Revealing Michelangelo’s True Colors
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Revealing Michelangelo’s True Colors

The restoration work on the Sistine Chapel, revealed not only hidden hues about the frescoes but also about the man behind the masterpiece.
‘People We Meet on Vacation’: When Poppy Met Alex
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‘People We Meet on Vacation’: When Poppy Met Alex

Far from unique, this derivative romantic comedy skates by on unadulterated charm.
‘I Was a Stranger’: Syrians Flee Aleppo
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‘I Was a Stranger’: Syrians Flee Aleppo

Urban warfare ravages the city of Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War.
Dolly Parton ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Fool’
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Dolly Parton ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Fool’

A new biography features the crossover singer and songwriter who never forgot her country roots.
At the Canyon’s Edge: The Kolb Brothers and the Invention of ‘Seeing’ the Grand Canyon
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At the Canyon’s Edge: The Kolb Brothers and the Invention of ‘Seeing’ the Grand Canyon

Thanks to photography and the budding medium of film, two brothers transformed the Grand Canyon from a forgotten wasteland into a tourist destination.
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Revealing Michelangelo’s True Colors

Revealing Michelangelo’s True Colors

The restoration work on the Sistine Chapel, revealed not only hidden hues about the frescoes but also about the man behind the masterpiece.
At the Canyon’s Edge: The Kolb Brothers and the Invention of ‘Seeing’ the Grand Canyon

At the Canyon’s Edge: The Kolb Brothers and the Invention of ‘Seeing’ the Grand Canyon

Thanks to photography and the budding medium of film, two brothers transformed the Grand Canyon from a forgotten wasteland into a tourist destination.
Renaissance Fashion Reimagined on the Runway

Renaissance Fashion Reimagined on the Runway

‘Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses’ at the Cleveland Museum of Art weaves contemporary Italian fashion with 15th- to 17th-century art.
Remington’s Most Celebrated Work

Remington’s Most Celebrated Work

‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction

Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction

On Feb. 4, 2026, Sotheby’s will auction ‘Young Lion Resting,’ Rembrandt’s only animal drawing in private hands.
The People’s Art: The White House Collection

The People’s Art: The White House Collection

The national shrine has become an evolving testament to patriotism and preservation.
A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’

A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’

One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
4 Paintings With Real Christmas Presence

4 Paintings With Real Christmas Presence

Celebrating the birth of Christ with great art and revealing the sacred messages hidden within it.
‘I’d Climb the Highest Mountain’: Grief Must Give Way to Gratitude

‘I’d Climb the Highest Mountain’: Grief Must Give Way to Gratitude

As a young couple moves to a mountain village, their towering faith helps them overcome sorrow.
‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’: A High-Energy Christmas Jam

‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’: A High-Energy Christmas Jam

Four rock ‘n’ roll legends return to Sun Records with spirited Christmas favorites.
170 Cities Across 5 Continents: Shen Yun Kicks Off 2026 Tour to Audience Acclaim

170 Cities Across 5 Continents: Shen Yun Kicks Off 2026 Tour to Audience Acclaim

Globally, Shen Yun is set to give about 730 performances this season, and many shows have sold out months in advance.
‘People We Meet on Vacation’: When Poppy Met Alex

‘People We Meet on Vacation’: When Poppy Met Alex

Far from unique, this derivative romantic comedy skates by on unadulterated charm.
‘Megadoc’: Creating Art in the Coppola Sausage Factory

‘Megadoc’: Creating Art in the Coppola Sausage Factory

Fly-on-the-wall director Mike Figgis discreetly captures a complicated process.
‘Rick Steves’ Europe:’ Travel, History, and Human Curiosity

‘Rick Steves’ Europe:’ Travel, History, and Human Curiosity

Public television’s popular host has brought travelers to a front row seat to show what Europe has to offer.
Dresden: Restoring the ‘German Florence’

Dresden: Restoring the ‘German Florence’

In this installment of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit the architectural jewel of Germany that came back to life after the destruction of WWII.
4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller

4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller

Talking animals and candid takeaways turned Aesop into one of the most popular storytellers in history.
Belmond British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

Belmond British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

In this installment of ‘Voyage en Vogue: Aboard Historic Travel,' we visit a luxury train decorated to make passengers feel like royalty.
Baruch Spinoza’s 3 Levels of Knowledge

Baruch Spinoza’s 3 Levels of Knowledge

Banished for his radical views, this Jewish philosopher outlined a path to discover the liberating nature of divine creation
Orsanmichele: A Medieval Ecclesial and Commerce Building

