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Rome wanted silk, China had the goods. Here’s how the Silk Roads got their start. As silk fabrics became all the rage in imperial Rome, explorers and merchants opened up land and sea routes, fostering not only commerce but a … Continue reading →

How did Jesus’ parents become a couple? Here’s what biblical scholars say. The story of Jesus’s birth is oft told, but Mary and Joseph’s unconventional courtship can also be found in the history of Judea. “The Nativity at Night” by … Continue reading →

15 iconic images from the National Geographic archive Over 115 years ago, National Geographic published its first picture essay and never looked back. These recent images are pulled from the National Geographic archive and celebrate the power of photography today. Tanzania, 2015In … Continue reading →

Sint Maartin/St Barthelemy Day 6 in the Caribbean. Friday April 18 Fly. Taxi to CUR was $40 but buses not running on Good Friday. Win Airlines CUR-SMX @12:30-15:00. I was picked up by the AirBnB owner’s nephew for $25. We … Continue reading →

Day 23 Tuesday April 15 Fly. COPA. EZE-CUR via Panama @02:20-12:10. Bus from airport into city 1.5 hours (2$ vs $40). Met a Chilean fellow who travels just like me (sort of) and we walked the 10 minutes from the … Continue reading →

Quaker Parents Were Ahead of Their Time The nearly 375-year-old religion’s principles line up surprisingly well with modern parenting research. By Gail Cornwall Lisa Sorgini April 3, 2025 ATLANTIC One morning in 1991, I prayed with the fervor that only a … Continue reading →

What Parents of Boys Should Know Daughters tend to receive higher levels of affection and patience at home than sons. But the sons might need it more. By Joshua Coleman Photograph by Vasantha Yogananthan April 30, 2025, ATLANTIC Apparently, I cried a … Continue reading →

A few days ago, I hiked into a remote ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park. I had a winter zone permit, a break in the storm, and the kind of solitude you only find in alpine terrain during a blizzard. … Continue reading →

The End of Chicken-Breast Dominance The price of boneless chicken thighs is finally catching up with the price of white meat. By Sarah Zhang Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. April 28, 2025 ATLANTIC Few things in life are both cheaper … Continue reading →

A first look at the Great American Rail-Trail—and which section to cycle in 2025 The Great American Rail-Trail will cross the entire country when completed, but one of the most epic sections has already opened in Washington state. Palouse Falls … Continue reading →