‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’
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‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

Adam Higginbotham’s account of the 1968 disaster and its aftermath shows how NASA oversold the Space Shuttle.
Tune in Today: ‘Jollity’ May Not Be What You Think
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Tune in Today: ‘Jollity’ May Not Be What You Think

Holst’s “Jupiter” challenges modern assumptions about celebration, revealing jollity as something quieter, deeper and more enduring.
Newcomb Pottery: New Orleans Arts and Crafts Movement
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Newcomb Pottery: New Orleans Arts and Crafts Movement

Southern women contributed to Newcomb’s 20th-century success through their virtuosity, complex creative design, and technical mastery of pottery.
The Private Trials and Troubles of Abraham Lincoln
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The Private Trials and Troubles of Abraham Lincoln

This installment of When Character Counts looks at a sometimes-toxic marriage, depression, and the president who overcame them both.
Channeled Rage: Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar
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Channeled Rage: Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar

In Herakles Fourth Labor, he learns a lesson that’s apt for modern times.
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Newcomb Pottery: New Orleans Arts and Crafts Movement

Newcomb Pottery: New Orleans Arts and Crafts Movement

Southern women contributed to Newcomb’s 20th-century success through their virtuosity, complex creative design, and technical mastery of pottery.
Medieval Feline Fascination

Medieval Feline Fascination

A new exhibit reveals how medieval cats left their mark on manuscripts, religion, and daily life—as pets, pest hunters, and symbols.
Behold the Beauty: ‘Love Conquers All’

Behold the Beauty: ‘Love Conquers All’

Artists from the Renaissance onwards painted Virgil’s powerful quote on love.
Parmigianino’s Mysterious Mannerist Masterpiece

Parmigianino’s Mysterious Mannerist Masterpiece

The 16th-century painter’s most esteemed portrait is the enigmatic ‘Schiava Turca,’ or ‘Turkish Slave.’
The Great British Caravaggio: Joseph Wright of Derby

The Great British Caravaggio: Joseph Wright of Derby

Wright of Derby’s enlightening candlelight paintings are featured at London’s National Gallery.
Raphael’s Defining Madonna

Raphael’s Defining Madonna

More than its iconic cherubs, Raphael’s “Sistine Madonna” is a masterwork of perspective, prophecy, and Renaissance idealism.
Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece

Meet a British Neoclassical Masterpiece

John Deare’s ‘Caesar Invading Britain’ exhibits the 18th-century sculptor’s virtuosic range of depth, texture, and narrative.
‘Che Fiero Costume’: Resisting Cupid’s Fierce Power

‘Che Fiero Costume’: Resisting Cupid’s Fierce Power

In this series, ‘Beautiful Arias,’ we are introduced to the third song in Alessandro Parisotti’s collection of Italian music.
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.
‘Pretty in Pink’: 40th Anniversary Re-release

‘Pretty in Pink’: 40th Anniversary Re-release

‘Pretty in Pink’ was a hit movie that sprang from a hit song of the same name and immediately became part of America’s cultural lexicon. I needed to see why.
‘Hell, Heaven or Hoboken:’ Stagecraft on the Battlefield

‘Hell, Heaven or Hoboken:’ Stagecraft on the Battlefield

A Gen. Montgomery look-alike deceives the enemy in this comedic take on WWII’s Operation Copperhead.
‘The Wrecking Crew’: Much More Fun Than You'd Imagine

‘The Wrecking Crew’: Much More Fun Than You'd Imagine

Could Bautista and Momoa outfight the Yakuza? Bautista is a 300 lb. WWE Champ, and Momoa will weigh 300 if he keeps drinking beer. Easy to suspend disbelief.
Channeled Rage: Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar

Channeled Rage: Herakles and the Erymanthian Boar

In Herakles Fourth Labor, he learns a lesson that’s apt for modern times.
‘Intorno all’idol mio:’ The Yearning of an Egyptian Queen

