A Mother’s Embrace: Capturing Pure and Unconditional Love
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A Mother’s Embrace: Capturing Pure and Unconditional Love

Over generations, five classical paintings demonstrate the timeless subject of maternal love.

Hearst Castle: The ‘Art Fever’ and an Inspired Vision
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Hearst Castle: The ‘Art Fever’ and an Inspired Vision

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.

Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots
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Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ a portraitist immortalizes the men and women who left their mark on the nation’s early history.

Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair
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Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair

In ‘This Week in History,’ architects, inventors, and political leaders converge to produce a most memorable 100th birthday for America.

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met
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‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

This unique exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate and innovative design practices of Gothic architecture.

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A Mother’s Embrace: Capturing Pure and Unconditional Love

A Mother’s Embrace: Capturing Pure and Unconditional Love

Over generations, five classical paintings demonstrate the timeless subject of maternal love.

Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

Charles Willson Peale: Portrait Painter of American Patriots

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ a portraitist immortalizes the men and women who left their mark on the nation’s early history.

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

‘Gothic by Design: The Dawn of Architectural Draftsmanship’ at The Met

This unique exhibition offers a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate and innovative design practices of Gothic architecture.

What Trajan’s Legions Left Behind and Modern Thieves Took

What Trajan’s Legions Left Behind and Modern Thieves Took

The Drents Museum theft was not an isolated incident but the latest wound in a much longer story of loss to the ancient Geto-Dacian civilization.

Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood

Inside the Family Frame: Lavinia Fontana and the Art of Motherhood

Fontana’s career spanned luminous religious altarpieces, richly imagined mythological scenes, and acute portraiture.

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of the Classical World

The ‘Mona Lisa’ of the Classical World

The ‘Mask of Agamemnon’ formed the basis for Homer’s golden Mycenae.

The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages

The Original Selfie: A History of Self-Portraiture Through the Ages

Artists across centuries have represented themselves as both subjects and study in the enduring practice of self-portraiture.

Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s Elusive Pearl Earring

Vermeer’s ‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ has captivated audiences for centuries, but the identity of its subject remains a mystery.

They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas

They Grew Up on 15-Second Videos. Now They Sit Through 3-Hour Operas

It’s more than nostalgia: Young people are ditching screens for symphonies.

‘Father of the Bride’: The Beloved Tale, 1950s-Style

‘Father of the Bride’: The Beloved Tale, 1950s-Style

This simple story of an overwhelmed father, his newly engaged daughter, and the subsequent wedding planning kerfuffle will inspire and delight.

‘Beaches’ Brings Lifelong Friendship to Broadway

‘Beaches’ Brings Lifelong Friendship to Broadway

Broadway’s ‘Beaches’ offers powerhouse vocals and a classic tale of lifelong friendship, but the musical struggles to find emotional depth.

‘Titanique’ Sails to Broadway

‘Titanique’ Sails to Broadway

Marla Mindelle and Jim Parsons lead a winning cast in this parody musical that brings the 1997 film back to life—with laughs.

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Trad Journalism Makes a Comeback

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Trad Journalism Makes a Comeback

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ outlines the current state of the media industry, the decline of print publishing, and the return to truthful content in journalism.

‘The Outlaws’: Crime Gets a Bruising

‘The Outlaws’: Crime Gets a Bruising

This South Korean crime thriller holds lots of action and justice for the bad guys.

‘Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story’: From Surgeon to Pro-Lifer

‘Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story’: From Surgeon to Pro-Lifer

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ celebrates a scientist who went on to defend the dignity of life of unborn babies.

‘Sleeping Dog’: UFO Talk From a UAP Rock Star

‘Sleeping Dog’: UFO Talk From a UAP Rock Star

Director Michael Lazovsky’s documentary buries the best part under uncompelling interviews.

Hearst Castle: The ‘Art Fever’ and an Inspired Vision

Hearst Castle: The ‘Art Fever’ and an Inspired Vision

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.

Tratzberg Castle: A Living Legend in the Tyrolean Alps

Tratzberg Castle: A Living Legend in the Tyrolean Alps

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Austria’s best preserved late-Gothic to early-Renaissance fortress.

Russell Senate Office Building: A Complement to the Capitol

Russell Senate Office Building: A Complement to the Capitol

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we admire a beaux arts building used by U.S. Senators and staff.

