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What’s in a Word: Is It the Poet or ‘Il Poeta’?
The Italian words for ’the poet' leads to some interesting revelations about the art form.
St. Paul’s Cathedral: Christopher Wren’s London Masterpiece
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a church of Baroque and Classical design.
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/24 Hours in Budapest
Start with the fairy tale-like Fisherman’s Bastion for grand views of the city, delve into its history and food—and don’t forget to visit its epic baths.
Parents Make Terrifying Discovery After Toddler Complains of Hearing ‘Monsters’ From Her Bedroom Walls
Why You Should Swap Your Butter for Indian Ghee
With its nutty flavor, high smoke point, and health benefits, the traditional Indian staple is a great cooking oil substitute. Here’s how to make it.
The 3-Ingredient Pasta Recipe That Anyone Can Make
Upgrade your mac and cheese with cacio e pepe, a classic Roman pasta that’s creamy, cheesy bliss.
A Simple Way to Improve at Anything
Asking thought provoking questions of yourself with a touch of devil’s advocate can bring intentionality to your life.
Man With Stage 4 Cancer Looks For New Home for His Beloved Dog—After He’s Gone: ‘She Deserves a Good Life’
Don’t Like Grits? You Just Haven’t Tried Greg Johnsman’s
The South Carolina miller makes a case for milling heirloom corn the old-fashioned way, for hearty, flavorful grits in all their intended glory.
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A Sandwich That Has It All
Salmon banh mi combines crunchy, juicy, creamy textures and sweet, salty, spicy flavors.
Creamy Tortellini Soup
This creamy Tortellini Soup recipe has cheese tortellini in a creamy vegetable broth with fresh basil, diced tomatoes, and spinach.
Afghan Mantu Are Easy to Make and Steam in Your Home Kitchen
Mantu is a variation of Chinese steamed dumpling but its sauce and spices make it very different and delicious.
‘Night Falls on Manhattan:’ Corruption in the Legal System
This Sidney Lumet crime drama is worth worth watching.
The Poetry of Teresa of Avila: All Things Shall Pass
The great mystic of the Spanish Renaissance explains what we need in life.
Film Concerts: An Immersive Experience of Music
The magic of films in concert, a relatively new genre, promises to rekindle an appreciation for classical music.
Putting the Country Back in the Boy at Hope Farm School
A farm-based boarding school in Wisconsin is changing the lives of inner-city boys.
Hybrid Homeschooling Offers Middle Ground
For parents who want to retain some structure and give their kids more social engagement, a hybrid model might be the best of both worlds.
The Gift of Mothers
Billy Collins’s poem ‘The Lanyard’ reminds us to be grateful for all that our mothers have given us.