Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving
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Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving

The holiday-themed “Freedom From Want” played an important role during World War II and is a testament to Rockwell’s artistic talent.
‘The Age of Disclosure’: UAPs on Deck
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‘The Age of Disclosure’: UAPs on Deck

The Farah brothers’ documentary presents what can and can’t be disclosed about UFOs, now called unidentified aerial phenomenon.
Clara Barton, Angel of Missing Soldiers
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Clara Barton, Angel of Missing Soldiers

This Civil War nurse devoted her life to taking care of injured soldiers, disaster victims, and those left behind in tragedy.
‘The Predicament’: Spying Holidays
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‘The Predicament’: Spying Holidays

William Boyd’s novels are some of the best-written and most charming spy fiction today.
The Captivating ‘Marie Antoinette Style’
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The Captivating ‘Marie Antoinette Style’

For centuries, the last queen of France has influenced art, architecture, entertainment, and more. London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates her legacy.
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Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving

Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving

The holiday-themed “Freedom From Want” played an important role during World War II and is a testament to Rockwell’s artistic talent.
The Captivating ‘Marie Antoinette Style’

The Captivating ‘Marie Antoinette Style’

For centuries, the last queen of France has influenced art, architecture, entertainment, and more. London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates her legacy.
‘50 Years From Home’: Vince Gill’s Ambitious Recording Project

‘50 Years From Home’: Vince Gill’s Ambitious Recording Project

The country legend pledged to release one EP per month for the next year.
‘Jewish Worlds Illuminated': A Treasure Trove of Hebrew Manuscripts

‘Jewish Worlds Illuminated': A Treasure Trove of Hebrew Manuscripts

Over 100 works are displayed at Manhattan’s Grolier Club, the country’s oldest society of bibliophiles.
Botticelli’s Art Swayed by a Beauty and a Monk

Botticelli’s Art Swayed by a Beauty and a Monk

In the first installment of ‘Profile of the Artist,’ we are introduced to Sandro Botticelli, who was inspired by Simonetta and influenced by Savanarola.
Honoring US Veterans: Monuments of Valor, Victory, and Peace

Honoring US Veterans: Monuments of Valor, Victory, and Peace

The honorific architecture of the Memorial Amphitheater and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier are designed for solemn remembrance.
The Thief Who Made the ‘Mona Lisa’ Famous

The Thief Who Made the ‘Mona Lisa’ Famous

The theft of the “Mona Lisa” was considered one the biggest art heists of the 20th century.
One Panel, Two Paintings: Madrid’s Memling Masterpiece

One Panel, Two Paintings: Madrid’s Memling Masterpiece

The painted panel represents the height of the artist’s brilliance and his impact on art history.
‘A Christmas Carol’ in Chicago: Better Than Ever

‘A Christmas Carol’ in Chicago: Better Than Ever

The 48th annual production of the classic Dickensian Christmas tale is underway at the Goodman Theatre in downtown Chicago.
‘Archduke’: Planning a Political Assassination

‘Archduke’: Planning a Political Assassination

When people are desperate and angry, the worst can unfold: even a world war.
Why the CCP Doesn’t Want You to See Shen Yun

Why the CCP Doesn’t Want You to See Shen Yun

Shen Yun, a classical Chinese dance company, was created and is directed by a peaceful group the CCP is afraid of.
Andrew Jackson: Old Hickory on the Silver Screen

Andrew Jackson: Old Hickory on the Silver Screen

The seventh U.S. president comes to life by Lionel Barrymore’s portrayal in ‘The Gorgeous Hussy’ and ‘Lone Star.’
‘Beneath Sheep’s Clothing’: Communism’s Capture of America

‘Beneath Sheep’s Clothing’: Communism’s Capture of America

Part 2 of this two-part commentary on a vital documentary ponders how communism continues to wreak havoc in contemporary America.
‘The Age of Disclosure’: UAPs on Deck

‘The Age of Disclosure’: UAPs on Deck

The Farah brothers’ documentary presents what can and can’t be disclosed about UFOs, now called unidentified aerial phenomenon.
Two Films Offer a Letter of Appreciation to Spouses

Two Films Offer a Letter of Appreciation to Spouses

‘A Letter to Three Wives’ and ‘Three Husbands’ ponder the value of one’s marriage partner.
St. Paul’s Chapel: A Stalwart Structure Dwarfed by Modernity

St. Paul’s Chapel: A Stalwart Structure Dwarfed by Modernity

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we focus on the oldest surviving church in Manhattan.
7 Parenting Lessons From Ancient China’s Three-Character Classic

7 Parenting Lessons From Ancient China’s Three-Character Classic

The book distills Confucian teachings into short, rhythmic lines meant to guide children on their path to becoming virtuous and sensible adults.
Hildegard of Bingen: The Music of the Living Light

Hildegard of Bingen: The Music of the Living Light

This medieval German nun wrote music and plays, recorded her visions, and broadened the European understanding of Christianity.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The Holiest Christian Site

