Americans, Hungarians, and the Sacred Crown of St. Stephen
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Americans, Hungarians, and the Sacred Crown of St. Stephen

In ‘This Week in History,’ a 1,000-year-old crown kept safe in America from the communists finally makes its way home.
The Unlikely Story of Dido Elizabeth Belle
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The Unlikely Story of Dido Elizabeth Belle

Born a slave yet raised an aristocrat, Dido Belle may have influenced her uncle, Lord Mansfield, on his policies regarding slavery in England.
Mary Vaux Walcott: The ‘Audubon of Botany’
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Mary Vaux Walcott: The ‘Audubon of Botany’

Mary Vaux Walcott’s extensive research and consequent illustrations brought North America’s floral diversity to the general public’s attention.
A Children’s Book of Wonder: ‘The Princess and the Goblin’
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A Children’s Book of Wonder: ‘The Princess and the Goblin’

George MacDonald’s work intrigued most of the earliest and greatest British fantasy writers, and it’s a marvelous tale.
Martin and Osa Johnson: For the Love of Adventure
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Martin and Osa Johnson: For the Love of Adventure

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a couple whose love of adventure gave Americans the chance to see the world’s most exotic places.
Mary Vaux Walcott: The ‘Audubon of Botany’

Mary Vaux Walcott: The ‘Audubon of Botany’

Mary Vaux Walcott’s extensive research and consequent illustrations brought North America’s floral diversity to the general public’s attention.
The Enduring Mystery of Velázquez’s ‘Las Meninas’

The Enduring Mystery of Velázquez’s ‘Las Meninas’

One of Velázquez’s largest and complex paintings, ‘Las Meninas’ inspired generations of artists.
Titian’s ‘Ecce Homo’ Asks Viewers to Weigh Their Faith

Titian’s ‘Ecce Homo’ Asks Viewers to Weigh Their Faith

Venetian painter Titian composed one of the earliest Italian Renaissance paintings of ‘Ecce Homo’ (‘Behold the Man’).
A Perennial Garden of Glass

A Perennial Garden of Glass

The magnificent three-part Garden Landscape window for Linden Hall was acquired by The Met in December 2023 and put on view in November 2024.
The Best of International Realist Art

The Best of International Realist Art

The winners of the 17th International ARC Salon Competition are in.
From Princess to Queen: An Enduring Depiction of Anne’s Beauty

From Princess to Queen: An Enduring Depiction of Anne’s Beauty

Sir Godfrey Kneller and his disciple Michael Dahl painted Queen Anne’s most famous portaits.
Heavenly, Rare Byzantine Icons of Christ Pantocrator

Heavenly, Rare Byzantine Icons of Christ Pantocrator

The Byzantine Empire left a world of astounding Christian art and architecture that continues to inspire us today.
Rembrandt’s Five Senses

Rembrandt’s Five Senses

Rembrandt’s first painting series, “The Senses,” showcase early experimentation in color and shadow.
‘The Story of Louis Pasteur’: A Science That Flouts the Truth Is Futile

‘The Story of Louis Pasteur’: A Science That Flouts the Truth Is Futile

This biopic shows that the power of the famous French scientist was rooted in a deep sense of humility that kept him honest.
Why We’re Deeply Fascinated by Twins

Why We’re Deeply Fascinated by Twins

Twins represent the duality between our corporeal and spiritual selves.
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest: A Home Away From Home

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest: A Home Away From Home

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the third president’s retreat property.
Why the American Founding Fathers Loved Cicero

Why the American Founding Fathers Loved Cicero

The orator and statesman’s contributions to the Roman Republic laid the conceptual grounds for the founding of America.
Alcázar of Segovia: Spain’s Austere Fortress

Alcázar of Segovia: Spain’s Austere Fortress

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Spanish Renaissance castle that celebrates Castile’s heraldry.
3 Lessons in Leadership From a King’s Biographer

3 Lessons in Leadership From a King’s Biographer

The ancient historian Xenophon wrote captivating stories about the Cyrus the Great of Persia.
Railroad Cathedral: Antwerp Train Station

Railroad Cathedral: Antwerp Train Station

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we appreciate Antwerp Central Railway Station’s distinct grandeur.
Schermerhorn Symphony Center: Nashville’s Classical Revival

Schermerhorn Symphony Center: Nashville’s Classical Revival

In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a modern, classical concert hall in downtown Nashville.
Christmas: Offering Hope Even Within the Mundane World

