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We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’
Many retirees underspend, often leaving large savings behind instead of using the money during their lifetimes.
El Greco’s Most Famous Painting Outside of Spain
El Greco’s triumphant altar painting “The Assumption of the Virgin” capitulated his career.
‘Zack’: Where Looks and Abilities Can Be Deceiving
This solid off-Broadway production of Harold Brighouse’s 1916 play reminds theatergoers to look into a person’s heart.
Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’
In the first part of this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we learn how a church organist and college professor created ‘America the Beautiful.’
Green Immunity-Boosting Warm Tonic
Spirulina, miso, garlic, and lemon are blended into a warming, savory drink designed to support immunity and daily energy.
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With a Homemade Shamrock Shake
This creamy green shake comes together with just a handful of basic ingredients.

Add a Splash of Irish to Your Stew for St. Patrick’s Day
This no-nonsense, comforting stew is guaranteed to warm you, whether you’re Irish or not.

Dürer’s Renaissance and the Prolific Printing Press
Preferring creating prints over painting, Dürer propelled the Northern Renaissance by sharing ideas from rediscovered ancients with his art.

Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them
Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.

Green Immunity-Boosting Warm Tonic
Spirulina, miso, garlic, and lemon are blended into a warming, savory drink designed to support immunity and daily energy.

Novelist Mark Helprin on Learning, Curiosity, and Revitalizing Education
‘Do it the hard way.’ Mark Helprin explains how to fix education—at home and in schools.

Potato Vegetable Kugel Is a Passover Favorite
While this is a classic Passover savory side dish, it is delicious served anytime of the year.

‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson
From boyhood companions to fellow founders, Jefferson’s enduring friendships influenced both his character and the nation he helped build.

Quiche Lorraine
Quiche Lorraine is a classic for a reason—richly flavored with nutty Gruyère cheese and smoky bacon, it’s one of the most satisfying dishes imaginable.

Three Household Products I Don’t Buy Anymore—and Why
Here are three everyday items I stopped buying once I learned how easy the substitutes were.
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Quick Beer Sauced Steak and Potatoes
This dish is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or for any night you’re craving a comforting, flavorful dinner.

Adding Topsoil
Soil is where the water and nutrients come from, so the more there is, the healthier your plants will be.

Best All-Purpose Cleaners for Every Place in Your Home
Here are my picks for the seven best all-purpose cleaning products for keeping your house clean.

Family Keeps Cowboy Tradition Alive on 120-Year-Old Colorado Ranch While Producing Beef ‘Clean as Can Be’ for Home Delivery

Unexpected Job Offer Leads Retiree on a New Career Pathway
For this 74-year-old, retirement seems to be a thing of the past.

How Italian Culture Shaped This Australian Radio Host’s Career
Radio host Tony Tardio described family as a ‘powerful force.’

Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President
He is the forgotten Founding Father who helped forge colonial unity as America’s first president of Congress.

‘Cold Zero’: Arctic Survival Under Gunfire
A CIA agent and an ex-Air Force pilot are stranded at the top of the world, and everybody’s coming after them.

Titian’s Sartorial Sleeve
Titian’s innovations in portraiture inspired virtually all 17th-century European artists.

Palace of Catalan Music: Barcelona Art Nouveau
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a monument to Catalan tradition.

Novelist Mark Helprin on Learning, Curiosity, and Revitalizing Education
‘Do it the hard way.’ Mark Helprin explains how to fix education—at home and in schools.

Is Transgenderism on the Decline?
Several new studies suggest that far fewer young Americans are identifying as transgender.

Why Men Need Sports
Friendly competition allows men to push through challenges, build friendships, and engage in something bigger than themselves.

What ‘Little House’ and ‘A Tree Grows in Brooklyn’ Teach Us About Family Conflicts and Forgiveness
Two beloved American authors offer surprisingly relevant lessons.















































