegetables, pumpkin seeds, and a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
Angelica Kauffmann’s Paintings of Penelope, the Faithful Wife
The neoclassical painter illustrated more than a dozen pictures from Homer’s epic poem, but it was the storyline of Odysseus’s wife that she kept returning to.
Notes From Owl Hill: Wrapping Up the Summer Garden Saga
Sometimes, the best gardening successes come from fortuitous accidents.
Notes From Owl Hill: Summer Garden Saga, Part 2
Despite the family’s crushed minivan and newborn baby, somehow the garden produced its best harvest yet.
Notes From Owl Hill: Summer Garden Saga, Part 1—The Garden That Refused to Cooperate
From apartment balconies to a rural homestead, each gardening season brings new challenges, unexpected setbacks, and fresh hope.
‘Neil the Seal’ May Have Cost $30,000—But One Expert Says He Delivered Priceless Global Exposure
Neil the seal may have racked up a bill during his recent shore leave, but it drew the world’s eyeballs to Tasmania.
A New Leash on Life: How Neglected Samoyeds Found Forever Homes
When an Iowa rescue faced an overwhelming hoarding situation, an army of volunteers mobilized to save dozens of dogs in just 72 hours.
Photographer Captures Adorable Squirrels Stopping to ‘Smell the Flowers’—Photos Go Viral
A Python’s Deadly Embrace: Is This Australia’s Luckiest Kookaburra?
A Queensland snake catcher has shared the dramatic moment a kookaburra seemingly came back from the dead after nearly becoming a python’s meal.
‘Sukkot’: Seeking Connection Amid Dysfunction
The death of the family matriarch forces the Sullivans to either confront issues long buried or keep them from seeing the light of day.
‘Battleground': The 101st Holds Bastogne
William A. Wellman’s overlooked 1949 film follows American soldiers surrounded by German forces during the Battle of the Bulge.
‘Bad Counselors’: ’Animal House' Antics Give Way to Christian Values
Faith-based summer camp comedy tells of two bad boys learning to forsake “the things that are trying to replace God in our lives.”
‘God and the Generals’: The American Experience Through a Virginia Church
Charleen Smith-Riedel documents how Christ Church in Alexandria adapted and resisted societal changes.
Reinventing Midlife: Rethinking the Future With Entrepreneur Matt Ross
Midlife comes with unexpected challenges, but one entrepreneur argues that it can become a launching point for a richer, more purposeful life.
Why Grandparents Matter More Than Ever
A growing body of research suggests that living near grandparents can have lasting benefits for parents, children, and family life as a whole.
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.