1929: The Year That Traumatized America
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1929: The Year That Traumatized America

The author gives a play-by-play of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 in real time.
John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’
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John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’

John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s presidency.
Tune in Today: Exploring Love in ‘Liebesleid’ and ‘Liebesfreud’
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Tune in Today: Exploring Love in ‘Liebesleid’ and ‘Liebesfreud’

Violinist virtuoso Fritz Kreisler’s miniature pieces delve into love’s sorrow and joy.
‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union
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‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union

This installment of “When Character Counted” examines how William Tecumseh Sherman’s character and judgment influenced the course of the Civil War.
The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel
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The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an iconic New York City hotel synonymous with luxury and grandeur.
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NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

NTD’s Art Competition Withholds Its Gold Award

The 7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition asks artists to elevate conscience over virtuosity.
‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures

‘Picturesque America’: Celebrating the Nation’s Natural Treasures

The two-volume set of books celebrates America by visually touring its national treasures and natural wonders.
A Reunited Trio at London’s National Gallery

A Reunited Trio at London’s National Gallery

In 2025, Guercino’s companion paintings were permanently reunited at their new home.
Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Toast to Love

Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Toast to Love

Coupled with its theme of love, Rossetti’s ‘The Loving Cup’ exemplifies the best of Pre-Raphaelite art.
Capturing the Quiet World: The Watercolors of Fidelia Bridges

Capturing the Quiet World: The Watercolors of Fidelia Bridges

Bridges became known for her meticulous watercolors of native flora and fauna.
The Most Valuable Western American Art Auction in History

The Most Valuable Western American Art Auction in History

‘Visions of the West: The William I. Koch Collection’ will be on auction through Christie’s on Jan. 20.
Vittoria Colonna’s Sonnet 45: Imperfectly Captured, Perfectly Inspired

Vittoria Colonna’s Sonnet 45: Imperfectly Captured, Perfectly Inspired

Sacred and high art can sometimes feel distant or underwhelming to modern viewers. Perhaps their limitations are intentional.
Shen Yun’s 20-Year Journey: Uplifting the Human Spirit

Shen Yun’s 20-Year Journey: Uplifting the Human Spirit

The classical Chinese dance and music show revives traditional culture and universal moral values and virtues.
‘Vittoria, mio core!’: Carissimi’s Freedom From Romantic Love

‘Vittoria, mio core!’: Carissimi’s Freedom From Romantic Love

In this series, ‘Beautiful Arias,’ we are introduced to the first song in Alessandro Parisotti’s collection of Italian music.
Countering CCP Propaganda With Art That Moves Hearts and Minds

Countering CCP Propaganda With Art That Moves Hearts and Minds

Shen Yun dancer Kathy Wu performs in the hopes of preventing deaths like her grandmother endured.
‘The Southerner:’ A Fascinating Tale of Struggle and Triumph

‘The Southerner:’ A Fascinating Tale of Struggle and Triumph

Acclaimed director Jean Renoir shows an American story of farming in the early 20th century.
‘Off the Line:’ Wheels, Grit, and Team Spirit

‘Off the Line:’ Wheels, Grit, and Team Spirit

An indie film lacks polish but presents an engaging sports story on inline skating.
‘H Is for Hawk’: Unconventional Grief Therapy Through Falconry

‘H Is for Hawk’: Unconventional Grief Therapy Through Falconry

Claire Foy turns in an emotionally raw, inspirational performance in this bold drama.
The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel

The Plaza: Gilded Age-Inspired Hotel

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an iconic New York City hotel synonymous with luxury and grandeur.
Finalists of NTD’s Traditional Photography Competition 

Finalists of NTD’s Traditional Photography Competition 

The ‘NTD International Photography Competition Finalist Exhibition’ showcases age-old aesthetics at the Salmagundi Club.
Fordyce Bathhouse: The Grand Promenade’s Architectural Standout

Fordyce Bathhouse: The Grand Promenade’s Architectural Standout

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Renaissance Revival bathhouse in Arkansas’s Bathhouse Row.
America’s Oldest Retreat for Healing

America’s Oldest Retreat for Healing

The Homestead hotel in Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains opened a decade before the Revolutionary War.
Belmond Hotel Monasterio: A Peruvian Andes Adventure

Belmond Hotel Monasterio: A Peruvian Andes Adventure

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a 16th-century former seminary turned resort in an ancient Incan city.
Dresden: Restoring the ‘German Florence’

Dresden: Restoring the ‘German Florence’

In this installment of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit the architectural jewel of Germany that came back to life after the destruction of WWII.
4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller

4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller

Talking animals and candid takeaways turned Aesop into one of the most popular storytellers in history.
NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

NTD Seventh International Figure Painting Competition Winners Announced

This week, the works of 60 finalists are on display in New York City, and two painters demonstrated their skills in a live painting event.
NTD’s Painting Competition Highlights Growth, Depth, and Timeless Beauty

