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Jason Bourne’s Virtues
These much-lauded action movies consist of more than intrigue, shootouts, and chase scenes.
We All Have an Appointment in Samarra
There’s more to Somerset Maugham’s classic fable than meets the eye.
Government Goes After Defaulted Federal Student Loans
According to a Department of Education news release, 42.7 million borrowers owe more than $1.6 trillion in student debt.
The Enigmatic Nefertiti Bust
Queen Nefertiti became a sensational icon after the early 20th-century discovery of her sculpted portrait.
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My Near-Death Experience as a Scientist and a Mother
A miraculous vision brought my daughter and me back to life when I nearly died during childbirth.

SC Has One of 10 Best New Resorts in the US, Travel + Leisure Says. See Where the Others Are
Fall in love with lowcountry living while relaxing at South Carolina’s number resort.

4 Indispensable Lessons in Hospitality I Learned Working in a British-Style Tearoom
More than clotted cream and fine china, it’s the small, love-driven details that stay with you long after the last sip.

Why Your Exterior Paint Peels and Flakes
These are the secrets to keeping the paint on your house looking fresh for decades.

24 Hours in Busan
A visit to South Korea’s second-largest city wouldn’t be complete without crossing Gwangan Bridge, enjoying sandy beaches, and savoring sizzling bulgogi.

Living the RV Lifestyle: Should You Do It?
RVing isn’t just for baby boomers; younger adults are also choosing the open roads.

Seeing the Invisible World
What is most precious may be lurking just beneath the surface—if we look hard enough.

Bernard Baruch: Financier, Kingmaker, and Presidential Adviser
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a successful stockbroker who becomes a presidential adviser and a close confidant of Winston Churchill.

‘Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality’: The First Millennial Saint
Soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis’s impact on his millennial peers was profound. Getting into Harvard is hard, but attaining sainthood takes two miracles.
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What to Do When Travel Goes Awry: 5 Tips I Learned From Visiting Over 100 Countries
With the right attitude and response, a delayed flight or unexpected monsoon can have silver linings

Getting the Most out of Your Island Vacation: 5 Tips for Exploring Beyond the Beach
Lounging by the sea is lovely, but don’t miss out on scuba diving in Boracay, cooking lessons in Jamaica, or tasting life as a local.

Digger’s Wartime Letter Details the Act of God That Saved His Life
Sergeant who escaped the Fall of Singapore via a small boat and ended up in northern Australia.

Clio’s Wars: How We Interpret Our Past Will Determine Our Future
When national identity fractures and ideologies rise, historical nuance gets lost in the rubble.

40 Years of Flying Into Danger to Save Lives
Grey says he loves flying, but loves even more what it allows him to do for people in need.

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

Ingenuity at Its Finest: ‘About Elizabeth Eliza’s Piano’
In Lucretia P. Hale’s short story, we learn that, for the Peterkin family, the position of a piano invites serious thoughts about efficiency.

‘North West Mounted Police’: History and Drama in One Package
Cecil B. DeMille gives a rousing tribute to the Canadian Mounties in this classic.

‘Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality’: The First Millennial Saint
Soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis’s impact on his millennial peers was profound. Getting into Harvard is hard, but attaining sainthood takes two miracles.

Revenge and Resolution in Aeschylus’s ‘Oresteia’
The ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus asked thought-provoking questions still relevant thousands of years later.

Everything Counts as School When You’re Homeschooling
Sports, driver’s ed, and volunteering all double as learning experiences that can help kids grow in skill and confidence.

Choosing Homeschool Curriculum: A Roadmap for Success
Next year’s winning curriculum starts with this year—refining what worked and rethinking what didn’t.

8 Ways to Finish Your Homeschool Year Well
Finish the year strong by defining your finish line, updating your records, and prepping for the seasons ahead.

6 Reasons to Spring Into Homeschooling
Spring is abounding with resources and opportunities to reflect on your schooling options and choose the best course for your family.