In ‘This Week in History,’ two polar explorers faced off against each other to become the first to fly over the North Pole.
Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ has captivated audiences for centuries, but the identity of its subject remains a mystery.
Chrissy Lawler offers a compassionate guide to baby sleep that makes sense.
This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ reveals the painful cost that sometimes comes with doing the right thing.
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
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.’
The Renaissance master sculptor executed a bold and dynamic St. George statue for the Guild of Armorers and Swordmakers.
The Dutch painter’s animated winter landscapes were in such demand that he even painted them in summer.
‘Uncle Tiff’ is one of the few works known to survive by the African American sculptor.
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.
A balanced examination into the origins of the universe is informative and exhaustive.
Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming in May.
“The Drama” is an example of a foreign film director attempting to tell a uniquely American tale but being largely tone-deaf to American culture and sentiment.
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 significance of this last odd single-digit is found across cultures since time immemorial.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a townhouse that belonged to the ‘father of art nouveau architecture.’
From powdered wigs in Parliament to the American Revolution, the meaning of a gentleman underwent a transformation that’s still relevant to men today.
This Florentine polymath unearthed the key to beauty from the ruins of the past.
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet a visionary who wanted to educate the minds and souls of young people.
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.
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.
The country musician’s upcoming album, ‘Banks Of The Trinity,’ honors his Texas upbringing and childhood influences.
From Frank Sinatra to space-age playlists, astronauts have long relied on music to boost morale, mark milestones, and stay connected to home during missions.
Mozart’s final masterpiece: the story behind the unfinished “Lacrimosa” and the mystery that surrounds it.
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.
From a small pharmacy in North Carolina, a global consumer brand is launched.
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young Irish orphan finds his way to prominence as the secretary of America’s first three congresses.
How mass immigration, labor unions, war and communism led to the Americanization Movement and Loyalty Day
Easily one of the best books of the year: not to be missed.
Richard Barrios celebrates the classics and uncovers surprises in the great star’s career.
Marc Stein recalls a commemoration that didn’t please everyone.
