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Birkie Fever: A World-Class Ski Event in Wisconsin
The American Birkebeiner is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year and is still going strong.
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The Wind Beneath Her Wings: ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace’
The story behind the Louvre’s monumental ‘Winged Victory’ sculpture.
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Walter Camp: Genius of the Gridiron
A perceptive Yale rugby player, who died 100 years ago, formulated the sport of American football.
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Castello di Amorosa: California Medieval
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a medieval revival castle in California’s Napa Valley wine country.
Invite These Cheesy Potato Poppers to Your Next Party
A cheddar and horseradish filling makes these bite-sized appetizers pop.
‘Sir Patrick Spens’: A Moving Poem of Loyalty
This medieval poem about an ill-fated knight is a lesson in loyalty.
Birkie Fever: A World-Class Ski Event in Wisconsin
The American Birkebeiner is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year and is still going strong.
Monticello’s Heritage Trees
In this installment on “History Off the Beaten Path,” we visit the grounds of President Thomas Jefferson’s home and see some trees that he had planted.
Children and YA Books on Love and Wonder for Valentine’s Day
For the young and young adult, this selection of current releases are great additions to the family library.
My ‘House Dressing’ Is so Good, I Make It Weekly
This is a tangy and slightly creamy vinaigrette that will have you reaching for more.
The Life of Nobel-Prize-Winning Novelist Sigrid Undset
Undset wrote sagas of the soul, which revived Old Norse belief that whatever is gained is somehow balanced with a loss.
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Binder Clips Useful to Organize the Home
Many household items have more than one use.
My ‘Sheet Pan Soup’ Trick Has Forever Changed the Way I Make Soup
Say goodbye to standing before the stove with this recipe.
Busy Weeknights Call for Quick Recipes
These scalloped potatoes are ready in under an hour.
9 Types of Memories to Hold Closely
Memories, good or bad, can bring about appreciation for who we are now and inspire our future selves.
New Questions Emerge Around the Authenticity of the Shroud of Turin
Faith, fraud, and the fabric of mystery.
The Rewards of Acting Now on What Matters
Tomorrow is a concept where things we need to do but continually push forward are not likely to come to fruition. The time to act is now.
The Return of the Giant Pink Slug: A Symbol of Australia’s Bushfire Resilience
It’s an unlikely hero, but the kaputar slug is showing how Australia’s fauna can recover from the continent’s destructive bushfires.
Ex Libris: Andrew Carnegie
In this latest chapter of the ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that helped educate and shape the ‘Patron Saint of Libraries.’
‘Inheritance’: Female Jason Bourne-ish Movie Shot on iPhone
The solid performances, in particular Phoebe Dynevor’s pout-y charisma, make “Inheritance” a modest yet entertaining espionage yarn.
The Silent Secret: How to Be a Good Listener
Active listening, reflection, and identifying the ‘why’ foster deeper connection and trust in relationships.
How Brain Breaks Improve Your Homeschool Day
Kids will perform at their sharpest when they have regular breaks to process and store new information.
7 Tools to Help College Students Succeed
Gadgets like a Pomodoro timer and a good laptop desk can make it easier for students to focus.
7 Great Board and Card Games for Long Winter Nights
Hidden identity games, strategy games, literary games—there’s something for every family to enjoy.