Orsanmichele: A Medieval Ecclesial and Commerce Building

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Florentine market that became a church after the occurrence of miracles.
4 Fun Facts About the Crèche (Nativity) Tradition

4 Fun Facts About the Crèche (Nativity) Tradition

Exploring centuries of nativity scenes from around the world at Christmas.
Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas

Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas

In an increasingly disenchanted world, Christmas is a reminder that hope, meaning, and wonder are still in our reach.
Meet the Artists Exposing What the CCP Most Wants to Hide

Meet the Artists Exposing What the CCP Most Wants to Hide

Louis Liu achieved his goal of becoming a Shen Yun dancer. But given the merciless tactics the CCP used against his family, it’s hard to believe he succeeded.
Winners Reflect on NTD’s Classical Chinese Dance Competition: ‘An Honor to Participate’

Winners Reflect on NTD’s Classical Chinese Dance Competition: ‘An Honor to Participate’

Gold award recipients said the competition was a chance to grow, connect with audiences and carry on a tradition rooted in 5,000 years of Chinese culture.
2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Finals and Awards Ceremony

2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Finals and Awards Ceremony

The classical Chinese dance competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD aimed at promoting traditional culture.
Good and Evil on Display in Mozart’s Operatic Song

Good and Evil on Display in Mozart’s Operatic Song

Mozart’s ‘The Magic Flute’ presents the dichotomy of good and evil through the vocal ranges of its main characters.
Tune in Today: Why Barber’s ‘Adagio for Strings’ Still Breaks Our Hearts

Tune in Today: Why Barber’s ‘Adagio for Strings’ Still Breaks Our Hearts

From presidential funerals to national tragedies, this piece has given voice to collective grief when words fall short.
New Year’s Resolutions From the Great Composers

New Year’s Resolutions From the Great Composers

These composers remind us that greatness is built as much on character, discipline, and perseverance as it is on genius.
‘Wildfire’: Michael Martin Murphey’s Dream Song

‘Wildfire’: Michael Martin Murphey’s Dream Song

The songwriter dreamed the hit cowboy anthem in his sleep.
Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling

Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling

The country music artist gave substance to the genre with polished, heartfelt ballads.
Rhett Akins Steps Back Into the Spotlight

Rhett Akins Steps Back Into the Spotlight

The award-winning country songwriter teases his first new music in 20 years.
Tune in Today: Waltzing Away From Stalin

Tune in Today: Waltzing Away From Stalin

Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich wrote ‘Waltz No. 2’ after Stalin’s death. It exhibits a lightness not heard from the composer during Stalin’s reign.
How Music Heals

How Music Heals

From hospital wards to rehabilitation centers, music helps patients in ways that medication sometimes can’t.
Pawnee Bill Transformed the Wild West Into Popular Entertainment

Pawnee Bill Transformed the Wild West Into Popular Entertainment

Showman Gordon William Lillie turned the American frontier into a thrilling spectacle.
Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse

Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse

In ‘This Week in History,’ peace between the United States and Sioux Nation ended with the Black Hills Gold Rush, leading to the Great Sioux War.
Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century

Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century

Though it only lasted a few months during the French Revolution, the Paris Commune served as an early blueprint for 20th-century communist regimes.
Pliny the Elder: He Bravely Faced Vesuvius

Pliny the Elder: He Bravely Faced Vesuvius

This Roman commander and scholar sacrificed his life to save his friends during the volcanic eruption.
Hannah Adams: The Lady Knew Greek and Latin and Wrote History

Hannah Adams: The Lady Knew Greek and Latin and Wrote History

An American historian wrote reference books on politics, religion, and history during our country’s early years.
Wayah Bald Observation Tower: In the Nantahala National Forest

Wayah Bald Observation Tower: In the Nantahala National Forest

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we stand atop a historic stone structure in the Western North Carolina mountains.
Dolly Parton ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Fool’

Dolly Parton ‘Ain’t Nobody’s Fool’

A new biography features the crossover singer and songwriter who never forgot her country roots.
‘Nightmare Obscura’: Follow the Dream Engineer

‘Nightmare Obscura’: Follow the Dream Engineer

The author takes the reader on a journey into the fascinating sleeping mind and shows how to get a good night’s sleep.
‘Abraham Lincoln: A History–Vol. I’: Up Close and Personal Observations

‘Abraham Lincoln: A History–Vol. I’: Up Close and Personal Observations

What better documenters of the 16th president’s political, professional, and personal actions and words than his two faithful private secretaries.