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Zac Brown: Veterans Voice Award

The hit country artist was recently recognized for his work with those who have served in the military.

6/30/2025

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Michael Clark

Film Previews: July 2025

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.

6/29/2025

‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt Soars in Formula One Racing Tale

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Mark Jackson

‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt Soars in Formula One Racing Tale

It’s a safe bet to say that as long as there are cineplexes and summer blockbusters, there will always be movie stars no matter how sophisticated AI gets.

6/29/2025

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‘A Lively Mind: Jane Austen at 250’

The literary icon’s 250th anniversary exhibition will be on view at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City.

6/29/2025

Castillo de San Marco: The Oldest US Masonry Fort

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Castillo de San Marco: The Oldest US Masonry Fort

St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos offers a peek into very early American history—from coinage to cannons.

6/29/2025

Fine Arts

Competition Winners: The Best Western Art

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Competition Winners: The Best Western Art

The award-winning works of ‘Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale’ are in.

6/25/2025

‘Testament’: The Early Church in Another World

Joe Bendel

‘Testament’: The Early Church in Another World

6/24/2025

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Frans Hals’s ‘The Laughing Cavalier’

6/21/2025

The Bennett Prize: Celebrating Great Women Painters

Fine Arts| By

Brett Holverstott

The Bennett Prize: Celebrating Great Women Painters

6/19/2025

Fine Arts

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Competition Winners: The Best Western Art

The award-winning works of ‘Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale’ are in.

6/25/2025

Joe Bendel

‘Testament’: The Early Church in Another World

‘The Acts of the Apostles’ is reprised in a dystopian setting with all the familiar biblical figures.

6/24/2025

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Frans Hals’s ‘The Laughing Cavalier’

The life-size sitter has been called the ’most handsome man in art history.’

6/21/2025

Fine Arts| By

Brett Holverstott

The Bennett Prize: Celebrating Great Women Painters

The winner of the 2025 women figurative realist painters competition was announced in May at the Muskegon Museum of Art.

6/19/2025

Collecting the Nation’s Cowboy and Western Heritage Art

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Collecting the Nation’s Cowboy and Western Heritage Art

The Prix de West Purchase Award will be announced at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on June 21, 2025.

6/18/2025

A Joint Museum Acquisition of a Rare British Self-Portrait

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A Joint Museum Acquisition of a Rare British Self-Portrait

The nearly forgotten Baroque artist has garnered worldwide attention after four centuries.

6/17/2025

Fire and Glass: The Art and Craft of Milon Townsend

Fine Arts| By

Fire and Glass: The Art and Craft of Milon Townsend

Artisan Milon Townsend crafted a delightful series of glass sculptures based on ‘Aesop’s Fables.’

6/15/2025

Fine Arts| By

Rudolph Lambert Fernandez

‘Sargent and Paris’ at the Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s special exhibition explores the foundations of John Singer Sargent’s artistic practice.

6/14/2025

Performing Arts

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Epoch Newsroom

Recognition for Shen Yun’s 2025 Season

6/28/2025

‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

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Betty Mohr

‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

This retro take on the career and life of singer Patsy Cline is an entertaining two-woman show.

6/27/2025

Gilbert and Sullivan: Modern Major Geniuses

Performing Arts| By

Andrew Benson Brown

Gilbert and Sullivan: Modern Major Geniuses

This world-famous opera-making duo did more than make audience members laugh—they laid the foundations for the 20th-century musical.

6/22/2025

‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre

Theater Review| By

Betty Mohr

‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre

Beyond its fascinating narrative, “The Iliad” is still read because it tackles issues that are relevant to this day.

6/20/2025

Film & TV

‘Schindler’s List’: The Value of One Human Life

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‘Schindler’s List’: The Value of One Human Life

In this groundbreaking film, Oskar Schindler saved hundreds of people destined for death.

6/29/2025

Film & TV| By

Michael Clark

Film Previews: July 2025

6/29/2025

Rudolph Lambert Fernandez

Mark Jackson

‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt Soars in Formula One Racing Tale

6/29/2025

‘Ride, Vaquero!’: Decent Ride, Rough Terrain

Rewind, Review, and Re-rate| By

Ian Kane

‘Ride, Vaquero!’: Decent Ride, Rough Terrain

6/28/2025

Film & TV

Popcorn and Inspiration| By

‘Schindler’s List’: The Value of One Human Life

In this groundbreaking film, Oskar Schindler saved hundreds of people destined for death.

6/29/2025

Film & TV| By

Michael Clark

Film Previews: July 2025

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.

6/29/2025

Mark Jackson

‘F1: The Movie’: Brad Pitt Soars in Formula One Racing Tale

It’s a safe bet to say that as long as there are cineplexes and summer blockbusters, there will always be movie stars no matter how sophisticated AI gets.

6/29/2025

Rewind, Review, and Re-rate| By

Ian Kane

‘Ride, Vaquero!’: Decent Ride, Rough Terrain

Star of Hollywood’s Golden Era, Robert Taylor hits the end of the trail in this Western.

6/28/2025

Traditional Culture

Independence Hall: The Birthplace of American Democracy

Jennifer Schneider

Independence Hall: The Birthplace of American Democracy

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the Georgian-style statehouse where liberty was first proclaimed.

6/30/2025

Leo Salvatore

Leo Tolstoy’s Search for Meaning

6/23/2025

Château du Clos Lucé: Summerhouse of the French Kings

James Baresel

Château du Clos Lucé: Summerhouse of the French Kings

6/22/2025

To the Last Man: Defenders of the Alamo

6/19/2025

Traditional Culture

Jennifer Schneider

Independence Hall: The Birthplace of American Democracy

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the Georgian-style statehouse where liberty was first proclaimed.

