Fontana’s career spanned luminous religious altarpieces, richly imagined mythological scenes, and acute portraiture.
This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson Jr. and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Austria’s best preserved late-Gothic to early-Renaissance fortress.
Sally Field leads a brilliant ensemble cast in this inspirational, life-affirming drama.
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ Stephen Foster brings his popular songs to the common people.
Fontana’s career spanned luminous religious altarpieces, richly imagined mythological scenes, and acute portraiture.
The ‘Mask of Agamemnon’ formed the basis for Homer’s golden Mycenae.
Artists across centuries have represented themselves as both subjects and study in the enduring practice of self-portraiture.
Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ has captivated audiences for centuries, but the identity of its subject remains a mystery.
Two of Elsheimer’s copper paintings of the biblical narrative give insight into his innovative artistry.
Peale’s important body of work established the still life tradition in America.
‘Portrait of Eleonora di Toledo With Her Son Giovanni’ at the Uffizi Gallery is considered the Italian mannerist painter’s crown jewel.
Joseph Meeker’s romantic vison illustrates the faithful protagonist in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s epic poem ‘Evangeline, a Tale of Acadie.’
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
This simple story of an overwhelmed father, his newly engaged daughter, and the subsequent wedding planning kerfuffle will inspire and delight.
Broadway’s ‘Beaches’ offers powerhouse vocals and a classic tale of lifelong friendship, but the musical struggles to find emotional depth.
Marla Mindelle and Jim Parsons lead a winning cast in this parody musical that brings the 1997 film back to life—with laughs.
Sally Field leads a brilliant ensemble cast in this inspirational, life-affirming drama.
The story of the men and women who were involved in preparing the first atomic bomb shows the sacrifices made.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Austria’s best preserved late-Gothic to early-Renaissance fortress.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we admire a beaux arts building used by U.S. Senators and staff.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a palace complex that served as the heart of the Ottoman Empire.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we marvel at Porto, Portugal’s extravagant Stock Exchange Palace.
From Alaska to New York, discover exhibits, gardens, and cultural experiences at these top American destinations.
Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard speech stunned the West, and his broader writings reveal a deeper critique of freedom and cultural decline still relevant today.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour classical City Park in the American South.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the lavish, museum-like home of an American president and his family.
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.
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ Stephen Foster brings his popular songs to the common people.
The country musician revived his early hit ‘The Baby’ after the song’s long absence.
The Russian master’s Fourth Symphony was written at a turbulent point in the composer’s life.
The late songwriter was one of Nashville’s beloved musicians.
Modern listeners are embracing vintage records to connect more deeply with music.
Near the end of Mahler’s symphony, the ravishing “Adagietto” movement chronicles the joy of falling in love.
This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson Jr. and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre.
The popular brand has gone beyond its initial scope and endures long after its maker.
In ‘This Week in History,’ two polar explorers faced off against each other to become the first to fly over the North Pole.
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ reveals the painful cost that sometimes comes with doing the right thing.
How a door-to-door book salesman turned a free perfume sample into the global Avon empire.
Though not as well known or applauded as Paul Revere’s, this Founding Father’s own midnight ride is no less important.
From legal archives to public learning centers, libraries have always been indispensable for preserving knowledge.
Michael Pollan’s ‘Journey Into Consciousness’ is relevant to everyone.
Money, possessions, and technology can hinder a person’s ability to live a life of meaning and purpose.
Shira Kupperman Boehler eloquently revisits her life-changing encounter with the disease.
