The Uncertain Origin of America’s Favorite Pastime
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The Uncertain Origin of America’s Favorite Pastime

In ‘This Week in History,’ John Stevens develops the town of Hoboken during the rise of a new game, leading to a historic sports moment.
‘Sargent and Paris’ at the Met
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‘Sargent and Paris’ at the Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s special exhibition explores the foundations of John Singer Sargent’s artistic practice.
The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service
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The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service

The growth of the US Army into the world’s most powerful military has not outgrown its pledge to America and its principles.
‘The Imaginary Invalid’: A Molière Classic, Revisited
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‘The Imaginary Invalid’: A Molière Classic, Revisited

This classic play is updated and reimagined with Jeffrey Hatcher’s new translation.
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‘Sargent and Paris’ at the Met

‘Sargent and Paris’ at the Met

The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s special exhibition explores the foundations of John Singer Sargent’s artistic practice.
A Love Letter to Vermeer at The Frick Collection

A Love Letter to Vermeer at The Frick Collection

The New York gallery’s new exhibition explores three Dutch masterpieces featuring love letter writing.
Award-winning International Portraiture

Award-winning International Portraiture

The award winners of the Portrait Society of America’s 27th International Portrait Competition are in.
An Anointed King: ‘The Wilton Diptych’

An Anointed King: ‘The Wilton Diptych’

King Richard II’s ‘The Wilton Diptych’ is one of the only surviving medieval English panel paintings.
The National Gallery in London Rehangs Its Collection

The National Gallery in London Rehangs Its Collection

A curatorial triumph, the Gallery celebrates 200 years as one of the world’s greatest painting collections.
Raphael’s Portraits of Pope Leo X

Raphael’s Portraits of Pope Leo X

Pope Leo X’s papacy developed Rome’s art with commissions by the celebrated Renaissance artist Raphael.
‘Goth’ Bless the Heartland Dreamers

‘Goth’ Bless the Heartland Dreamers

The much-parodied ‘American Gothic’ represents an art genre that is uniquely American.
‘The Imaginary Invalid’: A Molière Classic, Revisited

‘The Imaginary Invalid’: A Molière Classic, Revisited

This classic play is updated and reimagined with Jeffrey Hatcher’s new translation.
‘War of the Worlds’: A New Twist on an Old Classic

‘War of the Worlds’: A New Twist on an Old Classic

This adaptation of H.G. Wells’s classic science fiction novel mimics the infamous radio broadcast that alarmed a generation.
‘Dead Outlaw’: Where the Last Breath Becomes a Starting Point

‘Dead Outlaw’: Where the Last Breath Becomes a Starting Point

The meandering adventures of a mummified corpse are the focus of this unusual, yet humorous play, now on Broadway.
‘My Sailor, My Love’: Tides of the Heart

‘My Sailor, My Love’: Tides of the Heart

A romance between older people lets silence speaks louder than words or actions.
‘3:10 to Yuma’: Masculinity Is Real, Machismo Is Fake

‘3:10 to Yuma’: Masculinity Is Real, Machismo Is Fake

This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ depicts the making and unmaking of masculinity.
‘Tatami’: Pressure to Not Compete

‘Tatami’: Pressure to Not Compete

A match between and Israeli and Iranian judo practitioners becomes a personal act of courage.
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.
Poundbury: Formal Classicism Bonds With Local Tradition

Poundbury: Formal Classicism Bonds With Local Tradition

In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit an expansion of the county capital of Dorchester, England.
Chief Joseph: Servant-Leader and Guardian of His People

Chief Joseph: Servant-Leader and Guardian of His People

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet a warrior for a lost cause; a man whose courage and dignity won even his enemies’ respect.
Prometheus, Part 3: His Punishment and Redemption

Prometheus, Part 3: His Punishment and Redemption

In this last article on Prometheus, we see how the cosmos ultimately needed Prometheus’s help.
Our Pioneer Heritage Is a Part of the American DNA

Our Pioneer Heritage Is a Part of the American DNA

Unsettled hearts and restless feet have spurred Americans in their quest for new lives across oceans and state lines throughout history.
Prometheus, Part 2: Bringing the Limited Gift of Reason to Humankind

Prometheus, Part 2: Bringing the Limited Gift of Reason to Humankind

When Prometheus tricked Zeus, the god wrought punishment on the very people Prometheus hoped to help.
Reliving a 100-Year-Old Adventure With King Tut

Reliving a 100-Year-Old Adventure With King Tut

Houston, Las Vegas, and Asheville, North Carolina, offer Americans the chance to experience archaeology’s greatest discovery.
NTD Invites Photographers to Celebrate America’s Birth

NTD Invites Photographers to Celebrate America’s Birth

A new international photography competition award commemorates the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
Registration for International Figure Painting Competition Opens

Registration for International Figure Painting Competition Opens

An uplifting oil painting competition that celebrates the best of humanity and its traditions opens for entrants.
‘Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly’

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

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

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.
Risk to Reward: Hymns by Johnny Cash

Risk to Reward: Hymns by Johnny Cash

The Man in Black reached new artistic heights with his debut gospel album.
When Great Accompanists Make Great Musical Partners

When Great Accompanists Make Great Musical Partners

The vocal artists may be the star of the show, but not without the underrecognized pianists who provide the musical support.
Endlessly Performed: 5 of the Most Recorded Composers in Music History

Endlessly Performed: 5 of the Most Recorded Composers in Music History

If they were still alive, these five classical composers would put up stiff competition against today’s contemporary songsters.
The Uncertain Origin of America’s Favorite Pastime

The Uncertain Origin of America’s Favorite Pastime

In ‘This Week in History,’ John Stevens develops the town of Hoboken during the rise of a new game, leading to a historic sports moment.
The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service

The Heart Behind the US Army’s 250 Years of Service

The growth of the US Army into the world’s most powerful military has not outgrown its pledge to America and its principles.
Three Centuries in Three Generations

Three Centuries in Three Generations

Harrison Ruffin Tyler’s recent passing marks one family’s extraordinary history.
Your Friday the 13th Survival Guide

Your Friday the 13th Survival Guide

Knock on wood, cross your fingers, and hope for cake.
Thomas Hitchcock Jr.: Polo Legend and Two-War Hero

Thomas Hitchcock Jr.: Polo Legend and Two-War Hero

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an athlete and WWI hero, who became America’s greatest polo player and changed the war in Europe.
This Inconspicuous Vietnam Vet Memorial Is Worth Noticing

This Inconspicuous Vietnam Vet Memorial Is Worth Noticing

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we discover the history of American patriot Jack Van Loan, revealed in a Columbia, S.C. memorial.
‘Red Lily’: A Cold War Adventure in Paris

‘Red Lily’: A Cold War Adventure in Paris

Author Janice Graham places her Soviet characters in a unique setting in this delightful farce of a spy story.
Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale, ‘This Fable Is Intended for You’

Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale, ‘This Fable Is Intended for You’

The author shows how fairy tales teach important life lessons by telling one about a hungry dog.
Rising From Trauma: ‘I Thought It Would Be Better Than This’

Rising From Trauma: ‘I Thought It Would Be Better Than This’

Author Jessica N. Turner discusses surefire ways to work through heartbreak and disappointment.