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How Thomas Mann’s ‘The Magic Mountain’ uses the power of music to transform a simple soul amid life, death, and war.
American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.
Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.
The center of American government in our nation’s capital holds an intriguing history.
Some classic films present wedding scenes that pull on the heart strings.
American poets and painters freeze summertime for us to enjoy, whatever the season.
A remote bluff above the Columbia River became one of the West’s most surprising museums.
At over 2,000 years old, the majestic “Alexander Mosaic” is a testament to the advanced skills of ancient Romans.
Across the arts and over the centuries, the winged insect has been the subject of artistic inspiration.
A chance to marvel at Italian luxury jeweler Buccellati’s realistic animal sculptures.
The Australian illustrator’s enchanting works are now highly sought-after collectibles.
The auction features one of the world’s finest groups of Fabergé, together with an extraordinary trove of rare jewelry, decorative arts, and antiquities.
The beauty and culture of Ancient Greece helped propel Antonio Canova to fame.
Small- and big-screen actors lend their thespian skills on the Great White Way in this play on finding one’s voice.
TUTA Theatre’s gripping revival of ‘Crime and Punishment’ transforms Dostoevsky’s classic into a chilling and intimate psychological thriller.
The revival enchants with vibrant performances and cheerful music, showcasing a heartwarming tale of innocence and love.
A documentary shares the insights, emotions, and actions of witnesses affected by what happened on 9/11.
Raoul Walsh directs a war film based on Norman Mailer’s harsh novel of WWII.
Some classic films present wedding scenes that pull on the heart strings.
Buster Crabbe stars in a small-budget B-Western packed with lots of fun.
From patriotic poems to our Founding Father’s thoughts, we can glean what it means to be a true American.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we learn how the design of Luxembourg’s largest castle was enhanced over centuries.
Ancient thinkers believed self-knowledge is a necessary path toward wisdom, virtue, and meaningful relationships.
With the rise of mass production, the artistry once embedded in even the most ordinary tools began to disappear.
In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Though the Ages,’ we visit an ancient church-turned mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
Calling all poets, high school-aged and up: Share your ‘well-versed’ patriotic-themed stanzas for America’s 250th anniversary.
The 11th of Herakles’s Labors shifts from a test of physical strength to a metaphysical quest for wisdom and eternity.
The NTD piano competition honors the beauty of traditional and classical works.
Professional photographer Renee Luo shares the fundamentals of great photography, according to traditional aesthetics.
This unique international photography competition highlights the best of humanity.
The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.
How Thomas Mann’s ‘The Magic Mountain’ uses the power of music to transform a simple soul amid life, death, and war.
How a set of traditional piano duets caught the ear of Johannes Brahms and launched Antonin Dvorak onto the global stage.
The country music star recalls his rocky path to success.
Part 1 of this series on Bach’s “Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello“ discusses the 19th-century ‘Bach Revival.”
Alfred’s youngest brother adds to the Newman dynasty with connections to the movies of Marilyn Monroe.
The artist and craftsman set the standard for violin making.
The German composer’s work, famously performed on the Thames River, symbolized royal grandeur and magnificence.
An eclectic array of instruments offers a glimpse into the musical life in a rising Republic.
An American aviatrix is remembered for her contributions as a pioneer in flight.
Eric Metaxas highlights the role that religion played in fueling the colonial break from Britain.
In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we see how the power of Ben Franklin’s pen influenced early Americans.
The unassuming Spaniard resolved to fight fascism and Nazism in the most elaborate scheme ever, with a significant impact on the D-Day landings.
In ‘This Week in History,’ two young filmmakers met in Hawaii and began a collaboration to create one of America’s greatest film heroes.
Beyond an assassination lies the story of Lucretia Garfield, who saved her marriage from its ‘years of darkness’ with love.
An elusive St. Louis entrepreneur and a revolutionary partnership transformed a crude hand accessory into baseball’s most sentimental tool.
Paul Brown’s ‘Secret Warriors’ presents the various submarine classes that roamed the globe, tested naval technology, and watched the Soviets.
The center of American government in our nation’s capital holds an intriguing history.
Four literary titans died thinking themselves failures; only history recognized their masterpieces.
