Can the Diagnosis Do More Harm Than Good?
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Can the Diagnosis Do More Harm Than Good?

Dr. Suzanne O‘Sullivan, MD investigates the psychological effects of early disease diagnosis, and the results aren’t as clear cut as you’d expect.
Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature
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Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature

‘The Garden’ by 17th-century English poet Andrew Marvell covers much ground, from the benefit of alone time in nature to the soul’s search for a divine Creator.
The Art of Leisure: Craig Morgan’s ‘That’s What I Love About Sunday’
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The Art of Leisure: Craig Morgan’s ‘That’s What I Love About Sunday’

The country performer’s breakout hit reminds us that it’s okay to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Antonello da Messina’s Blue Madonna
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Antonello da Messina’s Blue Madonna

Amidst a long lineage of blue Madonnas, “Virgin Annunciate” has a magnetism that compels contemplation.
‘Audrey’s Children’: This Doctor Should be Nominated for Sainthood
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‘Audrey’s Children’: This Doctor Should be Nominated for Sainthood

While not a stellar biopic, “Audrey’s Children” is sure to inspire good deeds in medical profession aspirants and is definitely worth a watch for everyone.
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Antonello da Messina’s Blue Madonna

Antonello da Messina’s Blue Madonna

Amidst a long lineage of blue Madonnas, “Virgin Annunciate” has a magnetism that compels contemplation.
Cartier’s Crowning Glories

Cartier’s Crowning Glories

The storied jewelry designers’ sparkling creations will soon be on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.
US Exhibition ‘Sense of Beauty’ From Puerto Rico

US Exhibition ‘Sense of Beauty’ From Puerto Rico

Touring America is the Caribbean’s most comprehensive art museum collection, from Museo de Arte de Ponce.
Paolo Veronese: The Virtues of Lucretia and Susanna

Paolo Veronese: The Virtues of Lucretia and Susanna

Paolo Veronese was the first great master to depict the expressed virtues of the accused women in his paintings.
Transformation in Bernini and Botticelli’s Masterpieces

Transformation in Bernini and Botticelli’s Masterpieces

Inspired by Roman and Italian poets, painter Sandro Botticelli and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini both portray the beauty of transformation in their artworks.
The Triumphant Trompe L’oeil ‘The Goldfinch’

The Triumphant Trompe L’oeil ‘The Goldfinch’

The small painting became a worldwide sensation after a Pulitzer Prize winning book used its title.
‘Death Becomes Her’: Immortality Has a Price

‘Death Becomes Her’: Immortality Has a Price

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.’
A Rare, Masterful Production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’

A Rare, Masterful Production of Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’

This adaptation of Shakespeare’s lesser known play combines deep tragedy with lighthearted comedy in a way that’s sure to please.
A Wonderful New Production of Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ Is in Chicago

A Wonderful New Production of Puccini’s ‘La Bohème’ Is in Chicago

Parisian scenery and memorable music set the stage for one of the Italian composer’s most frequently performed operas.
‘Bad Day at Black Rock’: Whispers of the Past

‘Bad Day at Black Rock’: Whispers of the Past

Spencer Tracy’s character exposes secrets a town would like to keep hidden.
‘So Big’: A Mother’s Dreams

‘So Big’: A Mother’s Dreams

A Dutch immigrant fights for her son’s future in the Midwest of the 1800s.
‘The Luckiest Man in America’: Small-Time Conman Wins Big

‘The Luckiest Man in America’: Small-Time Conman Wins Big

“The Luckiest Man in America” gets you thinking about how gaming systems are rigged and whether that automatically makes cheating acceptable.
‘Our Past Judges Our Present’: History Taken Slantwise  

‘Our Past Judges Our Present’: History Taken Slantwise  

Consideration of the past is not always an indictment of the present, but Americans can definitely benefit from learning from our history.
Bernard of Clairvaux’s 4 Degrees of Love 

Bernard of Clairvaux’s 4 Degrees of Love 

The French abbot explained what he believed it means to love oneself, others, and the divine.
Livraria Lello: Portugal’s Highly Embellished Bookstore

Livraria Lello: Portugal’s Highly Embellished Bookstore

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit one of the most ornate expressions of the Neo-Gothic style.
Belvoir Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece

