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Marlena Figge

G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Gold Leaves’

The autumn of life can bring us the wisdom to see an abundance of goodness and beauty in everyday events.

9/22/2023

Schumann’s ‘Kinderszenen’: A Childhood in Music

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Schumann’s ‘Kinderszenen’: A Childhood in Music

For Robert Schumann, childhood was one of the happiest times of his life and a source of lifelong inspiration.

9/21/2023

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Returns to New York Oct. 22

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Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Returns to New York Oct. 22

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra will give two performances at David Geffen Hall. Tickets are now on sale.

9/20/2023

'The Mousetrap': Best of the Who-Done-Its

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'The Mousetrap': Best of the Who-Done-Its

The Citadel ensemble has brought compelling performances to this classic Agatha Christie mystery.

9/20/2023

Beyond Science

Studies Explore the Healing Power of Music

Studies Explore the Healing Power of Music

The right kind of music has been proven to alleviate stress and scientists have used it to heal a young girl's brain.

9/16/2023

Woman Says She Escaped the Grasps of Hell in a Near-Death Experience

Woman Says She Escaped the Grasps of Hell in a Near-Death Experience

8/12/2023

Scientists Study Power of Consciousness With a New Twist on a Famous Quantum Experiment

Scientists Study Power of Consciousness With a New Twist on a Famous Quantum Experiment

8/1/2023

Man and Woman Say a Joint Out-of-Body Experience Made Them Fall in Love

Man and Woman Say a Joint Out-of-Body Experience Made Them Fall in Love

7/23/2023

Beyond Science

Studies Explore the Healing Power of Music

The right kind of music has been proven to alleviate stress and scientists have used it to heal a young girl's brain.

9/16/2023

Woman Says She Escaped the Grasps of Hell in a Near-Death Experience

M.K. "Kathy" McDaniel had about a 38 percent chance of surviving.

8/12/2023

Scientists Study Power of Consciousness With a New Twist on a Famous Quantum Experiment

What if our thoughts or observations could change the way something moves? Imagine if your consciousness could change the outcome of events.

8/1/2023

Man and Woman Say a Joint Out-of-Body Experience Made Them Fall in Love

7/23/2023

Evidence of Little People Found Throughout the World, But Are They Real?

Evidence of Little People Found Throughout the World, But Are They Real?

7/21/2023

Neurologist's Near-Death Experience Changes His Understanding of Consciousness

Neurologist's Near-Death Experience Changes His Understanding of Consciousness

6/30/2023

New US Intelligence Bill Seeks Extraterrestrial Materials, Probes Former Government Workers

New US Intelligence Bill Seeks Extraterrestrial Materials, Probes Former Government Workers

6/29/2023

How Meditation Can Help With All Kinds of Fears

How Meditation Can Help With All Kinds of Fears

6/23/2023

Arts & Tradition

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Kate Vidimos

Edward E. Hale's ‘A Piece of Possible History’

The Greek poet Homer and young Jewish David sing, respectively, stories of the world and the Creator who made it, in this short story.

9/23/2023

Marlena Figge

G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Gold Leaves’

9/22/2023

Painting the Tiny Jewels of the Jungle: Hummingbirds

Lorraine Ferrier

Painting the Tiny Jewels of the Jungle: Hummingbirds

9/19/2023

Newport’s Rosecliff Mansion: Restored for Future Generations

Deena Bouknight

Newport’s Rosecliff Mansion: Restored for Future Generations

9/18/2023

Arts & Tradition

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Kate Vidimos

Edward E. Hale's ‘A Piece of Possible History’

The Greek poet Homer and young Jewish David sing, respectively, stories of the world and the Creator who made it, in this short story.

9/23/2023

Marlena Figge

G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Gold Leaves’

The autumn of life can bring us the wisdom to see an abundance of goodness and beauty in everyday events.

9/22/2023

Lorraine Ferrier

Painting the Tiny Jewels of the Jungle: Hummingbirds

American artist Martin Johnson Heade’s love for the little bird shines through in his paintings.

9/19/2023

Deena Bouknight

Newport’s Rosecliff Mansion: Restored for Future Generations

Architect Stanford White modeled the design for Rosecliff after the Grand Trianon garden retreat of French kings at Versailles, near Paris, France.

