Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy
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Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.

The Simply Magnificent Illustrations of Beatrix Potter
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The Simply Magnificent Illustrations of Beatrix Potter

Using just a pen and ink, the beloved children’s book author and illustrator created clean lines that effectively captured her characters.

A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution
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A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we look at a largely forgotten signer of the Declaration of Independence who gave his all for liberty.

Behold the Beauty: Divine Fatherly Love
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Behold the Beauty: Divine Fatherly Love

Guido Reni’s endearing paintings of Joseph and the Christ Child show the best of fatherhood and faith.

John Ford Coley Reflects on His Classical Music Roots and Latest Release
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John Ford Coley Reflects on His Classical Music Roots and Latest Release

With a tribute album in the works, the ‘I’d Really Love to See You Tonight' performer looks back on his musical start and partnership with England Dan.

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The Simply Magnificent Illustrations of Beatrix Potter

The Simply Magnificent Illustrations of Beatrix Potter

Using just a pen and ink, the beloved children’s book author and illustrator created clean lines that effectively captured her characters.

Behold the Beauty: Divine Fatherly Love

Behold the Beauty: Divine Fatherly Love

Guido Reni’s endearing paintings of Joseph and the Christ Child show the best of fatherhood and faith.

Regal Portraiture at the London Exhibition ‘Elizabeth I: Queen and Court’

Regal Portraiture at the London Exhibition ‘Elizabeth I: Queen and Court’

The exhibition’s assemblage of rare Tudor-era paintings demonstrates the development of portraiture as a significant art genre in Britain.

People First, Courtiers Second: The Art of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

People First, Courtiers Second: The Art of Adélaïde Labille-Guiard

The lesser known neoclassical artist was among the finest portraitists of her age.

Magic Worlds: The Life and Works of John William Waterhouse

Magic Worlds: The Life and Works of John William Waterhouse

This Pre-Raphaelite artist reimagined Greek, Shakespearean, and Arthurian heroines for subsequent generations.

The World’s Best Contemporary Fine Art: Sotheby’s NY and the ARC Salon

The World’s Best Contemporary Fine Art: Sotheby’s NY and the ARC Salon

A world-class opportunity to see—and perhaps acquire—traditional realist art.

Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

Seas, Ships, and Storms: The Maritime World of Charles Brooking

The 18th-century painter’s scenic seascapes are now regarded among Britain’s finest marine paintings.

Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Beyond the Grand Gesture: 4 Painters Who Capture Fatherhood

Spanning four countries and five centuries, these timeless paintings capture a father’s steadfast love.

Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

Maria Tallchief: Ballet, Discipline, and an Enduring American Legacy

With hard work and determination, the Osage native put American ballet in the spotlight on the world stage.

Chicagoland’s ‘The Producers’ Induces Uproarious Laughter

Chicagoland’s ‘The Producers’ Induces Uproarious Laughter

When a meant-to-be-terrible musical becomes an overnight favorite, no one is more surprised than the two hapless men who simply wanted to make a buck.

‘David Copperfield’: A Fresh Take on a Literary Classic

‘David Copperfield’: A Fresh Take on a Literary Classic

In this off-Broadway, three-person show, character nuances are portrayed beautifully.

‘Damn Yankees’: Faust Meets Baseball

‘Damn Yankees’: Faust Meets Baseball

The baseball-themed play is one of the most modern adaptations of the Faust legend.

‘Finnegan’s Foursome’: Edward Burns Doesn’t Quite Nail It

‘Finnegan’s Foursome’: Edward Burns Doesn’t Quite Nail It

Hampered by too much profanity and long length, this golf outing is just kind of okay.

‘The Death of Robin Hood’: A Haunting Deconstruction of the Myth

‘The Death of Robin Hood’: A Haunting Deconstruction of the Myth

Hugh Jackman gives a career best performance as a man dealing with his criminal past.

Isola Bella: Flora and Fauna in Focus

Isola Bella: Flora and Fauna in Focus

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Italian island whose botanical paradise is equal to its baroque palace.

In Solitude and Stone: Bulgaria’s Cliff Monasteries, Carved From Living Rock

In Solitude and Stone: Bulgaria’s Cliff Monasteries, Carved From Living Rock

At its pinnacle, the rock-hewn churches of Ivanovo formed an entire city of faith suspended in stone.

