How the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Ended the Siege of Boston
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How the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Ended the Siege of Boston

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Continental Congress convenes for the second time while numerous patriots seize two important fortifications
Seeing the Invisible World
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Seeing the Invisible World

What is most precious may be lurking just beneath the surface—if we look hard enough.
Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’
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Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’

A vintage book written by singing cowboy Jules Verne Allen reveals the journeys of America’s horsemen.
The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area
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The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Every year, artists and art lovers alike are drawn to the Portrait Society of America’s ‘The Art of the Portrait' Conference for fun, beauty, and inspiration.
Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality
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Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality

In this new installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ Jackie Robinson used silence and gravitas to change baseball and a nation.
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The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Every year, artists and art lovers alike are drawn to the Portrait Society of America’s ‘The Art of the Portrait' Conference for fun, beauty, and inspiration.
The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection

The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection

Visitors can now tour the refurbished second-floor gallery, curated with antique furniture, textiles, and artistic masterpieces.
Gunston Hall: Home of a Founding Father

Gunston Hall: Home of a Founding Father

The influential words of George Mason informed the Bill of Rights. His home, Gunston Hall, is indicative of the Georgian style of architecture.
A Triumph in Wood: Sweden’s ‘St. George and the Dragon’

A Triumph in Wood: Sweden’s ‘St. George and the Dragon’

Stockholm Cathedral’s ‘St. George and the Dragon’ oak sculpture depicts the eternal battle of good and evil.
Rembrandt Peale’s Famous Portrait

Rembrandt Peale’s Famous Portrait

The artist’s painting of his brother Rubens, posed beside a flowering geranium, is considered one of America’s finest portraits.
Fra Angelico’s Frescoes: Dissolving Materiality Through Contemplation

Fra Angelico’s Frescoes: Dissolving Materiality Through Contemplation

The depicted scenes from the life of Christ were meant to inspire meditation, prayer, and devotion in the Dominican monks.
Mail Order Melody

Mail Order Melody

The Sears catalog’s wide reach and affordable guitars made music accessible to everyone.
‘All the Beauty in the World’: Learning to Stop and Really Look

‘All the Beauty in the World’: Learning to Stop and Really Look

Viewing art can be just as healing as creating it, as Patrick Bringley exhibits in his new, Met-focused play.
‘Titanic The Musical’

‘Titanic The Musical’

This spellbinding musical dramatizes the tragedy of the RMS Titanic, the world’s first supposedly ‘unsinkable’ ship.
‘Another Simple Favor’: A Snarkier Sequel

‘Another Simple Favor’: A Snarkier Sequel

Kendrick and Lively kick it in the Mediterranean in a film well worth your time.
‘Ride Lonesome’: Trading One Freedom for Another

‘Ride Lonesome’: Trading One Freedom for Another

Randolph Scott plays a bounty hunter who has his reasons for bringing an outlaw to trial.
‘Salvable’: A Rocky-ish Boxing Tale Set in South Wales

‘Salvable’: A Rocky-ish Boxing Tale Set in South Wales

A washed-up boxer struggling to repair his fractured family and reclaim a sense of purpose reconnects with a dangerous friend to fight for a shot at redemption.
Three Classic Baseball Movies With a Supernatural Twist

Three Classic Baseball Movies With a Supernatural Twist

Sit back, relax, and watch these three whimsical takes on America’s favorite pastime: baseball.
Seeing the Invisible World

Seeing the Invisible World

What is most precious may be lurking just beneath the surface—if we look hard enough.
Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism

Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a creative Pennsylvania home blending gothic, medieval, and byzantine styles.
Borromeo Castle: A Medieval Architectural Masterpiece

Borromeo Castle: A Medieval Architectural Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the few preserved fortified medieval castles.
Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove

Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove

Timeless lessons on virtue and etiquette are best learned from teachers who raise the bar for their students.
Clio’s Wars: How We Interpret Our Past Will Determine Our Future

Clio’s Wars: How We Interpret Our Past Will Determine Our Future

When national identity fractures and ideologies rise, historical nuance gets lost in the rubble.
Brandevoort: New Classical Architecture

