Gerald Ford: Presidents, Principles, and a Pardon
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ reveals the painful cost that sometimes comes with doing the right thing.
They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
Here’s to All You Moms: A Bouquet of Quips, Stories, and Jokes for Mother’s Day
Moms’ superpowers include eyes in the back of their heads, superhuman hearing, and love that never ends.
Seer and Sage: The Speeches of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard speech stunned the West, and his broader writings reveal a deeper critique of freedom and cultural decline still relevant today.
What a Data Breach Actually Means for Your Money, and What to Do in the First 48 Hours
Is changing your password enough after a data breach?
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
This pineapple upside-down cake is a little old meets new, a classic that’s made from scratch with fresh pineapple and rich caramel flavor.
Skillet-Toasted Cheese Quesadilla
Cut the quesadilla into golden triangles and serve with cool, creamy guacamole.
Basque Cheesecake
This Basque Cheesecake (Basque Burnt Cheesecake) is a Spanish dessert with a signature caramelized burnt top and custardy center. No crust!
Hayes Home: Victorian on Display
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the lavish, museum-like home of an American president and his family.
They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
I Tracked Every Dollar for 90 Days—Here’s the $1,200 Monthly Leak I Never Knew Existed
Tracking every expense can uncover hidden habits that cost far more than you expect.
Pianists Worldwide Invited: Applications Open for New Tang Dynasty Competition
The NTD piano competition honors the beauty of traditional and classical works.
A Poetry for the Time Capsule: ‘This Far Country’ by Joseph Bottum
In a just world, Joseph Bottum would be our US Poet Laureate.
The 2026 Summer Movie Season Kicks Into High Gear, Sort Of
Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming in May.
This Chocolate Cake Is so Fudgy You Won’t Miss the Flour
This air-lightened, egg-whitened flourless chocolate cake is a deceptively easy dessert that solves dinner conundrums and suits nearly everyone.
Don’t Call Computers ‘Intelligent’
The temptation to attribute human traits to machines blurs a critical distinction between computation and consciousness.
How a ‘Higher Power’ Guided This Former BBC Editor To Pursue His Passion For Screenwriting
‘The meaning of life [for me] is connecting with this universal power, which can give you everything that you’ve been looking for.’
American-Made: The New Gentlemen and the Republic
From powdered wigs in Parliament to the American Revolution, the meaning of a gentleman underwent a transformation that’s still relevant to men today.
From Books to Beauty: David McConnell’s Fragrant Pivot to Avon
How a door-to-door book salesman turned a free perfume sample into the global Avon empire.
Polk: A Detailed Look at America’s 11th President
‘Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America’ is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the one-term president.
‘The Story of Everything’: Everything? No, It Just Seems Like It
A balanced examination into the origins of the universe is informative and exhaustive.
A Century in Bloom: The New Orleans Botanical Garden
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour classical City Park in the American South.
Mary Peabody Mann: Educator, Sister, and Helpmate
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet a Peabody sister who helped improve American education.
Faithful Companionship: The Case for Having a Dog
Dogs ground their owners in the present moment, offering a steady, uncomplicated affection untouched by status, mood, or circumstance.
Chivalry in an Age of Algorithms
A legendary medieval knight’s life reveals how chivalry—shaped by mentors, faith, and women—still offers a model of character and conduct today.
Work, Pay, Connect, and Talk: A Doctor’s Prescription for Raising Good, Strong Sons
In a society that measures success by status and income, one father emphasizes character, commitment, and the ability to care for others.