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‘Cookie Queens’: Cutest Documentary You’ll See All Year
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‘Cookie Queens’: Cutest Documentary You’ll See All Year

Girl Scout cookie selling teaches leadership, builds confidence, and fosters community. For all intents and purposes, cookie season is a true rite of passage.

The Artistry and Showmanship of Roy Clark
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The Artistry and Showmanship of Roy Clark

The country music performer won over audiences with his music and comedy.

The Emperor Who Defined the Middle Ages
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The Emperor Who Defined the Middle Ages

Determined to spread Christianity, Charlemagne jumpstarted a cultural revival that shaped modern history indelibly.

Strawberry Water and Arsenic: A Victorian Guide to Staying Pale
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Strawberry Water and Arsenic: A Victorian Guide to Staying Pale

The maintain their complexion, Victorian women’s’ skincare routine combined remedies that ranged from harmless to toxic.

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Angelica Kauffmann’s Paintings of Penelope, the Faithful Wife

Angelica Kauffmann’s Paintings of Penelope, the Faithful Wife

The neoclassical painter illustrated more than a dozen pictures from Homer’s epic poem, but it was the storyline of Odysseus’s wife that she kept returning to.

The ‘True Art’ of Renaissance Drawing

The ‘True Art’ of Renaissance Drawing

Renaissance artists put their heart, skill, and genius into drawings.

Filling the Eyes With Color: Edmund Dulac’s Fairy Tale Illustrations

Filling the Eyes With Color: Edmund Dulac’s Fairy Tale Illustrations

The French-born artist made a vibrant statement in the world of magic and fantasy.

An Unbroken Line: Four Generations of American Classical Realism

An Unbroken Line: Four Generations of American Classical Realism

Since 1949, Maryhill Museum has devoted sustained attention to the classical art movement, showcasing the works of R.H. Ives Gammell and his circle.

‘Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher’ on Exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art

‘Winslow Homer: Painter, Etcher’ on Exhibit at the Portland Museum of Art

On view through Oct. 18, 2026, it is the first major exhibition to spotlight the artist’s etching practice.

How Illustration Reimagined a Famous Book of Children’s Poems

How Illustration Reimagined a Famous Book of Children’s Poems

“A Child’s Garden of Verses,” illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith, is one of the most sought-after collectible editions.

From Versailles to New Orleans: A New Home for Rare Sèvres Porcelain

From Versailles to New Orleans: A New Home for Rare Sèvres Porcelain

The New Orleans Museum of Art exhibits welcomes more than 100 decorative objects and tablewares to its permanent collection.

Moses Williams: Freedom Through Art

Moses Williams: Freedom Through Art

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet a man who left his creative imprint on the Peale dynasty of artists.

High Notes and Decrescendos: More Great Opera at the Met

High Notes and Decrescendos: More Great Opera at the Met

Part 2 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026–2027 season features productions in 2027.

Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

Gian Carlo Menotti: He Gave Us American Opera

In this installment of ‘The Art of Beautiful Music,’ we discover an Italian-born composer who brought traditional opera styles to America.

High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met

High Notes and Decrescendos: The Opera Is on at the Met

In Part 1 of the Metropolitan Opera’s 2026-2027 season, the Met opera offers a variety of productions.

‘Cookie Queens’: Cutest Documentary You’ll See All Year

‘Cookie Queens’: Cutest Documentary You’ll See All Year

Girl Scout cookie selling teaches leadership, builds confidence, and fosters community. For all intents and purposes, cookie season is a true rite of passage.

‘High Barbaree:’ Adrift Between War and Home

‘High Barbaree:’ Adrift Between War and Home

A downed Navy pilot floats in the Pacific while his mind drifts to his past.

‘Abe Lincoln in Illinois’: The Man Who Would Be President

‘Abe Lincoln in Illinois’: The Man Who Would Be President

Raymond Massey gives Lincoln the presence required to lead the country during a difficult time in history.

Villa Beatrice: Prettily Perched

Villa Beatrice: Prettily Perched

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we spotlight a castle-inspired estate positioned on a promontory in Portofino, Italy.

Number 13: Death, Disorder, and the Door to a New Life

Number 13: Death, Disorder, and the Door to a New Life

Exploring how the misunderstood number 13 disrupts the sense of completion to bring about change and renewal.

Why Ancient Medicine Values Wholesome Art and Beauty

Why Ancient Medicine Values Wholesome Art and Beauty

Healthy-living relies on more than eating wholesome food and drink. It involves cherishing our senses, and surprisingly, great art can help.

How Thomas Jefferson and European Architecture Shaped America

How Thomas Jefferson and European Architecture Shaped America

Ancient architecture inspired America’s first architects to build the new republic.

Ham House: Tranquility on the Thames

Ham House: Tranquility on the Thames

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour a quiet, stately 17th-century estate of the British aristocracy.

Orava Castle: A Stone Chronicle Above the River

Orava Castle: A Stone Chronicle Above the River

In this ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a fortress where seven centuries of architectural change can still be followed room by room.