Brandevoort: New Classical Architecture

In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a Holland neighborhood built according to New Urbanism and New Classical architecture.
Ronald Reagan Standing up to an Illegal Strike

Ronald Reagan Standing up to an Illegal Strike

As part of the series ‘When Character Counted,’ we learn President Reagan stood firm during his first crisis in office—a testament to his strength of character.
The Poet Who Founded Democracy

The Poet Who Founded Democracy

The Athenian statesman Solon sowed the seed of democracy through verse.
Registration for International Figure Painting Competition Opens

Registration for International Figure Painting Competition Opens

An uplifting oil painting competition that celebrates the best of humanity and its traditions opens for entrants.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’

Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’

A vintage book written by singing cowboy Jules Verne Allen reveals the journeys of America’s horsemen.
The Power of Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’

The Power of Puccini’s ‘Nessun Dorma’

The great buildup in Puccini’s arias anticipate something from deep within to spring forth.
A Joyful Anthem: Travis Tritt’s ‘It’s a Great Day to Be Alive’

A Joyful Anthem: Travis Tritt’s ‘It’s a Great Day to Be Alive’

One of country music’s happiest tunes delivers a timeless message on the importance of celebrating life.
9 Classical Pieces About Spring

9 Classical Pieces About Spring

These nine classical works interpret the beauty and new life of spring in an orchestral format.
Dan + Shay’s ‘Bigger Houses’

Dan + Shay’s ‘Bigger Houses’

The acoustic ballad offers listeners a path to life’s true riches.
An Evening With Vince Gill

An Evening With Vince Gill

The country crooner goes on tour this summer, revisiting his biggest hits and unveiling new music.
Lee Ann Womack: Music on Her Own Terms

Lee Ann Womack: Music on Her Own Terms

The passionate singer-songwriter remains committed to her traditional country roots.
Ilse Weber: A Spiritual and Musical Force

Ilse Weber: A Spiritual and Musical Force

During World War II, the musician and poet brought hope and joy to children in a concentration camp infirmary.
How the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Ended the Siege of Boston

How the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga Ended the Siege of Boston

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Continental Congress convenes for the second time while numerous patriots seize two important fortifications
Bernard Baruch: Financier, Kingmaker, and Presidential Adviser

Bernard Baruch: Financier, Kingmaker, and Presidential Adviser

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a successful stockbroker who becomes a presidential adviser and a close confidant of Winston Churchill.
Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality

Jackie Robinson’s Silent Fight for Racial Equality

In this new installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ Jackie Robinson used silence and gravitas to change baseball and a nation.
Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr.: Grandfather of Video Games

Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr.: Grandfather of Video Games

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a technology enthusiast who created the world’s first video game.
The Singing Historian: The Ancient Greek Herodotus

The Singing Historian: The Ancient Greek Herodotus

Herodotus, the ‘father of history,’ was a traveling storyteller.
The Augusta Resolves and the Declaration of Independence

The Augusta Resolves and the Declaration of Independence

Staunch Virginians pave the way for one of our country’s most important documents.
A Historical Hill in San Diego, a Tribute to California’s First Presidio

A Historical Hill in San Diego, a Tribute to California’s First Presidio

The lesser-known Presidio in San Diego is wroth a trip; visitors discover Californian history, architecture from the 18th century, and beautiful city views.
‘Famous Last Words’ Is a Frustrating Disappointment

‘Famous Last Words’ Is a Frustrating Disappointment

Despite author Gillian McAllister’s great premise, the story fixates on the emotional turmoil and spends far too little time on the details.
John Grisham’s Wake-Up Call to Prevent Wrongful Convictions

John Grisham’s Wake-Up Call to Prevent Wrongful Convictions

As you dive in to real-life accounts of wrongful convictions in a variety of criminal cases, you'll be on the edge of your seat.
Everyday Ethics: The Short Story ‘The Idiot’s Journalism Scheme’

Everyday Ethics: The Short Story ‘The Idiot’s Journalism Scheme’

John Kendrick Bangs’ story from the turn of the 20th century examines what matters more in the news: sensational tales or stories of real virtue.