Great Music May Surpass Our Understanding
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Great Music May Surpass Our Understanding

Criticism of music and poetry can’t be distilled into a science; its very nature comes from the changeability found in the human soul.
Viktor Belenko: The MiG-25 Defector
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Viktor Belenko: The MiG-25 Defector

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Soviet fighter pilot whose defection to the U.S. would alter the course of the Cold War.
Betrayal, Treason, and the Fall of an American Founder
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Betrayal, Treason, and the Fall of an American Founder

In ‘This Week in History,’ a disgraced Aaron Burr forges an unscrupulous alliance against Spain, leading to one of the nation’s most famous trials.
Clay Walker’s Latest: ‘Cowboys in Heaven’
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Clay Walker’s Latest: ‘Cowboys in Heaven’

The tribute honoring his late friend celebrates the enduring nature of the cowboy spirit.
‘Goth’ Bless the Heartland Dreamers
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‘Goth’ Bless the Heartland Dreamers

The much-parodied ‘American Gothic’ represents an art genre that is uniquely American.
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‘Goth’ Bless the Heartland Dreamers

‘Goth’ Bless the Heartland Dreamers

The much-parodied ‘American Gothic’ represents an art genre that is uniquely American.
Elegance & Wonder: An Extraordinary Collection of Great Masters’ Paintings

Elegance & Wonder: An Extraordinary Collection of Great Masters’ Paintings

Masterpieces from the collection of Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III is heading to auction this month at Sotheby’s New York.
Exploring Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s ‘The Finding of Moses’

Exploring Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema’s ‘The Finding of Moses’

Alma-Tadema’s painting is one of the most famous depictions of the discovery of the infant Moses.
Mystery Surrounds This Rare Altarpiece

Mystery Surrounds This Rare Altarpiece

An enigmatic 16th-century altarpiece joins the National Gallery, London collection.
Fantastical Porcelain Florals at The Frick Collection

Fantastical Porcelain Florals at The Frick Collection

Nineteen life-like botanical sculptures are installed throughout the Frick’s galleries to celebrate the museum’s grand re-opening.
The Enigmatic Nefertiti Bust

The Enigmatic Nefertiti Bust

Queen Nefertiti became a sensational icon after the early 20th-century discovery of her sculpted portrait.
The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

The Portraitists’ Muse in the Washington Metropolitan Area

Every year, artists and art lovers alike are drawn to the Portrait Society of America’s ‘The Art of the Portrait' Conference for fun, beauty, and inspiration.
The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection

The Visionary Creation and Restoration of The Frick Collection

Visitors can now tour the refurbished second-floor gallery, curated with antique furniture, textiles, and artistic masterpieces.
‘Art’: A Friendship Meets Its Match in a Nearly Blank Canvas

‘Art’: A Friendship Meets Its Match in a Nearly Blank Canvas

This rip-roaring comedy focuses on three very different friends and one very ugly piece of art.
‘Floyd Collins’: A Musical About a Dreamer

‘Floyd Collins’: A Musical About a Dreamer

Despite the story being set around the tragedy of being trapped underground, the story centers around a message of hope and dreams.
‘Le Villi’: Discovering Giacomo Puccini’s First Opera

‘Le Villi’: Discovering Giacomo Puccini’s First Opera

Though ‘Le Villi’ is often bypassed in favor of Puccini’s later works, his first opera still has heart and technical skill.
‘The Last Rodeo’: An Avoidable Misstep From Angel Studios

‘The Last Rodeo’: An Avoidable Misstep From Angel Studios

Leading man, co-writer, and co-producer Neal McDonough overextended himself.
‘The Trip to Bountiful’: A Love Letter to Aging Gracefully

‘The Trip to Bountiful’: A Love Letter to Aging Gracefully

This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ ponders growing up and growing old.
Ávila Cathedral: A Medieval Fortress-Church

Ávila Cathedral: A Medieval Fortress-Church

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit Spain’s first Gothic cathedral.
Seeking a Renewed American Mythology

Seeking a Renewed American Mythology

The creation of a timeless American myth could be based on the country’s unprecedented history.
Florence Griswold Home: Artistry Encased in Georgian-Style Architecture

