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Beethoven’s Daily Routine: 5 Practices That Helped Make Him a Musical Titan
Beethoven’s life proves how routine fuels creative and personal achievement.
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‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt Soars in Formula One Racing Tale
It’s a safe bet to say that as long as there are cineplexes and summer blockbusters, there will always be movie stars no matter how sophisticated AI gets.
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‘A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250’
The literary icon’s 250th anniversary exhibition will be on view at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.
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Castillo de San Marco: The Oldest US Masonry Fort
St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos offers a peek into very early American history—from coinage to cannons.
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Ask the Builder: A Magic All-Purpose Cleaner
Tough baked-on, caramelized grease in pots and pans softens like butter when soaked in this solution.
Photographer With a Passion for Warblers Captures Rare ‘Crayon-Colored’ Bird In Jungles of Sri Lanka
‘A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250’
The literary icon’s 250th anniversary exhibition will be on view at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.
Bye-Bye Bugs: Natural Repellents for Indoors & Out
A few pantry staples, plants, and clever tricks will prevent ants, roaches, flies, spiders, and the dreaded bane of summer—mosquitoes—from taking over.
The Syrup of Summer
Korea’s ancient syrup-making method turns summer surplus into a sweet syrup that transforms everything from matcha to margaritas.
Why Is It So Hard to Buy a House?
With skyrocketing home prices and high interest rates, it can be difficult to buy a home these days.
Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler: Honor Among Enemies
A German fighter pilot’s decision to aid a disabled B-17 saved the crew and forged a friendship.
The Plastic That Vanishes and Feeds the Fish
RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science invents plastic that disintegrates in saltwater and fertilises oceans
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Middle Eastern-Style Grilled Chicken Kabobs
You’ll make these flavorful chicken kabobs all summer long.
Take the Kids Horseback Riding at Salamander Middleburg
Kids learn the importance of body language when they are around horses.
Photographer With a Passion for Warblers Captures Rare ‘Crayon-Colored’ Bird In Jungles of Sri Lanka
The Plastic That Vanishes and Feeds the Fish
RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science invents plastic that disintegrates in saltwater and fertilises oceans
Independence Hall: The Birthplace of American Democracy
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the Georgian-style statehouse where liberty was first proclaimed.
‘Schindler’s List’: The Value of One Human Life
In this groundbreaking film, Oskar Schindler saved hundreds of people destined for death.
‘Ride, Vaquero!’: Decent Ride, Rough Terrain
Star of Hollywood’s Golden Era, Robert Taylor hits the end of the trail in this Western.
Matt Daniel: A Rising Voice in Country Music
The singer-songwriter’s repertoire features a seamless blend of traditional and classic country.
An Educational Philosophy That Nourishes the Whole Child
Charlotte Mason lived in the 19th century, but her philosophy offers children an education full of life and wonder.
Back to Homeschool: 9 Ways to Prepare
From clearing the calendar to visualizing the first day of school, these ideas will help make next fall begin smoothly and stress-free.
Tech Policy Expert on Kids’ Digital Devices: ’Parental Controls Don’t Give Parents Real Control’
Tech policy expert Clare Morell discusses the harms of screen usage and offers a radical, refreshing solution.
7 Simple Ways to Hit Reset This Summer
Summer is the perfect time to turn the page on old habits and start over with a fresh slate.