Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour
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Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour

Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world’s stage.
150 Years Ago: The Story of the First Kentucky Derby
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150 Years Ago: The Story of the First Kentucky Derby

In ‘This Week in History,’ a memorable cast of characters and horses coordinated to secure victory at Louisville’s now world-famous racing venue.
What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?
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What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

The mysterious disappearance of the female flying phenomenon has perplexed aviation lovers and the public for decades.
Mike Rowe: Renaissance Man and Jack of Many Trades
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Mike Rowe: Renaissance Man and Jack of Many Trades

His new web show, ‘People You Should Know,’ celebrates those improving their communities across the United States.
Mystery Surrounds This Rare Altarpiece
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Mystery Surrounds This Rare Altarpiece

An enigmatic 16th-century altarpiece joins the National Gallery, London collection.
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Mystery Surrounds This Rare Altarpiece

Mystery Surrounds This Rare Altarpiece

An enigmatic 16th-century altarpiece joins the National Gallery, London collection.
Fantastical Porcelain Florals at The Frick Collection

Fantastical Porcelain Florals at The Frick Collection

Nineteen life-like botanical sculptures are installed throughout the Frick’s galleries to celebrate the museum’s grand re-opening.
The Enigmatic Nefertiti Bust

The Enigmatic Nefertiti Bust

Queen Nefertiti became a sensational icon after the early 20th-century discovery of her sculpted portrait.
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.
Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour

Shen Yun Closes a Successful 2025 World Tour

Despite threats from the Chinese communist regime, Shen Yun Performing Arts shines on the world’s stage.
Costumes: Another Reason to Love Opera

Costumes: Another Reason to Love Opera

The musical art form presents not just an auditory experience but a visual one as well.
‘All the Beauty in the World’: Learning to Stop and Really Look

‘All the Beauty in the World’: Learning to Stop and Really Look

Viewing art can be just as healing as creating it, as Patrick Bringley exhibits in his new, Met-focused play.
Mike Rowe: Renaissance Man and Jack of Many Trades

Mike Rowe: Renaissance Man and Jack of Many Trades

His new web show, ‘People You Should Know,’ celebrates those improving their communities across the United States.
‘Nonnas’: An Old-Fashioned Comedy That’ll Steal Your Heart

‘Nonnas’: An Old-Fashioned Comedy That’ll Steal Your Heart

Vince Vaughn and four fantastic ladies get top billing, but Italian cuisine is the real star.
‘Fight or Flight’: Derivative, Unoriginal? Yes. Fun? Yes!

‘Fight or Flight’: Derivative, Unoriginal? Yes. Fun? Yes!

Josh Hartnett stars in his third straight winning movie after a 25-year losing streak.
Florence Griswold Home: Artistry Encased in Georgian-Style Architecture

Florence Griswold Home: Artistry Encased in Georgian-Style Architecture

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ the focus is on a historic home that became a gathering place for artists.
Jason Bourne’s Virtues

Jason Bourne’s Virtues

These much-lauded action movies consist of more than intrigue, shootouts, and chase scenes.
Seeing the Invisible World

Seeing the Invisible World

What is most precious may be lurking just beneath the surface—if we look hard enough.
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.
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.
Brahms and Tchaikovsky: Titans in Tension

Brahms and Tchaikovsky: Titans in Tension

Though they are now both categorized as Romantic-era composers, these men created music that couldn’t have been more different.
Forming the Hollow Square: The Birth of Country Gospel

Forming the Hollow Square: The Birth of Country Gospel

How a church singing technique influenced a uniquely American subgenre.
‘Blue Kentucky Girl’: A Loretta Lynn Favorite

‘Blue Kentucky Girl’: A Loretta Lynn Favorite

The classic ballad is one of many hits available to producers as they honor Lynn’s life and artistic legacy.
Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’

Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’

A vintage book written by singing cowboy Jules Verne Allen reveals the journeys of America’s horsemen.
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.
150 Years Ago: The Story of the First Kentucky Derby

150 Years Ago: The Story of the First Kentucky Derby

In ‘This Week in History,’ a memorable cast of characters and horses coordinated to secure victory at Louisville’s now world-famous racing venue.
What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

The mysterious disappearance of the female flying phenomenon has perplexed aviation lovers and the public for decades.
Gouverneur Morris: The Penman of the U.S. Constitution

Gouverneur Morris: The Penman of the U.S. Constitution

The gregarious, intelligent, and oft-controversial Gouverneur Morris wrote some of the best-remembered parts of the Constitution of the United States.
‘Gettysburg’ Stands Out on the Subject of the Pivotal Civil War Battle

‘Gettysburg’ Stands Out on the Subject of the Pivotal Civil War Battle

Stephen W. Sears’s nonfiction book about the battle of Gettysburg discloses substantial research on the Civil War.
Historical Gems in an Unlikely Locale: Key West

Historical Gems in an Unlikely Locale: Key West

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,” we visit a white house and a lighthouse in Key West, Florida.
Dr. Joseph Warren: Passionate Patriot

Dr. Joseph Warren: Passionate Patriot

In this latest installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose ultimate sacrifice inspired a cause and an army.
The Rescue of Bat 21: A Dangerous Mission to Save One of Their Own

The Rescue of Bat 21: A Dangerous Mission to Save One of Their Own

When Lt. Col. Hambleton parachuted down into enemy territory, the military did what they could to bring him back to safety.
How the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Ended the Siege of Boston

How the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Ended the Siege of Boston

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Continental Congress convenes for the second time while numerous patriots seize two important fortifications
A Study of What French Armies Wore, Used in the Hundred Years’ War

A Study of What French Armies Wore, Used in the Hundred Years’ War

‘Joan of Arc’s Army’ provides a brief, yet detailed and informative study of the French side during the Hundred Years’ War.
A Talisman of Contentment: Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Talisman’

A Talisman of Contentment: Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Talisman’

In this tale from the mid-19th century, it turns out that a long-sought talisman of contentment was actually close at hand.
We All Have an Appointment in Samarra

We All Have an Appointment in Samarra

There’s more to Somerset Maugham’s classic fable than meets the eye.