Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’
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Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’

The enduring children’s classic is brought to life by renowned composer Leonard Bernstein’s narration.
Several Great and Some Not-So-Good Titles Due in February
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‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird
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‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird

Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
Veste Coburg: The ‘Franconian Crown’ of Germany
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Veste Coburg: The ‘Franconian Crown’ of Germany

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Germany’s most architecturally exceptional and colossal medieval fortress.
Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine
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Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine

Tolstoy’s early attempts at rigid self-discipline settled into daily rhythms that supported the creation of his greatest literary works.
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Parmigianino’s Mysterious Mannerist Masterpiece

Parmigianino’s Mysterious Mannerist Masterpiece

The 16th-century painter’s most esteemed portrait is the enigmatic ‘Schiava Turca,’ or ‘Turkish Slave.’
The Great British Caravaggio: Joseph Wright of Derby

The Great British Caravaggio: Joseph Wright of Derby

Wright of Derby’s enlightening candlelight paintings are featured at London’s National Gallery.
Raphael’s Defining Madonna

Raphael’s Defining Madonna

More than its iconic cherubs, Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” is a masterwork of perspective, prophecy, and Renaissance idealism.
Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece

Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece

John Deare’s ‘Caesar Invading Britain’ exhibits the 18th-century sculptor’s virtuosic range of depth, texture, and narrative.
NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

The 7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition asks artists to elevate conscience over virtuosity.
‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures

‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures

The two-volume set of books celebrates America by visually touring its national treasures and natural wonders.
Shen Yun’s 20-Year Journey: Uplifting the Human Spirit

Shen Yun’s 20-Year Journey: Uplifting the Human Spirit

The classical Chinese dance and music show revives traditional culture and universal moral values and virtues.
‘Vittoria, mio core!’: Carissimi’s Freedom From Romantic Love

‘Vittoria, mio core!’: Carissimi’s Freedom From Romantic Love

In this series, ‘Beautiful Arias,’ we are introduced to the first song in Alessandro Parisotti’s collection of Italian music.
‘Switched at Death:’ Stumbling Into Suspense

‘Switched at Death:’ Stumbling Into Suspense

A young man stays at a retirement home and becomes a reluctant detective on the ongoings there.
Producer Marc Beckman on ‘Melania,' a Historic Film That Captures a First Lady

Producer Marc Beckman on ‘Melania,' a Historic Film That Captures a First Lady

Senior adviser to First Lady Melania Trump explains how the film ‘Melania’ documents a process never revealed before: preparing for the inauguration.
‘Melania’: Our Stunning First Lady Radiates Warmth and Compassion

‘Melania’: Our Stunning First Lady Radiates Warmth and Compassion

A behind-the-scenes look at the three weeks leading up to the second Trump inauguration.
Veste Coburg: The ‘Franconian Crown’ of Germany

Veste Coburg: The ‘Franconian Crown’ of Germany

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Germany’s most architecturally exceptional and colossal medieval fortress.
The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel

The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an iconic New York City hotel synonymous with luxury and grandeur.
Finalists of NTD’s Traditional Photography Competition 

Finalists of NTD’s Traditional Photography Competition 

The ‘NTD International Photography Competition Finalist Exhibition’ showcases age-old aesthetics at the Salmagundi Club.
Fordyce Bathhouse: The Grand Promenade’s Architectural Standout

Fordyce Bathhouse: The Grand Promenade’s Architectural Standout

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Renaissance Revival bathhouse in Arkansas’s Bathhouse Row.
America’s Oldest Retreat for Healing

America’s Oldest Retreat for Healing

The Homestead hotel in Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains opened a decade before the Revolutionary War.
Belmond Hotel Monasterio: A Peruvian Andes Adventure

Belmond Hotel Monasterio: A Peruvian Andes Adventure

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 16th-century former seminary turned resort in an ancient Incan city.
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.
Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced

Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced

The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.
NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

This week, the works of 60 finalists are on display in New York City, and two painters demonstrated their skills in a live painting event.
NTD’s Painting Competition Highlights Growth, Depth, and Timeless Beauty