Titian Ramsay Peale II: American Naturalist and Explorer

Titian Ramsay Peale II: American Naturalist and Explorer

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,' we meet an artistically inclined member of the Peale family who made his name in scientific illustration.

Scotty’s Castle: A Medieval Mission

Scotty’s Castle: A Medieval Mission

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ a castle-like dwelling in Death Valley National Park fascinates visitors.

Pianists Worldwide Invited: Applications Open for New Tang Dynasty Competition

Pianists Worldwide Invited: Applications Open for New Tang Dynasty Competition

The NTD piano competition honors the beauty of traditional and classical works.

How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

How to Shoot Award-Winning Photographs

Professional photographer Renee Luo shares the fundamentals of great photography, according to traditional aesthetics.

NTD’s Photo Contest Celebrates ‘God’s Work’

NTD’s Photo Contest Celebrates ‘God’s Work’

This unique international photography competition highlights the best of humanity.

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.

The Artistry and Showmanship of Roy Clark

The Artistry and Showmanship of Roy Clark

The country music performer won over audiences with his music and comedy.

Tune in Today: How ‘Der Freischütz’ Defined a National Identity

Tune in Today: How ‘Der Freischütz’ Defined a National Identity

Writing an overture for a distinctly German opera.

Author and Musician Tim Lovelace Shares Stories That Motivate and Inspire

Author and Musician Tim Lovelace Shares Stories That Motivate and Inspire

The performer chats about his new book, ‘Green Rain,’ and his most recent patriotic album.

Tune in Today: Brahms Symphony No. 1 Emerges From Beethoven’s Shadow

Tune in Today: Brahms Symphony No. 1 Emerges From Beethoven’s Shadow

Brahms took years to compose a Romantic-era masterpiece that plays tribute to Beethoven.

The World’s Largest Flute Collection

The World’s Largest Flute Collection

The Library of Congress hosts a wide array of historical woodwinds from the Dayton C. Miller Collection.

Remembering Country Music Luminary Tommy Hunter

Remembering Country Music Luminary Tommy Hunter

The longtime TV show host brought the genre to households across Canada and America.

Tune in Today: On Life and Love in Brahms’s Clarinet Sonata

Tune in Today: On Life and Love in Brahms’s Clarinet Sonata

Brahms pulled from Bach’s St Matthew Passion and his own unrequited love for Clara Schumann to create a classic clarinet-and-piano masterpiece.

Vivaldi’s Ode to ‘Summer’ in ‘The Four Seasons’

Vivaldi’s Ode to ‘Summer’ in ‘The Four Seasons’

The concerto’s instrumentation depicts high temperatures and stormy weather.

The Emperor Who Defined the Middle Ages

The Emperor Who Defined the Middle Ages

Determined to spread Christianity, Charlemagne jumpstarted a cultural revival that shaped modern history indelibly.

Strawberry Water and Arsenic: A Victorian Guide to Staying Pale

Strawberry Water and Arsenic: A Victorian Guide to Staying Pale

The maintain their complexion, Victorian women’s’ skincare routine combined remedies that ranged from harmless to toxic.

How a Miner’s Wire Rope Transformed American Transportation

How a Miner’s Wire Rope Transformed American Transportation

In ‘This Week in History,’ a father and son immigrated to California for the Gold Rush, and the son remained to build a national treasure.

‘They Are Shooting Us All to Pieces’

‘They Are Shooting Us All to Pieces’

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the James–Younger gang, the town, and a heroic bank official who stopped their robberies and murders.

Makapuʻu Lighthouse: Cliffside Marvel

Makapuʻu Lighthouse: Cliffside Marvel

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a historic lighthouse built on a steep bluff is at the end of a paved trail on the island of Oahu.

Thomas McKean: An Influential but Contentious Founding Father

Thomas McKean: An Influential but Contentious Founding Father

He signed the Declaration of Independence and shaped early American law and politics, yet the fiery, uniquely outspoken leader is little known.

The Brief and Dangerous Life of Wright Flier Arch Hoxsey

The Brief and Dangerous Life of Wright Flier Arch Hoxsey

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young automobile mechanic becomes the country’s face of aviation.

How the Irish Helped Win the American Revolutionary War

How the Irish Helped Win the American Revolutionary War

Fueled by centuries of oppression, Irish immigrants formed the core of George Washington’s forces and helped win American liberty.

‘The Heart of Man’: An Epic, Intimate Journey Concludes

‘The Heart of Man’: An Epic, Intimate Journey Concludes

Jon Kalman Stefansson’s ‘About the Boy’ trilogy is a modern Icelandic Odyssey.

‘Dangerous Misinformation’: Fighting for the Truth During the Pandemic

‘Dangerous Misinformation’: Fighting for the Truth During the Pandemic

Mary Talley Bowden, M.D. faced a backlash for openly questioning government policies in treating COVID-19.

‘Blood Poison’: The Mysterious Killer

‘Blood Poison’: The Mysterious Killer

Called by many names throughout history, sepsis is only now being understood more clearly, especially after COVID-19.