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‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Saucing Up Family Fun
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‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Saucing Up Family Fun

A family moves to the country and finds a land of enchantment.

Classical Wisdom, Part 2: When Truth Becomes a Story
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Classical Wisdom, Part 2: When Truth Becomes a Story

The last in this two-part series explores how a story’s characters, narrative, and plot may embody wisdom more effectively than aphorisms.

Peter Moran: Father of American Etchers
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Peter Moran: Father of American Etchers

In this installment of ‘The Moran Family of Artists,’ we meet an American master of the etched print.

The Arts and the Health of the Soul
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The Arts and the Health of the Soul

Scientific studies assert that the arts may have a positive impact on our lifespan. But such a rich sphere of thought as the arts can’t be so simply reduced.

Bringing Sacred Architecture Back to Life
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Bringing Sacred Architecture Back to Life

A Chicago family business makes churches shine through five generations.

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Peter Moran: Father of American Etchers

Peter Moran: Father of American Etchers

In this installment of ‘The Moran Family of Artists,’ we meet an American master of the etched print.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Leonardo’s ‘Madonna of the Yarnwinder’

Unraveling the Mysteries of Leonardo’s ‘Madonna of the Yarnwinder’

Leonardo’s enigmatic painting quietly went on long-term loan at The Met without much fanfare this spring.

Rediscovering Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema: The Hidden Grandeur of Victorian Classical Painting

Rediscovering Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema: The Hidden Grandeur of Victorian Classical Painting

The artist’s polished technique and archaeological precision defined the classicism that prevailed in Victorian England for a generation.

Emily Kelley Moran: Pioneer of the Etching Revival

Emily Kelley Moran: Pioneer of the Etching Revival

In this installment of ‘The Moran Family of Artists,’ we meet Peter Moran’s wife, Emily, who revived etching in America.

The Sicilian Behind Manhattan’s Elegant Apartments

The Sicilian Behind Manhattan’s Elegant Apartments

In the 1920s, Rosario Candela’s designs shaped the New York skyline and introduced new ways of living for the wealthy.

Roelant Savery’s Enchanting Paintings of Orpheus

Roelant Savery’s Enchanting Paintings of Orpheus

Savery’s paintings are not only beautiful but remain topical about the hopeful power of art to unify.

Look Up! Everyday Wonders Are Everywhere

Look Up! Everyday Wonders Are Everywhere

Seeking out beauty every day is good for the soul.

Meet the Mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Meet the Mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

William the hippopotamus is both an ancient artifact and a modern cultural symbol.

The Santa Fe Opera Delights Audiences With Its ‘Madama Butterfly’

The Santa Fe Opera Delights Audiences With Its ‘Madama Butterfly’

The sorrowful opera combines tragedy with lyrical beauty.

Echoes of History in Tom Stoppard’s Masterwork

Echoes of History in Tom Stoppard’s Masterwork

‘Leopoldstadt’ at Writers Theatre delivers a deeply personal warning against the illusion of safety.

Vittorio Giannini: A Forgotten Operatic Master

Vittorio Giannini: A Forgotten Operatic Master

In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we meet an American composer who delighted audiences with his classical compositions.

A Brilliant Production of ‘Hamlet’ Explores the Cost of Holding a Murderer Accountable

A Brilliant Production of ‘Hamlet’ Explores the Cost of Holding a Murderer Accountable

Set under the open sky, Oak Park Festival Theatre’s revival brings Shakespeare’s tragedy to life.

‘The Birthday Party’: Excess and Betrayal Among the Idle Rich

‘The Birthday Party’: Excess and Betrayal Among the Idle Rich

Willem Dafoe leads an international cast in this so-so Mediterranean mystery drama.

‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Saucing Up Family Fun

‘The Magic Faraway Tree’: Saucing Up Family Fun

A family moves to the country and finds a land of enchantment.

‘All This, and Heaven Too’: Femininity, France, and Author Rachel Field

‘All This, and Heaven Too’: Femininity, France, and Author Rachel Field

An epic movie that highlights the finest aspects of a woman’s role in the family.

Two Stories of Selfless Love: ‘Magnificent Obsession’

Two Stories of Selfless Love: ‘Magnificent Obsession’

The 1935 and 1954 film adaptations of a popular novel share the benefits of doing for others.

Classical Wisdom, Part 2: When Truth Becomes a Story

Classical Wisdom, Part 2: When Truth Becomes a Story

The last in this two-part series explores how a story’s characters, narrative, and plot may embody wisdom more effectively than aphorisms.

Bringing Sacred Architecture Back to Life

Bringing Sacred Architecture Back to Life

A Chicago family business makes churches shine through five generations.

Moszna Castle: Bold and Beautiful

Moszna Castle: Bold and Beautiful

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we explore an architectural marvel in a small Polish village.

The Cynic’s Idea of a Good Life

The Cynic’s Idea of a Good Life

Ancient Greek philosophers Socrates, Antisthenes, and Diogenes left sound advice for wholesome living.

Villa Zorayda Museum: Florida’s Moorish Revival Mansion

Villa Zorayda Museum: Florida’s Moorish Revival Mansion

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we engage in a color and pattern visual feast at a Gilded Age home-turned-museum.

