‘Bob Trevino Likes It’: A Heartwarming Tale of Surrogate Fatherhood
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‘Bob Trevino Likes It’: A Heartwarming Tale of Surrogate Fatherhood

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ reminds us that valuable human relationships can occur randomly and that spiritual connections can be far more powerful than bloodlines.
Hamlet’s Lent
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Hamlet’s Lent

The penitential imagery in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a lens through which readers can experience Hamlet’s turmoil and tragic transformation.
The Struggle for Unity in the Soul
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The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.
A Creative, Masterful Retelling of the Roman Republic’s Final Years
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A Creative, Masterful Retelling of the Roman Republic’s Final Years

Both biography and historiography, Josiah Osgood’s ‘Lawless Republic’ presents the fall of Rome via the life of one of its greatest statesmen, Cicero.
US Exhibition ‘Sense of Beauty’ From Puerto Rico
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US Exhibition ‘Sense of Beauty’ From Puerto Rico

Touring America is the Caribbean’s most comprehensive art museum collection, from Museo de Arte de Ponce.
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US Exhibition ‘Sense of Beauty’ From Puerto Rico

US Exhibition ‘Sense of Beauty’ From Puerto Rico

Touring America is the Caribbean’s most comprehensive art museum collection, from Museo de Arte de Ponce.
Paolo Veronese: The Virtues of Lucretia and Susanna

Paolo Veronese: The Virtues of Lucretia and Susanna

Paolo Veronese was the first great master to depict the expressed virtues of the accused women in his paintings.
Transformation in Bernini and Botticelli’s Masterpieces

Transformation in Bernini and Botticelli’s Masterpieces

Inspired by Roman and Italian poets, painter Sandro Botticelli and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini both portray the beauty of transformation in their artworks.
The Triumphant Trompe L’oeil ‘The Goldfinch’

The Triumphant Trompe L’oeil ‘The Goldfinch’

The small painting became a worldwide sensation after a Pulitzer Prize winning book used its title.
Cimabue Renewed at the Louvre

Cimabue Renewed at the Louvre

Three panels of Cimabue’s diptych are reunited and displayed for the first time.
Leonardo’s Portraits of Beloved Ladies

Leonardo’s Portraits of Beloved Ladies

The three known women from Leonardo’s oeuvre reflect the Renaissance artist’s pioneering techniques.
A Wonderful New Production of Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ Is in Chicago

A Wonderful New Production of Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ Is in Chicago

Parisian scenery and memorable music set the stage for one of the Italian composer’s most frequently performed operas.
‘The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System’

‘The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System’

Zip around the solar system with this stage transformation of the beloved book series and PBS Kids show, ‘The Magic School Bus.’
Uneven Performances in Beethoven’s Heroic ‘Fidelio’

Uneven Performances in Beethoven’s Heroic ‘Fidelio’

Despite The Metropolitan Opera’s stirring cast and chorus, several elements failed in March 12th performance.
‘Young Mr. Lincoln’: A Lawyer Liberates the Law

‘Young Mr. Lincoln’: A Lawyer Liberates the Law

Henry Fonda’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln shows the president’s wisdom before he stood on the national stage.
‘Bob Trevino Likes It’: A Heartwarming Tale of Surrogate Fatherhood

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’: A Heartwarming Tale of Surrogate Fatherhood

‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ reminds us that valuable human relationships can occur randomly and that spiritual connections can be far more powerful than bloodlines.
‘The Friend’: Get the Tissue Boxes Ready

‘The Friend’: Get the Tissue Boxes Ready

Naomi Watts delivers her career-best performance starring opposite a Great Dane.
‘The Alto Knights’: Two De Niros in One Mob Movie Is Too Many

‘The Alto Knights’: Two De Niros in One Mob Movie Is Too Many

‘The Alto Knights’ is not a bad gangster film, but unfortunately Barry Levinson is not Martin Scorsese when it comes to the telling of terrific mob tales.
The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.
Flight of Faith: The Enduring Mystery of Capistrano’s Swallows

Flight of Faith: The Enduring Mystery of Capistrano’s Swallows

Every year, a California town celebrates an old mission and the cliff swallows that migrate to nest there.
Iolani Palace, Hawaii: America’s Only Royal Residence

