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‘The Heart of Bennet Hollow’: A Cleaner ‘Pride and Prejudice’?
Jane Austen’s iconic story gets a gentle makeover in Joanne Bischoff-Dewitt’s newest novel.
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A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’
One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
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Beauty in the Building: The Hidden Meanings of Good Architecture
Older homes reveal what modern architecture often forgets: that beauty nourishes the soul and our environments shape us.
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Are You Saving Too Much for Retirement? Know These Surprising Downsides
If you’ve already hit your retirement goals, continuing to save may cost you more than you realize—from taxes to lost life experiences.
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Fun Holiday Pastimes: 10 Old-Fashioned Parlor Games to Try
Before there were screens and gadgets, these games brought a glow of laughter and connection to homes—and they can again.
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Decades of Tradition, Thousands of Lights, and 1 Message Older Than Time
Every year families around Australia spend countless hours—and expenses—decorating their homes with thousands of Christmas lights.
10 Houseplants That Can Improve Your Quality of Life
Indoor plants aren’t just for looks. They can help you breathe easier, sleep better, and even save a few bucks at the pharmacy.
Dress up Your Dessert for the Holidays
This classic recipe relies on a short list of ingredients and demands a high-quality dark chocolate to deliver its rich, deep flavor.
This Pillowy Potato Bread Is an Easy, Homemade Loaf Anyone Can Make
The starches in the potato help the loaf stay fresh for longer.
Breakfast Gnocchi Is the Perfect Morning Meal to Impress Holiday House Guests
Appropriately named “breakfast gnocchi”, this dish comprises a pile of potato gnocchi, colorful vegetables, and chunks of sausage nestling a softly fried egg.
Christmas Traditions From Around the World: Buckets of KFC, Apples and Oranges, and a Very Special Tree
Celebrating Yuletide traditions takes on a wide variety of forms.
Christmas on the Air: How Radio’s Golden Age Brought the Holidays Home
Radio allowed Christmas traditions to travel farther than ever before, uniting families, soldiers, and strangers in shared celebrations.
4 Paintings With Real Christmas Presence
Celebrating the birth of Christ with great art and revealing the sacred messages hidden within it.
Chocolate and Almond Butter Brownies Are a Delicious Surprise
Chocolate and almond butter create a unique flavor for brownies.
Fun Holiday Pastimes: 10 Old-Fashioned Parlor Games to Try
Before there were screens and gadgets, these games brought a glow of laughter and connection to homes—and they can again.
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Scenic Train Rides That Are Even Better in the Winter
This list shows off a few can’t-miss winter train rides that are sure to impress.
Chicken Mac and Cheese With Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Once the elbow macaroni is boiled, the rest of the ingredients come together in minutes.
Decades of Tradition, Thousands of Lights, and 1 Message Older Than Time
Every year families around Australia spend countless hours—and expenses—decorating their homes with thousands of Christmas lights.
The Stoic’s Guide to Life: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Struggles
Stoics considered prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice to be the highest virtues, on which all other virtues depend.
‘The Proving Ground’: Killer AI
Michael Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer goes after an AI company whose program pushed a teen into becoming a murderer.
Richard Bell Davies Dares an Aircraft Rescue
A flight leiutenant saves a fellow pilot in enemy territory during World War I.
‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered
“Not Without Hope” is a respectful interpretation of real-life survival. Not for entertainment, it’s a good parental opportunity to teach life lessons to teens.
‘Father Mother Sister Brother’: Three Families Deal With Life and Death
This latest anthology from filmmaker Jim Jarmusch is more of what he does best.
7 Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Writing
Great writing begins with simple, practical habits that build precision, structure, and intention, one sentence at a time.
8 Ways to Help Children Experience Arts and Culture
From visiting art galleries to taking music lessons, experiencing the riches found in art and music sets a foundation for life.
Raising Lions: A Bold New Way to Parent Strong Kids
Parenting guru Joe Newman encourages adults to reestablish their authority compassionately.
Snow Days: Ideas for Frosty Family Fun
Spending time outdoors improves mental and physical well-being. Make some lifelong memories with these DIY winter activities for all ages.