American Essence

American Essence

Explore the essence of America with The Epoch Times | Discover insightful articles and stories that capture the spirit of American culture, history, and values.

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Jul 23, 2026

How Thomas Jefferson and European Architecture Shaped America

Ancient architecture inspired America’s first architects to build the new republic.
Jul 23, 2026

Hormone Health Expert Dr. Amy Shah Breaks Down Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause

For women going through hormonal shifts, Dr. Amy Shah recommends lifestyle changes that can help them drastically improve symptoms.
Jul 22, 2026

Successful Home Bakery Entrepreneur Reveals the Key to Mastering Sourdough Baking

Home baker Emily Harryman found a way to sustain her family and teach others to do the same, through delicious sourdough creations.
Jul 22, 2026

Fig Jam

Emily Harryman's recipe for fig jam.
Jul 22, 2026

English Muffins

Emily Harryman's recipe for sourdough English muffins.
Jul 22, 2026

Simple Lemon Curd

Emily Harryman's recipe for lemon curd, perfect for spreading on top of English muffins.
Jul 21, 2026

Giddy up for a Wild West Adventure in Northern Idaho

A dude ranch in Idaho promises exciting activities for the whole family to experience frontier living.
Jul 20, 2026

On a Mission to Revive America’s Heirloom Grains

A miller in North Carolina wants to preserve and promote grains with richer flavor that trace back to ancient heirlooms.
Jul 19, 2026

 Three Patriotic Poems in Honor of America’s 250th

Independence Day 2026 may have passed, but these patriotic poems will make you want to celebrate America year-round.
Jul 19, 2026

Reflecting on My Family’s Legacy That Traces Back to Dolly Quincy Hancock

My mother’s lineage traces back to the wife of Founding Father John Hancock and a family whose strong faith helped them overcome life’s challenges.
Jul 18, 2026

How American Ingenuity and Oil Defied the Nazi Threat

In ‘This Week in History,’ the federal government and private industry collaborated to build the world’s largest pipeline to help win WWII.
Jul 18, 2026

The Art of Wedding Gift-Giving: Etiquette Expert Reveals the Do’s and Don’ts

Bethany Friske breaks down whether cash is okay, how much value your gift should be, and how to get a gift that’s not on the registry.
Jul 17, 2026

Franz Waxman: Scoring Cinematic Suspense

In this installment of ‘The Art of Movie Music,’ this film composer thrilled moviegoers through his brilliant scores during Hollywood’s Golden Age.
Jul 17, 2026

Philly Police Officer and Artist Honors Fallen Heroes With Custom Portraits

To honor those killed in the line of duty, police forensic artist and veteran Jonny Castro creates portraits with moving likeness.
Jul 16, 2026

For the Children’s Sake: Charles Loring Brace Rescued Children From the Streets

This installment of 'When Character Counted' heads to New York's slums and the man who rescued children from poverty and crime.
Jul 14, 2026

Saddles, Bits, and Spurs: Cowboy Craft at Its Finest

Traditional Cowboy Arts Association members exhibit their masterworks in the Craft in America Center.
Jul 14, 2026

Engraved Perfection: Crane’s Legacy of Finely Crafted Stationery

Crane started as a paper company with a pivotal role in the American Revolution, and continues its commitment to the art of engraving paper.
Jul 13, 2026

Defining Chinatown: Architecture and Cultural Identity After Destruction

Through reinvention and perseverance, Chinatown evolved into an important cultural and commercial hub in San Francisco’s city center.
Jul 13, 2026

The 5 Best Northern US Summer Adventures

Where to go for adventures amid cooler climes.
Jul 12, 2026

H.H. Bennett: The Photographer Who Put Wisconsin Dells on the Map

A photographic pioneer, Henry Hamilton Bennett captured the wild spirit of Wisconsin and launched an enduring American tourist empire.
Jul 12, 2026

Pistols at Dawn: Honor, Politics, and the Violence of Gentlemen in America

Political feuds, media insults, and a deadly code of personal honor shaped the rise and fall of dueling in 19th-century America.
Jul 12, 2026

Rubens Peale: Illuminating Art and Science

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet another member of this creative family who founded and managed American museums in the 19th century.
Jul 11, 2026

Zebulon Pike’s Daring Expeditions Into the Louisiana Territory

In ‘This Week in History,’ a young Army officer led two extensive expeditions through the newly acquired lands of the Louisiana Purchase.
Jul 9, 2026

Bonds of Affection: Julia Grant, Varina Davis, and the Mending of America

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ the friendship between two first ladies helped heal the lingering wounds and bitter divisions of the Civil War.
Jul 8, 2026

An Andrew Jackson Statue, a Formidable First

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover a historic statue in Washington's Lafayette Square that is often overlooked by passersby.
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