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These 5 Great Paintings Depict Famous Scenes From Literature
Classic literature and poetry have the power to inspire great works of art; we examine five pieces with strong ties to legend, plays, and myths.
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In New York: Rembrandt’s Enigmatic Jewish Heroine
The Dutch master’s painting is featured in The Jewish Museum’s exhibition: ‘The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt.’
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Kansas Is Banning Bradford Pears
The Bradford variety, Callery pears, may be the most invasive tree in many areas.
‘The King of Kings’: The Life of Christ Presented in a Whole New Light
This intelligent, economical, and family friendly movie is an instant animated classic.
Restaurant Robots Are Here to Serve You
These robots are commonly seen in Asian countries and now they are serving at a dozen restaurants across the Twin Cities.
New Dome Theater at Tampa’s Science Museum Is Nation’s Second Largest
A former IMAX theater has been converted into a domed planetarium with a 10,000-square-foot curved screen.
Use the Right Hinge for the Project
The vast selection of styles and sizes in the hinge aisle at home centers can be overwhelming.
Why Butchers Swear by This Steak Cut
For the price, hanger steak is one of the most tender, flavorful steaks you can buy.
Perk of Reagan’s Presidential Library: Retired Air Force One Access
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we visit the only museum to feature a president’s plane that visitors can actually enter.
Leave the World—and the Galaxy—Behind in a ‘Star Wars’-Inspired Desert Outpost
Stay and play at OutpostX, a swath of raw desert flush with science-fiction.
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If Radishes Are Too ‘Spicy’ for You, Try Roasting Them
Radishes can do a whole lot more than garnish a vegetable plate or cheese board.
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.
‘Warfare’: True Navy SEAL Story Redefines Cinematic Combat
Based on memories of the actual SEALs involved, this hyper-violent, naturalistic portrayal of combat couldn’t spring authentically from a civilian filmmaker.
‘The Edwardians: Age of Elegance’ at the Royal Collection Trust
An exquisite collection of art and decorative objects showcases the royal culture of the Edwardian era glamour.
Truth Tellers: Anton Bruckner and His Incomparable Sacred Music
Humble, whimsical, deeply spiritual composer Anton Bruckner may have been a late bloomer, but his ethereal works transformed the world of sacred music.
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.