A New Generation Stewards America’s Lighthouses
American lighthouses witness a changing of the guard.
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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.
(Don’t) Act Your Age
Outdoor adventure can profoundly change older women’s bodies and minds.
The Straw Hat Riots Come to a Head
In the early 1900s, straw hats were only to be worn by men between May 15 and September 15. What started as end-of-season shenanigans among colleagues turned into a series of bloody riots.
News of the Week: Friday the 13th, Fall TV, and Football Fans Pay a Lot for Beer
In the news of the week ending September 13, 2024, are superstition, snack food syndicates, and a sluggish season for fall TV.
The Lucky One
Two half-sisters grapple with identity and greed.
News of the Week: New Books, Babe Ruth’s Jersey, and It’s Way Too Early for Pumpkin Spice
In the news of the week ending August 30, 2024, are stranded astronauts, a $24 million shirt, and some late summer book picks.
Welcome to Your Yacht
For less than the cost of a big-ship cruise, a private boat charter reveals the real Caribbean.
News of the Week: Late-Night TV, Ray Bradbury, and Do You Remember Krumbles?
In the news for the week ending August 23, 2024, are tarantulas, bananas, and cereal (but not all together).
Review: My Penguin Friend — Movies for the Rest of Us with Bill Newcott
My Penguin Friend is based on the true story of a penguin who for eight years swam thousands of miles off-course to spend the migration season not with his fellow penguins, but at the tropical seaside shack of a retired Brazilian fisherman.
Travel Can Make Us Humble
Recognizing that we don’t know it all opens a world of possibilities for understanding one another.
The Birds of 2020
In birdwatching, as in life, success is all about taking advantage of opportunities when they arise.
The Art of the Post: Fun at Comic-Con
Comic-Con is brilliant and childish, classy and gross, subtle and ear-splitting, unpredictable and — above all — fun.
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.
Red Dawn Revamped Ratings with Russian Fears
The 1984 film rested in Venn diagram of movie ratings and the Cold War.
Considering History: The End of Watergate and the Question of Presidential Immunity
Nixon’s resignation 50 years ago today reaffirmed multiple layers of checks on presidential power.