In ‘This Week in History,’ a politically active merchant stood in the center of Philadelphia’s public square to read America’s most important document.
Teachers, family, and noble ideas shaped the convictions of America’s founding generation long before the internet gave rise to modern influencers.
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ an Irish apprentice became a prominent publisher and the Continental Congress’s official printer.
A Fourth of July scene in “Little Town on the Prairie” reveals how Laura Ingalls Wilder understood freedom.
In this installment of “The Art of Liberty,’ we meet the son of Charles Willson Peale who worked in the natural sciences before his untimely death.

In this installment of “The Art of Liberty,’ we meet the son of Charles Willson Peale who worked in the natural sciences before his untimely death.

Spanish Golden Age painter Francisco de Zurbarán’s art delights, instructs, and spiritually moves viewers at London’s National Gallery.

The illustrator’s depictions present the difference between virtue and vice.

The iconic illustrator used symmetry and proportion to reveal the inner disposition and moral depth of characters.

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ another Peale family member carries on the artistic and scientific legacy of their father, Charles Willson Peale.

The little-known highland stag from Queen Victoria’s favorite artist hits the art market.

A Corinthian maiden’s sweet sorrow started a Western art tradition.

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a son who carried on the legacy of an early American artist.

AstonRep’s excellent revival of Chekhov’s classic highlights the funny side of everyday misery and family drama.

‘There’s nothing like it anywhere,’ said audience member Trelawny Howell.

With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.

This drama is a hopeful reminder that true wealth comes from within.

One indie film flies the red, white, and blue in a show of great patriotism.

The final, unofficial last of Hollywood’s summer months promises some big hits and likely a few misses.

Living room concerts are currently seeing a nationwide resurgence.

In his final and darkest Labor, the hero must relinquish his weapons to face death itself, transforming a physical quest into a spiritual initiation.

Baseball imagery became part of the national visual landscape and a record of the sport.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Georgian-style home built two years before colonial America’s independence.

A journey through the words, wit, and war cries that shaped America.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at a grandiose California government building influenced by beaux arts design.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an early 20th-century paean to the architecture of ancient Greece.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of America’s oldest continuously functioning state capitol buildings.

The NTD piano competition honors the beauty of traditional and classical works.

Professional photographer Renee Luo shares the fundamentals of great photography, according to traditional aesthetics.

This unique international photography competition highlights the best of humanity.

The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.

A piece of classical music becomes the anthemic song for millions of sports fans.

A look at how a melody written in the ruins of Holyrood Palace evolved into a musical tribute.

Fingers fly and notes sprinkle through the air like confetti in one of Beethoven’s most physically demanding piano sonatas.

The singer-songwriter is celebrating 20 years of music and another top hit.

The trombone-loving composer, conductor, and showman joined the U.S. military as an act of patriotism, setting in motion the choice that would end his life.

Berlioz’s obsession with a Shakespearean actress inspired his work.

The celebrated country singer shared a special musical bond with his son as they honored cowboy culture and rural America.

The lack of a primary source has led to many interpretations of this piece.

In ‘This Week in History,’ a politically active merchant stood in the center of Philadelphia’s public square to read America’s most important document.

Teachers, family, and noble ideas shaped the convictions of America’s founding generation long before the internet gave rise to modern influencers.

Preserving the republic requires modern Americans to look beyond politics and commit to civic virtue and education.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ an Irish apprentice became a prominent publisher and the Continental Congress’s official printer.

A Fourth of July scene in “Little Town on the Prairie” reveals how Laura Ingalls Wilder understood freedom.

The need for unanimity of the colonies on the issue of independence led to tense days leading up to the signing of the country’s birth certificate.

Important Roosevelt memorabilia preserved in a North Carolina farmhouse is now being installed in the Rough Riders’ South Dakota library.

How the prophetic vision and ultimate sacrifice of the ‘Father of the Air Force’ reshaped American military aviation.

Shamie Doocey sees little but learns all in this cozy mystery set on the Emerald Isle.

Matsuo Basho’s timeless tale challenges modern views on aging, revealing the profound wisdom and honor found in growing old.

David J. Bobb and Tony Williams examine how the Declaration of Independence became the foundation of American principles.