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The Importance of Myth and Why We Should Understand It
Myth is not the opposite of truth; it’s a way of getting at deeper truths.
‘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.
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.
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‘Coolcations’ Surge in Popularity as Travelers Seek Escape From Summer Heat
Travelers are looking for regions known for their milder climates and outdoor appeal.

Celebrate Spring With a Gluten-Free Lemon Olive Oil Cake
This elegantly simple cake gets a boost of brightness with a lemon syrup soak.

Protect Yourself From Tax ID Theft: Keep Scammers out of Your Refund
Before you start planning what to do with your refund, let’s talk about tax identity theft.

Acclaimed Designer Reveals the Item to Pack for a Good Night’s Sleep at Any Hotel
Packing the right items can make your trip so much more restful.

Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature
‘The Garden’ by 17th-century English poet Andrew Marvell covers much ground, from the benefit of alone time in nature to the soul’s search for a divine Creator.

My Gooey ‘Spoon Cake’ Is Is so Easy, You’ll Make It Every Week
This is one of the easiest cakes to bake.

‘Your Friends & Neighbors: Season One’: A New Morality Play
Jon Hamm revisits ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Landman’ by playing an appealing anti-hero.

‘Bad Day at Black Rock’: Whispers of the Past
Spencer Tracy’s character exposes secrets a town would like to keep hidden.

Why Butchers Swear by This Steak Cut
For the price, hanger steak is one of the most tender, flavorful steaks you can buy.
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Kansas Is Banning Bradford Pears
The Bradford variety, Callery pears, may be the most invasive tree in many areas.

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.

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.

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.

Patricia Heaton and David Hunt: ‘Unexpected’
The husband-and-wife production team discuss their adoption-themed film.

Cherishing Judaica: Jewish Objects Around Boston
The ‘Intentional Beauty’ of Jewish craftsmanship is in an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Back Story Gone Awry: Dickens’s Fagin Gets a New Treatment
Allison Epstein wastes her talent in ‘Fagin The Thief,’ trying to right literary wrongs by revising a serial child exploiter.

Dancing Flowers: The Fairy Tale ‘Little Ida’s Flowers’
In Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale, a little girl learns about her wilting flowers’ mysterious nocturnal activities.

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.