6/30/2025

Leo Salvatore

Leo Tolstoy’s Search for Meaning

How a pilgrimage helped one of Russia’s greatest authors find spiritual fulfillment.

6/23/2025

James Baresel

Château du Clos Lucé: Summerhouse of the French Kings

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Loire Valley château that was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home.

6/22/2025

To the Last Man: Defenders of the Alamo

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we remember the men who gave their lives for freedom and for each other.

6/19/2025

Poet Ben Jonson and the Mystery of Fatherhood

Literature| By

Walker Larson

Poet Ben Jonson and the Mystery of Fatherhood

Father’s Day is a good time to examine the poems of Benjamin Jonson, one of the most well-loved English poets.

6/15/2025

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

Theodore Roosevelt Jr.: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet a president’s son and namesake who helped spearhead the invasion of France.

6/15/2025

Hotel del Coronado: Grand Seaside Victorian

Hotel del Coronado: Grand Seaside Victorian

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at Southern California’s iconic resort.

6/11/2025

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Journey Through Italy

NTD International Figure Painting Competition| By

Leo Salvatore

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Journey Through Italy

The artist’s travels reveal the power of beauty to make us whole.

6/9/2025

NTD Competitions

Reviving Divinely Inspired Classical Art, Guarding the Light of Human Civilization

NTD Newsroom

Reviving Divinely Inspired Classical Art, Guarding the Light of Human Civilization

The NTD Figure Painting Competition is a cultural event with the mission of promoting time-tested traditions.

6/14/2025

Good Sports: NTD Announces Sports Photography Award

5/30/2025

NTD Invites Photographers to Celebrate America’s Birth

Epoch Times Staff

NTD Invites Photographers to Celebrate America’s Birth

5/24/2025

NTD Invites Entries to Worldwide Photography Competition

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NTD International Figure Painting Competition| By

NTD Invites Entries to Worldwide Photography Competition

3/8/2025

NTD Competitions

NTD Newsroom

Reviving Divinely Inspired Classical Art, Guarding the Light of Human Civilization

The NTD Figure Painting Competition is a cultural event with the mission of promoting time-tested traditions.

6/14/2025

Good Sports: NTD Announces Sports Photography Award

The Fifth NTD International Photography Competition celebrates sports with a new award.

5/30/2025

Epoch Times Staff

NTD Invites Photographers to Celebrate America’s Birth

A new international photography competition award commemorates the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.

5/24/2025

NTD Competitions| By

NTD Invites Entries to Worldwide Photography Competition

The international competition inspires positivity and preserves tradition.

3/8/2025

Music

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Zac Brown: Veterans Voice Award

The hit country artist was recently recognized for his work with those who have served in the military.

6/30/2025

Food Named for Opera Singers: Salads, Soups, and Steaks, Oh My!

Food| By

Helena Elling

Food Named for Opera Singers: Salads, Soups, and Steaks, Oh My!

6/30/2025

Matt Daniel: A Rising Voice in Country Music

Music| By

Matt Daniel: A Rising Voice in Country Music

6/28/2025

Music| By

The Origins of the Harp

6/17/2025

Music

Music| By

Zac Brown: Veterans Voice Award

The hit country artist was recently recognized for his work with those who have served in the military.

6/30/2025

Food| By

Helena Elling

Food Named for Opera Singers: Salads, Soups, and Steaks, Oh My!

Plenty of recipes are named after or inspired by opera singers around the world.

6/30/2025

Music| By

Matt Daniel: A Rising Voice in Country Music

The singer-songwriter’s repertoire features a seamless blend of traditional and classic country.

6/28/2025

Music| By

The Origins of the Harp

Since antiquity, the harp’s musical language has been a source of honor and wisdom.

6/17/2025

Francis Scott Key: ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

Francis Scott Key: ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

Eight interesting facts about America’s national anthem.

6/14/2025

‘Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly’

Music| By

‘Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly’

When Tippin’s single was excluded from an album, he later realized it had a ‘bigger purpose.’

6/6/2025

On the Other Side of Grief: ‘It Is Well With My Soul’

Music| By

On the Other Side of Grief: ‘It Is Well With My Soul’

A song written in the 1800s by a Chicago attorney continues to help those affected by loss.

6/4/2025

A Coming-of-Age Story: ‘Where Corn Don’t Grow’

Music| By

A Coming-of-Age Story: ‘Where Corn Don’t Grow’

The relatable song reminds listeners that it’s okay to come home after you’ve spread your wings.

6/3/2025

History

The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day

The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day

A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.

6/30/2025

Castillo de San Marco: The Oldest US Masonry Fort

6/29/2025

Summertime Is Prime Time for Cotton Candy

Dean George

Summertime Is Prime Time for Cotton Candy

6/28/2025

Canada Bereft: The Spectacular Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge

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Gerry Bowler

Canada Bereft: The Spectacular Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge

6/27/2025

History

The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day

A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.

6/30/2025

Castillo de San Marco: The Oldest US Masonry Fort

St. Augustine’s Castillo de San Marcos offers a peek into very early American history—from coinage to cannons.

6/29/2025

Dean George

Summertime Is Prime Time for Cotton Candy

6/28/2025

Viewpoints| By

Gerry Bowler

Canada Bereft: The Spectacular Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge

6/27/2025

Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler: Honor Among Enemies

History| By

Trevor Phipps

Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler: Honor Among Enemies

A German fighter pilot’s decision to aid a disabled B-17 saved the crew and forged a friendship.

6/27/2025

Gifford Pinchot: America’s First Forester

Dustin Bass

Gifford Pinchot: America’s First Forester

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young man who, spurred by his father’s question, opens a new field in American conservatism.

6/26/2025

Currency, Counterfeiting, and the Making of the US Secret Service