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‘Le Villi’: Discovering Giacomo Puccini’s First Opera
Though ‘Le Villi’ is often bypassed in favor of Puccini’s later works, his first opera still has heart and technical skill.
Exploring Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s ‘The Finding of Moses’
Alma-Tadema’s painting is one of the most famous depictions of the discovery of the infant Moses.
Are You in the Middle-Class Trap?
Achieving financial freedom and avoiding the middle-class trap takes a proactive and strategic approach.
What 401(k) Savers Near Retirement Can Do Amid Market Volatility
Timing the market doesn’t pay off. It usually ends with selling low and buying high.
Esther de Berdt Reed: Fundraiser for the American Revolution
The British-born first lady of Pennsylvania quickly adapted to life in the colonies, raising five children and devoting her energy to support Patriot soldiers.
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A Conversation With Social Media Sensations Kay & Tay
This popular husband-and-wife pair shares advice on how to build an online following. Hint: It involves authenticity and staying true to yourself.

Millions Receive First-Time Social Security Benefits
Millions of individuals who had paid into Social Security did not receive benefits. The Social Security Fairness Act changed that.

Take the Trip: 9 Underrated Benefits of Getting Away
Far from being frivolous, vacations offer opportunities to refresh, reflect, deepen relationships, and move forward stronger than before.

What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?
The mysterious disappearance of the female flying phenomenon has perplexed aviation lovers and the public for decades.

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
This vibrant roasted red pepper hummus is easy to make, full of flavor, and so much better than anything from a tub.

8 Ways to Lift Your Mood
Your attitude is completely within your control, and can be shifted with something as simple as taking a walk or writing a list of blessings.

5 Tips for Building Generational Wealth
A 2023 study by AMG National found that 90 percent of inherited wealth disappears by the third generation.

Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour
Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world stage.

How to Detoxify Your Home, According to an Integrative Rheumatologist
Dr. Aly Cohen shares her home essentials to lower toxin exposure and protect our health.

The Gentleman Cowboy: Theodore Roosevelt in the Badlands, 1883–1888
The Wild West whipped Theodore Roosevelt, once a sickly child, into shape.
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Wine and Food Pairings
Many have made their life’s work pairing wine with food, but there are rarely perfect answers.

How to Clean Gunk and Grime From Kitchen Cabinets
One of these suggestions will remove the gunk and grime from your cabinets.

What to Do With Oodles of Strawberries
With an abundance of strawberries, baking this cake is a great way to celebrate the fruit.

A Conversation With Social Media Sensations Kay & Tay
This popular husband-and-wife pair shares advice on how to build an online following. Hint: It involves authenticity and staying true to yourself.

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.

Merely Coincidence: Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘Mental Telegraphy Again’
When small coincidences happen in Mark Twain’s life, he wonders if there’s a mystical cause behind it.

Season 1 of ‘Duster': Not Quite a True Crime Thriller
J.J. Abrams and HBO Max snare an impressive cast and pay a lot of attention to detail.

Avila Cathedral: A Medieval Fortress-Church
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Spain’s first Gothic cathedral.

Admitting a Fault: ‘Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess’
Andrew Lang’s fairy tale involves a prince learning a truth about himself.

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.