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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Happiness researcher Arthur C. Brooks poses two deeply personal questions that can point us toward a life of deeper meaning.
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Trump Accounts Are Now Open: What Parents and Grandparents Need to Know Before Contributing
Who qualifies for the $1,000 seed money, and how do you claim it for your child?
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.
Why Ancient Medicine Values Wholesome Art and Beauty
Healthy-living relies on more than eating wholesome food and drink. It involves cherishing our senses, and surprisingly, great art can help.
Replace a Fence Gate
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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.
‘A Year of Marvelous Ways’: Beauty, Tragedy, and Brilliance
Sarah Winman’s poetic and stirring 2015 novel receives a well-deserved new edition.
‘Make America Talk Again’: Brilyn Hollyhand’s Civility Crusade
The Gen Z influencer calls on political differences to be discussed in the spirit of cordiality.
American Exceptionalism Explained in ‘Founder’s Fire’
Arthur Herman makes the case for America’s great success.
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.