One of Ireland’s Beloved Artists in a US Exhibition First
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One of Ireland’s Beloved Artists in a US Exhibition First

The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame presents the ‘Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin, 1880–1900’ exhibition.
Tune in Today: A Tribute to Paganini
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Tune in Today: A Tribute to Paganini

Virtuoso Nathan Milstein’s ‘Paganiniana’ pays homage to, perhaps, the greatest violinist of all time.
Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist
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Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an Austrian artist who immigrated to America and founded one of the most influential political magazines.
25 From 25: A Quarter Century of Great Movies—Part 4 of 5
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25 From 25: A Quarter Century of Great Movies—Part 4 of 5

As hard as it might be to believe, the 21st century will soon be 25 percent over.
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One of Ireland’s Beloved Artists in a US Exhibition First

One of Ireland’s Beloved Artists in a US Exhibition First

The Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame presents the ‘Homecoming: Walter Osborne’s Portraits of Dublin, 1880–1900’ exhibition.
The Louvre’s French Heritage Heist: The Sparkly Stories Behind the Stolen Jewels

The Louvre’s French Heritage Heist: The Sparkly Stories Behind the Stolen Jewels

The recent theft of the French Crown Jewels is a great loss, not just to France but to all those who appreciate the historic artistry behind the pieces.
Colorful Travelogues for the Medieval Reader

Colorful Travelogues for the Medieval Reader

The Getty Center’s ‘Going Places: Travel in the Middle Ages’ provides an in-depth look at the varied reasons and modes of medieval travel.
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.
‘Madame Butterfly’: Heartbreak at the Opera and the Movies

‘Madame Butterfly’: Heartbreak at the Opera and the Movies

The 1932 movie version of Puccini’s opera shows a more sympathic side of the lieutenant who breaks Butterfly’s heart.
A Heartwarming, Engaging, and Visually Stunning ‘Disney’s Finding Nemo’

A Heartwarming, Engaging, and Visually Stunning ‘Disney’s Finding Nemo’

This children’s theater production will please the film’s fans and as well those who have never seen the movie.
‘The Hidden Fortress’: Akira Kurosawa’s Unusual Quest Film

‘The Hidden Fortress’: Akira Kurosawa’s Unusual Quest Film

Acclaimed actor Toshiro Mifune’s character saves a princess and keeps two fools from stealing gold.
25 From 25: A Quarter Century of Great Movies—Part 4 of 5

25 From 25: A Quarter Century of Great Movies—Part 4 of 5

As hard as it might be to believe, the 21st century will soon be 25 percent over.
The CCP’s Lawlessness on the Open Sea

The CCP’s Lawlessness on the Open Sea

Filipino fishermen struggle against the Chinese regime’s aggression in the Scarborough Shoal.
Chartreuse de Champmol: A Monument to Burgundian Art

Chartreuse de Champmol: A Monument to Burgundian Art

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Gothic monastery that was a prodigious center for the arts.
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol: A Castle in an Unlikely Locale

Louisiana’s Old State Capitol: A Castle in an Unlikely Locale

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we focus on medieval architecture in a quintessential American city.
A Radiance of Words: The Artistic Beauties of Literature

A Radiance of Words: The Artistic Beauties of Literature

Literature bypasses the immediate senses of sight and hearing, and goes directly for the imagination.
Hannover’s New Town Hall: Historical Elegance With Modern Utility

Hannover’s New Town Hall: Historical Elegance With Modern Utility

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Lower Saxony’s architectural jewel.
Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom

Hypatia and the Price of Intellectual Freedom

The philosopher and mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria embodies the importance of intellectual openness amid ideological battles.
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.
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.
Tune in Today: A Tribute to Paganini

Tune in Today: A Tribute to Paganini

Virtuoso Nathan Milstein’s ‘Paganiniana’ pays homage to, perhaps, the greatest violinist of all time.
Tune in Today: ‘Danse Macabre’ for Halloween

Tune in Today: ‘Danse Macabre’ for Halloween

Saint-Saëns unveiled his musical version of this allegory of death in 1875. Today it is likely the classical piece most associated with Oct. 31.
4 Wholesome Family Bands That Keep Folk Music Alive

4 Wholesome Family Bands That Keep Folk Music Alive

Family groups like The Hunts and The Petersens remind listeners that the best music begins at home.
Johann Strauss II at 200

Johann Strauss II at 200

On what would be the 200th birthday of Johann Strauss II, take a moment to celebrate his contributions to the world of music and dance.
The 8 Worlds of Violinist Szymon Goldberg

The 8 Worlds of Violinist Szymon Goldberg

Forced to flee, the great violinist ended up performing the world over.
New York Recreates a 1840 Bach Concert

New York Recreates a 1840 Bach Concert

An interview with Grammy Award-winning organist Paul Jacobs that serves as an across-time dialogue for the organ.
‘Carter Scratch’: The Transformative Guitar Technique

‘Carter Scratch’: The Transformative Guitar Technique

Maybelle Carter’s unique guitar rhythm influenced musicians across genres.
Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy

Chester Gould: The American Dreamer Who Drew Dick Tracy

The Dick Tracy comic strip displayed how good could prevail through courage and integrity.
Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist

Joseph Keppler: America’s Brilliant Political Cartoonist

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet an Austrian artist who immigrated to America and founded one of the most influential political magazines.
The Cans That Keep Food Safe

The Cans That Keep Food Safe

Peter Durand’s contribution to the canned food process changed the world’s food industry.
5 Great Battles That Changed the World

5 Great Battles That Changed the World

Few events can claim to change the course of history overnight. But battles, at least a few of them, certainly did.
Father to the Man: The Boyhood of Winston Churchill

Father to the Man: The Boyhood of Winston Churchill

The great British prime minister’s formative years were difficult but helped immensely by the invaluable love he received from his nanny.
The Hiroshima Peace Ceremony

The Hiroshima Peace Ceremony

On the 80th anniversary of the bombing, the city calls for an end to the devastation that war brings.
Caliente Depot: Restored and Repurposed

Caliente Depot: Restored and Repurposed

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we see how an early 20th-century railroad stop in a remote Nevada town was reinvigorated 100 years later.
New Book on Ottoman Rise Is an Engaging, Bloody Journey

New Book on Ottoman Rise Is an Engaging, Bloody Journey

Si Sheppard’s ‘Crescent Dawn’ explains how the Ottomans dominated through warfare and how the Christendom fought to curtail its expansion.
‘Every Movie Is a Miracle’: Leonard Maltin’s Cinematic Odyssey

‘Every Movie Is a Miracle’: Leonard Maltin’s Cinematic Odyssey

The veteran critic shared his lifelong love affair with all things cinematic.