Know Any Josephs? His Name Day Is Coming
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Know Any Josephs? His Name Day Is Coming

St. Joseph’s Day is coming up on March 19.
3/18/2024
The Book of Esther in Art
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The Book of Esther in Art

The holiday of Purim celebrates the heroine Queen Esther and her deliverance of the Jews from the ancient Persian Empire.
3/17/2024
A Legendary Constable Solves a Perfectly Executed Bank Heist
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A Legendary Constable Solves a Perfectly Executed Bank Heist

In ‘This Week in History,’ escaped convicts from Australia’s penal colony conduct America’s biggest bank heist. But New York’s top detective is on the case.
3/16/2024
Why We Need the Great Books: A Remarkable Tutor Explains
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Why We Need the Great Books: A Remarkable Tutor Explains

Ms. Eva Brann’s 2020 collection of essays, “Pursuits of Happiness,” demonstrates her prowess as a guardian of Western civilization.
3/16/2024
Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel in California
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Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel in California

In this installment of “Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,” we visit the chapel of Thomas Aquinas College and its classical architecture style.
3/16/2024
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
How Classical Opera Portrays the Soul

How Classical Opera Portrays the Soul

In this installment of ‘Opera Through the Ages,’ we enjoy the unadorned melodies and realistic stories of classical opera.
3/18/2024
Know Any Josephs? His Name Day Is Coming

Know Any Josephs? His Name Day Is Coming

St. Joseph’s Day is coming up on March 19.
3/18/2024
The Book of Esther in Art

The Book of Esther in Art

The holiday of Purim celebrates the heroine Queen Esther and her deliverance of the Jews from the ancient Persian Empire.
3/17/2024
Why Shamrocks Are the Symbol of St. Patrick’s Day

Why Shamrocks Are the Symbol of St. Patrick’s Day

The plant was adopted as a symbol of Ireland in the 18th century.
3/15/2024
Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson Pair Up in the Movies

Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson Pair Up in the Movies

In this installment of ‘Comparing Classic Cinema,’ we meet Hollywood’s opera stars in ‘That Midnight Kiss’ and ‘The Toast of New Orleans.’
3/17/2024
‘Brooklyn Laundry’: A Bittersweet Romance of Possibilities

‘Brooklyn Laundry’: A Bittersweet Romance of Possibilities

This off-Broadway production explores the realities of romance.
3/16/2024
‘James and the Giant Peach’ Makes a Splash

‘James and the Giant Peach’ Makes a Splash

Roald Dahl’s children’s favorite is a colorful, animated spectacle on stage at Chicago area’s Marriott Theatre.
3/13/2024
‘Aida’ Returns to the Lyric Opera

‘Aida’ Returns to the Lyric Opera

Verdi’s grandest of opera falls a little flat in this new-to-Chicago production of ‘Aida.’
3/13/2024
The Painting Life: ‘The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot’

The Painting Life: ‘The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot’

Marianne Cronin’s novel captures the heart of a friendship that defies the bounds of age and time.
3/17/2024
Fighting Abortion and for Women’s Rights in the 19th Century

Fighting Abortion and for Women’s Rights in the 19th Century

Courage, compassion, and justice for the most vulnerable highlights the 19th century suffrage and anti-abortion movements in “Pity for Evil.”
3/17/2024
Why We Need the Great Books: A Remarkable Tutor Explains

Why We Need the Great Books: A Remarkable Tutor Explains

Ms. Eva Brann’s 2020 collection of essays, “Pursuits of Happiness,” demonstrates her prowess as a guardian of Western civilization.
3/16/2024
What Does the Popularity of Dystopias Say About Our Society?

What Does the Popularity of Dystopias Say About Our Society?

Just 150 years ago, the genre of dystopian fiction was practically unheard of. Now, bookstore shelves overflow with it. Why?
3/15/2024
‘A Place in the Sun’: Montgomery Clift Steps Into Stardom

‘A Place in the Sun’: Montgomery Clift Steps Into Stardom

Director George Stevens’ brings to the screen a sweeping drama of epic proportions.
3/18/2024
‘Shirley’: The Political Trailblazer

‘Shirley’: The Political Trailblazer

This new bio-drama stumbles at first but ultimately gains its footing.
3/18/2024
‘One Life’: Not ‘Schindler’s List,’ But Mighty Close

‘One Life’: Not ‘Schindler’s List,’ But Mighty Close

“One Life” tells the story of how one British man saved 669 Jewish children from Prague to London before the Nazi could exterminate them. Very powerful.
3/18/2024
‘Don Juan’ Movies of 1926 and 1948: Portraying the Great Lover

‘Don Juan’ Movies of 1926 and 1948: Portraying the Great Lover

In this installment of “Comparing Classic Cinema,” we meet John Barrymore and Errol Flynn playing the legendary lover in contrasting storylines.
3/17/2024
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
The English Quality of John Dunstable

The English Quality of John Dunstable

His ‘English countenance’ led to the development of 15th-century polyphony of rich, full harmonies.
3/12/2024
From Concert to Screen Gem: The Last Romantic Composer

From Concert to Screen Gem: The Last Romantic Composer

The early Hollywood compositions of genius Erich Wolfgang Korngold still influence film composers.
3/5/2024
The Greatest Castrato: Farinelli

The Greatest Castrato: Farinelli

The life of arguably the world’s greatest opera singer is one of legendary success, tempered by questions of free choice.
3/3/2024
Patsy Cline Museum

Patsy Cline Museum

The Nashville destination offers a memorable experience for fans of classic country music and honors one of the genre’s legendary stars.
3/2/2024
How Opera Became a Spectacle in the Baroque Era

How Opera Became a Spectacle in the Baroque Era

In this installment of ‘Opera Through the Ages,’ we revisit the theatrics of Baroque opera.
2/26/2024
The Father of German Music: Heinrich Schütz

The Father of German Music: Heinrich Schütz

A German composer inspired Bach and bridged the gap between Renaissance and Baroque music. That man was Heinrich Schütz.
2/23/2024
His Heart for This Country Was True Red, White, and Blue

His Heart for This Country Was True Red, White, and Blue

A tribute to the life and legacy of the patriotic country music legend Toby Keith.
2/22/2024
Zachariah Chandler: Politician and Founder of the Republican Party

Zachariah Chandler: Politician and Founder of the Republican Party

This Michigan politician supported the rights of African Americans and eliminated corruption in government.
3/18/2024
A Legendary Constable Solves a Perfectly Executed Bank Heist

A Legendary Constable Solves a Perfectly Executed Bank Heist

In ‘This Week in History,’ escaped convicts from Australia’s penal colony conduct America’s biggest bank heist. But New York’s top detective is on the case.
3/16/2024
The Court of Burgundy: Conquerors and Musicians

The Court of Burgundy: Conquerors and Musicians

The Dukes of Burgundy, as patrons of Renaissance music, left a lasting legacy.
3/15/2024
The American Dentist Who Saved an Empress

The American Dentist Who Saved an Empress

When Empress Eugénie, the wife of Emperor Napoleon III, was in her darkest hour, she sought help from a surprising source.
3/14/2024
A Visit to the Historical Cowboy Canyonlands

A Visit to the Historical Cowboy Canyonlands

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,” we visit rock formations that served as campsites for cattle ranchers and hands.
3/12/2024
Henry Heinz: Successful Food Entrepreneur

Henry Heinz: Successful Food Entrepreneur

We know him for his ketchup, but he was so much more.
3/12/2024