The influential words of George Mason informed the Bill of Rights. His home, Gunston Hall, is indicative of the Georgian style of architecture.

Stockholm Cathedral’s ‘St. George and the Dragon’ oak sculpture depicts the eternal battle of good and evil.

The artist’s painting of his brother Rubens, posed beside a flowering geranium, is considered one of America’s finest portraits.

Visitors say they’re excited to see the renovated and expanded art museum.

The depicted scenes from the life of Christ were meant to inspire meditation, prayer, and devotion in the Dominican monks.

The Sears catalog’s wide reach and affordable guitars made music accessible to everyone.

Classic literature and poetry have the power to inspire great works of art; we examine five pieces with strong ties to legends, plays, and myths.

This spellbinding musical dramatizes the tragedy of the RMS Titanic, the world’s first supposedly ‘unsinkable’ ship.

This one-man show from across the pond is well worth the watch.

Montgomery Clift plays off the strong presence of Robert Ryan in this 1950s film.

Gary Cooper’s character stretches the Golden Rule (almost) to breaking point.

Timeless lessons on virtue and etiquette are best learned from teachers who raise the bar for their students.

When national identity fractures and ideologies rise, historical nuance gets lost in the rubble.

In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit a Holland neighborhood built according to New Urbanism and New Classical architecture.

As part of the series ‘When Character Counted,’ we learn President Reagan stood firm during his first crisis in office—a testament to his strength of character.

The Athenian statesman Solon sowed the seed of democracy through verse.

This essay by C.S. Lewis illustrates the meaning and mandate of education.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we share glimpses of one of the most impressive ‘Gilded Age’ hotels in America.

The international competition inspires positivity and preserves tradition.

An uplifting oil painting competition that celebrates the best of humanity and its traditions opens for entrants.

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.

The country crooner goes on tour this summer, revisiting his biggest hits and unveiling new music.

The passionate singer-songwriter remains committed to her traditional country roots.

During World War II, the musician and poet brought hope and joy to children in a concentration camp infirmary.

Though not limited to these 10, the German composer’s expansive musical legacy has reverberated for generations.

Humble, whimsical, deeply spiritual composer Anton Bruckner may have been a late bloomer, but his ethereal works transformed the world of sacred music.

After 30 years in country music, the hit singer-songwriter remains one of the genre’s most authentic voices.

The country performer’s breakout hit reminds us that it’s okay to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

The lesser-known Presidio in San Diego is wroth a trip; visitors discover Californian history, architecture from the 18th century, and beautiful city views.

In ‘This Week in History,’ when the Confederacy fired upon Fort Sumter, Lincoln responded with a call to arms and a constitutionally explosive order.

Col. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain switched tactics just in time to turn the tide of the Civil War.

In this installment of ‘History off the Beaten Path’, we learn about a 19th-century ranch and the rancher who carved a living from the Mojave desert.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a naval commander whose military bravery and leadership guided him to an illustrious career.

In ‘This Week in History,’ Congress finally authorized an appropriation bill to purchase a collection of books and establish the Library of Congress.

‘Murder by Cheesecake’ gives fans a chance to enjoy the exploits of Miami’s Four Musketeers again.

Learning to write poetry doesn’t have to be a difficult endeavor—these resources are a helpful guide on the English language as well as descriptive writing.

François Gilbert’s ‘Gladiators 1st–5th Centuries AD’ provides insightful and rather colorful insights into the world of the Roman gladiators.