A Primer for Greek Kraters
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A Primer for Greek Kraters

In addition to being beautiful, kraters offer insights about daily life and culture in ancient Greece.
4 Stoic Principles to Withstand the World
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4 Stoic Principles to Withstand the World

Seneca’s letters have inspired millions to develop equanimity and live great lives amidst suffering and uncertainty.
A World in His Brush: Ambrosius Bosschaert’s Microcosm
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A World in His Brush: Ambrosius Bosschaert’s Microcosm

At a time of intense scientific inquiry, the Dutch painter catered to the taste for the exotic and for natural sciences—especially during ’tulip mania.’
Olana: Home of Frederick Edwin Church
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Olana: Home of Frederick Edwin Church

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the studio of an artist of the Hudson River School.
Selfishness and Self-Knowledge in C.S. Lewis’s ‘Till We Have Faces’
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Selfishness and Self-Knowledge in C.S. Lewis’s ‘Till We Have Faces’

C.S. Lewis’s novel tells a tale of selfless and selfish love, based on a retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche.

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A Primer for Greek Kraters

A Primer for Greek Kraters

In addition to being beautiful, kraters offer insights about daily life and culture in ancient Greece.
Stunning Photos Capture Bubble Magic in Antarctica

Stunning Photos Capture Bubble Magic in Antarctica

Capturing a frozen bubble sounds easier than it is. Station chef and photographer Justin Chambers tells of how he captured the magic of an icy wonderland.
Yielding Gently to Destiny: Agnus Dei and Sacrificial Gestures

Yielding Gently to Destiny: Agnus Dei and Sacrificial Gestures

Throughout centuries of artistic imagination, the gentle lamb has symbolized sacrifice, purity, and humble acceptance of fate.
4 Stoic Principles to Withstand the World

4 Stoic Principles to Withstand the World

Seneca’s letters have inspired millions to develop equanimity and live great lives amidst suffering and uncertainty.
O. Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Emancipation of Billy’

O. Henry’s Short Story, ‘The Emancipation of Billy’

A young lawyer learns to love and respect his father and earn a place in local society.
Elmer Bernstein, Eclectic Par Excellence

Elmer Bernstein, Eclectic Par Excellence

This movie composer brought meaningful scores to classic films.
A World in His Brush: Ambrosius Bosschaert’s Microcosm

A World in His Brush: Ambrosius Bosschaert’s Microcosm

At a time of intense scientific inquiry, the Dutch painter catered to the taste for the exotic and for natural sciences—especially during ’tulip mania.’
Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘The Lost Napoleon’

Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘The Lost Napoleon’

On a boat cruising down a river in France, the famous author comes upon a ‘grand apparition.’
Thomas Jones and The Last of the Bards

Thomas Jones and The Last of the Bards

The Welsh Romantic artist Thomas Jones took nature as his teacher and his love of Wales as his inspiration.
Ammi Phillips: An American Folk Artist Rediscovered

Ammi Phillips: An American Folk Artist Rediscovered

The most prolific artist during the 19th century, Phillip’s unique contribution to American folk cemented his place in the country’s cultural history.