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How Fears of Espionage Created Untenable US-Hungarian Relations
In ‘This Week in History,’ Hungarian communists arrest numerous Americans, conduct show trials, and push US diplomatic relations to the breaking point.
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Aristotle’s 3 Main Influences on America’s Founding Fathers
The Founding Fathers agreed with a number of Aristotle’s ideas, including the notion that a government should help secure its citizens’ happiness.
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Italo Calvino’s Story: ‘Santa’s Children’
Protagonist Marcovaldo tries to figure out the conundrum of Christmas consumerism in this Italian short story.
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Young Couple Saves Their First Kiss for Marriage, Says ‘No One Is Too Late’ to Pursue Purity
The couple believes physical intimacy isn’t something that should be “shared with just anyone.”
6 Habits of Stress-Free Living
Two people can experience the same event and manifest different levels of stress, indicating our minds response creates the stress—not vice versa.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Long-Lost Christmas Poem
A discovery of Tolkien’s poem brought to light a lovely Christmas meditation. Unlike most of Tolkien’s works, it’s explicitly Christian.
Here’s How to Make Award-Winning Chili, According to Chili Cook-Off World Champions
These seasoned cook-off winners stress the right timing, restraint, and above all, balance.
How Thoughtful Gifts of Time and Attention Can Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Rethinking what is important to us this holiday season could mean the difference between anxiety and joy.
The Dreams of Children: Christmas During the Great Depression
Some children were happy just to have food for Christmas. Others dreamt about items illustrated in the Sears & Roebuck Christmas catalog.
How a Small Town Saved Christmas in America
The season wouldn’t be the same without Shiny Brite glass bulbs.
From Boots to Suits: Military Widow Helps Veterans Transition to Civilian Life With High-End Apparel
‘The Pen Has Run Dry’: Australian Political Cartoonist Michael Leunig Dies, Aged 79
Veteran cartoonist Michael Leunig was a staple of Australian media for over 50 years.
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6 Habits of Stress-Free Living
Two people can experience the same event and manifest different levels of stress, indicating our minds response creates the stress—not vice versa.
Don’t Forget About the Humble Beet
Beets are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in folate, magnesium, potassium, and blood pressure-lowering nitrates.
Smooth Operators: Pureed Soups Make Elegant Starters
Pureed soups look elegant on the table and taste great.
Young Couple Saves Their First Kiss for Marriage, Says ‘No One Is Too Late’ to Pursue Purity
The couple believes physical intimacy isn’t something that should be “shared with just anyone.”
How Thoughtful Gifts of Time and Attention Can Ease Holiday Financial Stress
Rethinking what is important to us this holiday season could mean the difference between anxiety and joy.
7 Tips for Civility and Grace Toward Others
A little kindness goes a long way in our interactions with strangers and friends of old.
‘Moby Dick’: Conquering Falsehood and Selfishness
The great whale of Melville’s novel faces off with demented, obsessive Captain Ahab in this powerful film.
Gander, Newfoundland Welcomed Thousands in the Aftermath of 9/11
In this installment of ‘Forgotten History Matters,’ we learn about a small Canadian town that took in people stranded when their flights were diverted.
‘Bahumukham’: A Psychological That Explores Ambition
Also meaning ‘Many Faces,’ ‘Bahumukham’ looks at the interplay between aspiration, inner demons, and the facades used to survive in a judgmental world.
Disney to Bring Bluey to the Big Screen with First-Ever Movie in 2027
Bluey’s cultural resonance was evident in 2023 when its episode ‘Cricket’ overshadowed the Australia’s men’s cricket team winning the World Test Championship.
This Holiday Season, Nurture Relationships for Better Health and Lasting Happiness
There are physical and emotional benefits to sharing holidays in a community, and experts offer strategies on how you can and should take the initiative.