A look at America’s past Fourth of July celebrations, from tall ships to Jefferson’s final words, and what they reveal about the nation today.
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet a first lady with several interesting ‘firsts’ all her own.
The beloved anthem of America’s favorite pastime was written on a Manhattan subway in 1908 by a man who barely knew the sport.
The man, the legend, lives on—as well as his knife.
Now in Houston, the Freedom Plane is bringing original documents to eight cities across the United States for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
Gilbert Stuart established the tradition of presidential portraits by painting the likeness of the first six presidents.
The ‘classive’ artist talks about the return to what is truly beautiful and classical in art in order to ‘Make America Beautiful Again.’
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet another member of the artistically gifted Peale family.
Inside the ’studiolo,' visitors are transported to a ruler’s retreat in a 15th-century Italian palace.
The annual art fair brings together international dealers to showcase their work throughout the 16 historic, period rooms at Manhattan’s Park Avenue Armory.
The artist’s experience at the battlefront had a lasting effect on his art.
Two works by Dutch Golden Age painters Pieter Claesz and Jan Davidsz. de Heem mark the first works by these artists to enter the museum’s collection.
With an emphasis on symmetry, complexity, and wonder, the German illustrator bridged art and science in ways few of his contemporaries could match.
The revival enchants with vibrant performances and cheerful music, showcasing a heartwarming tale of innocence and love.
The highlight of Verdi’s ‘Rigoletto’ is sung by villain, the Duke of Mantua.
It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.
A courtroom drama that leaves out bells and whistles for an undramatic but sad verdict.
Due to the main cast members having undeniable charisma, “In the Grey” provides just enough second half fun to prevent this review from dipping below 3 stars.
Due to the heartfelt vulnerability and truthfulness on display in ‘Couples Weekend,’ there appears to be hope for all involved despite a glaring infidelity.
This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ exalts empathy, but warns that for it to be maintainable, it must be mutual.
In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet a first lady with several interesting ‘firsts’ all her own.
Archaeologists in Egypt have found the first Greek literary text. It suggests the power of Homer’s reach.
A ship sinks, lives are shattered, yet a crew chooses to fight back. Stan Rogers’s ‘The Mary Ellen Carter’ offers a realistic, powerful anthem for rising again.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the Vanderbilt’s Gilded Age masterpiece in Newport, Rhode Island.
Herakles’s 10th Labor becomes a test of endurance, as he journeys to the edge of the world to reclaim life and order from chaos.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the famed castle that overlooks the bluffs of California’s Central Coast.
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.
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 Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit showcases Clint Black’s 40 years of hit songwriting and touring.
A lifelong bond between Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann inspired music, letters, and enduring mystery.
A valid history of American music must the composer John Philip Sousa, known as ‘The March King.’
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.
A look at America’s past Fourth of July celebrations, from tall ships to Jefferson’s final words, and what they reveal about the nation today.
A poorly timed storm thwarted Gen. Charles Cornwallis’s plans and forced his surrender in the final major conflict of the Revolutionary War.
The beloved anthem of America’s favorite pastime was written on a Manhattan subway in 1908 by a man who barely knew the sport.
The man, the legend, lives on—as well as his knife.
Now in Houston, the Freedom Plane is bringing original documents to eight cities across the United States for the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.
In ‘This Week in History,’ Alexander Hamilton proposes federal assumption of state debts, leading to speculation and America’s first financial panic.
This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre during the Vietnam War.
Fans will likely enjoy the sixth installment of Anthony Horowitz’s Daniel Hawthorne series—for newcomers, it could go either way.
Help youngsters prepare for our special July 4th celebration with some works of historical fiction.
The poet intended to convey our search for eternity, a search that intensifies as we age.
Author Yahia Lababidi speaks on the power of the aphorism for ‘wisdom surfaces where the powerful are not looking.’
