Jimmy Failla’s ‘Cancel Culture Dictionary’
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Jimmy Failla’s ‘Cancel Culture Dictionary’

“An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun,” as the book is aptly subtitled, is the comedian’s clever defense of free speech and civil discourse.
3/25/2024
Protecting Traditional Painting in the 1940s
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Protecting Traditional Painting in the 1940s

Concerned about deviant art that was emerging, a group of post-World War II painters wrote a manifesto to promote and protect traditional art.
3/24/2024
Chardin’s Transcendent Brush
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Chardin’s Transcendent Brush

Jean-Siméon Chardin’s use of light and incandescence in his still lifes lures viewers into the quiet threshold of inner life.
3/23/2024
A Special Day to Observe and Reflect on Life’s Journey
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A Special Day to Observe and Reflect on Life’s Journey

On March 25, we celebrate the medieval poet Dante Alighieri and modern storyteller J.R.R. Tolkien.
3/23/2024
The Evanescence of Amber and Lilac
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The Evanescence of Amber and Lilac

John Singer Sargent’s painting ‘Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose’ captures the magic of colors and light.
3/23/2024
Good Food Comes With Goodness: Murillo’s ‘The Angels’ Kitchen’

Good Food Comes With Goodness: Murillo’s ‘The Angels’ Kitchen’

In these Light Comments About Interesting Art, we see how the pure heart of a lowly brother calls to celestial beings who gladly do his work.
11/16/2023
‘After Death’: What’s on the Other Side?

‘After Death’: What’s on the Other Side?

This provocative film takes a scientific look at what happens when the lights go out.
10/27/2023
Woman Finds Forgiveness for Father Who Abused Her: Near-Death Experience

Woman Finds Forgiveness for Father Who Abused Her: Near-Death Experience

Though she only ‘died’ on the table for a matter of seconds, the NDE lasted long and she had a ‘life review.’
10/11/2023
Studies Explore the Healing Power of Music

Studies Explore the Healing Power of Music

The right kind of music has been proven to alleviate stress and scientists have used it to heal a young girl’s brain.
9/16/2023
Woman Says She Escaped the Grasps of Hell in a Near-Death Experience

Woman Says She Escaped the Grasps of Hell in a Near-Death Experience

M.K. “Kathy” McDaniel had about a 38 percent chance of surviving.
8/12/2023
Scientists Study Power of Consciousness With a New Twist on a Famous Quantum Experiment

Scientists Study Power of Consciousness With a New Twist on a Famous Quantum Experiment

What if our thoughts or observations could change the way something moves? Imagine if your consciousness could change the outcome of events.
8/1/2023
Steinway: From American Dream to American Excellence

Steinway: From American Dream to American Excellence

Since the late 19th-century, Steinway & Sons has been recognized as a world-renowned piano company.
3/27/2024
Hercules and the Arcadian Stag: Finding Great Patience and Gratitude

Hercules and the Arcadian Stag: Finding Great Patience and Gratitude

In this installment of ‘Our Herculean Tasks: Finding Wisdom in the 12 Labors,’ we look at Hercules’s third task.
3/26/2024
Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘A Literary Nightmare’

Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘A Literary Nightmare’

Here is a rhyme that the 19th-century author couldn’t get out of his head.
3/26/2024
White Gold: Rival 18th-Century Porcelain Manufactories

White Gold: Rival 18th-Century Porcelain Manufactories

Nationalism intensified the rivalry of the two greatest 18th-century European porcelain manufactories: Meissen and Sèvres.
3/25/2024
Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson Pair Up in the Movies

Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson Pair Up in the Movies

In this installment of ‘Comparing Classic Cinema,’ we meet Hollywood’s opera stars in ‘That Midnight Kiss’ and ‘The Toast of New Orleans.’
3/17/2024
‘Brooklyn Laundry’: A Bittersweet Romance of Possibilities

‘Brooklyn Laundry’: A Bittersweet Romance of Possibilities

This off-Broadway production explores the realities of romance.
3/16/2024
‘James and the Giant Peach’ Makes a Splash

‘James and the Giant Peach’ Makes a Splash

Roald Dahl’s children’s favorite is a colorful, animated spectacle on stage at Chicago area’s Marriott Theatre.
3/13/2024
Jimmy Failla’s ‘Cancel Culture Dictionary’

Jimmy Failla’s ‘Cancel Culture Dictionary’