Topkapi Palace: A Mosaic of Majesty and Marvels

Topkapi Palace: A Mosaic of Majesty and Marvels

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a palace complex that served as the heart of the Ottoman Empire.

Palácio da Bolsa: Colossal Neoclassical

Palácio da Bolsa: Colossal Neoclassical

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we marvel at Porto, Portugal’s extravagant Stock Exchange Palace.

Family-Friendly Fine Art: Museums to Explore this Summer

Family-Friendly Fine Art: Museums to Explore this Summer

From Alaska to New York, discover exhibits, gardens, and cultural experiences at these top American destinations.

Seer and Sage: The Speeches of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Seer and Sage: The Speeches of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

Solzhenitsyn’s Harvard speech stunned the West, and his broader writings reveal a deeper critique of freedom and cultural decline still relevant today.

A Century in Bloom: The New Orleans Botanical Garden

A Century in Bloom: The New Orleans Botanical Garden

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour classical City Park in the American South.

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.

Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced

Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced

The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.

Tune in Today: John Philip Sousa’s Legacy

Tune in Today: John Philip Sousa’s Legacy

A valid history of American music must the composer John Philip Sousa, known as ‘The March King.’

Stephen Foster: The Father of American Music

Stephen Foster: The Father of American Music

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ Stephen Foster brings his popular songs to the common people.

Blake Shelton’s Hit Song About Maternal Bonds

Blake Shelton’s Hit Song About Maternal Bonds

The country musician revived his early hit ‘The Baby’ after the song’s long absence.

Tune in Today: Tchaikovsky Explores Fate, Struggle, and Resilience

Tune in Today: Tchaikovsky Explores Fate, Struggle, and Resilience

The Russian master’s Fourth Symphony was written at a turbulent point in the composer’s life.

Don Schlitz Songs That Shaped Country Music

Don Schlitz Songs That Shaped Country Music

The late songwriter was one of Nashville’s beloved musicians.

America’s Vinyl Revival

America’s Vinyl Revival

Modern listeners are embracing vintage records to connect more deeply with music.

Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair

Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair

In ‘This Week in History,’ architects, inventors, and political leaders converge to produce a most memorable 100th birthday for America.

Spies, Allies, and Intrigue in the Revolutionary War

Spies, Allies, and Intrigue in the Revolutionary War

Beyond the battlefields, a shadow war of secret diplomacy and foreign aid from France and Spain became the American colonies’ ultimate lifeline.

Standing Tall: One Man’s Moral Courage During the Vietnam War

Standing Tall: One Man’s Moral Courage During the Vietnam War

This installment of ‘When Courage Counted’ features Hugh Thompson Jr. and his heroic crewmates who helped end the My Lai Massacre.

Forged in Iron: Eliphalet Remington II and the Weight of a Name

Forged in Iron: Eliphalet Remington II and the Weight of a Name

The popular brand has gone beyond its initial scope and endures long after its maker.

Byrd, Amundsen, and the Pursuit of the North Pole Flyover

Byrd, Amundsen, and the Pursuit of the North Pole Flyover

In ‘This Week in History,’ two polar explorers faced off against each other to become the first to fly over the North Pole.

Gerald Ford: Presidents, Principles, and a Pardon

Gerald Ford: Presidents, Principles, and a Pardon

This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ reveals the painful cost that sometimes comes with doing the right thing.

From Books to Beauty: David McConnell’s Fragrant Pivot to Avon

From Books to Beauty: David McConnell’s Fragrant Pivot to Avon

How a door-to-door book salesman turned a free perfume sample into the global Avon empire.

‘Proclaiming Liberty’: The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence

‘Proclaiming Liberty’: The Story Behind the Declaration of Independence

Timothy Sandefur traces the landmark document’s roots and how it shaped future political ideology.

Thinking About Thinking: A Review of ‘A World Appears’

Thinking About Thinking: A Review of ‘A World Appears’

Michael Pollan’s ‘Journey Into Consciousness’ is relevant to everyone.

‘Things That Matter’: How Minimizing Distractions Leads to a Rewarding Life

‘Things That Matter’: How Minimizing Distractions Leads to a Rewarding Life

Money, possessions, and technology can hinder a person’s ability to live a life of meaning and purpose.