Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking
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Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

The 18th-century painter’s scenic seascapes are now regarded among Britain’s finest marine paintings.

The Neglected Cornerstone: The Bible and the Founding of the American Republic
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Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood
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Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Spanning four countries and five centuries, these timeless paintings capture a father’s steadfast love.

Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 2)
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Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 2)

Great cellist Pablo Casals treasured, performed, and recorded the forgotten suites.

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Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

The 18th-century painter’s scenic seascapes are now regarded among Britain’s finest marine paintings.

Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Spanning four countries and five centuries, these timeless paintings capture a father’s steadfast love.

In Solitude and Stone: Bulgaria’s Cliff Monasteries, Carved From Living Rock

In Solitude and Stone: Bulgaria’s Cliff Monasteries, Carved From Living Rock

At its pinnacle, the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo formed an entire city of faith suspended in stone.

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

America’s Eternal Summertime Show

American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.

Maryhill Museum: The Intersection of Art, Landscape, and History

Maryhill Museum: The Intersection of Art, Landscape, and History

A remote bluff above the Columbia River became one of the West’s most surprising museums.

Antiquity’s Most Magnetic Mosaic

Antiquity’s Most Magnetic Mosaic

At over 2,000 years old, the majestic “Alexander Mosaic” is a testament to the advanced skills of ancient Romans.

Flutter and Form: The Butterfly as Artistic Muse

Flutter and Form: The Butterfly as Artistic Muse

Across the arts and over the centuries, the winged insect has been the subject of artistic inspiration.

Behold the Beauty: In Alabama, a Silver Menagerie Like No Other

Behold the Beauty: In Alabama, a Silver Menagerie Like No Other

A chance to marvel at Italian luxury jeweler Buccellati’s realistic animal sculptures.

‘David Copperfield’: A Fresh Take on a Literary Classic

‘David Copperfield’: A Fresh Take on a Literary Classic

In this off-Broadway, three-person show, character nuances are portrayed beautifully.

‘Damn Yankees’: Faust Meets Baseball

‘Damn Yankees’: Faust Meets Baseball

The baseball-themed play is one of the most modern adaptations of the Faust legend.

‘Proof’: Where Certainty Mingles With Doubt

‘Proof’: Where Certainty Mingles With Doubt

Small- and big-screen actors lend their thespian skills on the Great White Way in this play on finding one’s voice.

‘O Horizon’:  AI Takes Over

‘O Horizon’:  AI Takes Over

A scientist wants to talk to her deceased father using AI, with eerie results.

Top 15 Summer-Themed Movies, Part 1 of 3

Top 15 Summer-Themed Movies, Part 1 of 3

The summer season rarely features any movies with any actual summer content.

‘Mountain Boy’: A Boy on His Own in the Desert

‘Mountain Boy’: A Boy on His Own in the Desert

An autistic boy finds kindness and care as he travels across the desert lands with his dog.

‘Disclosure Day’: An Alien Envoy Is Spielberg’s Latest Contribution

‘Disclosure Day’: An Alien Envoy Is Spielberg’s Latest Contribution

‘Disclosure Day’ desperately wants to be profound, but we’ve seen the normally inimitable Spielberg do this before, and there are no surprises here.

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Beautiful Weddings Hollywood-Style

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Beautiful Weddings Hollywood-Style

Some classic films present wedding scenes that pull on the heart strings.

‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past

‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past

From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.

Vianden Castle: An Ever-Evolving Fortification

Vianden Castle: An Ever-Evolving Fortification

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we learn how the design of Luxembourg’s largest castle was enhanced over centuries.

Why Understanding Yourself Is So Difficult, and What Ancient Philosophers Can Teach Us

Why Understanding Yourself Is So Difficult, and What Ancient Philosophers Can Teach Us

Ancient thinkers believed self-knowledge is a necessary path toward wisdom, virtue, and meaningful relationships.