“An A to Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun,” as the book is aptly subtitled, is the comedian’s clever defense of free speech and civil discourse.
3/25/2024
‘Once Upon a Villa’

‘Once Upon a Villa’

Andrew Kaplan’s new book invites us into the life of an American family staying in the French Riviera.
3/22/2024
Maimonides’s Guide to a Wonderful Life

Maimonides’s Guide to a Wonderful Life

In ‘Rules to Live By,’ we learn about the Medieval philosopher whose ideas can guide us today.
3/22/2024
‘Here Comes Mr. Jordan’ (1941) and ‘Down to Earth’ (1947)

‘Here Comes Mr. Jordan’ (1941) and ‘Down to Earth’ (1947)

In this installment of “Comparing Classic Cinema,” we step into a fantasy and its remake.
3/28/2024
‘The Far Country’: A Northern Western

‘The Far Country’: A Northern Western

A bold explorer finds danger and romance in Yukon Territory.
3/27/2024
TV Series: ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’

TV Series: ‘A Gentleman in Moscow’

This 8-episode series shows how Russian culture is ruined by communist politics.
3/27/2024
A Teen Artist Paints Hope in Hard Times

A Teen Artist Paints Hope in Hard Times

Fourteen-year-old painter Lin Yu Hsuan’s inspiring art shows wisdom that belies her age.
3/3/2024
Winning Art Awards Today Using 19th-Century Traditions

Winning Art Awards Today Using 19th-Century Traditions

Figure and portrait painter Alessandra Marrucchi shares her passion for creating realist art.
2/1/2024
Competition Winners: Traditional Oil Painting at Its Best

Competition Winners: Traditional Oil Painting at Its Best

All of the award-winning works of ‘The Sixth NTD International Figure Painting Competition’ are in.
1/23/2024
The New England Psalm-Singer

The New England Psalm-Singer

William Billings, America’s foremost professional composer of hymns and ‘psalm-tunes,’ was integral to the American folk tradition.
3/26/2024
Bach: The Most Prolific Name in Music

Bach: The Most Prolific Name in Music

The Bach musical dynasty leaves a lasting legacy.
3/22/2024
William Henry Fry: America’s Visionary Composer

William Henry Fry: America’s Visionary Composer

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a history-making prodigy from Philadelphia who argued for an American voice in classical music.
3/20/2024
How Classical Opera Portrays the Soul

How Classical Opera Portrays the Soul

In this installment of ‘Opera Through the Ages,’ we enjoy the unadorned melodies and realistic stories of classical opera.
3/18/2024
The English Quality of John Dunstable

The English Quality of John Dunstable

His ‘English countenance’ led to the development of 15th-century polyphony of rich, full harmonies.
3/12/2024
‘Texas’s Celtic Woman’

‘Texas’s Celtic Woman’

American singer Misty Posey creates Celtic-classical music that inspires listeners with captivating vocals and traditional stylings
3/10/2024
From Concert to Screen Gem: The Last Romantic Composer

From Concert to Screen Gem: The Last Romantic Composer

The early Hollywood compositions of genius Erich Wolfgang Korngold still influence film composers.
3/5/2024
250 Years Ago: The Road to the Revolutionary War

250 Years Ago: The Road to the Revolutionary War

From the Boston Tea Party to the Intolerable Acts, these events were a powder keg for the American Revolution.
3/28/2024
How Infighting Produced the Bill of Rights and a Controversial Map

How Infighting Produced the Bill of Rights and a Controversial Map

In ‘This Week in History,’ early political philosophies established unity, fomented factionalism, and created a unique political maneuver.
3/23/2024
Virginia’s Unmistakable Influence on America’s Founding

Virginia’s Unmistakable Influence on America’s Founding

How the Virginia Declaration of Rights Influenced the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
3/23/2024
History Off the Beaten Path: In the Shadow of Ancient History

History Off the Beaten Path: In the Shadow of Ancient History

The tiny, remote 90-year-old post office still serves in national park.
3/21/2024
Zachariah Chandler: Politician and Founder of the Republican Party

Zachariah Chandler: Politician and Founder of the Republican Party

This Michigan politician supported the rights of African Americans and eliminated corruption in government.
3/18/2024
A Legendary Constable Solves a Perfectly Executed Bank Heist

A Legendary Constable Solves a Perfectly Executed Bank Heist

In ‘This Week in History,’ escaped convicts from Australia’s penal colony conduct America’s biggest bank heist. But New York’s top detective is on the case.
3/16/2024