9/18/2023

Performing Arts

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra to Feature 'Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto in Lincoln Center Performance

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Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra to Feature 'Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto in Lincoln Center Performance

Perhaps the most popular Chinese composition in the West.

9/21/2023

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Returns to New York Oct. 22

9/20/2023

'The Mousetrap': Best of the Who-Done-Its

9/20/2023

‘Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash’

‘Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash’

9/14/2023

Performing Arts

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Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra to Feature 'Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto in Lincoln Center Performance

Perhaps the most popular Chinese composition in the West.

9/21/2023

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra Returns to New York Oct. 22

Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra will give two performances at David Geffen Hall. Tickets are now on sale.

9/20/2023

'The Mousetrap': Best of the Who-Done-Its

The Citadel ensemble has brought compelling performances to this classic Agatha Christie mystery.

9/20/2023

‘Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash’

9/14/2023

Theater Review

'The Mousetrap': Best of the Who-Done-Its

9/20/2023

Judd Hollander

Remembering Jaws: ‘The Shark Is Broken’

8/21/2023

Musical Review

‘Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash’

9/14/2023

‘The Producers: A Mel Brooks Musical'

8/15/2023

Books

Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 22–28

Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Sept. 22–28

9/22/2023

Men, Women, and Marriage in Tennyson’s 'Idylls of the King'

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Walker Larson

Men, Women, and Marriage in Tennyson’s 'Idylls of the King'

When husband and wife are united in the common pursuit of goodness and truth, not even all the temptations and tempests of life can conquer them.

9/21/2023

Book Review| By

Combating Woke Ideology With Satire

The Babylon Bee's Joel Berry and Kyle Mann talk about their mission and the culture shift America is experiencing.

9/20/2023

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Anita L. Sherman

‘Tom Lake’: A Michigan Farm Is on Stage

Set during the pandemic, Lara and Joe Nelson’s three grown daughters are all home. Together, they spend their days harvesting cherries in northern Michigan.

9/19/2023

Film & TV

Rudolph Lambert Fernandez

‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985)

An unexpectedly fun '80s teen romp that highlights what it means to be feminine and masculine.

9/24/2023

'The Glenn Miller Story’: Big Band Leader and More

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'The Glenn Miller Story’: Big Band Leader and More

9/24/2023

‘Some Kind of Wonderful’: Young Love in the '80s

‘Some Kind of Wonderful’: Young Love in the '80s

9/23/2023

‘In Harm's Way’: One of Preminger’s Lesser-Known Films

‘In Harm's Way’: One of Preminger’s Lesser-Known Films

9/22/2023

Film & TV

Rudolph Lambert Fernandez

‘Just One of the Guys’ (1985)

An unexpectedly fun '80s teen romp that highlights what it means to be feminine and masculine.

9/24/2023

Popcorn and Inspiration| By

'The Glenn Miller Story’: Big Band Leader and More

James Stewart film shows what’s needed behind the scenes to make orchestra leader Glenn Miller’s big band sound.

9/24/2023

‘Some Kind of Wonderful’: Young Love in the '80s

An exceptional coming-of-age cinematic experience that highlights social class differences in America.

9/23/2023

NTD Classical Chinese Dance Competition| By

‘In Harm's Way’: One of Preminger’s Lesser-Known Films

As a Navy captain, John Wayne's character deals with personal and professional tribulations after a fateful day in 1941.

9/22/2023

TV Series Review

‘The Winter King’: A New Arthurian Legend

TV Series Review| By

Joe Bendel

‘The Winter King’: A New Arthurian Legend

8/19/2023

NTD Competitions

Beauty is ‘Bestowed by the Divine’: Miss NTD Candidate Annie Li

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Dorothy Li

Beauty is ‘Bestowed by the Divine’: Miss NTD Candidate Annie Li

'And the purpose was to enlighten human beings.'

9/23/2023

Morality and Virtue Make Beauty Shine Through: Fiona Ji, Miss NTD Beauty Pageant Contestant

NTD Global Chinese Beauty Pageant| By

Danella Pérez Schmieloz

Morality and Virtue Make Beauty Shine Through: Fiona Ji, Miss NTD Beauty Pageant Contestant

9/16/2023

NTD Classical Chinese Dance Competition| By

How to Portray Loyalty: Gold Winner Lucas Browde

Lucas performed "Loyalty of Yue Fei," portraying one of the most famous generals in Chinese history.

