August Vollmer and the Path to Professionalizing the Police Industry
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a war hero turned mailman becomes the face of fighting early 20th-century crime.
Wax, Pigment, and Two Cousins: The Story Behind Crayola
The world’s most beloved crayon has inspired creativity since the first box of eight rolled off the production line.
‘Sweet, Tart and Golden’: How Apples Changed the Midwest
Lucy M. Long deliciously recalls the beloved fruit’s impact on the regional culture and economy.
Park Avenue Armory: American Aesthetic Movement’s Revitalized Monument
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a New York City cultural hub with outstanding 19th-century interiors.
A Writer, an Editor, and America’s Greatest Abolitionist Work
In ‘This Week in History,’ personal tragedy and national compromise motivated an Ohio writer to pen the classic ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin.’
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A Victorian-era poem offers surprisingly practical lessons on what it means to become a man.
How to Make the Absolute Best Milkshakes at Home
Milkshakes are essentially ice cream and milk, but a few tiny tips will help you make milkshakes that taste as good as the ones you order at the ice parlor.
‘Lady Wisdom’: The Latest Point of Grace Album
The vocal group celebrates new songs, enduring faith, and the joy of singing together.
The New 65? Why the Healthiest Retirees Are Throwing out the Old Playbook
More retirees are treating their 60s and 70s as the start of a new phase of purpose and adventure.
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“The Great British Bake Off” contestant and author Chetna Makan’s latest cookbook aims to make Indian food more accessible.
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John Travolta’s family-centric first directorial effort is going to upset a lot of people.
Charles Curtis: The Kansan Who Became Vice President
Although little-known, Curtis’s rise to power to the country’s second-highest executive office is a source of inspiration.
Ponzi Schemes Aren’t a Bernie Madoff Problem, They’re a 2026 Problem
How to spot a Ponzi scheme—the red flags in 2026.
‘Making Music in Early America’: A Colonial Williamsburg Exhibition
An eclectic array of instruments offers a glimpse into the musical life in a rising Republic.
Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul: ‘The Room Where It Happened’
Be advised, to pass through the wrought iron gates of the Casa Azul—the home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—is to enter a realm of the spirits.
Rivera’s Revolutionary Frescoes Are Mexico City’s Sistine Chapel
Diego Rivera took on a project that might have daunted even Michelangelo—to depict (in fresco) the entire history of the Mexican peoples.
Taking the Kids: Shifting Summer Plans
There are many reasons to travel this summer. The kids will only be this age once.
How to Stop Unwanted Thoughts and Live in the Present
Studies show we can consciously control—and to some extent even forget—unwanted thoughts and memories.
Final Call to Duty: Inside the Nurses Honor Guard
Retired nurses and volunteers ensure that fallen colleagues receive a hero’s farewell.
The Great Paradoxes That Continue to Shape Our Lives
Timeless paradoxes—social media’s tolerance dilemma, democracy’s ‘inevitable’ decline, the search for universal beauty—continue to shape how we think and live.
Facing the Infinite: How Caspar David Friedrich Turned Landscape Into a Spiritual Journey
By turning figures away from the viewer, Caspar David Friedrich transformed landscape painting into an immersive experience of solitude and reflection.
‘The Breadwinner’: Nate Bargatze’s First Feature Is Beyond Ultra Safe
Fans of the popular stand-up comedian will love it; everyone else, maybe.
‘Days of Glory’: A Propaganda War Hero
Jacques Tourneur directs a war film meant to soften the ideology of a WWII ally.
Tune in Today: Handel’s Stately ‘Water Music’
The German composer’s work, famously performed on the Thames River, symbolized royal grandeur and magnificence.
Fathers Say Economic Pressure Stopping Them Being the Parent They Want to Be
Fathers feel economic stress throughout their lives compared to women who feel less stress after the age 46, according to the study.
Dear Graduates: These 4 Choices Make a Rich Life
There are a few daily habits that call us to live fully, love deeply, and take the chances that truly matter.
7 Minutes Outside: Reconnecting Kids With Nature
The crunch of leaves, hum of insects, and cool touch of running water offer children a sensory-rich world that screens can never replicate.
The Identity Trap of Childhood Labels
Some labels offer reassurance and support, while others limit growth for years to come.