The Dangerous Pursuit of the Transcontinental Mail Service
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The Dangerous Pursuit of the Transcontinental Mail Service

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Gold Rush created a demand for quick mail delivery, resulting in the world’s longest stagecoach trail.
‘Twin Towers: Legacy’ Presents a Family of Service
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‘Twin Towers: Legacy’ Presents a Family of Service

The Vigiano family played a significant and courageous role in the tragedy of 9/11.
‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church
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‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church

Christopher Manion argues that government funding has reshaped Catholic priorities—a trap that any faith-based group can fall into.
James Monroe Sanderson: A Soldier of Honor and Hospitality
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James Monroe Sanderson: A Soldier of Honor and Hospitality

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a hotelkeeper leads the Union subsistence department, combats a false accusation, and manages London’s best hotel.
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‘Rachel Ruysch: Artist, Naturalist, and Pioneer’

‘Rachel Ruysch: Artist, Naturalist, and Pioneer’

Three institutions collaborated to exhibit 35 of Ruysch’s exquisite floral paintings at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
Prudence and Art: Discerning the Right Course of Action

Prudence and Art: Discerning the Right Course of Action

In this first installment of ‘The Art of Virtue,’ we reacquaint readers with the virtues and the art of prudence.
Pontormo’s Precious Portraits

Pontormo’s Precious Portraits

Two magnificent soldier portraits exemplify Jacopo da Pontormo’s idiosyncratic talents.
Checkmate: Capturing the Tale of the Lewis Chessmen

Checkmate: Capturing the Tale of the Lewis Chessmen

The potential discovery of a long-lost piece from the famous set of Lewis Chessmen was made in 2019.
Courtly Life Captured by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Courtly Life Captured by Lucas Cranach the Elder

Cranach’s most refined portraits were of the Electors of Saxony during their heyday.
A Bunch of Fabergé Cut Flowers 

A Bunch of Fabergé Cut Flowers 

How Fabergé’s fine craftsmen made ornamental flowers appear real.
Behold the Beauty: A Sublime Sunrise and a Tragedy

Behold the Beauty: A Sublime Sunrise and a Tragedy

Victorian painter John Brett delighted in creating marine paintings, especially scenes of the Welsh coastline.
Considering Nontraditional Casting in All Directions

Considering Nontraditional Casting in All Directions

Perhaps we should broaden the range of the plays considered for nontraditional casting.
‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ in a Midwest Premiere

‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ in a Midwest Premiere

An evening of classical music and history captivates theatergoers with Hershey Felder’s latest biographical sketch.
‘Gene & Gilda’: Looking Back on That One Great Love

‘Gene & Gilda’: Looking Back on That One Great Love

Penguin Rep Theatre presents an inside look into the complicated relationship between filmdom’s funnyman and TV’s comedic star.
An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland

Music Theater Works’s production captures some of grim reality facing Jewish people today.
‘Twin Towers: Legacy’ Presents a Family of Service

‘Twin Towers: Legacy’ Presents a Family of Service

The Vigiano family played a significant and courageous role in the tragedy of 9/11.
‘Clemente’: Inspiring on the Playing Field and Off

‘Clemente’: Inspiring on the Playing Field and Off

This biography of baseball great and humanitarian Roberto Clemente is long overdue.
Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize

Big Ben Shortlisted for UK’s Top Architecture Prize

London’s Elizabeth Tower is the first conservation project nominated for the RIBA Stirling Prize.
A Brief Look at Ladies’ Fashion in the Golden Age of Tang Dynasty

A Brief Look at Ladies’ Fashion in the Golden Age of Tang Dynasty

High waists and flowing sleeves are some of the attributes of these otherworldly garments.
Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark

Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Architectural Landmark

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a European-style palace from the Ottoman Empire’s glory days.
The Antidote to the Tyranny of the Present: Studying History

The Antidote to the Tyranny of the Present: Studying History

History is more than a list of names and dates; it’s a window into the human experience that forms how we address the present.
A First: American College of the Building Arts

A First: American College of the Building Arts

In this series, ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a unique institution of higher learning that trains traditional craftsmen.
Kimberly Crest House and Gardens: California’s Châteauesque Mansion

Kimberly Crest House and Gardens: California’s Châteauesque Mansion

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a French Renaissance revivalist estate with Italian formal gardens.
Prince’s Palace of Monaco: Juxtaposition of Medieval and Classical Styles

Prince’s Palace of Monaco: Juxtaposition of Medieval and Classical Styles

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit an immense fortress-like royal residence with distinct design details.
LIVE 10 AM ET: 2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Finals

LIVE 10 AM ET: 2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Finals

The classical Chinese dance competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD aimed at promoting traditional culture.
2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Semi-Finals

