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How Rome Shaped the American Republic
Roman influences can be seen in American language, architecture, and philosophy—from Latin legal phrases to the Great Seal.
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The Glory of the Epic Poem (and What Makes One)
Poets like Milton, Homer, Virgil, and Dante lead the way in creating this literary feat.
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Move Over, Chickpeas! There’s a New Hummus in Town
Send your favorite hummus to North Africa, picking up some ingredients along the way.
New York Recreates a 1840 Bach Concert
An interview with Grammy Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs that serves as an across-time dialogue for the organ.
Cheap Source for Quality LED Lightbulbs and More Great Reader Tips
Different stores might sell the same quality products for a fraction of the price.
Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom
The philosopher and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria embodies the importance of intellectual openness amid ideological battles.
Colorful Travelogues for the Medieval Reader
The Getty Center’s ‘Going Places: Travel in the Middle Ages’ provides an in-depth look at the varied reasons and modes of medieval travel.
Some Young Professionals Are Increasingly Paying People to Clean Their Houses
Some feel that having a clean home is crucial for their mental health.
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This creamy chicken tortilla soup has all the bold Southwestern flavor of the classic, but with a smooth, velvety texture that makes it extra special.
Pumpkin Loaf Cake Is the Halloween Treat You Didn’t Know You Needed
With no decorating or frosting required, this cake proves as easy to make as banana bread.
14 Surprising Ways a Bar of Soap Can Make Your Life Easier
Bar soaps—any scent, and even those little bars from your last hotel stay—are useful for some pretty cool stuff at home.
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This 3-course Vegan Meal Is Great for Vegetarian Awareness Month
For vegetarians and vegans alike, the meal is nutrient-dense, an important consideration when adopting a plant-based lifestyle.
Add a Shower Door on Bath
Shower doors block shower water spray significantly better than loose curtains.
How to Kick Chiggers Out of Your Yard Without Going Broke
This is your budget-friendly guide to what chiggers are, how to stop the itching, and how to evict them from your yard.
From Temples to Teacups: The 3,000-Year-Old Leaf That Rejuvenates Body and Soul
Holy Basil, or Tulsi is worshipped as a goddess and revered by Ayurvedic practitioners.
While Postmodernists Embrace Fervour, This Painter Finds ‘Meditation’ in Every Precise Stroke
‘For two hours, everything else goes away, you just are so focused ... It is so good it’s almost a meditation,’ says watercolourist Anne Maree O'Brien.
‘The Color of Death’: Murder and Revenge
The killers are stalking, there’s a murder that needs solving, but the hero has lost his way.
The Courage of Engineers in the Titanic’s Final Moments
To help as many passengers board lifeboats, engineers stayed on the ship until the end.
‘The Cruel Sea’: A 1953 War Film That Still Commands Respect
Many who served in World War II starred in films that mirrored their experiences.
Halloween Costumes Compliments of the Closet (Not the Credit Card)
A memorable costume has nothing to do with a price tag—and everything to do with imagination, masking tape, and a sprinkle of mischief.
Dear Next Generation: The Values That Carry Us
True happiness comes not from possessions, but from enjoying the simple blessings already at hand.
Living With Purpose: A Conversation With Entrepreneur Heather Holmes
For this entrepreneur and homeschooling mom, balance isn’t about perfection but about prioritizing family, faith, and purpose.