The Lost Art of Beautiful Craftsmanship

The Lost Art of Beautiful Craftsmanship

With the rise of mass production, the artistry once embedded in even the most ordinary tools began to disappear.

Chora Church, Kariye Mosque: The Many Lives of a Byzantine Masterpiece

Chora Church, Kariye Mosque: The Many Lives of a Byzantine Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Though the Ages,’ we visit an ancient church-turned mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Great American Poetry Competition: A Celebration of Values

The Great American Poetry Competition: A Celebration of Values

Calling all poets, high school-aged and up: Share your ‘well-versed’ patriotic-themed stanzas for America’s 250th anniversary.

How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

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

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.

Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 2)

Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 2)

Great cellist Pablo Casals treasured, performed, and recorded the forgotten suites.

Tune in Today: Inspired by Folk Dance Forms, Elevated to Symphonic Brilliance

Tune in Today: Inspired by Folk Dance Forms, Elevated to Symphonic Brilliance

How a set of traditional piano duets caught the ear of Johannes Brahms and launched Antonin Dvorak onto the global stage.

Alfred Newman: The Movies’ Favorite Musician

Alfred Newman: The Movies’ Favorite Musician

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit the composer whose music delighted millions of movie fans.

Tune in Today: The Revival J.S. Bach and His ‘Six Suites’

Tune in Today: The Revival J.S. Bach and His ‘Six Suites’

Part 1 of this series on Bach’s “Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello“ discusses the 19th-century ‘Bach Revival.”

Lionel Newman: Composing a Musical Legacy

Lionel Newman: Composing a Musical Legacy

Alfred’s youngest brother adds to the Newman dynasty with connections to the movies of Marilyn Monroe.

Antonio Stradivari: The Legacy of a Master Luthier

Antonio Stradivari: The Legacy of a Master Luthier

The artist and craftsman set the standard for violin making.

Tune in Today: Handel’s Stately ‘Water Music’

Tune in Today: Handel’s Stately ‘Water Music’

The German composer’s work, famously performed on the Thames River, symbolized royal grandeur and magnificence.

The Catalyst That Triggered the American Revolution: The French and Indian War

The Catalyst That Triggered the American Revolution: The French and Indian War

How Britain’s victory over France forged the debts and military minds that drove the colonies to independence.

The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

The Empty Carnegie Hall Performance That Revolutionized Music

In ‘This Week in History,’ CBS hired a young Hungarian engineer to lead their TV department and create a new way to play music.

The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

The US Naval Officer Who Made a Game of War

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a brilliant naval officer is forced to retire, leading him to introduce the US military to war gaming.

The Little-Known Chapter in Alexander Hamilton’s Life

The Little-Known Chapter in Alexander Hamilton’s Life

Despite their bitter parting, Hamilton and George Washington reconciled and became close allies, renewing one of the greatest alliances in American history.

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

Katherine Stinson: Precision, Nerve, and the Art of Flight

An American aviatrix is remembered for her contributions as a pioneer in flight.

Poor Richard’s Almanack: Timeless Wisdom From Benjamin Franklin

Poor Richard’s Almanack: Timeless Wisdom From Benjamin Franklin

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we see how the power of Ben Franklin’s pen influenced early Americans.

The Chicken Farmer Who Became WWII’s Greatest Double Agent

The Chicken Farmer Who Became WWII’s Greatest Double Agent

The unassuming Spaniard resolved to fight fascism and Nazism in the most elaborate scheme ever, with a significant impact on the D-Day landings.

‘Confessions of an Uber Driver’: A Ride to Remember

‘Confessions of an Uber Driver’: A Ride to Remember

Finnius J. Uber recalls his strange and fascinating experiences as a rideshare driver.

George Herbert’s ‘The Collar’: Called to Freedom

George Herbert’s ‘The Collar’: Called to Freedom

The Anglican priest and poet makes clever use of his signature pun to emphasize the true meaning of freedom.