‘Notes From Underground’: The Mystery of Free Will and the Failure of Utopianism
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‘Notes From Underground’: The Mystery of Free Will and the Failure of Utopianism

Dostoevsky’s work confronts the paradox of free will and the self-destructive impulses at the heart of human nature.
Anne Bradstreet: Stirring Poems of a Puritan Wife
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Anne Bradstreet: Stirring Poems of a Puritan Wife

In the first installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet an educated Englishwoman who wrote early American poetry.
Tune in Today: Of Mules, Music, and the Grand Canyon
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Tune in Today: Of Mules, Music, and the Grand Canyon

With his composition ‘On the Trail,’ Ferde Grofé takes listeners down into the Grand Canyon and back up again.
Nicias’s Unwavering Patriotism
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Nicias’s Unwavering Patriotism

The ancient Greek politician made up for his inaptitude in military affairs with praiseworthy piety, diligence, and honesty.
A Solid Locked-Room Murder Mystery
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A Solid Locked-Room Murder Mystery

Ross Montgomery’s ‘The Murder at World’s End’ proves a fun and clever murder mystery worthy of the genre.
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Who Wore What—Fashioned by Thomas Gainsborough

Who Wore What—Fashioned by Thomas Gainsborough

‘Gainsborough: The Fashion of Portraiture’ presents a detailed look at the artist’s painted fashions throughout his four-decade career.
England’s Oldest Surviving Crown

England’s Oldest Surviving Crown

This 14th-century bejeweled crown is further proof of Medieval craftsmen’s advanced technical skills.
Behold the Beauty: Infatuation and the Spirited Horse ‘Night-Shining White’

Behold the Beauty: Infatuation and the Spirited Horse ‘Night-Shining White’

Happy Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse! The greatest Chinese horse portrait hides a pertinent warning.
An Important Piece of 18th-Century French Furniture in America

An Important Piece of 18th-Century French Furniture in America

Gilles Joubert’s writing desk is regarded as one of the best furniture pieces made for King Louis XV of France.
Tilman Riemenschneider’s Mastery of Sculpting the Virgin Mary

Tilman Riemenschneider’s Mastery of Sculpting the Virgin Mary

Analysis of two Riemenschneider sculptures of the Virgin Mary showcase the artist’s ability to capture detailed emotion.
Behold the Beauty: Holy Matrimony and the Goldsmith

Behold the Beauty: Holy Matrimony and the Goldsmith

This painting celebrates the hard-won virtues of the master craftsman and the happily married couple.
Announcing New Award-Winning Art

Announcing New Award-Winning Art

The winners of the 18th International Art Renewal Center Salon Competition are in.
A Circle of Devotion: The Romantic History of Rings Through the Ages

A Circle of Devotion: The Romantic History of Rings Through the Ages

From the Late Bronze Age to the Roaring 20s, these rings showcase the era’s changing style.
The Royal Shakespeare Company Tours With ‘Hamnet’

The Royal Shakespeare Company Tours With ‘Hamnet’

Based on a sensational novel that was also adapted into a 2025 movie, this play examines the story behind ‘Hamlet’ and Shakespeare’s forgotten only son.
‘Holiday’ Is Back to the Theater in a Smashing Production

‘Holiday’ Is Back to the Theater in a Smashing Production

Viewers are likely more familiar with the film version of ‘Holiday,’ but the modernized theater version is superb.
‘Hamlet’ as a Fast, Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller

‘Hamlet’ as a Fast, Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller

Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s ‘Short Shakespeare! Hamlet!’ turns the four-hour tragedy into a fast-moving murder mystery.
‘The Swedish Connection’: How a WWII Lawyer Saved Thousands of Lives

‘The Swedish Connection’: How a WWII Lawyer Saved Thousands of Lives

An unassuming attorney gamed the legal system in order to rescue Scandinavian Jews.
‘Wuthering Heights’: Disgracing a Classic

‘Wuthering Heights’: Disgracing a Classic

At two hours long, it’s a boring, turgid watch that scoffs at tradition and feels a lot longer than it is. Emily Brontë is definitely rolling in her grave.
Anne Bradstreet: Stirring Poems of a Puritan Wife

Anne Bradstreet: Stirring Poems of a Puritan Wife

In the first installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet an educated Englishwoman who wrote early American poetry.
Gardens and Grandeur: Georgia’s Hills and Dales Estate

Gardens and Grandeur: Georgia’s Hills and Dales Estate

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Italian Renaissance-villa-style estate in the Georgian Piedmont foothills.
Sherwood Forest: The Tyler Family’s Generational Residence

Sherwood Forest: The Tyler Family’s Generational Residence

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we peruse America’s oldest continuously family-owned and occupied presidential home.
The Met Cloisters: A Medieval Jewel Box in Manhattan

