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Theodore M. Davis: America’s Most Important Egyptologist
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a wealthy New York businessman ventures to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and makes incredible discoveries.
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‘The Promised Land’: Humanizing (and Humorizing) the Hebrews
An online six-part series takes a light, yet sincere, approach to the Hebrews’ troubles before they reach the Promised Land.
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Lou Gehrig: ‘The Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth’
In this installment of “When Character Counted,” we spend some time with the “Iron Horse,” whose gemstone virtues extended beyond the baseball diamond.
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How to Plan Charitable Giving in 2025 for Maximum Tax Benefits
A last-chance guide to making smarter charitable gifts in 2025 before stricter 2026 tax rules take effect.
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Let’s Talk About Restaurant Desserts
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‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins
Author Jay Payleitner highlights what Americans have to celebrate on its 250th birthday.
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DIYing Your Next Home Renovation? Be on Lookout for These Things That Can Derail Your Project
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I Make Brisket Chili Every Fall Just for the Leftovers
Adding brisket to chili makes it extra special.
Let’s Talk About Restaurant Desserts
Eating as a whole should be a pleasurable experience and desserts can add to that pleasure.
Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
How a Missed Train in 1876 Led to the Adoption of Standard Time
Sandford Fleming’s vision permanently altered how societies measure, understand, and organize time.
Benjamin Clark: The Hero Chef of 9/11
The former marine helped lead hundreds of people from his company’s offices in the South Tower to safety.
Family Heirlooms: Your Story Is Part of Your Legacy
From childhood mischief to hard-won wisdom, the tales of our elders are family heirlooms waiting to be told and preserved.
Inside Ireland’s First Classical Academy
When Padraig and Grace Cantillon-Murphy founded Mater Dei Academy, they didn’t know they were starting a revival.
Halloween Costumes Compliments of the Closet (Not the Credit Card)
A memorable costume has nothing to do with a price tag—and everything to do with imagination, masking tape, and a sprinkle of mischief.