‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker
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‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker

“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
‘The Chosen Adventures’: A Family-Oriented Animated Series
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‘The Chosen Adventures’: A Family-Oriented Animated Series

Children and parents alike will enjoy this spinoff from the popular drama series, “The Chosen.”
Masterpieces of European Decorative Arts
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Masterpieces of European Decorative Arts

The Frick Collection’s ‘To the Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum’ offers visitors the first chance to view these objects in North America.
Tune in Today: Myth to Music With Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’
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Tune in Today: Myth to Music With Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’

An ancient tale of battle and heroism was transformed into one of the most recognizable pieces of Western music.
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Masterpieces of European Decorative Arts

Masterpieces of European Decorative Arts

The Frick Collection’s ‘To the Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum’ offers visitors the first chance to view these objects in North America.
Tiffany’s Dazzling Dragonflies

Tiffany’s Dazzling Dragonflies

The symbolic insect became a popular motif for European and American jewelers at the turn of the 20th century.
While Postmodernists Embrace Fervour, This Painter Finds ‘Meditation’ in Every Precise Stroke

While Postmodernists Embrace Fervour, This Painter Finds ‘Meditation’ in Every Precise Stroke

‘For two hours, everything else goes away, you just are so focused ... It is so good it’s almost a meditation,’ says watercolourist Anne Maree O'Brien.
Sardonyx Cameos of Emperor Augustus

Sardonyx Cameos of Emperor Augustus

These magnificent museum gemstone cameos depict Augustus as a heroic leader and imply his equality with the gods.
This Artist Brings Yacht Racing History to Life

This Artist Brings Yacht Racing History to Life

Shane Couch’s meticulously researched oil paintings reflect his lifelong love of sailing and naval history.
‘St. Francis in the Desert’: A Beloved Bellini Painting

‘St. Francis in the Desert’: A Beloved Bellini Painting

Giovanni Bellini’s painting poetically communicates St. Francis’s devotion and contemplation.
Suffolk, Sutton Hoo, and World War II

Suffolk, Sutton Hoo, and World War II

One of the greatest archeological sites of medieval treasures was unearthed in 1939.
‘Gaslight’ (Angel Street): A Taut, Suspenseful Drama

‘Gaslight’ (Angel Street): A Taut, Suspenseful Drama

Something sinister is going on in Mrs. Manningham’s home and it’s driving her crazy.
‘Il Trittico’: Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

‘Il Trittico’: Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

Part 3 of this series features the third of Puccini’s three one-act operas, the comedy ‘Gianni Schicchi.’
‘Il Trittico': Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

‘Il Trittico': Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

Part 2 of this series features the second of Puccini’s one-act operas, the religious story ‘Suor Angelica.’
‘Punch’: Learning From Past Actions

‘Punch’: Learning From Past Actions

Consequences have actions, and Nottingham native Jacob learned so the hard way when he killed a man with a single punch.
‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker

‘Soul on Fire’: From Burn Victim to Motivational Speaker

“Soul on Fire” provides a message we all need to hear more often. It shows how community, faith, hope, and love can be transformative forces in peoples lives.
‘The Chosen Adventures’: A Family-Oriented Animated Series

‘The Chosen Adventures’: A Family-Oriented Animated Series

Children and parents alike will enjoy this spinoff from the popular drama series, “The Chosen.”
‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime

‘Roofman’: Using Military Skills for a Life of Petty Crime

One of America’s failures is not helping soldiers transition back to society. That’s not the real story of “Roofman,” but one appreciates the artistic license.
Crafting ‘’Round the Mountain’ in Southwest Virginia

Crafting ‘’Round the Mountain’ in Southwest Virginia

‘Round the Mountain: Southwest Virginia’s Artisan Network celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Ram’s Bridge: Natural or Man-Made?

Ram’s Bridge: Natural or Man-Made?

