The story behind the Louvre’s monumental ‘Winged Victory’ sculpture.

The Morgan Library & Museum celebrates its inaugural director and her selection of superlative medieval manuscripts.

One of the greatest British heroes had his portrait painted by one of Spain’s greatest painters. It disappeared in 1961.

Meet the Madonna and Child artworks that Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael made in Florence, circa 1504.

Mary Vaux Walcott’s extensive research and consequent illustrations brought North America’s floral diversity to the general public’s attention.

One of Velázquez’s largest and complex paintings, ‘Las Meninas’ inspired generations of artists.

Venetian painter Titian composed one of the earliest Italian Renaissance paintings of ‘Ecce Homo’ (‘Behold the Man’).

The solid performances, in particular Phoebe Dynevor’s pout-y charisma, make “Inheritance” a modest yet entertaining espionage yarn.

A decent film, but faith-based needs top-notch directing. Audiences need to forget that they’re watching a film presenting faith-based solutions to problems.

Writer, co-director, and leading lady Deborah Puette’s labor of love is a major winner.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a medieval revival castle in California’s Napa Valley wine country.

Epicurus’s short letter contains timeless recommendations for a simple, happy life.

Twins represent the duality between our corporeal and spiritual selves.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit the third president’s retreat property.

The orator and statesman’s contributions to the Roman Republic laid the conceptual grounds for the founding of America.

In this installment of ‘Larger Than Life: Architecture Through the Ages,’ we visit a Spanish Renaissance castle that celebrates Castile’s heraldry.

The ancient historian Xenophon wrote captivating stories about the Cyrus the Great of Persia.

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition.

‘Holy Grace’ is the commissioned composition arranged specially for the 7th NTD International Piano Competition (NIPC).

Celebrating the marvelous career of the Auckland, New Zealand-born lyric soprano and her mark on the opera world.

Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1, “Winter Daydreams,” was difficult to complete, but provoked his developing a routine that lasted his professional life.

What started as an interest in vintage photos turned into a soul-stirring track celebrating the bravery, integrity, and humble nature of grandfathers.

Despite initial criticism—and without altering a single note—Tchaikovsky’s first piano concerto remains popular today.

Brooks & Dunn’s 2001 single ‘Only in America’ debuted when America needed the song most.

For more than 40 years, the Japanese composer has partnered with filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki to make some of the world’s most fascinating animated films.

Reflect on these pieces by three musical masters as you stay warm by the fire.

A perceptive Yale rugby player, who died 100 years ago, formulated the sport of American football.

Undset wrote sagas of the soul, which revived Old Norse belief that whatever is gained is somehow balanced with a loss.

The popular backyard game was a competitive event in the Summer Olympic Games in the early 1900s.

In this installment on “History Off the Beaten Path,” we visit the grounds of President Thomas Jefferson’s home and see some trees that he had planted.

In ‘This Week in History,’ groundhogs, a cartoonist, and a Pennsylvania editor with a flair for the dramatic create a lasting American tradition.

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a young artist who illustrates for literary giants and creates a lasting visual image of Sherlock Holmes.

On the road to the Revolutionary War, Americans stockpiled and raided British forts to secure arms and gunpowder in preparation for imminent war.

The Bard reminds us that silent contemplation can lead to restoration for one’s soul.

In this latest chapter of the ‘Ex Libris’ series, we look at the books that helped educate and shape the ‘Patron Saint of Libraries.’