Poetry to Light up New Year’s Eve
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Poetry to Light up New Year’s Eve

Four eminent poets show how to enjoy and embrace the new year.
Tune in Today: Waltzing Away From Stalin
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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.
Read to Your Heart’s Content: The 10 Best Novels of 2025
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Read to Your Heart’s Content: The 10 Best Novels of 2025

This year had an abundance of fiction to keep you busy well into next year.
A New Year’s to Remember: Jan. 1, 1776
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A New Year’s to Remember: Jan. 1, 1776

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, the dawn of 1776 offers a powerful reminder of American resilience.
Kirk Cameron’s Throwback Children’s Show: ‘Iggy and Mr. Kirk’
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Kirk Cameron’s Throwback Children’s Show: ‘Iggy and Mr. Kirk’

The former child actor discusses his entertainment projects that impact children, families, and those in need.
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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.
Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Did You Know the Morse Code Inventor Was an Artist?

Here’s the lesser-known but influential artistic legacy of America’s famous inventor.
‘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.
Pulling Back the Curtain on the CCP’s Most Insidious Crimes

Pulling Back the Curtain on the CCP’s Most Insidious Crimes

Meet a performing artist who is shining a light on the persecution of people of faith in China.
Kirk Cameron’s Throwback Children’s Show: ‘Iggy and Mr. Kirk’

Kirk Cameron’s Throwback Children’s Show: ‘Iggy and Mr. Kirk’

The former child actor discusses his entertainment projects that impact children, families, and those in need.
‘The Next of Kin': How Secrets Travel

‘The Next of Kin': How Secrets Travel

A WWII instructional film shows how unrestrained talk can affect national security.
‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism

‘The Testament of Ann Lee’: A Disturbing Take on Shakerism

All early American religions intended, ultimately, for humans to achieve salvation, but American Shakerism was a do-or-die, sainthood-or-bust version.
‘The Copenhagen Test’ Hacks With Nano-Tech

‘The Copenhagen Test’ Hacks With Nano-Tech

This thriller series relates to today’s nefarious intelligence activities.
Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

Belmont British Pullman: Richly Apportioned Rail Cars

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a luxury train decorated to make passengers feel like royalty.
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.
Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Could You Out-Read a Victorian-Era Coal Miner? (Spoiler: Probably Not)

Britain’s working class once read Milton underground. We, meanwhile, have TikTok.
Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

Santa Lucia Knows If You’ve Been Naughty or Nice

In Italy, St. Nick’s gift-giving counterpart is St. Lucy, whose feast day is celebrated on Dec. 13.
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.
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.
Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’

Trace Adkins’s ‘30th Anniversary Tour’

The country music titan will kick off the new year with a cross-country tour.
‘Amarillo by Morning’: The Chronicles of Rodeo Cowboy

‘Amarillo by Morning’: The Chronicles of Rodeo Cowboy

Fast shipping rates helped inspire Terry Stafford’s classic cowboy anthem.
The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants

The Singer Betting Big on Artistic Freedom Over Ideology and Taxpayer-Backed Grants

Henry Pinder’s newly established Brisbane Lyric Opera (BLO) is a daring venture in a sector struggling to stay afloat.
A Melodic Discovery From the Dawn of Modern Music

A Melodic Discovery From the Dawn of Modern Music

Hidden in plain sight, a 9th-century discovery reveals earliest recorded example of music notation.
Hoover Dam: More Than Meets the Eye

Hoover Dam: More Than Meets the Eye

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover unique historical details of America’s 90-year-old engineering marvel near Boulder City, Nevada.
A New Year’s to Remember: Jan. 1, 1776

A New Year’s to Remember: Jan. 1, 1776

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, the dawn of 1776 offers a powerful reminder of American resilience.
250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other

250 Years Ago, Part 10: 1775, the Year Americans Turned on Each Other

The crucial year ended with some gains and losses by the American patriots. These led to the unity of the 13 colonies for the historical events in 1776.
Saving Babies With the Apgar Score

Saving Babies With the Apgar Score

Dr. Virginia Apgar devised a test to determine if a newborn was healthy.
Giants, Colts, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’

Giants, Colts, and ‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’

In ‘This Week in History,’ the 1958 NFL Championship proves so exciting that it catapulted football to become America’s most popular sport.
‘The Blossoms of a Future Flower’: The Remarkable Hattie Stowe 

‘The Blossoms of a Future Flower’: The Remarkable Hattie Stowe 

This installment of ‘When Character Counts’ brings us a wife, mother, and writer who, by force of will and faith, battled injustice and adversity.
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
Marianna von Martines: Vienna’s Brightest Voice

Marianna von Martines: Vienna’s Brightest Voice

The little-known female composer is now celebrated for her grand motet ‘Dixit Dominus.’
Poetry to Light up New Year’s Eve

Poetry to Light up New Year’s Eve

Four eminent poets show how to enjoy and embrace the new year.
‘6:40 to Montreal’: A Psychotic Fever-Dream

‘6:40 to Montreal’: A Psychotic Fever-Dream

Instead of a thrill ride, readers get a ridiculous scenario, a repugnant heroine, and deeply disturbing morality.
Read to Your Heart’s Content: The 10 Best Novels of 2025

Read to Your Heart’s Content: The 10 Best Novels of 2025

This year had an abundance of fiction to keep you busy well into next year.
T.S. Arthur’s Short Story ‘The New Year’s Gift’

T.S. Arthur’s Short Story ‘The New Year’s Gift’

The new year marks a time for a change of mind and repentance.