Magic Bus
He couldn’t let her sleep rough, but what was he doing? The girl was likely nuts. No question. Maybe they both were.
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Our Better Nature: Think Snow — Forests and Fields Need It
You may dread the white stuff, but the flora in certain climates depends on it.
Visit a Circle of Hell in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Salt Pond on St. John is the deliciously dark side of paradise.
The Real Rules of Parkchester Baseball
Tabitha finds herself trapped between her mother’s Old World expectations of a young lady and her newfound love of baseball.
Women’s Work: The Anti-Slavery Fairs of the 1800s
Women abolitionists in the 19th century did everything they could to end slavery in the U.S., including holding annual Christmas bazaars to raise money for the cause; these fairs sold everything from needlework to books to Parisian dresses.
Devout
As the holiday season rolls around, a young woman struggles with religious orthodoxy, parental expectations, and a world of possibilities.
Our Better Nature: What They Ate at the First Thanksgiving
At the Pilgrims’ first autumn harvest feast in 1621, only the beer had European roots. More than 400 years later, Native American crops continue to fill our bellies on Thanksgiving.
40 Years Ago: Dragonlance Catches Fire
How a long car ride became worth more than a dragon’s hoard.
Considering History: The Critical Patriotism of Vietnam Veterans
From its origins in public protest to its advocacy efforts, Vietnam Veterans Against the War exemplifies the critical patriotism of veterans throughout American history.
The American Museum That Honors Winston Churchill
If you’re an Anglophile, World War II buff, or just need an inspiring pep talk, look no further than Fulton, Missouri, the home of America’s National Churchill Museum.
Drinking Down the Salt
Most people don’t believe the legends of the ghost forest, but Jeannie and Ameline have proof: a cat named Nellie.
Considering History: Anti-Immigrant Myths Have Been Strikingly Consistent — and Consistently Wrong
American Studies Professor Ben Railton takes a look at anti-immigrant myths, along with alternative perspectives that reveal how consistently wrong those myths have been.
Women’s Work: Philadelphia, the Young Ladies’ Academy, and a Small Degree of Liberty for 18th Century Women
While George Washington and his colleagues were focused on building a new nation, the women of Philadelphia fulfilled roles as lecturers, educators, and advisors.
Our Better Nature: Do Animals Have Feelings Too?
Many animals experience a range of feelings, including joy, fear, grief, and compassion.
The Lucky One
Two half-sisters grapple with identity and greed.
Give or Take a Quarter Inch
The message didn’t say anything about a ransom.