Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas
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Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas

In an increasingly disenchanted world, Christmas is a reminder that hope, meaning, and wonder are still in our reach.
Hidden Christmas Gems at the Movies
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Hidden Christmas Gems at the Movies

Here are some forgotten or underrated movies of the Yuletide season.
What Happens When Music Becomes Background Noise
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What Happens When Music Becomes Background Noise

Great music loses its power when it becomes just another soundtrack for distracted listeners.
Tune in Today: Handel’s Masterpiece Was the Eternal ‘Hallelujah’
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Tune in Today: Handel’s Masterpiece Was the Eternal ‘Hallelujah’

The “Hallelujah Chorus” was the masterpiece of composer George Frideric Handel and librettist Charles Jennens.
Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light
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Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light

This painting of the Adoration was the first monumental Italian nocturne piece.
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Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light

Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light

This painting of the Adoration was the first monumental Italian nocturne piece.
Decoding Da Vinci, Humanizing Leonardo

Decoding Da Vinci, Humanizing Leonardo

In this installment of ‘Profile of the Artist,’ we meet Leonardo da Vinci, the genius and perfectionist.
Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Here’s the lesser-known but influential artistic legacy of America’s famous inventor.
This Isn’t Marie Antoinette After All

This Isn’t Marie Antoinette After All

Jean-Etienne Liotard’s beloved portrait presumed to be the 7-year-old Austrian archduchess is likely to be of her sister, Maria Carolina.
Chasing the History of a Rare Greek Bronze

Chasing the History of a Rare Greek Bronze

A rare extant statue of Artemis is on a long-term loan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving

Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving

The holiday-themed “Freedom From Want” played an important role during World War II and is a testament to Rockwell’s artistic talent.
The Captivating ‘Marie Antoinette Style’

The Captivating ‘Marie Antoinette Style’

For centuries, the last queen of France has influenced art, architecture, entertainment, and more. London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates her legacy.
Charles Dickens’s Storytelling Is Brought to Life in Chicago

Charles Dickens’s Storytelling Is Brought to Life in Chicago

Theater Wit presents Blake Montgomery in a one-man show about the famed author’s public readings of his classic Christmas tale.
Meet the Artists Exposing What the CCP Most Wants to Hide

Meet the Artists Exposing What the CCP Most Wants to Hide

Louis Liu achieved his goal of becoming a Shen Yun dancer. But given the merciless tactics the CCP used against his family, it’s hard to believe he succeeded.
‘The American Soldier’: Where Sorrow and Pride Walk Hand in Hand

‘The American Soldier’: Where Sorrow and Pride Walk Hand in Hand

In his one-man play, award-nominated actor and playwright Douglas Taurel transports audience members into the lives of soldiers and those who love them.
Hidden Christmas Gems at the Movies

Hidden Christmas Gems at the Movies

Here are some forgotten or underrated movies of the Yuletide season.
‘Sherlock Holmes’ Fatal Hour:’ A Lens Into Early Holmes Cinema

‘Sherlock Holmes’ Fatal Hour:’ A Lens Into Early Holmes Cinema

This 1931 feature allows viewers to settle in and follow the clues with the master detective.
‘Dust Bunny’: Silly Wabbit, the Horror Genre Is Not for Kids

‘Dust Bunny’: Silly Wabbit, the Horror Genre Is Not for Kids

Film is a dangerous, potentially harmful medium. While ‘Gremlins’ inflicted violence on puppets, ’Dust Bunny' features violence that’s strictly not for kids.
Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas

Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas

In an increasingly disenchanted world, Christmas is a reminder that hope, meaning, and wonder are still in our reach.
4 Rare Inhabited Bridges: Europe’s Vibrant River Crossings

4 Rare Inhabited Bridges: Europe’s Vibrant River Crossings

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we feature four rare bridges, lined with buildings on both sides.
St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Austrian monastery that abounds in stunning art and craftsmanship.
Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.
Heulebrug and Duinbergen Revive the Flemish Touch

Heulebrug and Duinbergen Revive the Flemish Touch

In this installment of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit two neighborhoods in Knokke-Heist, a fashionable seaside town in Belgium.
A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