Longue Vue House: A House Built for Its Gardens

Longue Vue House: A House Built for Its Gardens

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a New Orleans estate that seamlessly weaves architecture and landscape.

The Moral of Washington’s ‘I Cannot Tell a Lie’

The Moral of Washington’s ‘I Cannot Tell a Lie’

Throughout his life, America’s first president strived to be good, and in doing so, he inspired the nation evermore.

Winners Announced for 9th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition

Winners Announced for 9th NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition

Out of 75 martial artists from eight countries, eight won silver awards, and 19 received bronze awards. Gold awards were vacant.

Pianists Worldwide Invited: Applications Open for New Tang Dynasty Competition

Pianists Worldwide Invited: Applications Open for New Tang Dynasty Competition

The NTD piano competition honors the beauty of traditional and classical works.

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.

Tune in Today: Out of the Darkness Comes César Franck’s Violin Sonata

Tune in Today: Out of the Darkness Comes César Franck’s Violin Sonata

How a legendary 1886 candlelit premiere in Brussels gave us one of classical music’s greatest masterworks.

Fighting for Freedom: Sibelius’s ‘Finlandia’

Fighting for Freedom: Sibelius’s ‘Finlandia’

The Finnish composer’s most famous work is a patriotic composition—a covert protest of Russia’s hold over his beloved country.

Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Hollywood’s Musical Genius

Erich Wolfgang Korngold: Hollywood’s Musical Genius

In this installment of ‘Movie Music Composers,’ we meet a classical composer who brought beautiful music to the big screen.

Tune in Today: Schubert’s Dance with Mortality in ‘Death and the Maiden’

Tune in Today: Schubert’s Dance with Mortality in ‘Death and the Maiden’

Schubert dramatizes illness and sorrow through this composition, where the siren song of Death himself calls out to a maiden.

Tune in Today: The March That Outlived an Empire

Tune in Today: The March That Outlived an Empire

Edward Elgar’s humble beginnings did nothing to encumber the patriotic success of the “Pomp and Circumstance” march.

Tune in Today: Mozart’s Most Intense Symphony

Tune in Today: Mozart’s Most Intense Symphony

This serious Symphony No. 40 may be seen as part of a musical journey.

Miklos Rozsa: Hollywood’s Hungarian Rhapsody

Miklos Rozsa: Hollywood’s Hungarian Rhapsody

In this installment of ‘The Art of Movie Music,’ we meet a Golden Era composer from Hungary.

The Artistry and Showmanship of Roy Clark

The Artistry and Showmanship of Roy Clark

The country music performer won over audiences with his music and comedy.

The Self-Educated Lawyer Who Became a Founding Father

The Self-Educated Lawyer Who Became a Founding Father

A scrappy young man from Scotland, Conn. became a lawyer, politician, and crucial member of America’s founding generation.

Pop Warner: The Architect of American Football

Pop Warner: The Architect of American Football

The creative college football coach reinvented the game from a sheer brute collision course to a thinking game of misdirection and trick plays.

The National Bank Controversy That Left a President Without a Party

The National Bank Controversy That Left a President Without a Party

In ‘This Week in History,’ Whigs worked to empower their party and corral support for a national bank only to see a Whig destroy their efforts.

The Humble Origin and Lasting Impact of William Dean Howells

The Humble Origin and Lasting Impact of William Dean Howells

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a self-educated Ohioan rose through the literary ranks to become known as the Dean of American Letters.

‘The Good Maharaja’: How an Indian Prince Saved Hundreds of Polish Children During WWII

‘The Good Maharaja’: How an Indian Prince Saved Hundreds of Polish Children During WWII

When the world looked away, Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Jadeja stepped forward to provide refuge and hope to young castaways during World War II.

The Gray Ghost and the Union General: An Unlikely American Friendship

The Gray Ghost and the Union General: An Unlikely American Friendship

A fierce Confederate guerrilla and a Union general forged an unexpected bond to champion postwar reconciliation.

The Battle of Athens, Tennessee: The Story of an American Rebellion in 1946

The Battle of Athens, Tennessee: The Story of an American Rebellion in 1946

Thousands of World War II veterans came home from war only to take up arms against local officials attempting to steal an election.

Louis B. Mayer: The Lion of MGM

Louis B. Mayer: The Lion of MGM

In this installment of ‘Men Who Made the Movies,’ we meet a father-figure and top executive of a great movie studio.

Never Too Late: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘A Fine Old Man’

Never Too Late: Mark Twain’s Short Story ‘A Fine Old Man’

The inveterate American writer and humorist declares that age is but a number.

When Windmills Become Giants: Why This 400-Year-Old Book Still Matters in the Age of ‘Fake News’ and AI

When Windmills Become Giants: Why This 400-Year-Old Book Still Matters in the Age of ‘Fake News’ and AI

Despite the span in centuries, Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal work remains just as relevant, and in Australia, two replicas are available for the public to see.

The Timeless Wisdom of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth

The Timeless Wisdom of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth

Tolkien’s masterwork reveals how humility, friendship, and grace offer practical hope for our own world.