2025 NTD International Classical Chinese Dance Competition Semi-Finals

The classical Chinese dance competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events hosted by NTD aimed at promoting traditional culture.
NTD Classical Chinese Dance Competition: Dancers Showcase Cultural Depth of Classical Art

NTD Classical Chinese Dance Competition: Dancers Showcase Cultural Depth of Classical Art

Contestants say mastering the art involves more than technique—it requires patience, inner character, and a connection to cultural tradition.
Tune in Today: Rachmaninoff’s Hypnotic Piano Concerto No. 2

Tune in Today: Rachmaninoff’s Hypnotic Piano Concerto No. 2

A Russian physician restored Sergei Rachmaninoff’s confidence, which allowed him to write one of his most famous works.
‘Where the Green Grass Grows’: Planting Dreams in Quiet Living

‘Where the Green Grass Grows’: Planting Dreams in Quiet Living

Tim McGraw’s famous country track is a big hit for small town living.
Tune in Today: Romeo and Juliet in 20 Minutes of Symphonic Music

Tune in Today: Romeo and Juliet in 20 Minutes of Symphonic Music

Tchaikovsky’s emotional, romantic masterpiece went through three iterations before the version we all know and love captured audience’s imaginations.
Tyler Nance: ‘Rolling With My Own Sound’

Tyler Nance: ‘Rolling With My Own Sound’

The up-and-coming songwriter is making his mark on country music.
Tune in Today: Glenn Gould and Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’

Tune in Today: Glenn Gould and Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations’

The Canadian pianist’s legacy is closely tied to his recordings of one of the great composer’s most complex and ambitious works.
Tune in Today: The Magic of Shakespeare in 12 Minutes of Music

Tune in Today: The Magic of Shakespeare in 12 Minutes of Music

Felix Mendelssohn’s deep admiration for The Bard’s work inspired him to compose the orchestral overture to ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
Tune in Today: Exploring Bohemia in Dvorak’s ‘Dumky Trio’

Tune in Today: Exploring Bohemia in Dvorak’s ‘Dumky Trio’

The Bohemian composer relied on Ukrainian folk songs to compose this evocation of his homeland.
‘Time of Revival’: Justin Gambino’s Prodigal Journey

‘Time of Revival’: Justin Gambino’s Prodigal Journey

Singer-songwriter talks about how hope and faith power his music.
The Dangerous Pursuit of the Transcontinental Mail Service

The Dangerous Pursuit of the Transcontinental Mail Service

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Gold Rush created a demand for quick mail delivery, resulting in the world’s longest stagecoach trail.
James Monroe Sanderson: A Soldier of Honor and Hospitality

James Monroe Sanderson: A Soldier of Honor and Hospitality

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a hotelkeeper leads the Union subsistence department, combats a false accusation, and manages London’s best hotel.
The Tennessee Hometown of President Andrew Johnson

The Tennessee Hometown of President Andrew Johnson

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we look at how and where the first post-Civil War president labored, lived, and now rests.
Ainsworth Rand Spofford: The Great American Librarian

Ainsworth Rand Spofford: The Great American Librarian

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a a young bookseller who moves to Washington and becomes the most consequential librarian of Congress.
The Man Who Saved a Town With a Board Game

The Man Who Saved a Town With a Board Game

Charaliyil Unnikrishnan helped shut down illicit alcohol production and instead encouraged his village to play chess.
Smoky Mountains National Park: Replete with Historic Structures

Smoky Mountains National Park: Replete with Historic Structures

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ we underscore the rich cultural heritage of an Appalachian region.
Leadership Qualities of Our Founding Fathers

Leadership Qualities of Our Founding Fathers

Washington, Adams, and Jefferson showed remarkable qualities in their respective fields: in the military, in legal defense, and in the written word.
How the Puritans Founded a ‘City Upon a Hill’

How the Puritans Founded a ‘City Upon a Hill’

In ‘This Week in History,’ more than 1,000 people sailed to America, some seeking religious freedom, and founded a city of revolutionary significance.
‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church

‘Charity for Sale’: A Wake-Up Call for the American Catholic Church

Christopher Manion argues that government funding has reshaped Catholic priorities—a trap that any faith-based group can fall into.
Learning to Be a Friend, in Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’

Learning to Be a Friend, in Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’

In Part 1 of a two-part series, Austen’s heroine learns what it means to be a friend to Harriet Smith.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ and How Grudges Destroy Good Things

‘Romeo and Juliet’ and How Grudges Destroy Good Things

The star-crossed lovers aren’t the real problem in Shakespeare’s best-known romance; the culprits are the feuding families.