‘Intorno all’idol mio:’ The Yearning of an Egyptian Queen

In this series, ‘Beautiful Arias,’ we are introduced to the second song in Alessandro Parisotti’s collection of Italian music.
Piety’s Transformative Power in the ‘Life of Numa Pompilius’

Piety’s Transformative Power in the ‘Life of Numa Pompilius’

The legendary Roman king appeased a divided people through shared religious rituals.
Scientists Confirming Ancient Revelations of a Musical Divine Order

Scientists Confirming Ancient Revelations of a Musical Divine Order

Pythagoras and Johannes Kepler found patterns and repetitions in seemingly random events.
Veste Coburg: The ‘Franconian Crown’ of Germany

Veste Coburg: The ‘Franconian Crown’ of Germany

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Germany’s most architecturally exceptional and colossal medieval fortress.
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.
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.
Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced

Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced

The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.
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.
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.
Tune in Today: ‘Jollity’ May Not Be What You Think

Tune in Today: ‘Jollity’ May Not Be What You Think

Holst’s “Jupiter” challenges modern assumptions about celebration, revealing jollity as something quieter, deeper and more enduring.
Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’

Tune in Today: Prokofiev’s Colorful ‘Peter and the Wolf’

The enduring children’s classic is brought to life by renowned composer Leonard Bernstein’s narration.
‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird

‘King of Song’: The Northern Mockingbird

Nature’s suburban showman has an extensive musical repertoire.
Christopher Macchio, America’s Tenor

Christopher Macchio, America’s Tenor

From a reluctant singer to repeat performer at the White House, Macchio shares his astounding journey.
Tune in Today: Musical Fireworks Over the Eternal City

Tune in Today: Musical Fireworks Over the Eternal City

Listeners take a stroll through the streets of Rome via Tchaikovsky’s ‘Capriccio Italien.’
Keeping Time: The Role of the Classical Conductor

Keeping Time: The Role of the Classical Conductor

The leader of an orchestra needs a steady hand and a love of learning.
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.
‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

‘Challenger:' Compromising Safety for ‘Go Fever’

Adam Higginbotham’s account of the 1968 disaster and its aftermath shows how NASA oversold the Space Shuttle.
Ornate Underground Roman House Featured in Live Video Tours

Ornate Underground Roman House Featured in Live Video Tours

A livestreamed tour will soon grant public access to a lavish Roman house buried beneath the Palatine Hill for centuries.
The Private Trials and Troubles of Abraham Lincoln

The Private Trials and Troubles of Abraham Lincoln

This installment of When Character Counts looks at a sometimes-toxic marriage, depression, and the president who overcame them both.
Susie King Taylor: The Nurse Who Documented Her Experiences in the Civil War

Susie King Taylor: The Nurse Who Documented Her Experiences in the Civil War

This Civil War nurse supported the Union army and taught fellow African Americans to read and write.
Brooklyn Bridge: A Pause at the Top

Brooklyn Bridge: A Pause at the Top

In this installment of History Off the Beaten Path, we visit, for its rich history, one of the United States’ most noteworthy engineering achievements.
New Study: Medieval Farmers Worked With Nature, Not Against It

New Study: Medieval Farmers Worked With Nature, Not Against It

Medieval farmers practiced techniques that balanced productivity with ecological health.
Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine

Leo Tolstoy’s Daily Routine

Tolstoy’s early attempts at rigid self-discipline settled into daily rhythms that supported the creation of his greatest literary works.
Crucial Lessons From Ancient Rome: The Corruption of Family and Society

Crucial Lessons From Ancient Rome: The Corruption of Family and Society

The collapse of the family structures during the late Roman empire left the society vulnerable.
New Opportunities Are Second Chances: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Miss Calista’s Peppermint Bottle’

New Opportunities Are Second Chances: L.M. Montgomery’s Short Story ‘Miss Calista’s Peppermint Bottle’

Unsubstantiated stereotypes take a hit in this 19th-century short story by the author of “Anne of Green Gables.”
Sally Cook: Painting With Words

Sally Cook: Painting With Words

Poetry lovers everywhere mourn the death of the multitalented wordsmith Sally Cook.