The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area
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The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Every year, artists and art lovers alike are drawn to the Portrait Society of America’s ‘The Art of the Portrait' Conference for fun, beauty, and inspiration.
Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality
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Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality

In this new installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ Jackie Robinson used silence and gravitas to change baseball and a nation.
The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection
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The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection

Visitors can now tour the refurbished second-floor gallery, curated with antique furniture, textiles, and artistic masterpieces.
The Power of Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’
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The Power of Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’

The great buildup in Puccini’s arias anticipate something from deep within to spring forth.
A Joyful Anthem: Travis Tritt’s ‘It’s a Great Day to Be Alive’
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A Joyful Anthem: Travis Tritt’s ‘It’s a Great Day to Be Alive’

One of country music’s happiest tunes delivers a timeless message on the importance of celebrating life.
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The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Every year, artists and art lovers alike are drawn to the Portrait Society of America’s ‘The Art of the Portrait' Conference for fun, beauty, and inspiration.
The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection

The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection

Visitors can now tour the refurbished second-floor gallery, curated with antique furniture, textiles, and artistic masterpieces.
Gunston Hall: Home of a Founding Father

Gunston Hall: Home of a Founding Father

The influential words of George Mason informed the Bill of Rights. His home, Gunston Hall, is indicative of the Georgian style of architecture.
A Triumph in Wood: Sweden’s ‘St. George and the Dragon’

A Triumph in Wood: Sweden’s ‘St. George and the Dragon’

Stockholm Cathedral’s ‘St. George and the Dragon’ oak sculpture depicts the eternal battle of good and evil.
Rembrandt Peale’s Famous Portrait

Rembrandt Peale’s Famous Portrait

The artist’s painting of his brother Rubens, posed beside a flowering geranium, is considered one of America’s finest portraits.
Fra Angelico’s Frescoes: Dissolving Materiality Through Contemplation

Fra Angelico’s Frescoes: Dissolving Materiality Through Contemplation

The depicted scenes from the life of Christ were meant to inspire meditation, prayer, and devotion in the Dominican monks.
Mail Order Melody

Mail Order Melody

The Sears catalog’s wide reach and affordable guitars made music accessible to everyone.
‘Titanic The Musical’

‘Titanic The Musical’

This spellbinding musical dramatizes the tragedy of the RMS Titanic, the world’s first supposedly ‘unsinkable’ ship.
‘Death Becomes Her’: Immortality Has a Price

‘Death Becomes Her’: Immortality Has a Price

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is, as two youth-obsessed starlets learn in the Broadway adaptation of ‘Death Becomes Her.’
‘The Surfer’: Nicolas Cage Goes Full-Tilt Gonzo

‘The Surfer’: Nicolas Cage Goes Full-Tilt Gonzo

Set on an Australian beach with unsavory characters, this deceptive thriller is a welcome gut-punch.
‘Off The Record’: Andie MacDowell’s Oldest Daughter Hits the Big Screen

‘Off The Record’: Andie MacDowell’s Oldest Daughter Hits the Big Screen

Qually’s stardom bid welcomely illustrates the trafficking element that continues to plague the entertainment industry, but is unfortunately lightweight fare.
‘House of Strangers’: Love Is the Truest Inheritance

‘House of Strangers’: Love Is the Truest Inheritance

Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s film preceded Copolla’s about gangsters, and is the superior moral statement.
Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism

Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a creative Pennsylvania home blending gothic, medieval, and byzantine styles.
Borromeo Castle: A Medieval Architectural Masterpiece

Borromeo Castle: A Medieval Architectural Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the few preserved fortified medieval castles.
Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove

Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove

Timeless lessons on virtue and etiquette are best learned from teachers who raise the bar for their students.
Clio’s Wars: How We Interpret Our Past Will Determine Our Future

Clio’s Wars: How We Interpret Our Past Will Determine Our Future

When national identity fractures and ideologies rise, historical nuance gets lost in the rubble.
Brandevoort: New Classical Architecture

Brandevoort: New Classical Architecture

In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a Holland neighborhood built according to New Urbanism and New Classical architecture.
Ronald Reagan Standing up to an Illegal Strike

