Tune in Today: A Terrible Voyage Led to an Inspiring Composition
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Tune in Today: A Terrible Voyage Led to an Inspiring Composition

Felix Mendelssohn disagreeable trip to London eventually took him to Scotland’s Hebrides and the awe-inducing Fingal’s Cave.
‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins
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‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins

Author Jay Payleitner highlights what Americans have to celebrate on its 250th birthday.
‘Twice’: Bravery, Consequences, and Time Travel
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‘Twice’: Bravery, Consequences, and Time Travel

Mitch Albom proves that solid talent can turn a somewhat overused idea into one of the best novels of the year.
Herakles and the Nemean Lion: How Facing Fear Becomes Our Strength
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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.
Tune in Today: Godefroid’s Harp Concert Etude
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Tune in Today: Godefroid’s Harp Concert Etude

Felix Godefroid and his support of the double-action harp assured the ancient instrument a place in the concert hall.
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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.
Celebrating America’s Premiere Gilded Age Architect

Celebrating America’s Premiere Gilded Age Architect

‘Richard Morris Hunt: In a New Light’ showcased the architect’s uncompromising mission to create a national identity in architecture and the arts.
The Panorama That Brought Versailles to America

The Panorama That Brought Versailles to America

The Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases a rare surviving example of an immersive 19th-century panorama experience.
Fabergé’s Imperial Winter Egg

Fabergé’s Imperial Winter Egg

Christie’s London will auction “The Winter Egg,” along with other significant Fabergé works in December.
An Exciting Rediscovery in Art History

An Exciting Rediscovery in Art History

‘Michaelina Wautier, Painter’ at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum highlights a baroque artist whose work was misattributed for centuries.
One of Ireland’s Beloved Artists in a US Exhibition First

One of Ireland’s Beloved Artists in a US Exhibition First

The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame presents the ‘Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin, 1880–1900’ exhibition.
Shen Yun’s 2025 Mid-Autumn Technique Showcase to Premiere Exclusively on Gan Jing World

Shen Yun’s 2025 Mid-Autumn Technique Showcase to Premiere Exclusively on Gan Jing World

Gan Jing World states that its mission is to promote kindness, respect, and trust among people.
‘Madame Butterfly’: Heartbreak at the Opera and the Movies

‘Madame Butterfly’: Heartbreak at the Opera and the Movies

The 1932 movie version of Puccini’s opera shows a more sympathic side of the lieutenant who breaks Butterfly’s heart.
A Heartwarming, Engaging, and Visually Stunning ‘Disney’s Finding Nemo’

A Heartwarming, Engaging, and Visually Stunning ‘Disney’s Finding Nemo’

This children’s theater production will please the film’s fans and as well those who have never seen the movie.
‘Playdate’: Not What It Used to Be

‘Playdate’: Not What It Used to Be

Perhaps Alan Ritchson character should have stayed home instead of taking his stepson on a play meet-up in this action-packed comedy.
‘Ice Cold in Alex': Humor and Humanity in the Desert

‘Ice Cold in Alex': Humor and Humanity in the Desert

The battles in North Africa during World War II were more than fighting with weapons; they were saving lives.
‘Went the Day Well?’: Tea, Biscuits, and Betrayal

‘Went the Day Well?’: Tea, Biscuits, and Betrayal

A small English hamlet finds itself possibly invaded during World War II.
‘Little Forest’: Phones Off, Soup On

‘Little Forest’: Phones Off, Soup On

A young woman leaves city life in a South Korean film that celebrates the simple life in a rural setting.
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.
Drottningholm Palace: Sweden’s Best-Preserved Royal Residence

Drottningholm Palace: Sweden’s Best-Preserved Royal Residence

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a baroque masterpiece on the western outskirts of Stockholm.
Tornagrain: A Gleaming White Town in Scotland

Tornagrain: A Gleaming White Town in Scotland

In this installment of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a new town built in the traditional style of the Scottish Highlands.
Petrarch: Befriending the Ancients

Petrarch: Befriending the Ancients

The Renaissance humanist Petrarch wrote letters to ancient authors, showing readers how to keep the past alive.
4 Lesser-Known Empires That Left Their Marks on History

