This painting of the Adoration was the first monumental Italian nocturne piece.

In this installment of ‘Profile of the Artist,’ we meet Leonardo da Vinci, the genius and perfectionist.

Here’s the lesser-known but influential artistic legacy of America’s famous inventor.

Jean-Etienne Liotard’s beloved portrait presumed to be the 7-year-old Austrian archduchess is likely to be of her sister, Maria Carolina.

A rare extant statue of Artemis is on a long-term loan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

The holiday-themed “Freedom From Want” played an important role during World War II and is a testament to Rockwell’s artistic talent.

Theater Wit presents Blake Montgomery in a one-man show about the famed author’s public readings of his classic Christmas tale.

Louis Liu achieved his goal of becoming a Shen Yun dancer. But given the merciless tactics the CCP used against his family, it’s hard to believe he succeeded.

In his one-man play, award-nominated actor and playwright Douglas Taurel transports audience members into the lives of soldiers and those who love them.

Film is a dangerous, potentially harmful medium. While ‘Gremlins’ inflicted violence on puppets, ’Dust Bunny' features violence that’s strictly not for kids.

An animated feature about King David recreates the classic story of a shepherd guided by God.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we feature four rare bridges, lined with buildings on both sides.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Austrian monastery that abounds in stunning art and craftsmanship.

Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.

In this installment of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit two neighborhoods in Knokke-Heist, a fashionable seaside town in Belgium.

The respected political scientist discusses his struggles with faith which still continues.

Herakles’s solution for defeating the birds of chaos offers a lesson in separating truth from toxic noise.

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.

The competition is part of a series of events hosted by NTD in support of traditional culture.

The classical Chinese dance competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD aimed at promoting traditional culture.

Colorado’s renowned concert space is a natural wonder of the live music world.

Great music loses its power when it becomes just another soundtrack for distracted listeners.

The “Hallelujah Chorus” was the masterpiece of composer George Frideric Handel and librettist Charles Jennens.

Written to honor his silver anniversary, Edvard Grieg’s “Wedding Day at Troldhaugen” captures decades of love, loss, and art in a single piano work.

The tradition of country songwriting celebrates family, faith, and hometowns.

A brilliant violin composition wins the battle for love.

Songs born of grief, wartime, teenage talent, and completely unrelated events have become the soundtrack to the holidays.

The physician promoted European agriculture in the colonies and embarked on diplomacy for America during the War for Independence.

Inventor of the first life raft, Beasley created devices that made life better for all.

When the Dorchester was torpedoed in World War II, four men from different faiths became a symbol of courage and unity.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a Navy veteran who kept a sacred promise to ‘forever be Santa Claus.’

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ Rainbow Canyon Scenic Drive in southeastern Nevada leads to a historic schoolhouse and a train track.

On a frozen Christmas in 1914, singing soldiers brought peace and goodwill to a battlefield.

Finnish author Iida Turpeinen’s ‘Beasts of the Sea’ is a moving narrative that celebrates discovery and memorializes the lost.

A giant gives his wealth to a count, who wishes to give children a Christmas festival.