Florence Griswold Home: Artistry Encased in Georgian-Style Architecture

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ the focus is on a historic home that became a gathering place for artists.
Jason Bourne’s Virtues

Jason Bourne’s Virtues

These much-lauded action movies consist of more than intrigue, shootouts, and chase scenes.
Seeing the Invisible World

Seeing the Invisible World

What is most precious may be lurking just beneath the surface—if we look hard enough.
Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism

Fonthill Castle: A Fortress of Eclecticism

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a creative Pennsylvania home blending Gothic, medieval, and Byzantine styles.
Borromeo Castle: A Medieval Architectural Masterpiece

Borromeo Castle: A Medieval Architectural Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the few preserved fortified medieval castles.
Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove

Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove

Timeless lessons on virtue and etiquette are best learned from teachers who raise the bar for their students.
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.
Great Music May Surpass Our Understanding

Great Music May Surpass Our Understanding

Criticism of music and poetry can’t be distilled into a science; its very nature comes from the changeability found in the human soul.
Clay Walker’s Latest: ‘Cowboys in Heaven’

Clay Walker’s Latest: ‘Cowboys in Heaven’

The tribute honoring his late friend celebrates the enduring nature of the cowboy spirit.
‘All the Gold in California’: A Hit Song Inspired by a Classic American Novel

‘All the Gold in California’: A Hit Song Inspired by a Classic American Novel

Vocalist Larry Gatlin recently revealed how a John Steinbeck story influenced his hit song.
Brahms and Tchaikovsky: Titans in Tension

Brahms and Tchaikovsky: Titans in Tension

Though they are now both categorized as Romantic-era composers, these men created music that couldn’t have been more different.
Forming the Hollow Square: The Birth of Country Gospel

Forming the Hollow Square: The Birth of Country Gospel

How a church singing technique influenced a uniquely American subgenre.
‘Blue Kentucky Girl’: A Loretta Lynn Favorite

‘Blue Kentucky Girl’: A Loretta Lynn Favorite

The classic ballad is one of many hits available to producers as they honor Lynn’s life and artistic legacy.
Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’

Jules Verne Allen: ‘Cowboy Lore’

A vintage book written by singing cowboy Jules Verne Allen reveals the journeys of America’s horsemen.
Viktor Belenko: The MiG-25 Defector

Viktor Belenko: The MiG-25 Defector

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Soviet fighter pilot whose defection to the U.S. would alter the course of the Cold War.
Betrayal, Treason, and the Fall of an American Founder

Betrayal, Treason, and the Fall of an American Founder

In ‘This Week in History,’ a disgraced Aaron Burr forges an unscrupulous alliance against Spain, leading to one of the nation’s most famous trials.
The Impossible Rescue of the USS Squalus

The Impossible Rescue of the USS Squalus

Courageous divers and a new invention save men trapped in the ocean.
Time Standing Nearly Still in a California Town

Time Standing Nearly Still in a California Town

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ it’s easy to imagine 19th-century life in Julian, California.
Duke Kahanamoku: Father of Surfing

Duke Kahanamoku: Father of Surfing

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young Hawaiian who becomes an Olympic gold medalist and spreads surfing throughout the world.
Molly Pitcher, Cannoneer in Petticoats

Molly Pitcher, Cannoneer in Petticoats

In this latest chapter of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the woman whose battlefield exploits became an American legend.
Esther de Berdt Reed: Fundraiser for the American Revolution

Esther de Berdt Reed: Fundraiser for the American Revolution

The British-born first lady of Pennsylvania quickly adapted to life in the colonies, raising five children and devoting her energy to support Patriot soldiers.
‘No Precious Truth’: Promises Made and Delivered

‘No Precious Truth’: Promises Made and Delivered

Author Chris Nickson’s first book in a new series showcases the UK’s Special Investigation Branch solving military-related crime.
‘Gods, Heroes, and Us’: Ancient Stories for Modern Lives

‘Gods, Heroes, and Us’: Ancient Stories for Modern Lives

James Sale argues that ancient Greek myths are far more important for emotional and psychological growth than most modern readers ever give them credit for.
‘Escape at Bedtime’ by Robert Louis Stevenson

‘Escape at Bedtime’ by Robert Louis Stevenson

A child’s imagination is captured in this beautiful starlit nighttime scene.