How Art Comes to Life: The Myth of Pygmalion
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How Art Comes to Life: The Myth of Pygmalion

When something is created with love, the resulting products are imbued with vibrant life.
The Golestan Palace: Qajar Dynasty Opulence
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The Golestan Palace: Qajar Dynasty Opulence

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a historic, royal complex that blends Persian and European architecture.
A Case for Reviving Folk Music Jam Sessions
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A Case for Reviving Folk Music Jam Sessions

Creating music together is one of the oldest—and best—ways to build community.
Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
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Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
4 Great Musical Compositions Inspired by Classic Literature
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4 Great Musical Compositions Inspired by Classic Literature

Composers find inspiration in the stories and tales that capture their imaginations; luckily we listeners have the opportunity to be inspired too.
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Artist Glenn Vilppu: Fine Art, Animation, and the Old Masters

Artist Glenn Vilppu: Fine Art, Animation, and the Old Masters

The world-renowned teaching by award-winning artist Glenn Vilppu inspires some of the world’s top animators, illustrators, and painters.
The Hudson River School: Kindred Spirits in Life and Art

The Hudson River School: Kindred Spirits in Life and Art

Asher Brown Durand’s idealized painting encapsulates the principles of the art movement while paying tribute to friends Thomas Cole and William Cullen Bryant.
The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Naturalist-Artists of the Victorian Era

The Victorian era was known for its proliferation of naturalists, observational science, and creative writing.
Competition Winners: The Best Western Art

Competition Winners: The Best Western Art

The award-winning works of ‘Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale’ are in.
‘Testament’: The Early Church in Another World

‘Testament’: The Early Church in Another World

‘The Acts of the Apostles’ is reprised in a dystopian setting with all the familiar biblical figures.
Frans Hals’s ‘The Laughing Cavalier’

Frans Hals’s ‘The Laughing Cavalier’

The life-size sitter has been called the ’most handsome man in art history.’
The Bennett Prize: Celebrating Great Women Painters

The Bennett Prize: Celebrating Great Women Painters

The winner of the 2025 women figurative realist painters competition was announced in May at the Muskegon Museum of Art.
Collecting the Nation’s Cowboy and Western Heritage Art

Collecting the Nation’s Cowboy and Western Heritage Art

The Prix de West Purchase Award will be announced at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on June 21, 2025.
‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

‘Always … Patsy Cline’: A Nostalgic Journey Into Jukebox History

This retro take on the career and life of singer Patsy Cline is an entertaining two-woman show.
Gilbert and Sullivan: Modern Major Geniuses

Gilbert and Sullivan: Modern Major Geniuses

This world-famous opera-making duo did more than make audience members laugh—they laid the foundations for the 20th-century musical.
‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre

‘An Iliad’: A One-Man Triumph at the Court Theatre

Beyond its fascinating narrative, “The Iliad” is still read because it tackles issues that are relevant to this day.
‘Daniela Forever’: A Thinking Person’s Romantic Thriller

‘Daniela Forever’: A Thinking Person’s Romantic Thriller

Henry Golding turns in a career-defining performance as a man consumed with regret.
‘Birdman of Alcatraz’: A Prisoner Pursues Purpose

‘Birdman of Alcatraz’: A Prisoner Pursues Purpose

This installment of ‘Movies for Teens and Young Adults’ is about preserving personhood.
‘Heads of State’: A Promising Action Flick Almost Ruined by John Cena

‘Heads of State’: A Promising Action Flick Almost Ruined by John Cena

Idris Elba, Jack Quaid, and an Indian beauty wrestle victory from the jaws of defeat.
‘Late Autumn’: Finding Grace in the Rhythms of Change

‘Late Autumn’: Finding Grace in the Rhythms of Change

Director Yasujiro Ozu looks at family dynamics in a time of prosperity with this gentle, reflective film.
How Art Comes to Life: The Myth of Pygmalion

How Art Comes to Life: The Myth of Pygmalion

When something is created with love, the resulting products are imbued with vibrant life.
The Golestan Palace: Qajar Dynasty Opulence

The Golestan Palace: Qajar Dynasty Opulence

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a historic, royal complex that blends Persian and European architecture.
The Bonnet House: Colorful Opulence in Florida

The Bonnet House: Colorful Opulence in Florida

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we look at the eclectic grandeur of a historic, Caribbean, plantation-style villa.
Leon Krier: Modern Architect of Traditional Architecture

Leon Krier: Modern Architect of Traditional Architecture

In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we honor a contemporary leader of architectural classicism.
Let’s Heed the Lesson of Sisyphus