The respected political scientist discusses his struggles with faith which still continues.
Herakles’s 6th Labor: Clear Away the Mind’s Chaos

Herakles’s 6th Labor: Clear Away the Mind’s Chaos

Herakles’s solution for defeating the birds of chaos offers a lesson in separating truth from toxic noise.
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.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Millions of Years in the Making

Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Millions of Years in the Making

Colorado’s renowned concert space is a natural wonder of the live music world.
What Happens When Music Becomes Background Noise

What Happens When Music Becomes Background Noise

Great music loses its power when it becomes just another soundtrack for distracted listeners.
Tune in Today: Handel’s Masterpiece Was the Eternal ‘Hallelujah’

Tune in Today: Handel’s Masterpiece Was the Eternal ‘Hallelujah’

The “Hallelujah Chorus” was the masterpiece of composer George Frideric Handel and librettist Charles Jennens.
Tune in Today: Marriage Celebrated in Sound

Tune in Today: Marriage Celebrated in Sound

Written to honor his silver anniversary, Edvard Grieg’s “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen” captures decades of love, loss, and art in a single piano work.
From Global to Local: Community and Country Music

From Global to Local: Community and Country Music

The tradition of country songwriting celebrates family, faith, and hometowns.
Backstage: Stories Behind Beloved Christmas Songs

Backstage: Stories Behind Beloved Christmas Songs

Songs born of grief, wartime, teenage talent, and completely unrelated events have become the soundtrack to the holidays.
‘24 Italian Songs and Arias’: The Textbook of Opera

‘24 Italian Songs and Arias’: The Textbook of Opera

In this series, ‘Beautiful Arias,' we discover the history, translation, and recordings of arias preserved by Alessandro Parisotti in ‘Arie Antiche.’
Dr. Philip Mazzei: Thomas Jefferson’s Italian Friend

Dr. Philip Mazzei: Thomas Jefferson’s Italian Friend

The physician promoted European agriculture in the colonies and embarked on diplomacy for America during the War for Independence.
Maria Beasley: Saving Lives at Sea

Maria Beasley: Saving Lives at Sea

Inventor of the first life raft, Beasley created devices that made life better for all.
Lest We Forget: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester

Lest We Forget: The Four Chaplains and the Sinking of the Dorchester

When the Dorchester was torpedoed in World War II, four men from different faiths became a symbol of courage and unity.
Jim Yellig: The Real Santa from Santa Claus, Indiana

Jim Yellig: The Real Santa from Santa Claus, Indiana

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a Navy veteran who kept a sacred promise to ‘forever be Santa Claus.’
Elgin Schoolhouse: A Bonus at the End of the Rainbow

Elgin Schoolhouse: A Bonus at the End of the Rainbow

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ Rainbow Canyon Scenic Drive in southeastern Nevada leads to a historic schoolhouse and a train track.
The Carol That Paused a War

The Carol That Paused a War

On a frozen Christmas in 1914, singing soldiers brought peace and goodwill to a battlefield.
Andrew Jackson Versus John Calhoun: The Crisis of Nullification

Andrew Jackson Versus John Calhoun: The Crisis of Nullification

In ‘This Week in History,’ John C. Calhoun adopts the Jeffersonian-Madisonian theory of nullification leading to a state versus federal standoff.
‘What It Is, America’: Tyrus Views the World

‘What It Is, America’: Tyrus Views the World

The Fox News commentator talks about politics, manners, and a beloved pet fish.
A Beautiful, Tragic Tale Intertwining the Interaction of Man and Beast

A Beautiful, Tragic Tale Intertwining the Interaction of Man and Beast

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen’s ‘Beasts of the Sea’ is a moving narrative that celebrates discovery and memorializes the lost.
Frank R. Stockton’s Fairy Tale ‘The Poor Count’s Christmas’

Frank R. Stockton’s Fairy Tale ‘The Poor Count’s Christmas’

A giant gives his wealth to a count, who wishes to give children a Christmas festival.