‘Rick’s Café’: Movie Magic Restaurant in Morocco
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‘Rick’s Café’: Movie Magic Restaurant in Morocco

American writer Kathy Kriger brings the setting of the iconic movie to life in a cafe in Casablanca.
The Thief Who Made the ‘Mona Lisa’ Famous
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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.
‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks
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‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks

This factual World War II drama explores the twisted logic of the Nazi hierarchy.
‘Country Doctor’: A Profession and Vocation
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‘Country Doctor’: A Profession and Vocation

The importance of rural healthcare highlighted in a powerful documentary.
Tune in Today: The Majestic Moldau in Smetana’s ‘Vltava’
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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.
The Louvre’s French Heritage Heist: The Sparkly Stories Behind the Stolen Jewels

The Louvre’s French Heritage Heist: The Sparkly Stories Behind the Stolen Jewels

The recent theft of the French Crown Jewels is a great loss, not just to France but to all those who appreciate the historic artistry behind the pieces.
‘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.
‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life

‘Waltzing With Brando’: Best Performance of Billy Zane’s Life

A Polynesian music soundtrack brings to mind too many cheesy vacation-comedies. Zane’s bravura performance as Brando deserved a top-notch vehicle.
‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks

‘Nuremberg’: Russell Crowe and Rami Malek Generate Major Sparks

This factual World War II drama explores the twisted logic of the Nazi hierarchy.
‘Country Doctor’: A Profession and Vocation

‘Country Doctor’: A Profession and Vocation

The importance of rural healthcare highlighted in a powerful documentary.
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.
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 Mark on History

4 Lesser-Known Empires That Left Their Mark 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.
A Radiance of Words: The Artistic Beauties of Literature

A Radiance of Words: The Artistic Beauties of Literature

Literature bypasses the immediate senses of sight and hearing, and goes directly for the imagination.
Hannover’s New Town Hall: Historical Elegance With Modern Utility

Hannover’s New Town Hall: Historical Elegance With Modern Utility

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Lower Saxony’s architectural jewel.
Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom

Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom

The philosopher and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria embodies the importance of intellectual openness amid ideological battles.
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.
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.
Don Williams: The Importance of Counting Our Blessings

Don Williams: The Importance of Counting Our Blessings

‘Standing Knee Deep in a River (Dying of Thirst)’ is the ‘Gentle Giant’ of country music’s everyday spiritual reminder.
Tune in Today: A Tribute to Paganini

Tune in Today: A Tribute to Paganini

Virtuoso Nathan Milstein’s ‘Paganiniana’ pays homage to, perhaps, the greatest violinist of all time.
Tune in Today: ‘Danse Macabre’ for Halloween

Tune in Today: ‘Danse Macabre’ for Halloween

Saint-Saëns unveiled his musical version of this allegory of death in 1875. Today it is likely the classical piece most associated with Oct. 31.
4 Wholesome Family Bands That Keep Folk Music Alive

4 Wholesome Family Bands That Keep Folk Music Alive

Family groups like The Hunts and The Petersens remind listeners that the best music begins at home.
Johann Strauss II at 200

Johann Strauss II at 200

On what would be the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, take a moment to celebrate his contributions to the world of music and dance.
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.
Sophie Scholl and The White Rose

Sophie Scholl and The White Rose

Moved by injustice, a young woman defied a totalitarian regime in the name of freedom.
Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker

Sylvester Graham and His Graham Cracker

A 19th-century social activist was ahead of his time in promoting moderation and and restraint to achieve a more spiritual life.
How a Theory Helped Mariner 10 Reach the Planet Mercury

How a Theory Helped Mariner 10 Reach the Planet Mercury

In ‘This Week in History,’ the last of NASA’s Mariner missions pursued the impossible task of reaching the elusive planet Mercury.
Two Sides of a Shield: Authors Mary Johnston and Margaret Mitchell

Two Sides of a Shield: Authors Mary Johnston and Margaret Mitchell

Two Southern women, decades apart, brought the Civil War to life in haunting fiction.
Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy

Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy

The Dick Tracy comic strip displayed how good could prevail through courage and integrity.
Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist

Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an Austrian artist who immigrated to America and founded one of the most influential political magazines.
‘Rick’s Café’: Movie Magic Restaurant in Morocco

‘Rick’s Café’: Movie Magic Restaurant in Morocco

American writer Kathy Kriger brings the setting of the iconic movie to life in a cafe in Casablanca.
‘The Art Spy’ Who Undermined Nazi Confiscation of Great Art

‘The Art Spy’ Who Undermined Nazi Confiscation of Great Art

Art historian Rose Valland risked her life to save the world’s masterpieces during World War II.
J.M. Barrie’s ‘My Brother Henry’

J.M. Barrie’s ‘My Brother Henry’

This short story shows the humor in miscommunications.