NTD’s Painting Competition Highlights Growth, Depth, and Timeless Beauty

The opening ceremony of NTD seventh International Figure Painting Competition demonstrates how beautifully artists have matured through these competitions.
NTD Art Contest Finalists Paint Joy, Hope, and Tradition

NTD Art Contest Finalists Paint Joy, Hope, and Tradition

The ‘7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition Finalist Exhibition’ opens on Jan. 20 at the Salmagundi Club in New York City.
Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’

Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’

The enduring children’s classic is brought to life by renowned composer Leonard Bernstein’s narration.
‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird

‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird

Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
Christopher Macchio, America’s Tenor

Christopher Macchio, America’s Tenor

From a reluctant singer to repeat performer at the White House, Macchio shares his astounding journey.
Tune in Today: Musical Fireworks Over the Eternal City

Tune in Today: Musical Fireworks Over the Eternal City

Listeners take a stroll through the streets of Rome via Tchaikovsky’s ‘Capriccio Italien.’
Keeping Time: The Role of the Classical Conductor

Keeping Time: The Role of the Classical Conductor

The leader of an orchestra needs a steady hand and a love of learning.
Tune in Today: Exploring Love in ‘Liebesleid’ and ‘Liebesfreud’

Tune in Today: Exploring Love in ‘Liebesleid’ and ‘Liebesfreud’

Violinist virtuoso Fritz Kreisler’s miniature pieces delve into love’s sorrow and joy.
Musician’s Muse: The 12-String Guitar

Musician’s Muse: The 12-String Guitar

Artists like Glen Campbell created unforgettable moments with the underrated instrument.
‘Songbird’: Waylon Jennings’s Unpublished Tracks

‘Songbird’: Waylon Jennings’s Unpublished Tracks

Shooter Jennings reconnected with his late father’s music while producing a trio of albums from Waylon’s never-before-heard songs.
New Study: Medieval Farmers Worked With Nature, Not Against It

New Study: Medieval Farmers Worked With Nature, Not Against It

Medieval farmers practiced techniques that balanced productivity with ecological health.
Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine

Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine

Tolstoy’s early attempts at rigid self-discipline settled into daily rhythms that supported the creation of his greatest literary works.
Crucial Lessons From Ancient Rome: The Corruption of Family and Society

Crucial Lessons From Ancient Rome: The Corruption of Family and Society

The collapse of the family structures during the late Roman empire left the society vulnerable.
How a Meeting in Grand Central Hotel Saved the Game of Baseball

How a Meeting in Grand Central Hotel Saved the Game of Baseball

In ‘This Week in History,’ with the game of baseball in turmoil, a Chicago businessman executes a gutsy plan to form a new league.
Frank Foley: The Brave Spy Who Saved Thousands During the Holocaust

Frank Foley: The Brave Spy Who Saved Thousands During the Holocaust

One humble, faith-driven, and quiet man risked his own life to grant travel paperwork to 10,000 Jews during World War II.
The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives

The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives

The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s first national archives.
Building for Eternity: Rome’s Engineering Genius

Building for Eternity: Rome’s Engineering Genius

Ancient Rome’s infrastructure embodied a civilizational ethos that prized longevity over expediency.
Turnabout: The Hero Who Thought Himself a Failure

Turnabout: The Hero Who Thought Himself a Failure

In this installment of “When Character Counted,” a general saved American and Filipino troops from massacre at great cost to himself.
A Thorough Expository of the Founding Fathers’ 1776 Creation

A Thorough Expository of the Founding Fathers’ 1776 Creation

Matthew Spalding’s ‘The Making of the American Mind’ presents the founders’ beliefs that resulted in the Declaration of Independence.
Rare Books Bring Literature and History to Life at New York’s Annual Winter Show

Rare Books Bring Literature and History to Life at New York’s Annual Winter Show

A rare-book dealer’s Winter Show display highlights exploration, climate science, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and C. S. Lewis—and why physical books still matter.
The Ultimate Ticket: The World’s Most Spectacular Train Journeys

The Ultimate Ticket: The World’s Most Spectacular Train Journeys

Train travel expert Everett Potter offers tips and guidance for train routes around the world.