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.

The Dutch master’s painting is featured in The Jewish Museum’s exhibition ‘The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt.’

An exquisite collection of art and decorative objects showcases the royal culture of the Edwardian era glamour.

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

If it seems too good to be true, it probably is, as two youth-obsessed starlets learn in the Broadway adaptation of ‘Death Becomes Her.’

Director Robert Rossellini tells why so many love the poor man of Assisi.

The western genre we know and love today come in the wake of these early films set in the wild country.

A post-WWII melodrama shows the trauma soldiers experience when coming home.

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 exiled Roman poet showed readers the power of writing to craft hope amid adversity.

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 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.

Love was the driving force behind the composer’s masterpiece ‘Symphonie Fantastique.’

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.

Paul Revere’s famous ride, followed by the ’shot heard round the world,' signaled the start of the American Revolution.

The elusive hunt for the Northwest Passage may have led to tragedy, but it reaped some information about the uncharted Arctic lands.

The prestigious medal recognizes the valor ordinary men are capable of.

In this installment of ‘History off the Beaten Path, we visit Fort Jefferson, where three were imprisoned as conspirators in the plot to assassinate Lincoln.

In Sharon Mondragon’s cozy novel, a Georgia girl helps her ailing but formidable Grandmother stay connected to her community.

With captivating prose and unflinching detail, Douglas Hoff shares the life story of a woman from his family history.

Authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch reveal an assassination plot, even before the president took office.