The Met Cloisters: A Medieval Jewel Box in Manhattan

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art dedicated to the Middle Ages.
Himeji Castle: A Fortress of Beauty and Intrigue

Himeji Castle: A Fortress of Beauty and Intrigue

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 14th-century castle in Japan.
2,000 Years On: The Tradition That Continues to Roar Right on Our Doorsteps

2,000 Years On: The Tradition That Continues to Roar Right on Our Doorsteps

‘When those drums start playing, I feel a really strong sense of familiarity, and I would say a sense of home,’ says Gabriel Yakub.
Anklam: A Local Architectural Tradition

Anklam: A Local Architectural Tradition

In this installment of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a small town devastated many times only to return to its home-grown roots.
Is Romance Dead? A Valentine’s Day Response

Is Romance Dead? A Valentine’s Day Response

A timeline of love in literature and pop culture proves that the holiday is alive.
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.
NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

The 7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition asks artists to elevate conscience over virtuosity.
NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

This week, the works of 60 finalists are on display in New York City, and two painters demonstrated their skills in a live painting event.
Tune in Today: Of Mules, Music, and the Grand Canyon

Tune in Today: Of Mules, Music, and the Grand Canyon

With his composition ‘On the Trail,’ Ferde Grofé takes listeners down into the Grand Canyon and back up again.
Tune in Today: Bach’s Baby-Simple and Indispensable C-Major Prelude

Tune in Today: Bach’s Baby-Simple and Indispensable C-Major Prelude

The famed composer’s most accessible piece continues to influence 20th-century Western music.
Tune in Today: The Comedy in Haydn’s ‘The Joke’ Quartet

Tune in Today: The Comedy in Haydn’s ‘The Joke’ Quartet

The Austrian composer’s sense of humor is prominently displayed in its unexpected ending.
A Springtime Hymn: ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’

A Springtime Hymn: ‘For the Beauty of the Earth’

The sight of a countryside in bloom inspired the spiritual song.
Tune in Today: Kije, the Man Who Didn’t Exist

Tune in Today: Kije, the Man Who Didn’t Exist

This flight-of-fancy film about a bureaucratic mistake was enlivened and enriched by the composer Prokofiev’s imaginative, colorful musical composition.
Zach Top Wins First-Ever Best Traditional Country Album Award

Zach Top Wins First-Ever Best Traditional Country Album Award

The Grammy’s category was created for artists who represent the genre’s time-honored sounds.
‘It’s De-Lovely!’: The Life and Work of Cole Porter

‘It’s De-Lovely!’: The Life and Work of Cole Porter

This fun-loving and startlingly sanguine songwriter contributed hit after hit to the American Songbook in the early 20th century.
Nicias’s Unwavering Patriotism

Nicias’s Unwavering Patriotism

The ancient Greek politician made up for his inaptitude in military affairs with praiseworthy piety, diligence, and honesty.
Otis Boykin: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the World of Electronics

Otis Boykin: The Inventor Who Revolutionized the World of Electronics

People with heart conditions all over the world can thank Otis Boykin for a new lease on life.
Nelson Glueck: ‘A Hero of Biblical Archaeology’

Nelson Glueck: ‘A Hero of Biblical Archaeology’

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young scholar uses the Bible as his guide to become one of the 20th century’s most important archaeologists.
A Schoolboy Mob, a Villain, and the First Martyr of the Revolution

A Schoolboy Mob, a Villain, and the First Martyr of the Revolution

In ‘This Week in History,’ a gunshot fired blindly into a mob of Bostonians, kills a young boy, leading to a memorable and controversial trial.
Incredible Stories of Real-Life Castaways

Incredible Stories of Real-Life Castaways

Survival stories captivate listeners, especially when these hardy men and women have overcome unbelievable odds.
Historic Presidential Letters Up for Sale Just in Time For Presidents’ Day

Historic Presidential Letters Up for Sale Just in Time For Presidents’ Day

Raab Collection combines letters from Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt in historic offering.
Grit and Prayer: The Survival of a Star Aviator

Grit and Prayer: The Survival of a Star Aviator

This episode of ‘When Character Counts’ takes us aboard three rafts in the Pacific Ocean where a genuine hero helped save the lives of his fellow Americans.
‘Notes From Underground’: The Mystery of Free Will and the Failure of Utopianism

‘Notes From Underground’: The Mystery of Free Will and the Failure of Utopianism

Dostoevsky’s work confronts the paradox of free will and the self-destructive impulses at the heart of human nature.
A Solid Locked-Room Murder Mystery

A Solid Locked-Room Murder Mystery

Ross Montgomery’s ‘The Murder at World’s End’ proves a fun and clever murder mystery worthy of the genre.
Author Rob Currie on Writing and World War II

Author Rob Currie on Writing and World War II

An interview with the author of middle-grade historical fiction reveals his thoughts on writing for young readers.