The World’s First Museum of Lost Things
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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
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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.
‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’: ‘Gunsmoke’ and Country Music
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Wars, Sedition, and Defining a ‘Clear and Present Danger’
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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
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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.
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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.
How One Exhibit Is Using Kindness to Expose Beijing’s Hidden Brutalities

How One Exhibit Is Using Kindness to Expose Beijing’s Hidden Brutalities

‘These virtues can only help us to inspire to make the world a kinder and more just and more compassionate place,’ said Mayor Sue Heins.
Patriot Paul Revere: America’s Most Famous Silversmith

Patriot Paul Revere: America’s Most Famous Silversmith

Aside from his patriotism, Revere is known for being one of colonial America’s most prolific silversmiths.
Autumn in New York: Exquisite Tiffany Studios Stained Glass

Autumn in New York: Exquisite Tiffany Studios Stained Glass

The brilliant glass windows reveals the scientific and artistic genius of the company’s founder and employees.
‘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.
‘Il Trittico’: Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

‘Il Trittico’: Opera’s Favorite Triple Feature

Part 1 of this series features the first in Puccini’s opera trilogy, the tragedy ‘Il Tabarro.’
‘The Winslow Boy:’ A Family’s Fight for Justice

‘The Winslow Boy:’ A Family’s Fight for Justice

This Edwardian drama is about courageously standing for what is right.
‘The Forge’: Baptism by Fire

‘The Forge’: Baptism by Fire

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ champions the right male role models for young men.
‘The Devil and Daniel Webster’: All That Money Can Buy

‘The Devil and Daniel Webster’: All That Money Can Buy

Director William Dieterle’s film on the Faustian deal with the devil is set in New England.
‘Samurai Assassin’: The End of an Era

‘Samurai Assassin’: The End of an Era

The great Toshiro Mifune is a ronin who wants to be taken seriously.
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.
Letters From a Prison Cell

Letters From a Prison Cell

Faith in God kept Thomas More at peace as he awaited execution.
Flagler College: A Spanish Renaissance-Style Masterpiece

Flagler College: A Spanish Renaissance-Style Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a palatial luxury college in the oldest U.S. city.
Perfectly Imperfect: How This Author Is Resisting AI With a 1,500-Year-Old Craft

Perfectly Imperfect: How This Author Is Resisting AI With a 1,500-Year-Old Craft

Children’s author Alison Stegert is joining a growing community of illumination artists.
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.
An Enduring Tribute to Indiana’s Wabash River

An Enduring Tribute to Indiana’s Wabash River

Paul Dresser’s ballad ‘On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away’ become the official state song in 1913.
‘The Perfect Tuba’: Those Low Notes in a Musical Ensemble

‘The Perfect Tuba’: Those Low Notes in a Musical Ensemble

The large brass instrument in bands and orchestras gets a shout-out in this charming and informative book.
Tune in Today: Rachmaninoff’s 18th Variation, Inspired by Paganini

Tune in Today: Rachmaninoff’s 18th Variation, Inspired by Paganini

Paganini’s eminently inspirational 24th Caprice found new form, fashion, and listeners in Rachmaninoff’s capable hands.
Tune in Today: Expressing Rural Life in Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

Tune in Today: Expressing Rural Life in Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony

Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony captures the sounds of nature in vivid complexity.
Miranda Lambert: Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame New Inductee

Miranda Lambert: Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame New Inductee

Singer Miranda Lambert thanks her father for inspiring her love of country music.
Tune in Today: Clara Wieck Schumann’s Piano Concerto

Tune in Today: Clara Wieck Schumann’s Piano Concerto

The piano prodigy was also a composer. She began writing this composition when she was just 13.
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.
Discipline and Love: The Daily Routine of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Discipline and Love: The Daily Routine of Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hawthorne developed his routine in his youth, and marriage helped his art blossom.
Charles Van Doren: Shame, Silence, and Redemption

Charles Van Doren: Shame, Silence, and Redemption

This installment of ‘When Character Counted’ looks at the Ivy League celebrity who fell from grace and spent a lifetime making amends.
Harold Arlin: America’s First Radio Voice

Harold Arlin: America’s First Radio Voice

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young electrical engineer who incidentally pioneers a new industry through the advent of radio.
Ronald Reagan’s Unprecedented Operation to Capture Terrorists

Ronald Reagan’s Unprecedented Operation to Capture Terrorists

In ‘This Week in History,’ an Italian cruise ship is hijacked, leading the Americans to take an unprecedented step to bring terrorists to justice.
‘Gracie’: Shining the Spotlight on a Comedy Legend

‘Gracie’: Shining the Spotlight on a Comedy Legend

Ange Clancy-Sukala’s biography examines the fascinating woman behind the Burns and Allen team.
L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Kismet’

L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Kismet’

The renowned writer tells of a match race, not between two horses, but between a man and a woman.
A Comedian Urges: ‘You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind, America’

A Comedian Urges: ‘You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind, America’

Actor and comic Rob Schneider comments on today’s culture in an engaging memoir.
Willie Nelson: The Singer-Songwriter in His Own Words

Willie Nelson: The Singer-Songwriter in His Own Words

In ‘Willie Nelson on Willie Nelson,' Paul Maher Jr. has culled a treasure trove of long-unseen interviews with the country music legend.