NTD’s Painting Competition Highlights Growth, Depth, and Timeless Beauty

The opening ceremony of NTD seventh International Figure Painting Competition demonstrates how beautifully artists have matured through these competitions.
NTD Art Contest Finalists Paint Joy, Hope, and Tradition

NTD Art Contest Finalists Paint Joy, Hope, and Tradition

The ‘7th NTD International Figure Painting Competition Finalist Exhibition’ opens on Jan. 20 at the Salmagundi Club in New York City.
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.
Tune in Today: Exploring Love in ‘Liebesleid’ and ‘Liebesfreud’

Tune in Today: Exploring Love in ‘Liebesleid’ and ‘Liebesfreud’

Violinist virtuoso Fritz Kreisler’s miniature pieces delve into love’s sorrow and joy.
Musician’s Muse: The 12-String Guitar

Musician’s Muse: The 12-String Guitar

Artists like Glen Campbell created unforgettable moments with the underrated instrument.
‘Songbird’: Waylon Jennings’s Unpublished Tracks

‘Songbird’: Waylon Jennings’s Unpublished Tracks

Shooter Jennings reconnected with his late father’s music while producing a trio of albums from Waylon’s never-before-heard songs.
The Hidden Maths Behind What We Find Beautiful

The Hidden Maths Behind What We Find Beautiful

Now, I can hear the sceptics muttering, but music doesn’t feel mathematical. It feels emotional.
Tune in Today: A Chemist on Broadway

Tune in Today: A Chemist on Broadway

Alexander Borodin’s musical avocation produced themes that still echo from concert halls to Broadway.
Tune in Today: Chopin’s Dancing Protests

Tune in Today: Chopin’s Dancing Protests

The rhythmic Polish mazurka was one of Chopin’s most famous forms of music.
Clay Walker’s ‘Doin’ What I Love’ Tour

Clay Walker’s ‘Doin’ What I Love’ Tour

Before his latest run of shows commences, the country artist reflects on his favorite past tour memories.
Tune in Today: Where Did Brahms Get the Tune for His Most Popular Work?

Tune in Today: Where Did Brahms Get the Tune for His Most Popular Work?

With Hungarian composer Eduard Remenyi playing an early role in his musical rise, the German Brahms’s ‘Hungarian Dances’ is put under the spotlight.
1929: The Year That Traumatized America

1929: The Year That Traumatized America

The author gives a play-by-play of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 in real time.
John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’

John Hanson: America’s Reluctant First ‘President’

John Hanson, first president under the Articles of Confederation, guided the young U.S., laying the groundwork for Washington’s presidency.
Will AI Destroy Mankind? Retired Air Force Colonel Sounds an Alarm

Will AI Destroy Mankind? Retired Air Force Colonel Sounds an Alarm

Drew Miller warns that the technology can be used to ‘bioengineer new weapons.’
‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union

‘Uncle Billy’ Sherman: The Unconventional General Who Helped Save the Union

This installment of “When Character Counted” examines how William Tecumseh Sherman’s character and judgment influenced the course of the Civil War.
How San Francisco Rebuilt in Time for the First Transcontinental Phone Call

How San Francisco Rebuilt in Time for the First Transcontinental Phone Call

In ‘This Week in History,’ as San Francisco rebuilt after an earthquake to host the World’s Fair, a phone company promised to accomplish the impossible.
Thomas Paine Transforms a Rebellion Into a Revolution

Thomas Paine Transforms a Rebellion Into a Revolution

As war spread and towns burned, a blunt pamphlet ended hopes of reconciliation and challenged the legitimacy of hereditary monarchy.
‘The Sea Captain’s Wife': A True Tale of Sailing and Sorrow

‘The Sea Captain’s Wife': A True Tale of Sailing and Sorrow

A young woman navigates a clipper ship in a daring test of seamanship in this historical account.
Pleasures and Profits From the Past: The Best Time Machines Are Paper

Pleasures and Profits From the Past: The Best Time Machines Are Paper

Talented writers can make the past come alive, as three famous historians show through their powerful works.
‘Disrupt Everything and Win:’ A Way to Positive Change

‘Disrupt Everything and Win:’ A Way to Positive Change

The authors show how to take control of your future to improve your life and career.
‘Preparing to Survive in the Age of Collapse': A Disastrous Future Awaits

‘Preparing to Survive in the Age of Collapse': A Disastrous Future Awaits

Drew Miller warns that misused technologies and incompetent government leaders are driving the United States into a cataclysm.
Restoring Literacy Through Read-Alouds

Restoring Literacy Through Read-Alouds

As parents struggle to find ways to get their child’s reading up to speed, read-alouds may be key to fostering a child’s love for the printed text.