250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other
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250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other

The crucial year ended with some gains and losses by the American patriots. These led to the unity of the 13 colonies for the historical events in 1776.
‘Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat.’ There’s No Easy Way
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‘Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat.’ There’s No Easy Way

Becoming wiser isn’t automatic, so Ryan Holiday inspires us to keeping trying.
Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars
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Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a luxury train decorated to make passengers feel like royalty.
Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’
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Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’

The country music titan will kick off the new year with a cross-country tour.
The People’s Art: The White House Collection
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The People’s Art: The White House Collection

The national shrine has become an evolving testament to patriotism and preservation.
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Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction

Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction

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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.
Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light

Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light

This painting of the Adoration was the first monumental Italian nocturne piece.
Decoding Da Vinci, Humanizing Leonardo

Decoding Da Vinci, Humanizing Leonardo

In this installment of ‘Profile of the Artist,’ we meet Leonardo da Vinci, the genius and perfectionist.
Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Here’s the lesser-known but influential artistic legacy of America’s famous inventor.
‘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.
Chicagoland’s ‘Annie’ Has Talent and Heart

Chicagoland’s ‘Annie’ Has Talent and Heart

A new production of this Broadway classic may be its best rendition yet.
Pulling Back the Curtain on the CCP’s Most Insidious Crimes

Pulling Back the Curtain on the CCP’s Most Insidious Crimes

Meet a performing artist who is shining a light on the persecution of people of faith in China.
‘Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns’

‘Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns’

Though this whodunit was originally meant to star Father Brown, the Sherlockian reimagining has a charm all its own.
‘The Copenhagen Test’ Hacks With Nano-Tech

‘The Copenhagen Test’ Hacks With Nano-Tech

This thriller series relates to today’s nefarious intelligence activities.
‘A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation’

‘A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation’

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ ponders how the fine art of balance guided the framers of the US Constitution.
‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered

‘Not Without Hope’: Real Rescue Story Respectfully Rendered

“Not Without Hope” is a respectful interpretation of real-life survival. Not for entertainment, it’s a good parental opportunity to teach life lessons to teens.
Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ 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.
4 Rare Inhabited Bridges: Europe’s Vibrant River Crossings

4 Rare Inhabited Bridges: Europe’s Vibrant River Crossings

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we feature four rare bridges, lined with buildings on both sides.
St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Austrian monastery that abounds in stunning art and craftsmanship.
Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
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.
How Music Heals

How Music Heals

From hospital wards to rehabilitation centers, music helps patients in ways that medication sometimes can’t.
A Tribute to the Orange Blossom Special

A Tribute to the Orange Blossom Special

The luxury passenger train inspired one of country music’s famous fiddle anthems.
Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’

Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’

The country music titan will kick off the new year with a cross-country tour.
‘Amarillo by Morning’: The Chronicles of Rodeo Cowboy

‘Amarillo by Morning’: The Chronicles of Rodeo Cowboy

Fast shipping rates helped inspire Terry Stafford’s classic cowboy anthem.
The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants

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Henry Pinder’s newly established Brisbane Lyric Opera (BLO) is a daring venture in a sector struggling to stay afloat.
A Melodic Discovery From the Dawn of Modern Music

A Melodic Discovery From the Dawn of Modern Music

Hidden in plain sight, a 9th-century discovery reveals earliest recorded example of music notation.
Tune in Today: ‘The Blue Danube’ Belongs to the New Year

Tune in Today: ‘The Blue Danube’ Belongs to the New Year

As orchestras welcome in the New Year, one elegant waltz is as inevitable as the countdown.
A Melodic Tribute to the New Year

A Melodic Tribute to the New Year

Bing Crosby’s ‘Let’s Start the New Year Right’ is perfect for holiday celebrations.
250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other

250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other

The crucial year ended with some gains and losses by the American patriots. These led to the unity of the 13 colonies for the historical events in 1776.
Saving Babies With the Apgar Score

Saving Babies With the Apgar Score

Dr. Virginia Apgar devised a test to determine if a newborn was healthy.
Giants, Colts, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’

Giants, Colts, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’

In ‘This Week in History,’ the 1958 NFL Championship proves so exciting that it catapulted football to become America’s most popular sport.
‘The Blossoms of a Future Flower’: The Remarkable Hattie Stowe 

‘The Blossoms of a Future Flower’: The Remarkable Hattie Stowe 

This installment of ‘When Character Counts’ brings us a wife, mother, and writer who, by force of will and faith, battled injustice and adversity.
Marianna von Martines: Vienna’s Brightest Voice

Marianna von Martines: Vienna’s Brightest Voice

The little-known female composer is now celebrated for her grand motet ‘Dixit Dominus.’
Richard Bell Davies Dares an Aircraft Rescue

Richard Bell Davies Dares an Aircraft Rescue

A flight lieutenant saves a fellow pilot in enemy territory during World War I.
Edward Hibberd Johnson, ‘The Father of Christmas Lights’

Edward Hibberd Johnson, ‘The Father of Christmas Lights’

Thanks to some clever advertising, the electrical age ushered in a whimsical decoration many of us may take for granted: multicolored string lights.
‘Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat.’ There’s No Easy Way

‘Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat.’ There’s No Easy Way

Becoming wiser isn’t automatic, so Ryan Holiday inspires us to keeping trying.
Eleanor H. Porter’s Short Story ‘The Long Road’

Eleanor H. Porter’s Short Story ‘The Long Road’

As the new year approaches, it’s a time to let go of past mistakes and move forward with hope.
‘Mexico: A 500-Year History’: A Nation’s Turbulent Odyssey

‘Mexico: A 500-Year History’: A Nation’s Turbulent Odyssey

Paul Gillingham’s epic work covers a half-millennium of revolutions, upheaval, and survival.
The Best History Books of 2025

The Best History Books of 2025

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