Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse
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Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse

In ‘This Week in History,’ peace between the United States and Sioux Nation ended with the Black Hills Gold Rush, leading to the Great Sioux War.
Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century
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Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century

Though it only lasted a few months during the French Revolution, the Paris Commune served as an early blueprint for 20th-century communist regimes.
Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling
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Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling

The country music artist gave substance to the genre with polished, heartfelt ballads.
Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026
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Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.
Remington’s Most Celebrated Work
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Remington’s Most Celebrated Work

‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
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Remington’s Most Celebrated Work

Remington’s Most Celebrated Work

‘Off the Range (Coming Through the Rye)’ is Remington’s most complex and daring sculptural group.
Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction

Rembrandt’s Rare Lion to Roar at Auction

On Feb. 4, 2026, Sotheby’s will auction ‘Young Lion Resting,’ Rembrandt’s only animal drawing in private hands.
The People’s Art: The White House Collection

The People’s Art: The White House Collection

The national shrine has become an evolving testament to patriotism and preservation.
A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’

A Majestic ‘Adoration of the Magi’

One of the most magnificent renderings of this story is by Gentile da Fabriano, whose altarpiece is a marvel of technique and composition.
4 Paintings With Real Christmas Presence

4 Paintings With Real Christmas Presence

Celebrating the birth of Christ with great art and revealing the sacred messages hidden within it.
Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light

Correggio’s Shadowy ‘The Holy Night’ Casts a Bright Light

This painting of the Adoration was the first monumental Italian nocturne piece.
Decoding Da Vinci, Humanizing Leonardo

Decoding Da Vinci, Humanizing Leonardo

In this installment of ‘Profile of the Artist,’ we meet Leonardo da Vinci, the genius and perfectionist.
‘I’d Climb the Highest Mountain’: Grief Must Give Way to Gratitude

‘I’d Climb the Highest Mountain’: Grief Must Give Way to Gratitude

As a young couple moves to a mountain village, their towering faith helps them overcome sorrow.
‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’: A High-Energy Christmas Jam

‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’: A High-Energy Christmas Jam

Four rock ‘n’ roll legends return to Sun Records with spirited Christmas favorites.
170 Cities Across 5 Continents: Shen Yun Kicks Off 2026 Tour to Audience Acclaim

170 Cities Across 5 Continents: Shen Yun Kicks Off 2026 Tour to Audience Acclaim

Globally, Shen Yun is set to give about 730 performances this season, and many shows have sold out months in advance.
Chicagoland’s ‘Annie’ Has Talent and Heart

Chicagoland’s ‘Annie’ Has Talent and Heart

A new production of this Broadway classic may be its best rendition yet.
‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You': Single Motherhood Is No Joke

‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You': Single Motherhood Is No Joke

Single motherhood was never intended to constitute a noble undertaking but to facilitate the destruction of humanity by setting the sexes against each other.
‘The Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera

‘The Housemaid’: Middling Domestic Abuse Soap Opera

“The Housemaid,” needed to either belly-flop into outright camp or go dark and psychotic like “Gone Girl.” As is, it’s a decent but highly predictable thriller.
Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Clear Your Schedule for Movies in January 2026

Here’s what to look for in theaters and streaming next month.
Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a luxury train decorated to make passengers feel like royalty.
Baruch Spinoza’s 3 Levels of Knowledge

Baruch Spinoza’s 3 Levels of Knowledge

Banished for his radical views, this Jewish philosopher outlined a path to discover the liberating nature of divine creation
Orsanmichele: A Medieval Ecclesial and Commerce Building

Orsanmichele: A Medieval Ecclesial and Commerce Building

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Florentine market that became a church after the occurrence of miracles.
4 Fun Facts About the Crèche (Nativity) Tradition

4 Fun Facts About the Crèche (Nativity) Tradition

Exploring centuries of nativity scenes from around the world at Christmas.
Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas

Re-enchanting the World: The Mythic Power of Christmas

In an increasingly disenchanted world, Christmas is a reminder that hope, meaning, and wonder are still in our reach.
4 Rare Inhabited Bridges: Europe’s Vibrant River Crossings

4 Rare Inhabited Bridges: Europe’s Vibrant River Crossings

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we feature four rare bridges, lined with buildings on both sides.
St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

St. Florian Monastery: Beautifully Baroque

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an Austrian monastery that abounds in stunning art and craftsmanship.
Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
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.
New Year’s Resolutions From the Great Composers

New Year’s Resolutions From the Great Composers

These composers remind us that greatness is built as much on character, discipline, and perseverance as it is on genius.
‘Wildfire’: Michael Martin Murphey’s Dream Song

‘Wildfire’: Michael Martin Murphey’s Dream Song

The songwriter dreamed the hit cowboy anthem in his sleep.
Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling

Don Chapel’s Gifted Storytelling

The country music artist gave substance to the genre with polished, heartfelt ballads.
Rhett Akins Steps Back Into the Spotlight

Rhett Akins Steps Back Into the Spotlight

The award-winning country songwriter teases his first new music in 20 years.
Tune in Today: Waltzing Away From Stalin

Tune in Today: Waltzing Away From Stalin

Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich wrote ‘Waltz No. 2’ after Stalin’s death. It exhibits a lightness not heard from the composer during Stalin’s reign.
How Music Heals

How Music Heals

From hospital wards to rehabilitation centers, music helps patients in ways that medication sometimes can’t.
A Tribute to the Orange Blossom Special

A Tribute to the Orange Blossom Special

The luxury passenger train inspired one of country music’s famous fiddle anthems.
Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’

Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’

The country music titan will kick off the new year with a cross-country tour.
Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse

Treaties, Gold, and the Last Battle of Crazy Horse

In ‘This Week in History,’ peace between the United States and Sioux Nation ended with the Black Hills Gold Rush, leading to the Great Sioux War.
Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century

Before Lenin: How the Paris Commune Foreshadowed the Communist Century

Though it only lasted a few months during the French Revolution, the Paris Commune served as an early blueprint for 20th-century communist regimes.
Pliny the Elder: He Bravely Faced Vesuvius

Pliny the Elder: He Bravely Faced Vesuvius

This Roman commander and scholar sacrificed his life to save his friends during the volcanic eruption.
Hannah Adams: The Lady Knew Greek and Latin and Wrote History

Hannah Adams: The Lady Knew Greek and Latin and Wrote History

An American historian wrote reference books on politics, religion, and history during our country’s early years.
Wayah Bald Observation Tower: In the Nantahala National Forest

Wayah Bald Observation Tower: In the Nantahala National Forest

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we stand atop a historic stone structure in the Western North Carolina mountains.
Russell Markert: Creator of the Radio City Rockettes

Russell Markert: Creator of the Radio City Rockettes

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a dance choreographer whose St. Louis dance troupe became the world’s most famous dance line.
‘Sitting Bull’s War’: A Chief’s Rise and Fall

‘Sitting Bull’s War’: A Chief’s Rise and Fall

Paul L. Hedren’s book is a triumph of research but a disappointment in storytelling.
Poetry to Light up New Year’s Eve

Poetry to Light up New Year’s Eve

Four eminent poets show how to enjoy and embrace the new year.
‘6:40 to Montreal’: A Psychotic Fever-Dream

‘6:40 to Montreal’: A Psychotic Fever-Dream

Instead of a thrill ride, readers get a ridiculous scenario, a repugnant heroine, and deeply disturbing morality.