4 Lesser-Known Empires That Left Their Marks on History

The Hittite, Persian, and Khmer Empires, and the Kingdom of Aksum have made their mark on the world.
Chartreuse de Champmol: A Monument to Burgundian Art

Chartreuse de Champmol: A Monument to Burgundian Art

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Gothic monastery that was a prodigious center for the arts.
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol: A Castle in an Unlikely Locale

Louisiana’s Old State Capitol: A Castle in an Unlikely Locale

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we focus on medieval architecture in a quintessential American city.
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.
Tune in Today: A Terrible Voyage Led to an Inspiring Composition

Tune in Today: A Terrible Voyage Led to an Inspiring Composition

Felix Mendelssohn disagreeable trip to London eventually took him to Scotland’s Hebrides and the awe-inducing Fingal’s Cave.
‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer

‘Soldier’s Gift’: Thanking Servicemen With Christmas Cheer

Josh Turner’s unique Christmas song honors the military during the holiday season.
Tune in Today: Godefroid’s Harp Concert Etude

Tune in Today: Godefroid’s Harp Concert Etude

Felix Godefroid and his support of the double-action harp assured the ancient instrument a place in the concert hall.
‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave

‘The Caverns’: Tennessee’s Concerts in a Cave

The Caverns offers an idyllic spot where nature and music intersect.
‘William Tell Overture’: From the Swiss Alps to the Wild West

‘William Tell Overture’: From the Swiss Alps to the Wild West

Rossini’s opera was the musical centerpiece of ‘The Lone Ranger’ television show.
Vivaldi’s Women: How a Venetian Orphanage Found Its Voice

Vivaldi’s Women: How a Venetian Orphanage Found Its Voice

The all-female ensemble mentored by the Antonio Vivaldi enjoys a revived interest today.
The Bluebird Cafe: A ‘Sacred’ Songwriting Space

The Bluebird Cafe: A ‘Sacred’ Songwriting Space

A small Nashville stage shaped country music’s biggest stars.
Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home

Building Hope: The Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home

What started as a place to house children displaced by the Civil War became a legacy of hope for many who walked through its doors.
Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh

Walter Lantz and a Woodpecker’s ‘ha-ha-ha-HA-ha’ Laugh

The creation of Woody Woodpecker gave the world enjoyment in animated comedy.
The Strange and Beautiful Story of Charles Lamb and His Sister

The Strange and Beautiful Story of Charles Lamb and His Sister

When his older sister suffered a mental breakdown that ended in tragedy, writer Charles Lamb devoted his life to caring for her.
Drag Racing, Salt Flats, and the Pursuit of 600 MPH

Drag Racing, Salt Flats, and the Pursuit of 600 MPH

In ‘This Week in History,’ several daring drivers built their jet engine-powered cars in hopes of becoming the fastest man on Earth.
The Making of a Miracle Worker: Anne Sullivan

The Making of a Miracle Worker: Anne Sullivan

This installment of When Character Counted casts a light on the making of the young teacher who opened the world to a blind and deaf student.
The Ceremonies and Significance of a Knight’s Dubbing

The Ceremonies and Significance of a Knight’s Dubbing

The rituals and meaning behind a squire’s transformation into a knight were far more spiritual than most know.
Lincoln County, Nevada: Rich in Americana

Lincoln County, Nevada: Rich in Americana

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we explore the nuggets of historical importance leftover from a thriving era.
‘American Justice’: Crime, Chicago-Style

‘American Justice’: Crime, Chicago-Style

Former prosecutor Matthew D. Moyer’s book recalls an out-of-kilter justice system.
‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins

‘Happy Semiquincentennial America!’: The Countdown Begins

Author Jay Payleitner highlights what Americans have to celebrate on its 250th birthday.
‘The Great Math War’: Get out Your Pencil and Ruler

‘The Great Math War’: Get out Your Pencil and Ruler

Three great intellects proposed different approaches to mathematics, and one triumphed. Or did he?
‘Twice’: Bravery, Consequences, and Time Travel

‘Twice’: Bravery, Consequences, and Time Travel

Mitch Albom proves that solid talent can turn a somewhat overused idea into one of the best novels of the year.