‘The American Soldier’: Where Sorrow and Pride Walk Hand in Hand
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‘The American Soldier’: Where Sorrow and Pride Walk Hand in Hand

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.
The Mystery of Aging: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73
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The Mystery of Aging: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73

In this poem, death and rebirth are present in the same breath, interlaced in the same images.
Andrew Jackson Versus John Calhoun: The Crisis of Nullification
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Andrew Jackson Versus John Calhoun: The Crisis of Nullification

In ‘This Week in History,’ John C. Calhoun adopts the Jeffersonian-Madisonian theory of nullification leading to a state versus federal standoff.
A Surprising Twist on the Origins of the Candy Cane
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A Surprising Twist on the Origins of the Candy Cane

The candy cane is one of the simplest types of candy, yet the confection boasts a variety of versions, flavors, and even origin stories.
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Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Here’s the lesser-known but influential artistic legacy of America’s famous inventor.
This Isn’t Marie Antoinette After All

This Isn’t Marie Antoinette After All

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

Chasing the History of a Rare Greek Bronze

A rare extant statue of Artemis is on a long-term loan at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving

Norman Rockwell’s Classic Image of Thanksgiving

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

The Captivating ‘Marie Antoinette Style’

For centuries, the last queen of France has influenced art, architecture, entertainment, and more. London’s Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates her legacy.
‘50 Years From Home’: Vince Gill’s Ambitious Recording Project

‘50 Years From Home’: Vince Gill’s Ambitious Recording Project

The country legend pledged to release one EP per month for the next year.
‘Jewish Worlds Illuminated': A Treasure Trove of Hebrew Manuscripts

‘Jewish Worlds Illuminated': A Treasure Trove of Hebrew Manuscripts

Over 100 works are displayed at Manhattan’s Grolier Club, the country’s oldest society of bibliophiles.
‘The American Soldier’: Where Sorrow and Pride Walk Hand in Hand

‘The American Soldier’: Where Sorrow and Pride Walk Hand in Hand

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.
‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’ Takes the Stage

‘Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol’ Takes the Stage

Ebenezer Scrooge’s former business partner weighs in on redemption and earns his saving grace.
Meet the Artists the CCP Can’t Silence

Meet the Artists the CCP Can’t Silence

Hungwei Sun, a principal dancer with Shen Yun Performing Arts, escaped the terror the CCP inflicts on the Chinese people.
‘3:10 to Yuma:’ A Western of Inner Storms

‘3:10 to Yuma:’ A Western of Inner Storms

A rancher and outlaw engage in a battle of wills as they wait for the train to Yuma.
‘The President’s Cake’ Points a Finger at Totalitarian Regimes

‘The President’s Cake’ Points a Finger at Totalitarian Regimes

A very poor young girl must find ingredients to bake a cake for Saddam Hussein’s birthday.
‘Portrait of Jennie’: Art Is Lifeless Without Love

‘Portrait of Jennie’: Art Is Lifeless Without Love

This film adaptation of Robert Nathan’s novella ponders life, death, faith, truth, and hope.
St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Austrian monastery that abounds in stunning art and craftsmanship.
Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.
Heulebrug and Duinbergen Revive the Flemish Touch

Heulebrug and Duinbergen Revive the Flemish Touch

In this installment of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit two neighborhoods in Knokke-Heist, a fashionable seaside town in Belgium.
‘24 Italian Songs and Arias’: The Textbook of Opera

‘24 Italian Songs and Arias’: The Textbook of Opera

In this series, ‘Beautiful Arias,' we discover the history, translation, and recordings of arias preserved by Alessandro Parisotti in ‘Arie Antiche.’
A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

A Conversation With Political Scientist Charles Murray on Faith

The respected political scientist discusses his struggles with faith which still continues.
Herakles’s 6th Labor: Clear Away the Mind’s Chaos

Herakles’s 6th Labor: Clear Away the Mind’s Chaos

Herakles’s solution for defeating the birds of chaos offers a lesson in separating truth from toxic noise.
How a ‘Star Wars’ Film Can Help You Become a Better Person