Ronald Reagan Standing up to an Illegal Strike

As part of the series ‘When Character Counted,’ we learn President Reagan stood firm during his first crisis in office—a testament to his strength of character.
The Poet Who Founded Democracy

The Poet Who Founded Democracy

The Athenian statesman Solon sowed the seed of democracy through verse.
‘Men Without Chests’: Teaching as an Art

‘Men Without Chests’: Teaching as an Art

This essay by C.S. Lewis illustrates the meaning and mandate of education.
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.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
The Power of Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’

The Power of Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’

The great buildup in Puccini’s arias anticipate something from deep within to spring forth.
A Joyful Anthem: Travis Tritt’s ‘It’s a Great Day to Be Alive’

A Joyful Anthem: Travis Tritt’s ‘It’s a Great Day to Be Alive’

One of country music’s happiest tunes delivers a timeless message on the importance of celebrating life.
9 Classical Pieces About Spring

9 Classical Pieces About Spring

These nine classical works interpret the beauty and new life of spring in an orchestral format.
Dan + Shay’s ‘Bigger Houses’

Dan + Shay’s ‘Bigger Houses’

The acoustic ballad offers listeners a path to life’s true riches.
An Evening With Vince Gill

An Evening With Vince Gill

The country crooner goes on tour this summer, revisiting his biggest hits and unveiling new music.
Lee Ann Womack: Music on Her Own Terms

Lee Ann Womack: Music on Her Own Terms

The passionate singer-songwriter remains committed to her traditional country roots.
Ilse Weber: A Spiritual and Musical Force

Ilse Weber: A Spiritual and Musical Force

During World War II, the musician and poet brought hope and joy to children in a concentration camp infirmary.
The Best of Bach: 10 Great Baroque Compositions

The Best of Bach: 10 Great Baroque Compositions

Though not limited to these 10, the German composer’s expansive musical legacy has reverberated for generations.
Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality

Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality

In this new installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ Jackie Robinson used silence and gravitas to change baseball and a nation.
Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr.: Grandfather of Video Games

Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr.: Grandfather of Video Games

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a technology enthusiast who created the world’s first video game.
The Singing Historian: The Ancient Greek Herodotus

The Singing Historian: The Ancient Greek Herodotus

Herodotus, the ‘father of history,’ was a traveling storyteller.
The Augusta Resolves and the Declaration of Independence

The Augusta Resolves and the Declaration of Independence

Staunch Virginians pave the way for one of our country’s most important documents.
A Historical Hill in San Diego, a Tribute to California’s First Presidio

A Historical Hill in San Diego, a Tribute to California’s First Presidio

The lesser-known Presidio in San Diego is wroth a trip; visitors discover Californian history, architecture from the 18th century, and beautiful city views.
Southern Insurrection and Lincoln’s Suspension of the ‘Great Writ’

Southern Insurrection and Lincoln’s Suspension of the ‘Great Writ’

In ‘This Week in History,’ when the Confederacy fired upon Fort Sumter, Lincoln responded with a call to arms and a constitutionally explosive order.
The Leader Who Played a Pivotal Role in the Battle of Gettysburg

The Leader Who Played a Pivotal Role in the Battle of Gettysburg

Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain switched tactics just in time to turn the tide of the Civil War.
John Grisham’s Wake-Up Call to Prevent Wrongful Convictions

John Grisham’s Wake-Up Call to Prevent Wrongful Convictions

As you dive in to real-life accounts of wrongful convictions in a variety of criminal cases, you'll be on the edge of your seat.
Everyday Ethics: The Short Story ‘The Idiot’s Journalism Scheme’

Everyday Ethics: The Short Story ‘The Idiot’s Journalism Scheme’

John Kendrick Bangs’ story from the turn of the 20th century examines what matters more in the news: sensational tales or stories of real virtue.
Looking at the Facts: ‘On Democracies and Death Cults’

Looking at the Facts: ‘On Democracies and Death Cults’

Author Douglas Murray delves into the history of Israel and its current war with the Palestinian military organization Hamas.