‘Love Johnny Carson’: Hailing the Late-Night King
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‘Love Johnny Carson’: Hailing the Late-Night King

Here’s an in-depth look at the talk show legend, culled from more than 400 interviews.
4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller
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4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller

Talking animals and candid takeaways turned Aesop into one of the most popular storytellers in history.
Pawnee Bill Transformed the Wild West Into Popular Entertainment
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Pawnee Bill Transformed the Wild West Into Popular Entertainment

Showman Gordon William Lillie turned the American frontier into a thrilling spectacle.
Mirror, Mirror: The Looking Glass of Medieval Poetry
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Mirror, Mirror: The Looking Glass of Medieval Poetry

Far from being primitive or ignorantly pious, medieval poetry reveals emotional depth, humor, and intellectual sharpness that still resonate today.
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Renaissance Fashion Reimagined on the Runway

Renaissance Fashion Reimagined on the Runway

‘Renaissance to Runway: The Enduring Italian Houses’ at the Cleveland Museum of Art weaves contemporary Italian fashion with 15th- to 17th-century art.
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.
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers’: The 25th Anniversary

Does “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” suffer from sequelitis? No. It’s even better. More spectacular, emotionally rewarding, and more exciting.
‘Lord of the Rings’: January 2026 Re-Release of Tolkien’s Trilogy

‘Lord of the Rings’: January 2026 Re-Release of Tolkien’s Trilogy

J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy is the second most-read Western tale of spiritual enlightenment after Homer’s ’The Odyssey.’
‘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.
4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller

4 Timely Lessons From an Ancient Storyteller

Talking animals and candid takeaways turned Aesop into one of the most popular storytellers in history.
Belmond British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

Belmond British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

In this installment of ‘Voyage en Vogue: Aboard Historic Travel,' 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.
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: Why Barber’s ‘Adagio for Strings’ Still Breaks Our Hearts

Tune in Today: Why Barber’s ‘Adagio for Strings’ Still Breaks Our Hearts

From presidential funerals to national tragedies, this piece has given voice to collective grief when words fall short.
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.
Pawnee Bill Transformed the Wild West Into Popular Entertainment

Pawnee Bill Transformed the Wild West Into Popular Entertainment

Showman Gordon William Lillie turned the American frontier into a thrilling spectacle.
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.
‘That’s Not How It Happened’: Mixing Fame and Family

‘That’s Not How It Happened’: Mixing Fame and Family

A novel about a mom’s memoir raising her Down Syndrome son is being adapted into a film. What will it cost the family?
‘Love Johnny Carson’: Hailing the Late-Night King

‘Love Johnny Carson’: Hailing the Late-Night King

Here’s an in-depth look at the talk show legend, culled from more than 400 interviews.
Mirror, Mirror: The Looking Glass of Medieval Poetry

Mirror, Mirror: The Looking Glass of Medieval Poetry

Far from being primitive or ignorantly pious, medieval poetry reveals emotional depth, humor, and intellectual sharpness that still resonate today.