Christmas: Offering Hope Even Within the Mundane World

The holiday is bound up with hope for a better future, and hope allows us to thrive.
‘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.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Robert Neumann, Winner of Gold & Best Rendition Award of the Commissioned Composition at 2024 NIPC

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Robert Neumann, Winner of Gold & Best Rendition Award of the Commissioned Composition at 2024 NIPC

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition (NIPC).
Winners Announced in NTD’s 7th International Piano Competition

Winners Announced in NTD’s 7th International Piano Competition

The mission of the competition is to promote traditional arts of pure authenticity, pure goodness, and pure beauty.
‘Dreaming in Red, White, and Blue’: Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Only in America’

‘Dreaming in Red, White, and Blue’: Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Only in America’

Brooks & Dunn’s 2001 single ‘Only in America’ debuted when America needed the song most.
Joe Hisaishi: Studio Ghibli’s Man of Music

Joe Hisaishi: Studio Ghibli’s Man of Music

For more than 40 years, the Japanese composer has partnered with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki to make some of the world’s most fascinating animated films.
The Music of Winter Words: Schubert, Schumann, and Strauss

The Music of Winter Words: Schubert, Schumann, and Strauss

Reflect on these pieces by three musical masters as you stay warm by the fire.
‘Home, Sweet Home’: America’s First Hit Song

‘Home, Sweet Home’: America’s First Hit Song

The gentle tune and wistful lyrics served as comforting reminder of peace for soldiers during the Civil War.
Henry Mancini: Composer Extraordinaire of Film and TV Scores

Henry Mancini: Composer Extraordinaire of Film and TV Scores

One hundred years after his birth, the son of an immigrant steel worker endows American culture with a legacy of songs.
Oliver Anthony: ‘Light a Fire No One Can Extinguish’

Oliver Anthony: ‘Light a Fire No One Can Extinguish’

‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ songwriter Oliver Anthony is shifting his focus from the music industry to ministry.
Van Zant’s ‘Always Look Up’ Was a Long Time Coming

Van Zant’s ‘Always Look Up’ Was a Long Time Coming

Johnny and Donnie Van Zant’s debut faith-based album “Always Look Up” is their most personal release so far.
Americans, Hungarians, and the Sacred Crown of St. Stephen

Americans, Hungarians, and the Sacred Crown of St. Stephen

In ‘This Week in History,’ a 1,000-year-old crown kept safe in America from the communists finally makes its way home.
The Unlikely Story of Dido Elizabeth Belle

The Unlikely Story of Dido Elizabeth Belle

Born a slave yet raised an aristocrat, Dido Belle may have influenced her uncle, Lord Mansfield, on his policies regarding slavery in England.
Martin and Osa Johnson: For the Love of Adventure

Martin and Osa Johnson: For the Love of Adventure

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a couple whose love of adventure gave Americans the chance to see the world’s most exotic places.
Charles H. Stockton: The Admiral of International Law

Charles H. Stockton: The Admiral of International Law

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a U.S. naval officer who becomes the most important American voice for international law.
Walter Chrysler: The Man and His Machinery

Walter Chrysler: The Man and His Machinery

A self-taught mechanic and son of a Kansas railroader went on to head one of the greatest car manufacturers in America.
Steamboats, Railroads, and the Real Race Against a Fictional Hero

Steamboats, Railroads, and the Real Race Against a Fictional Hero

In ‘This Week in History,’ a young journalist in 1889 sets out to circle the world in 75 days in hopes of beating Phileas Fogg, a Jules Verne’s character.
The Children of War: From 1861 to 1865

The Children of War: From 1861 to 1865

Like all civil wars, this bloody conflict left its mark on all Americans, including children.
A Children’s Book of Wonder: ‘The Princess and the Goblin’

A Children’s Book of Wonder: ‘The Princess and the Goblin’

George MacDonald’s work intrigued most of the earliest and greatest British fantasy writers, and it’s a marvelous tale.
‘Hold Strong’: A Novel Exploring the POW Experience

‘Hold Strong’: A Novel Exploring the POW Experience

This new historical fiction, based on extensive research, gives a realistic account of the WWII Pacific Theater atrocities.
‘The Husbands’: A Thoughtful Twist on Romance

‘The Husbands’: A Thoughtful Twist on Romance

In contemporary London, Lauren confronts her deepest fears when her magical attic starts spawning husbands, complete with alternate lives she doesn’t remember.