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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.
Selling Your Home Could Cost: Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate
Any financial gains from a home sale must be reported to the IRS when filing your tax return.
Know the Difference Between Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds
Treasury bills and bonds are low-risk, government-backed debt securities.
Brandevoort: New Classical Architecture
In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a Holland neighborhood built according to New Urbanism and New Classical architecture.
What You Need to Know About Keeping a Family Milk Cow
A single cow provides gallons of rich, nutritious milk—and plenty of benefits beyond the kitchen. Here’s how to get started.
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Basket Cheese Holds the Key to a Tangy, Fresh Easter Treat
Basket Cheese has long been an Easter staple for Italians and Italian Americans.

Sweet Spiced Lamb Chops With New Potatoes and Green Beans
This simple lamb dish is perfect for a holiday meal.

A Tale of Two East Coast Boardwalks
Virginia Beach and Miami beach are two of the authors favorite boardwalks on the East Coast.

The Poet Who Founded Democracy
The Athenian statesman Solon sowed the seed of democracy through verse.

Use This Trust Fund When Your Home Increases in Value
The gift and estate tax exemption could drop from $13.99 million to around $7 million in 2026.

3 Trusts to Shield Assets From Estate Taxes
Many individuals take advantage of legal trusts to shield assets from estate taxes and redistribute them smoothly to their heirs.

‘Till the End of Time’: War’s Long Shadow
A post-WWII melodrama shows the trauma soldiers experience when coming home.

Ronald Reagan Standing up to an Illegal Strike
As part of the series ‘When Character Counted,’ we learn President Reagan stood firm during his first crisis in office—a testament to his strength of character.
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Reface Kitchen Cabinets
Despite large DIY savings we think refacing cabinets is a job best left to a pro.

How to Make the Most of Your Money in 2025 (Without Feeling Like You’re Living in a Bunker)
A few small shifts can leave you feeling financially secure without feeling deprived.

Marble Cake
Marble cake is the best of both worlds—swirls of tender vanilla and rich chocolate cake baked together in one beautiful Bundt.

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.

Southern Charm and a Mystery: ‘Grandma Ruth Doesn’t Go To Funerals’
In Sharon Mondragon’s cozy novel, a Georgia girl helps her ailing but formidable Grandmother stay connected to her community.

Frick Collection Reopens After 5-Year Closure, $220 Million Renovation
Visitors say they’re excited to see the renovated and expanded art museum.

Historical Fiction on a Pioneer Immigrant: ‘Honoring Anna’
With captivating prose and unflinching detail, Douglas Hoff shares the life story of a woman from his family history.

Ronald Reagan Standing up to an Illegal Strike
As part of the series ‘When Character Counted,’ we learn President Reagan stood firm during his first crisis in office—a testament to his strength of character.

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 “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.