Made in New York: Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company
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Made in New York: Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company

During the Victorian era, Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company was among America’s leading furniture and interior designers.
5/23/2024
Carracci Cousins and the Blueprint for Art Academies
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Carracci Cousins and the Blueprint for Art Academies

In the 16th century, the Carracci family left an artistic legacy by developing an art program that became the model for art schools across Europe.
5/22/2024
A Memorial Made of Voices
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A Memorial Made of Voices

Allen Guelzo’s new history of Gettysburg brings alive a pivotal event in American history.
5/21/2024
‘The Blue Angels’: American Tradition at Its Most Inspirational
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‘The Blue Angels’: American Tradition at Its Most Inspirational

This new Amazon documentary goes behind the scenes of a cherished military mainstay.
5/19/2024
Good Food Comes With Goodness: Murillo’s ‘The Angels’ Kitchen’

Good Food Comes With Goodness: Murillo’s ‘The Angels’ Kitchen’

In these Light Comments About Interesting Art, we see how the pure heart of a lowly brother calls to celestial beings who gladly do his work.
11/16/2023
‘After Death’: What’s on the Other Side?

‘After Death’: What’s on the Other Side?

This provocative film takes a scientific look at what happens when the lights go out.
10/27/2023
Woman Finds Forgiveness for Father Who Abused Her: Near-Death Experience

Woman Finds Forgiveness for Father Who Abused Her: Near-Death Experience

Though she only ‘died’ on the table for a matter of seconds, the NDE lasted long and she had a ‘life review.’
10/11/2023
Studies Explore the Healing Power of Music

Studies Explore the Healing Power of Music

The right kind of music has been proven to alleviate stress and scientists have used it to heal a young girl’s brain.
9/16/2023
Woman Says She Escaped the Grasps of Hell in a Near-Death Experience

Woman Says She Escaped the Grasps of Hell in a Near-Death Experience

M.K. “Kathy” McDaniel had about a 38 percent chance of surviving.
8/12/2023
Scientists Study Power of Consciousness With a New Twist on a Famous Quantum Experiment

Scientists Study Power of Consciousness With a New Twist on a Famous Quantum Experiment

What if our thoughts or observations could change the way something moves? Imagine if your consciousness could change the outcome of events.
8/1/2023
Made in New York: Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company

Made in New York: Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company

During the Victorian era, Pottier and Stymus Manufacturing Company was among America’s leading furniture and interior designers.
5/23/2024
Carracci Cousins and the Blueprint for Art Academies

Carracci Cousins and the Blueprint for Art Academies

In the 16th century, the Carracci family left an artistic legacy by developing an art program that became the model for art schools across Europe.
5/22/2024
Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm’

Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm’

Don’t be alarmed, and allow yourself to laugh while reading this story.
5/22/2024
The Rebirth of Traditional Opera: An Encouraging Trend

The Rebirth of Traditional Opera: An Encouraging Trend

Traditional opera productions are having a comeback at two West Coast companies.
5/19/2024
The Bulgarian King Who Tried to Do Right

The Bulgarian King Who Tried to Do Right

‘The Brief Life & Mysterious Death of Boris III, King of Bulgaria’ is the story of an uncomfortable hero.
5/21/2024
‘October 7’: When the World Turned Upside Down, Again

‘October 7’: When the World Turned Upside Down, Again

The compelling, chilling play documents survivors’ experiences of the Hamas attack on Israel.
5/20/2024
A Frog, a Toad, and Lots of Fun

A Frog, a Toad, and Lots of Fun

The beloved children’s story ‘A Year With Frog and Toad’ is now a musical and good for all seasons, at the Chicago Children’s Theatre.
5/15/2024
A Memorial Made of Voices

A Memorial Made of Voices

Allen Guelzo’s new history of Gettysburg brings alive a pivotal event in American history.
5/21/2024
A Colorful, Provocative History of ‘Rome’s Golden Age’

A Colorful, Provocative History of ‘Rome’s Golden Age’

A flurry of Roman history, “Pax” entices the senses and asks probing questions about the costs of war and, even, the consequential price of peace.
5/18/2024
Two Billy Wilder Comedies: What a Difference a Year Makes

Two Billy Wilder Comedies: What a Difference a Year Makes

These films represent two eras of the Production Code Administration that promoted traditional values.
5/23/2024
‘Kramer vs. Kramer’: Parenting Is a Partnership, Not a Playoff

‘Kramer vs. Kramer’: Parenting Is a Partnership, Not a Playoff

A film on parenting weighs the independence of husband and wife over the family.
5/22/2024
‘The Garfield Movie’: Lots of Animated Feline Action