How a ‘Star Wars’ Film Can Help You Become a Better Person

‘Return of the Jedi’ examines several aspects of the virtue fortitude.
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.
From Global to Local: Community and Country Music

From Global to Local: Community and Country Music

The tradition of country songwriting celebrates family, faith, and hometowns.
Backstage: Stories Behind Beloved Christmas Songs

Backstage: Stories Behind Beloved Christmas Songs

Songs born of grief, wartime, teenage talent, and completely unrelated events have become the soundtrack to the holidays.
The Yodel’s Cultural Bridge

The Yodel’s Cultural Bridge

Swiss emigrants brought the vocal technique to America’s founding colonies.
Tune in Today: The Art of the Art Song in Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’

Tune in Today: The Art of the Art Song in Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’

Music allows composers to interpret and shape poetry in ways that create an entirely new artistic experience.
Tune in Today: The Remarkable Origin of the Strauss ‘Oboe Concerto’ 

Tune in Today: The Remarkable Origin of the Strauss ‘Oboe Concerto’ 

A fleeting meeting between a world-famous composer and an American soldier was the catalyst for one of the world’s most cherished oboe pieces.
The Gospel Music of Tennessee Ernie Ford

The Gospel Music of Tennessee Ernie Ford

The country singer released recordings of traditional hymns throughout his career.
Tune in Today: ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ in Two Formats

Tune in Today: ‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’ in Two Formats

Johann Sebastian Bach’s unforgettable piece wouldn’t exist today without the help of a German lyricist, a German composer, and a British poet.
Andrew Jackson Versus John Calhoun: The Crisis of Nullification

Andrew Jackson Versus John Calhoun: The Crisis of Nullification

In ‘This Week in History,’ John C. Calhoun adopts the Jeffersonian-Madisonian theory of nullification leading to a state versus federal standoff.
A Surprising Twist on the Origins of the Candy Cane

A Surprising Twist on the Origins of the Candy Cane

The candy cane is one of the simplest types of candy, yet the confection boasts a variety of versions, flavors, and even origin stories.
Ransom Olds: He Helped Put America on Wheels

Ransom Olds: He Helped Put America on Wheels

This industrialist designed the Oldsmobile and was a foundational force in America’s early automobile industry.
The Lone Star State Patriot and Prophet: Sam Houston

The Lone Star State Patriot and Prophet: Sam Houston

This installment of “When Character Counted” brings us a man whose personality and achievements were as grand as the state he helped shape.
Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted Christmas

Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted Christmas

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young puppeteer whose gift for writing establishes some of America’s best Christmas traditions.
Operation Nimrod: Retaking the Iranian Embassy in London

Operation Nimrod: Retaking the Iranian Embassy in London

The British Special Air Service rescued hostages taken by Iranian separatists who wanted their own country.
250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec

250 Years Ago, Part 9: Heroes, Spies, and the Revolutionary War in Quebec

Patriots look to their northern neighbor in hopes of securing the support of a ‘14th colony.’
The Mystery of Aging: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73

The Mystery of Aging: Shakespeare’s Sonnet 73

In this poem, death and rebirth are present in the same breath, interlaced in the same images.
‘Planting Life: Shut the Kingdom’: A Sci-Fi Mystery

‘Planting Life: Shut the Kingdom’: A Sci-Fi Mystery

Author Laura Montgomery’s protagonist investigates a mystery to protect his father.
‘The Sun Rising’: Reconsidering Great Britain’s James I

‘The Sun Rising’: Reconsidering Great Britain’s James I

The king who followed Elizabeth I was skilled at diplomacy and at keeping an uneasy peace between religious groups in his kingdom.
Umberto Eco’s Anti-Library: A Case for Keeping Piles of Unread Books

Umberto Eco’s Anti-Library: A Case for Keeping Piles of Unread Books

Unread books reshape the way that people learn, question, and navigate a complicated world.