The Birds of 2020
In birdwatching, as in life, success is all about taking advantage of opportunities when they arise.
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In a Word: Cities of the World
The names given to the world’s cities hold millennia of legend and history.
Starry, Starry Nights at Dark Sky Preserves
Dark sky tourism is on the rise as travelers head to remote destinations to catch a glimpse of the dazzling night sky.
Our Better Nature: Oh, Rats!
Adaptable, omnivorous, and fertile, rats can be difficult to control, but we have some tips to help keep them at bay.
Flying into Exile: Nixon’s Arc of Political Redemption
Library of Congress historian Ryan Reft discusses unpublished interview notes that shed new light on the frame of mind of Nixon and his staff in the months following his resignation.
The Rise, Fall, and Aftermath of Indians as Mascots
In rightly leaving behind Native Americans as mascots, what can we do instead to engage in a more meaningful conversation to help us see the world through their eyes and voices?
Ski Resorts Where You Can Chill in the Summer
Whether you’re taking in magnificent vistas in a gondola or careening down the slopes in a mountain coaster, there’s plenty to do in the summer months at many ski towns.
Are We Seeing the End of Homework?
Does homework deliver academic benefits or just create added stress? Educators have been mulling that question for decades.
The Ol’ Switcheroo
Ursa needs her father’s pills, but nothing is where it ought to be.
News of the Week: Summer Sounds, Roosevelt’s Watch, and Benjamin Franklin Goes Skinny-Dipping
In the news of the week ending July 5, 2024, are Teddy’s ticker, Franklin’s fanny, and Cleveland’s secret surgery.
By the Numbers: Purple Rain Reigned Supreme 40 Years Ago
In the summer of 1984, Prince rode his album and film combo to massive success.
Fun Film Fest Towns
Lights! Action! Vacation! These movie-loving towns have lots to offer after the final reel.
These Things Happen
“I’d like the striped shirt that jackass in the window is wearing,” I tell the salesperson.
What’s in a Name?
Some names pretty well determine your destiny.
Our Better Nature: Animals with Creative (and Disgusting) Methods of Self-Defense
Some animals immobilize attackers with glue-like projectile vomit, spew jets of hot acid at predators, or use their internal organs as projectiles by firing them toward enemies.
Stay in a Eco-Friendly Hotel for Your Next European Vacation
These sustainably-minded European establishments don’t just provide impressive accommodations; they’re living, breathing embodiments of a greener, more responsible approach to hospitality.