Titian Ramsay Peale II: American Naturalist and Explorer
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Titian Ramsay Peale II: American Naturalist and Explorer

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,' we meet an artistically inclined member of the Peale family who made his name in scientific illustration.

Scotty’s Castle: A Medieval Mission
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Scotty’s Castle: A Medieval Mission

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ a castle-like dwelling in Death Valley National Park fascinates visitors.

Herakles and Cerberus: Returning From Death, Part 2
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Herakles and Cerberus: Returning From Death, Part 2

The Greek hero demonstrates his victory over death, not through destruction and disorder, but by courage and refinement of the soul.

Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt
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Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt

Our original first lady’s patriotic fancy quilt still intrigues us today.

Defining Chinatown: Architecture and Cultural Identity After Destruction
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Defining Chinatown: Architecture and Cultural Identity After Destruction

Through reinvention and perseverance, Chinatown evolved into an important cultural and commercial hub in San Francisco’s city center.

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Titian Ramsay Peale II: American Naturalist and Explorer

Titian Ramsay Peale II: American Naturalist and Explorer

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,' we meet an artistically inclined member of the Peale family who made his name in scientific illustration.

Scotty’s Castle: A Medieval Mission

Scotty’s Castle: A Medieval Mission

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ a castle-like dwelling in Death Valley National Park fascinates visitors.

Herakles and Cerberus: Returning From Death, Part 2

Herakles and Cerberus: Returning From Death, Part 2

The Greek hero demonstrates his victory over death, not through destruction and disorder, but by courage and refinement of the soul.

Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt

Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt

Our original first lady’s patriotic fancy quilt still intrigues us today.

Defining Chinatown: Architecture and Cultural Identity After Destruction

Defining Chinatown: Architecture and Cultural Identity After Destruction

Through reinvention and perseverance, Chinatown evolved into an important cultural and commercial hub in San Francisco’s city center.

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

The exact location of these mythical gardens may have eluded historians.

Milwaukee City Hall: A Nod to Germany

Milwaukee City Hall: A Nod to Germany

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we view a 19th-century skyscraper distinct in its Flemish Renaissance Revival style.

The House Concert: An American Tradition Centuries in the Making

The House Concert: An American Tradition Centuries in the Making

Living room concerts are currently seeing a nationwide resurgence.

Herakles and Cerberus: The Final Descent, Part 1

Herakles and Cerberus: The Final Descent, Part 1

In his final and darkest Labor, the hero must relinquish his weapons to face death itself, transforming a physical quest into a spiritual initiation.

Pastime in Print: Baseball’s Journey Through Art, Ads, and American Identity

Pastime in Print: Baseball’s Journey Through Art, Ads, and American Identity

Baseball imagery became part of the national visual landscape and a record of the sport.