July Sizzlers: Something for Everyone on Screens Both Big and Small
The final, unofficial last of Hollywood’s summer months promises some big hits and likely a few misses.
Roasted Veggie Bowl With Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted broccoli, cauliflower, and crispy chickpeas come together in a colorful bowl topped with a creamy lemon tahini dressing.
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.
The Downsizing Audit: Home Sale Capital Gains Exclusion
How do I avoid capital gains tax when selling my home to fund retirement?
Tune in Today: ‘None Shall Sleep’ Before the World Cup
A piece of classical music becomes the anthemic song for millions of sports fans.
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250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire
Days before the vote on independence, a British armada attempts to restore royal authority.
Tune in Today: Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 Is a Scottish Tribute
A look at how a melody written in the ruins of Holyrood Palace evolved into a musical tribute.
Lost Knowledge: Amazing Inventions That Made the Ancient World Ahead of Its Time
Earthquake monitoring, steam engines, surgery, and advanced materials: A journey through ancient inventions that were ahead of their time—and did not survive.
Billy Mitchell and the Long Fight for the US Air Force
How the prophetic vision and ultimate sacrifice of the ‘Father of the Air Force’ reshaped American military aviation.
Pasadena City Hall: A Towering Achievement
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at a grandiose California government building influenced by beaux arts design.
Tune in Today: Beethoven’s ‘Waldstein’ Sonata: Virtuosity as Expressivity
Fingers fly and notes sprinkle through the air like confetti in one of Beethoven’s most physically demanding piano sonatas.
Move Over, Meat: These Grilled Veggies Deserve a Prime Spot on the Grill
Eggplant and okra are naturals for the grill. The dry heat reduces the slippery texture that turns folks off these veggies.
Corbit-Sharp House: Predating the Declaration
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Georgian-style home built two years before colonial America’s independence.
It’s the Little Ways We Save That Add Up
Let these tips get your creative juices flowing on how you can substitute, reuse, or repurpose what you already have.
Rick Steves’ Europe: Appreciating the Italian Renaissance
Think of the extraordinary “class of 1500” living during that exciting time.
For Decades, San Diego’s Nighttime Zoo Has Been a Summer Staple. This Is the Last Year
It’s not clear what type of summer programming will be offered next year. A zoo spokesperson said the park isn’t ready to share plans.
Lost Knowledge: Amazing Inventions That Made the Ancient World Ahead of Its Time
Earthquake monitoring, steam engines, surgery, and advanced materials: A journey through ancient inventions that were ahead of their time—and did not survive.
The Benjamin Franklin Paradox–Why You Should Stop Giving and Start Asking
From a 1730s Philadelphia anecdote to modern lab experiments: How asking for a small favor flips the logic of give-and-take and fosters emotional connection.
The Philosophy of Max Picard–The World Is Drifting Away From God
Nearly a century ago, Picard diagnosed a culture drifting away from depth, silence, and essence—with a striking clarity that still resonates powerfully today.
‘Captains of the Clouds’: Canada Takes to the Skies
A cocky bush pilot learns about teamwork during WWII.
‘Savage House’: Foul, Festering Farce Is Far From ‘Pride and Prejudice’
The film’s overemphasis of the 18th-century’s dearth of hygiene feels like smoke and mirrors. It has little new to say about upward mobility.
‘Gangland’: Lou Diamond Phillips is Excellent in Depressing Rez Film
While director Grashaw made a movie that feels deeply authentic in its bleak portrait of reservation life, there’s no hope to lighten the weight of it all.
‘An Inconvenient Widow': A New Appreciation of Mary Todd Lincoln
Lois Romano offers a sympathetic view of the Civil War-era First Lady’s tumultuous life.
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.
How to Respond to Naysayers When Homeschooling
Not everyone approves of homeschooling, but their questions are opportunities to listen, share, and reinforce your confidence.