‘The Garfield Movie’: Lots of Animated Feline Action

Chris Pratt plays Garfield the Cat in this updated family friendly film.
5/22/2024
‘Separate Tables’: An Outstanding Melodrama With an Ensemble Cast

‘Separate Tables’: An Outstanding Melodrama With an Ensemble Cast

This melodrama tells a capitivating story with stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
5/21/2024
A Teen Artist Paints Hope in Hard Times

A Teen Artist Paints Hope in Hard Times

Fourteen-year-old painter Lin Yu Hsuan’s inspiring art shows wisdom that belies her age.
3/3/2024
Winning Art Awards Today Using 19th-Century Traditions

Winning Art Awards Today Using 19th-Century Traditions

Figure and portrait painter Alessandra Marrucchi shares her passion for creating realist art.
2/1/2024
Competition Winners: Traditional Oil Painting at Its Best

Competition Winners: Traditional Oil Painting at Its Best

All of the award-winning works of ‘The Sixth NTD International Figure Painting Competition’ are in.
1/23/2024
Music to Match the Movie: Jerry Goldsmith’s Mastery

Music to Match the Movie: Jerry Goldsmith’s Mastery

Composer Jerry Goldsmith, who scored dozens of major films during a four-decade career, was adept at knowing what a film was about.
5/15/2024
Hans Sachs: Where Shoemaking Meets Songwriting

Hans Sachs: Where Shoemaking Meets Songwriting

The Meistersinger guild of blacksmiths, carpenters, lawyers, teachers, and businessmen wrote and recited songs. Hans Sachs was the greatest of them.
5/7/2024
Pythagoras To Beethoven: A Hillsdale College Free Online Music Course

Pythagoras To Beethoven: A Hillsdale College Free Online Music Course

“Join me at the piano,” says concert pianist Hyperion Knight for a free, online course on classical music through Hillsdale College.
5/6/2024
A Classical Music Resurgence

A Classical Music Resurgence

Studies over the last two years indicate a rise in popularity of the classical genre and a cultural shift towards more interest in traditional music.
5/5/2024
Orpheus in Opera: Musical Adaptations of the Greek Myth

Orpheus in Opera: Musical Adaptations of the Greek Myth

In this installment of “A Modern Look at Opera,” we discover how opera has portrayed Orpheus in past centuries.
4/30/2024
The Mighty Five and the Birth of Russian Music

The Mighty Five and the Birth of Russian Music

How did the soulful character of Russian music, distinguishable from other European nations, evolve?
4/27/2024
‘Run, Rose, Run’: Run Away With Dolly Parton and James Patterson

‘Run, Rose, Run’: Run Away With Dolly Parton and James Patterson

Set against Nashville’s vibrant music scene, this collaborative novel is a gripping tale of secrets, ambition, and the pursuit of a dream at all costs.
4/26/2024
Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony: Answering Nihilism

Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony: Answering Nihilism

Mahler’s ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is the musical equivalent of ‘Hamlet.’ What led to its creation?
4/24/2024
Christopher ‘Christy’ Mathewson: Star Baseball Pitcher

Christopher ‘Christy’ Mathewson: Star Baseball Pitcher

His honesty and talent made baseball fans love the ‘Christian Gentleman.’
5/21/2024
Still Standing: Old Sheldon Church

Still Standing: Old Sheldon Church

In this installment of “History Off the Beaten Path,” we visit the ruins of the Old Sheldon Church—worth a side trip.
5/21/2024
Thomas Pinckney: A Man Prepared for Revolution

Thomas Pinckney: A Man Prepared for Revolution

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a lawyer who becomes ambassador to Britain and negotiates a consequential treaty.
5/20/2024
Josiah Gregg and the Santa Fe Trail

Josiah Gregg and the Santa Fe Trail

From delicate youth to intrepid explorer, Josiah Gregg chronicled his travels in what became a guidebook for those heading west.
5/19/2024
A Merchant and Sea Captain’s Bold Plan for Steam Power

A Merchant and Sea Captain’s Bold Plan for Steam Power

In ‘This Week in History,’ we witness the emergence of steam power and a renowned sea captain’s plan to convince the world of the future of shipping.
5/18/2024
Roscoe Conkling: A Fierce Politician and Republican Founder

Roscoe Conkling: A Fierce Politician and Republican Founder

Statesmen in the 19th century often needed strong words and fiery dispositions to get things done.
5/18/2024
History off the Beaten Path: Meandering to a Mill

History off the Beaten Path: Meandering to a Mill

Virginias’ Burwell-Morgan Mill has operated for over two centuries and is open for tours.
5/16/2024