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Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston
The ‘Intentional Beauty’ of Jewish craftsmanship is in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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Dancing Flowers: The Fairy Tale ‘Little Ida’s Flowers’
In Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale, a little girl learns about her wilting flowers’ mysterious nocturnal activities.
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Can the Diagnosis Do More Harm Than Good?
Dr. Suzanne O‘Sullivan, MD investigates the psychological effects of early disease diagnosis, and the results aren’t as clear cut as you’d expect.
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Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature
‘The Garden’ by 17th-century English poet Andrew Marvell covers much ground, from the benefit of alone time in nature to the soul’s search for a divine Creator.
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Experts share eight proven ways to hone a sharper, stronger, more resilient brain.
Top 5 Reasons to Move to Arizona
If you’re considering moving to the Grand Canyon State, it’s essential to understand both the benefits and the challenges that come with living there.
10 Things to Know Before You Move to Arizona
Arizona offers beautiful landscapes and plenty of opportunities, but moving here comes with its own set of challenges, from extreme heat to wildlife.
Antonello da Messina’s Blue Madonna
Amidst a long lineage of blue Madonnas, “Virgin Annunciate” has a magnetism that compels contemplation.
Creamy, Crunchy, Spicy, Mild—the Many Personalities of Chickpeas
Chickpeas can be roasted and spiced, blended into hummus, and thrown into soups and salads.
A Parallel Rise to Power: America and John Jacob Astor
In ‘This Week in History,’ on the heels of a historic natural disaster, John Astor navigated the course of America’s rise to become its first millionaire.
Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature
‘The Garden’ by 17th-century English poet Andrew Marvell covers much ground, from the benefit of alone time in nature to the soul’s search for a divine Creator.
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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.
Back Story Gone Awry: Dickens’s Fagin Gets a New Treatment
Allison Epstein wastes her talent in ‘Fagin The Thief,’ trying to right literary wrongs by revising a serial child exploiter.
‘Champagne for Caesar': Soap, Smarts, and Satire
This romcom hilariously shows the silly side of television in 1950s’ America.
‘Your Friends & Neighbors: Season One’: A New Morality Play
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‘Bad Day at Black Rock’: Whispers of the Past
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First Things First: ‘Ordo Rerum’ and the Good Life
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Educating the Heart: Stories Can Inspire Virtue in Our Children
From “Anne of Green Gables” to “The Little House on the Prairie,” literature is a powerful tool for showing kids what it looks like to live a virtuous life.
Why Are More Young People Starting to Homestead?
For homesteaders, taking care of their own needs fills the void of fulfillment and connection left by consumerism.
Aristotle’s Curriculum: 4 Subjects That Build Character
According to one of history’s most well-known philosophers, young people need to be instructed in only four subjects to prepare them for a well-lived life.