Let’s Heed the Lesson of Sisyphus

Is the myth of Sisyphus really about the triumph of humanity’s existential state?
A Prayer and a Song: Compline and ‘An Evening Hymn’

A Prayer and a Song: Compline and ‘An Evening Hymn’

A song by St. Gregory Nazianzus interprets the night prayer of the Divine Office.
Independence Hall: The Birthplace of the American Republic

Independence Hall: The Birthplace of the American Republic

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we tour the Georgian-style statehouse where liberty was first proclaimed.
Leo Tolstoy’s Search for Meaning

Leo Tolstoy’s Search for Meaning

How a pilgrimage helped one of Russia’s greatest authors find spiritual fulfillment.
NTD Invites Photographers to Celebrate America’s Birth

NTD Invites Photographers to Celebrate America’s Birth

A new international photography competition award commemorates the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
Dan Dean’s Solo Album: ‘More’

Dan Dean’s Solo Album: ‘More’

Dan Dean, from the award-winning trio, Phillips, Craig, and Dean, wants to encourage people with his latest spiritually uplifting record.
A Case for Reviving Folk Music Jam Sessions

A Case for Reviving Folk Music Jam Sessions

Creating music together is one of the oldest—and best—ways to build community.
4 Great Musical Compositions Inspired by Classic Literature

4 Great Musical Compositions Inspired by Classic Literature

Composers find inspiration in the stories and tales that capture their imaginations; luckily we listeners have the opportunity to be inspired too.
Jimmy Fortune: ‘Songs of an American Dreamer’

Jimmy Fortune: ‘Songs of an American Dreamer’

The former Statler Brothers bandmember releases his latest solo album.
‘Hall of Fame’: A Song for Everyday Heroes

‘Hall of Fame’: A Song for Everyday Heroes

Country singer Karissa Ella’s latest song honors her Ohio hometown community.
George M. Cohan: ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’

George M. Cohan: ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag’

The record-breaking patriotic anthem was inspired by a Civil War veteran.
Keith Whitley: ‘I’m No Stranger to the Rain’

Keith Whitley: ‘I’m No Stranger to the Rain’

The late singer and songwriter made a lasting impact by reviving the classic country music tradition.
Symphonies and Sentences: Beethoven in Literature

Symphonies and Sentences: Beethoven in Literature

Beethoven’s music inspired many writers, who honored the great composer in their works.
Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse

Third Time’s the Charm: A Relocated Tennessee Schoolhouse

In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ a 19th-century log schoolhouse finds a permanent home in a Tennessee state park.
Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address

Abraham Lincoln spoke about the America’s founders, mobs, reason, and the preservation of our republic.
Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game

Eleanor Abbott: The Inventor of the Candy Land Game

When she was hospitalized, Abbott entertained the children there with a board game.
How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

How a Royal Statue Represented the Colonists’ Changing Views

In ‘This Week in History,’ Britain’s Parliamentary acts elevate a Pennsylvania farmer to prominence, resulting in a last attempt to reconcile with the king.
Infographic: Words of Wisdom From America’s Presidents

Infographic: Words of Wisdom From America’s Presidents

These quotes from all American presidents reflect the courage, perseverance, and character that have guided the nation through trials and triumphs.
When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot

When Character Counted: Haym Salomon, Forgotten Patriot

In this installment of ‘When Character Counted,’ we meet the man whose financial know-how fueled the American Revolution.
The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day

The Crucible of War and the Making of Independence Day

A trio of patriots, showing remarkable strengths in their respective fields, made up cornerstones of this fledgling country’s rise to freedom.
‘Unplug: How To Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life’

‘Unplug: How To Break Up with Your Phone and Reclaim Your Life’

Author Richard Simon provides a compelling case for cell phone detoxing. The Case for a Cell Phone Detox
‘Detective Auntie’: Trust Issues

‘Detective Auntie’: Trust Issues

A keen and caring mother wants to save her daughter, falsely accused of murder, in this Toronto-based mystery.
Snapshots From Medieval England: Chaucer’s Pilgrims

Snapshots From Medieval England: Chaucer’s Pilgrims

Thanks to Chaucer’s prowess at pithy, memorable descriptive writing, no photographs are necessary to imagine his characters accurately.
Densely Compacted, Brilliantly Constructed History of a Greek War

Densely Compacted, Brilliantly Constructed History of a Greek War

Historian Paul Rahe shines in the sixth book of his Spartan ‘Grand Strategy’ series concerning the final years of the Peloponnesian War.