According to psychologist Andreas Wilke, people most often take risks within their “domain of daring.”
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How Technology Shaped the Civil War
Besides weapon technology, other innovations, such as newspapers and prosthetics, flourished in the Civil War era.
The Don’s Don: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Beowulf translation finally arrives.
Katy Waldman, a correspondant for Slate, reviews J.R.R. Tolkien’s translation of Beowulf, published in 2014.
Hug a tree – the evidence shows it really will make you feel better
Researchers look into the effects that a growing disconnect from nature may have.
Edith Wharton Reveals the ‘Deeper Processes’ Behind Her Art
In 1933, author Edith Wharton revealed her writing process in an article published in The Atlantic.
Does Success Breed Success?
In a 2014 study, a sociology research team at the State University of New York at Stony Brook found that one initial success leads to more success in the future.
Thoreau’s Walden, Present at the Creation
Listen to the radio piece to learn what inspired Thoreau to live at Walden Pond and what he experienced while he was there.
Iraq’s Cycles of Revenge
In this opinion piece, the editorial board of The New York Times argues that progress in Iraq has been interrupted by cycles of revenge between sects.
Alone with Arizona’s landscape
Read about how a writer connected to the scenic beauty of Arizona in this travel piece.
World War II in a New ‘Light’: Empathy Found in Surprising Places
Author Anthony Doerr discusses his new award-winning book, All the Light We Cannot See.
The Long History of Olympic Boycotts, Protests and Demonstrations
Throughout history, nations have boycotted and people have protested the Olympic Games for various political and social reasons.
Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation
Psychologist Ryan Howes explains that forgiveness is a singular act, while reconciliation is an interpersonal process.
Could Paternity Leave Policies Close the Wage Gap?
In this article, business writer Vivian Giang argues that offering fathers more paternity leave will decrease the gender gap.
The Great Myth of Success
In this column, Inc. editor John Brandon offers an alternative framework to the definition of success.
World War II: The Fall of Nazi Germany
Explore World War II through 45 photographs taken during the last few months of the war in Europe.
Building the First Slavery Museum in America
In December 2014, a museum dedicated to the story of slavery in the United States opened on the grounds of the Whitney Plantation in Louisiana.
How Technology Makes Us Better Social Beings
Contradicting other studies, sociologist Keith Hampton has found that social networks like Facebook have connected people more than separated them.
Louisiana Purchase
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson arranged to buy the Port of New Orleans and over 800,000 million square miles of land from France, which doubled the size of the country.
The Greatest Risks They Ever Took
Successful people often must take risks to achieve their goals. Explore what these 34 people consider to have been their greatest risks on the road to success.
Survival Training, Ferret Style
Wild animals such as weasels survive by following their instincts. But what about animals raised in captivity? Endangered ferrets in one breeding project are taught the instincts they need before being released into the wild.