Iolani Palace, Hawaii: America’s Only Royal Residence

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the only example of American Florentine architecture.
Aston Hall: A Jacobean Prodigy House

Aston Hall: A Jacobean Prodigy House

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a uniquely English country house.
Dionysus: The Anomalous and Necessary God

Dionysus: The Anomalous and Necessary God

Rational order and emotions require a balancing act, as it clear when we consider the ancient Greek gods Apollo and Dionysus.
An American Memory: The One-Room Schoolhouse

An American Memory: The One-Room Schoolhouse

The little red schoolhouse makes a comeback as parents today strive for the values that enveloped these early institutions.
Thomas Hobbes on the Importance of History

Thomas Hobbes on the Importance of History

Why did the ’most radical political philosophers’ start out as a lover of ancient works?
Registration for International Figure Painting Competition Opens

Registration for International Figure Painting Competition Opens

An uplifting oil painting competition that celebrates the best of humanity and its traditions opens for entrants.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Tang Hsing Lien, Winner of Bronze Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ Played by Shih-Yeh Lu, Winner of Silver & Best Rendition Award at 7th NTD International Piano Competition

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.
Leonard Bernstein’s Concerts for Young People

Leonard Bernstein’s Concerts for Young People

The popular composer inspired a whole, new generation of artists through innovative music education.
How an Old Irish Song Unraveled a Family Mystery

How an Old Irish Song Unraveled a Family Mystery

Sometimes, the past finds us in the most unexpected ways—through a song, a memory, or an old Victrola.
The Intimate Lieder of Hugo Wolf

The Intimate Lieder of Hugo Wolf

The work of oft-overlooked German composer Hugo Wolf is compelling and still a major part of the historical record of Romantic composers.
Ureli Corelli Hill: Founder of the New York Philharmonic

Ureli Corelli Hill: Founder of the New York Philharmonic

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a brilliant violinist whose European trip resulted in founding America’s greatest symphony orchestra.
The Most Popular and Influential Opera Composers

The Most Popular and Influential Opera Composers

From Monteverdi to Puccini, these nine brilliant composers of opera’s golden era are still popular today.
Love and Nature: ‘Annie’s Song’

Love and Nature: ‘Annie’s Song’

John Denver’s loving ode to his wife is the epitome of his songwriting mastery.
The Spiritual Anthem ‘Rise Again’ as a New Single

The Spiritual Anthem ‘Rise Again’ as a New Single

The latest rendition honors the song’s legacy and gives its message renewed life.
Hiking, Snorkeling, and Windmills, Oh My!

Hiking, Snorkeling, and Windmills, Oh My!

The remains of uniquely constructed windmills are a bonus feature on the island of St. John, which was once a production center for sugarcane.
How a Treasurer Guided America Toward Its First National Highway

How a Treasurer Guided America Toward Its First National Highway

In ‘This Week in History,’ because the Louisiana Purchase doubled the country’s size, U.S. Treasurer Andrew Gallatin suggested a method to quickly expand west.
Clara Maass and the Yellow Fever Conundrum

Clara Maass and the Yellow Fever Conundrum

An Army nurse makes the ultimate sacrifice for the betterment of science and humanity.
Prudence Cummings Wright and the Minutewomen

Prudence Cummings Wright and the Minutewomen

A group of women do their part in the early stages of the American Revolution.
James Hoban: Washington’s Irish Architect

James Hoban: Washington’s Irish Architect

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a poor Irish boy whose architectural talent led him to design the White House and much of Washington.
How a Teen Archeologist Discovered a Sunken Confederate Warship

How a Teen Archeologist Discovered a Sunken Confederate Warship

In ‘This Week in History,’ the most powerful Confederate cruiser was sunk off the coast of Charleston and discovered exactly 102 years later.
Ex Libris: Harry Truman

Ex Libris: Harry Truman

In this installment of our ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that influenced the last US president who guided the country through post-WWII changes.
Hamlet’s Lent

Hamlet’s Lent

The penitential imagery in Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is a lens through which readers can experience Hamlet’s turmoil and tragic transformation.
The Brothers Grimm’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was’

The Brothers Grimm’s Fairy Tale, ‘The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was’

When a silly young man has never experienced what it’s like to shiver in fear, the Princess takes it into her own hands to show him.