9/11/2023

Classical Chinese Dance 'A Gift From the Heavens': Bronze Award Winner

NTD International Chinese Vocal Competition

Classical Chinese Dance 'A Gift From the Heavens': Bronze Award Winner

9/10/2023

International Chinese Vocal Competition Showcases Traditional Vocal Arts

NTD International Chinese Vocal Competition| By

Kelly Song

International Chinese Vocal Competition Showcases Traditional Vocal Arts

10/3/2022

2022 NTD International Chinese Vocal Competition

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Epoch Video

2022 NTD International Chinese Vocal Competition

10/2/2022

NTD International Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Competition

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NTD Arts and Culture

Wu De | Martial Virtues

8/4/2023

Music

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Schumann’s ‘Kinderszenen’: A Childhood in Music

For Robert Schumann, childhood was one of the happiest times of his life and a source of lifelong inspiration.

9/21/2023

Reynaldo Hahn: A Composer During the Belle Epoque

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Reynaldo Hahn: A Composer During the Belle Epoque

9/7/2023

Opera Voice Types Explained: From Range to Fach

Opera Voice Types Explained: From Range to Fach

8/22/2023

Bob Kirchman

The Glass Armonica

8/18/2023

Truth Tellers: Opera Composer Giuseppe Verdi

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Raymond Beegle

Truth Tellers: Opera Composer Giuseppe Verdi

8/14/2023

The Birthplace of Country Music

8/2/2023

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'Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound'

7/30/2023

Haydn’s Opera ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’

7/6/2023

Music

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Schumann’s ‘Kinderszenen’: A Childhood in Music

For Robert Schumann, childhood was one of the happiest times of his life and a source of lifelong inspiration.

9/21/2023

Music| By

Reynaldo Hahn: A Composer During the Belle Epoque

9/7/2023

Opera Voice Types Explained: From Range to Fach

8/22/2023

Bob Kirchman

The Glass Armonica

8/18/2023

Music| By

Raymond Beegle

Truth Tellers: Opera Composer Giuseppe Verdi

Never mere entertainment, Giuseppe Verdi's operas evoke the depths of human feelings.

8/14/2023

The Birthplace of Country Music

8/2/2023

Music| By

'Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound'

7/30/2023

Haydn’s Opera ‘Orpheus and Eurydice’

7/6/2023

History

A President, an Emperor, and a Cold Night in Alaska

A President, an Emperor, and a Cold Night in Alaska

This Week in History: An emperor’s stopover in Alaska was a first in many respects.

9/23/2023

How Revolutionary War Sailors Braved Freezing Waters to Rescue Washington's Army

Sally Humphries

How Revolutionary War Sailors Braved Freezing Waters to Rescue Washington's Army

9/22/2023

Kelly Monroe Turner and the Controversial Detective Tool

Kelly Monroe Turner and the Controversial Detective Tool

9/20/2023

'The Hundred Years' War: 1337–1453'

9/19/2023

History

A President, an Emperor, and a Cold Night in Alaska

This Week in History: An emperor’s stopover in Alaska was a first in many respects.

9/23/2023

Sally Humphries

How Revolutionary War Sailors Braved Freezing Waters to Rescue Washington's Army

9/22/2023

Kelly Monroe Turner and the Controversial Detective Tool

Profiles in history of those who shaped our world.

9/20/2023

'The Hundred Years' War: 1337–1453'

A brief, yet detailed and informative work on the Hundred Years' War.

9/19/2023

America’s First Test Drive

This week in history, the Duryea brothers tested the first gas-powered automobile on the road.

9/16/2023

Thomas Paine’s 'Common Sense' Makes Sense Today

Deena Bouknight

Thomas Paine’s 'Common Sense' Makes Sense Today

Though 247 years old, "Common Sense" includes a plethora of noteworthy statements still resonating among Americans today.

9/16/2023

Trevor Phipps

Nancy Hart: Fierce Frontier Patriot

9/15/2023

Miller Reese Hutchison: Helping the Deaf Hear