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Beautiful Weddings Hollywood-Style

‘Til Death Do Us Part: Beautiful Weddings Hollywood-Style

Some classic films present wedding scenes that pull on the heart strings.

‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past

‘What Then Is an American?’ an Extravaganza of Replies From the Past

From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.

Vianden Castle: An Ever-Evolving Fortification

Vianden Castle: An Ever-Evolving Fortification

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we learn how the design of Luxembourg’s largest castle was enhanced over centuries.

Why Understanding Yourself Is So Difficult, and What Ancient Philosophers Can Teach Us

Why Understanding Yourself Is So Difficult, and What Ancient Philosophers Can Teach Us

Ancient thinkers believed self-knowledge is a necessary path toward wisdom, virtue, and meaningful relationships.

The Lost Art of Beautiful Craftsmanship

The Lost Art of Beautiful Craftsmanship

With the rise of mass production, the artistry once embedded in even the most ordinary tools began to disappear.

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.

John Ford Coley Reflects on His Classical Music Roots and Latest Release

John Ford Coley Reflects on His Classical Music Roots and Latest Release

With a tribute album in the works, the ‘I’d Really Love to See You Tonight' performer looks back on his musical start and partnership with England Dan.

The Old-World Symphony That We Call ‘From the New World’

The Old-World Symphony That We Call ‘From the New World’

Are there truly American elements in Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9?

Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 2)

Tune in Today: The Mystery of Bach’s Six Suites for Solo Cello (Part 2)

Great cellist Pablo Casals treasured, performed, and recorded the forgotten suites.

The Forgotten Brother of a Musical Family

The Forgotten Brother of a Musical Family

Films of Hollywood Golden Era shine with the work of the music director Emil Newman.

Music on the Magic Mountain

Music on the Magic Mountain

How Thomas Mann’s ‘The Magic Mountain’ uses the power of music to transform a simple soul amid life, death, and war.

Tune in Today: Inspired by Folk Dance Forms, Elevated to Symphonic Brilliance

Tune in Today: Inspired by Folk Dance Forms, Elevated to Symphonic Brilliance

How a set of traditional piano duets caught the ear of Johannes Brahms and launched Antonin Dvorak onto the global stage.

Alfred Newman: The Movies’ Favorite Musician

Alfred Newman: The Movies’ Favorite Musician

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit the composer whose music delighted millions of movie fans.

A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution

A Forgotten Hero: ‘Honest John’ Hart and the American Revolution

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we look at a largely forgotten signer of the Declaration of Independence who gave his all for liberty.

‘Greatest Private Benjamin Franklin Collection in a Century’ Headed to Auction

‘Greatest Private Benjamin Franklin Collection in a Century’ Headed to Auction

Sotheby’s is set to auction former Philadelphia Flyers executive Jay T. Snider’s historic collection before America’s 250th anniversary.

History off the Beaten Path: Charles Lindbergh Burial Site: Hidden in Hawaii

History off the Beaten Path: Charles Lindbergh Burial Site: Hidden in Hawaii

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we venture into a lush environment to view the unpretentious resting place of a historic aviator.

Joseph Pulitzer: At the Forefront of American Journalism

Joseph Pulitzer: At the Forefront of American Journalism

Pulitzer’s rags-to-riches story captured the luck and determination characterized by pioneering immigrants.

The Catalyst That Triggered the American Revolution: The French and Indian War

The Catalyst That Triggered the American Revolution: The French and Indian War

How Britain’s victory over France forged the debts and military minds that drove the colonies to independence.

‘China’s War on Faith’: Belief Threatens the CCP

‘China’s War on Faith’: Belief Threatens the CCP

Sam Brownback discusses how the Chinese Communist Party is waging a relentless war on faith.

Air Castles: Bret Harte’s Short Story ‘A Lonely Ride’

Air Castles: Bret Harte’s Short Story ‘A Lonely Ride’

On a nighttime stagecoach ride, a young man gets more than he bargains for from his daydreams.

‘The Land and Its People’: An Eye for the Ordinary

‘The Land and Its People’: An Eye for the Ordinary

David Sedaris’ collection of essays is funny, whether poking fun at family, friends, or Manhattan scaffolding.