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Palace Hotel: A Dominating Presence in San Francisco
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we share glimpses of one of the most impressive ‘Gilded Age’ hotels in America.
The Best of Bach: 10 Great Baroque Compositions
Though not limited to these 10, the German composer’s expansive musical legacy has reverberated for generations.
The Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
The prestigious medal recognizes the valor ordinary men are capable of.
The Magical Mushroom Dust You Need in Your Pantry
Blitz dried porcini mushrooms into an umami-packed condiment for deeply flavorful meat rubs.
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The Magical Mushroom Dust You Need in Your Pantry
Blitz dried porcini mushrooms into an umami-packed condiment for deeply flavorful meat rubs.

Be on the Alert for These Insurance Scams
Knowing what to watch for can help you avoid falling victim to the most common insurance scams.

Children’s Chapter Books for Spring and Beyond
Are your children looking forward to summer vacation? These new and upcoming children’s books are sure to engage and entertain.

Mail Order Melody
The Sears catalog’s wide reach and affordable guitars made music accessible to everyone.

A Beach Read: ‘The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club’
Martha Hall Kelly’s latest historical novel presents a family mystery set on a popular island, against a World War II backdrop.

Modern Milan: Fashionable and Fun
Five hundred years ago, Leonardo da Vinci helped develop the city but Milan hasn’t stayed in the past.

Cream Puffs
Channel your inner French pastry chef and whip up a batch of light and dreamy cream puffs.
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Universal’s Stardust Racers Is the Front-Runner for Best New Coaster of 2025
While it’s still too early to say that Stardust Racers is the best roller coaster of 2025, it’s certainly one of the best.

Use Your Tax Refund to Make Your Life Better
What you do with that tax return check could either make things worse or make your life so much better.

How to Make the Most Legendary Diner-Style Patty Melt
Deeply caramelized onions and little pockets of butter are only the icing on the cake for this patty melt.

Housecleaning Hacks From the Pros: Clever, Genius, and Just Plain Brilliant
These expert cleaning hacks will make you wonder why nobody told you sooner.

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.

‘Father’s Little Dividend’: The Pleasure of a Baby
Believe it or not, it pays to be a grandpa in this sequel to ‘Father of the Bride.’

‘Drop’: Hitchcock Meets Modern Technology With Iffy Results
This quasi chamber-piece action thriller looks great but has a plot like a sieve.

An Astounding Look at the Result of Operation Market Garden
Robert Verkaik’s historical analysis ‘The Traitor of Arnhem,’ which reads like a first-rate spy thriller, proves both evocative and convincing.

An Isolated Historic Ocean Stronghold
In this installment of ‘History off the Beaten Path, we visit Fort Jefferson, where three were imprisoned as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Lincoln.

First Things First: ‘Ordo Rerum’ and the Good Life
A comment from Vice President JD Vance serves as a reminder to order our priorities and responsibilities for a virtuous life.

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.