Belvoir Castle: A Gothic Revival Masterpiece

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a faux historic castle in Leicestershire, England.
The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

The Struggle for Unity in the Soul

A Greek philosopher and a Russian author share similar insights into the nature of the soul.
Flight of Faith: The Enduring Mystery of Capistrano’s Swallows

Flight of Faith: The Enduring Mystery of Capistrano’s Swallows

Every year, a California town celebrates an old mission and the cliff swallows that migrate to nest there.
Iolani Palace, Hawaii: America’s Only Royal Residence

Iolani Palace, Hawaii: America’s Only Royal Residence

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the only example of American Florentine architecture.
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.
The Art of Leisure: Craig Morgan’s ‘That’s What I Love About Sunday’

The Art of Leisure: Craig Morgan’s ‘That’s What I Love About Sunday’

The country performer’s breakout hit reminds us that it’s okay to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
The Loves of Hector Berlioz

The Loves of Hector Berlioz

Love was the driving force behind the composer’s masterpiece ‘Symphonie Fantastique.’
Anna Moffo: A Soprano to Remember

Anna Moffo: A Soprano to Remember

The Pennsylvania-born singer had a fulfilling career from her stints in Italian TV to America’s opera houses.
Harmony and Hardship: Carl Maria von Weber and Tuberculosis

Harmony and Hardship: Carl Maria von Weber and Tuberculosis

The German Romantic opera composer’s drive and musical creativity was not dampened by his deteriorating health.
Dolly Parton: ‘The Star of My Life Story’

Dolly Parton: ‘The Star of My Life Story’

The famous country singer keeps the spirit of her late husband alive through music.
Phil King: ‘Miscarriages’

Phil King: ‘Miscarriages’

The spiritual ballad was penned in honor of friends who’ve experienced the loss of an unborn child.
Leonard Bernstein’s Concerts for Young People

Leonard Bernstein’s Concerts for Young People

The popular composer inspired a whole, new generation of artists through innovative music education.
A Parallel Rise to Power: America and John Jacob Astor

A Parallel Rise to Power: America and John Jacob Astor

In ‘This Week in History,’ on the heels of a historic natural disaster, John Astor navigated the course of America’s rise to become its first millionaire.
The Storm That Saved the ‘White House’

The Storm That Saved the ‘White House’

During the War of 1812, the British troops met their match in a battle against nature.
When George Washington Calmed a Mutiny

When George Washington Calmed a Mutiny

In this first article of the series “When Character Counted,” we visit a moment when a pair of spectacles helped save the American experiment of democracy.
The Pendleton Rescue: An Impossible Mission Proves Successful

The Pendleton Rescue: An Impossible Mission Proves Successful

The story of the greatest small boat rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history is all thanks to Bernard Webber, who was just 24 when he led the daring mission.
The Life of Leo Tolstoy

The Life of Leo Tolstoy

Though Russian writer Leo Tolstoy struggled against himself for decades, he poured his angst and doubt into books of uncanny brilliance.
Third Time’s the Charm: How America Secured the Virgin Islands

Third Time’s the Charm: How America Secured the Virgin Islands

In ‘This Week in History,’ after 50 years and multiple treaties, Denmark finally cedes the Danish West Indies to America.
Adolph Sutro: The King of San Francisco

Adolph Sutro: The King of San Francisco

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a Prussian immigrant who made a fortune at the Comstock Lode and helps transform San Francisco.
Can the Diagnosis Do More Harm Than Good?

Can the Diagnosis Do More Harm Than Good?

Dr. Suzanne O‘Sullivan, MD investigates the psychological effects of early disease diagnosis, and the results aren’t as clear cut as you’d expect.
Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature

Andrew Marvell’s ‘The Garden’ and the Restorative Power of Nature

‘The Garden’ by 17th-century English poet Andrew Marvell covers much ground, from the benefit of alone time in nature to the soul’s search for a divine Creator.
What Dante Teaches Us About Suffering in the ‘Divine Comedy’

What Dante Teaches Us About Suffering in the ‘Divine Comedy’

Suffering takes on a new meaning when seen in the light of the souls in ‘Purgatorio.’