Church of the Holy Sepulchre: The Holiest Christian Site

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 4th-century Jerusalem church that has survived centuries of conflict.
Exploring Herakles and the Augean Stables

Exploring Herakles and the Augean Stables

Herakles’s least glamorous Labor contains an unexpected lesson on ingenuity.
Bellingrath Gardens and Home: Alabama Charm and Enchantment

Bellingrath Gardens and Home: Alabama Charm and Enchantment

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we focus on a quintessentially Southern grand estate defined by its gardens.
Herakles and the Nemean Lion: How Facing Fear Becomes Our Strength

Herakles and the Nemean Lion: How Facing Fear Becomes Our Strength

In this series of articles, we consider how Herakles’s 12 Labors created the Greek hero known to us today.
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.
Gavin DeGraw’s Vintage Yuletide Cheer

Gavin DeGraw’s Vintage Yuletide Cheer

The singer’s holiday extended play ‘A Classic Christmas’ offers listeners seasonal nostalgia with timeless ballads.
Tune in Today: Pietro Mascagni’s Three Minutes of Musical Fame

Tune in Today: Pietro Mascagni’s Three Minutes of Musical Fame

Mascagni’s ‘Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana’ is his best known piece today, despite his popularity during his lifetime.
Tune in Today: Celebrating Vivaldi’s ‘Autumn’

Tune in Today: Celebrating Vivaldi’s ‘Autumn’

The third concerto from ‘The Four Seasons’ is based on a sonnet on harvest and hunting.
The Grand Ole Opry’s Centennial Celebration

The Grand Ole Opry’s Centennial Celebration

The historic show celebrates its 100th birthday by releasing the ‘Country’s Greatest Songs’ album.
Luke Combs Unveils ‘Days Like These’

Luke Combs Unveils ‘Days Like These’

New music gives fans a glimpse into the country singer’s upcoming album.
Three Perfect Songs for Thanksgiving

Three Perfect Songs for Thanksgiving

Country music about family, abundance, and faith can round out the holiday’s family festivities.
Tune in Today: Chopin’s ‘Raindrop’ and Teardrops

Tune in Today: Chopin’s ‘Raindrop’ and Teardrops

Chopin’s health was declining, yet he dove into composing a set of preludes. One among them expressed his hope in the face of despair.
Tune in Today: A Favorite Piece of Budding Pianists

Tune in Today: A Favorite Piece of Budding Pianists

One of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most popular compositions, ‘Für Elise,’ wasn’t published until well after his death.
Clara Barton, Angel of Missing Soldiers

Clara Barton, Angel of Missing Soldiers

This Civil War nurse devoted her life to taking care of injured soldiers, disaster victims, and those left behind in tragedy.
Herman Hollerith: The Man Who Changed the Way We Count

Herman Hollerith: The Man Who Changed the Way We Count

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young statistician invents a system that revolutionizes the American census.
Their Patent Made Homes More Secure

Their Patent Made Homes More Secure

Marie Van Brittan and Albert Brown pioneered the first home security system.
The Heroic Train Dispatcher of Halifax

The Heroic Train Dispatcher of Halifax

Patrick Vince Coleman, a telegraph operator, saved hundreds of lives during an explosion of the SS Mont-Blanc, a French ship.
With or Without the Turkey: Lessons From Thanksgiving in War and Hard Times

With or Without the Turkey: Lessons From Thanksgiving in War and Hard Times

From Depression-era resourcefulness to World War II sacrifices, coming together has been an unwavering hallmark of the Thanksgiving holiday.
More Than Just Names: The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving

More Than Just Names: The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving

Despite intense suffering and hardship in their new home, the Pilgrims gathered together in gratitude.
Stacked Arms and a Final Salute

Stacked Arms and a Final Salute

In this installment of “When Character Counts,” we meet a man who understood and practiced the virtues and obligations of citizenship, even at personal cost.
Charlie Chan: A New Kind of Fictional Detective

Charlie Chan: A New Kind of Fictional Detective

Earl Derr Biggers created a crime-fighting literary figure of reassurance and intelligence.
‘The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus’: Separating Myths From Facts

‘The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus’: Separating Myths From Facts

Matthew Restall’s biography refutes the often zany legends surrounding the navigator.
‘We Did OK, Kid’: Anthony Hopkins Looks Back, Sort Of

‘We Did OK, Kid’: Anthony Hopkins Looks Back, Sort Of

The two-time Oscar winner’s memoir is equal parts entertaining and somehow lacking.
‘The Long Shoe’: A Bouquet of Quirks

‘The Long Shoe’: A Bouquet of Quirks

To win his girlfriend back, a hero agrees to spy on his neighbors in this wonderfully wacky tale.
‘The Predicament’: Spying Holidays

‘The Predicament’: Spying Holidays

William Boyd’s novels are some of the best-written and most charming spy fiction today.