A land mass in Palk Bay between India and Sri Lanka invites questions with few answers in the quest to make it a national heritage site.
Potsdam: Jewel in the Crown of Frederick the Great

Potsdam: Jewel in the Crown of Frederick the Great

In this series, ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit Potsdam, which once again has become the ‘German Versailles.’
The World’s First Museum of Lost Things

The World’s First Museum of Lost Things

Anyone with an internet connection can ‘visit’ this virtual museum of pilfered artifacts.
New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior

New York Public Library: Classic Exterior, Artsy Interior

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the largest and most iconic public libraries in the United States.
The Power of Words in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

The Power of Words in Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

In this comedic play by Shakespeare, readers discover that words have the power to unite lovers, divide them, and bring them together once again.
Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: A Gilded-Age Monument

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion: A Gilded-Age Monument

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the finest Second Empire style country houses in America.
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.
‘For Boston’: College Football’s Famous Fight Song

‘For Boston’: College Football’s Famous Fight Song

T.J. Hurley set the fight song trend with his composition for Boston College football.
Tune in Today: Myth to Music With Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’

Tune in Today: Myth to Music With Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries’

An ancient tale of battle and heroism was transformed into one of the most recognizable pieces of Western music.
Tune in Today: Chance Conspired to Create a Popular Composition

Tune in Today: Chance Conspired to Create a Popular Composition

Composer-pianist Edward McDowell wrote “To a Wild Rose” with a little help from his wife.
Orville Gibson: The Luthier Who Gave Music Its Modern Voice

Orville Gibson: The Luthier Who Gave Music Its Modern Voice

The Gibson guitar is a symbol of dynamic sound in the popular music industry.
The Archers’ First Release in Over Three Decades

The Archers’ First Release in Over Three Decades

The sibling trio’s August 2025 record ‘Legacy Live’ features a compilation of their biggest hits and fan favorites.
Tune in Today: Why Berlioz’s Overture Still Sets Hearts Racing

Tune in Today: Why Berlioz’s Overture Still Sets Hearts Racing

Before Hollywood’s swashbuckling heroes ever drew a sword, Hector Berlioz’s ‘Roman Carnival’ captured the sound of adventure.
‘My Nova Scotia Home’: A Love Letter to Canada’s Landscape

‘My Nova Scotia Home’: A Love Letter to Canada’s Landscape

Country singer Hank Snow gave a poetic tribute to the natural beauty and quaint culture of his upbringing.
Astors, Vanderbilts, and the Battle for New York’s Opera Scene

Astors, Vanderbilts, and the Battle for New York’s Opera Scene

In ‘This Week in History,’ when Alva Vanderbilt takes on the Astors to break into New York’s elite, it lays the groundwork for a much larger societal battle.
Rubber and a Good Doctor: Benjamin Franklin Goodrich

Rubber and a Good Doctor: Benjamin Franklin Goodrich

Civil War surgeon B.F. Goodrich indulged his entrepreneural talent to found a great American company.
‘Where Do We Get Such Men?’

‘Where Do We Get Such Men?’

In this installment of “When Character Counted” is the story of a man whose phenomenal grit and courage became legendary in the U.S. Air Force.
Bowling Green Station: A Little Building With a Big Purpose

Bowling Green Station: A Little Building With a Big Purpose

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we look at a tiny, 120-year-old structure largely unobserved in lower Manhattan.
The Fearless Fireman of the 2011 Tsunami

The Fearless Fireman of the 2011 Tsunami

Fujio Koshita saved countless by ringing the fire station’s bell.
Wars, Sedition, and Defining a ‘Clear and Present Danger’

Wars, Sedition, and Defining a ‘Clear and Present Danger’

In ‘This Week in History,’ subversives attempt to refute war legislation, forcing the U.S. court system to redefine the parameters of free speech.
Chimney Rock: Stalwart in Stone

Chimney Rock: Stalwart in Stone

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we see how a North Carolina state park remained intact despite last year’s pummeling by Hurricane Helene.
The Experience of Loss in Gerard Manley Hopkins’s ‘Spring and Fall’

The Experience of Loss in Gerard Manley Hopkins’s ‘Spring and Fall’

A young girl’s sadness over dying leaves and colder weather also applies to human mortality.
Caesar’s ‘Gallic War’ as Guide to Understanding the Great Roman

Caesar’s ‘Gallic War’ as Guide to Understanding the Great Roman

In this installment of ‘The Reissue,’ Cynthia Damon discusses her new translation of Caesar’s work and the importance of studying Caesar.
‘Brady vs. Belichick’: Who Created the Patriots Dynasty

‘Brady vs. Belichick’: Who Created the Patriots Dynasty

Gary Myers insists either the star quarterback or the head coach deserve credit, but not both.