Edward E. Hale's ‘A Piece of Possible History’
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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
G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Gold Leaves’
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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
Mary Shelly's Short Story: ‘The Pilgrims’
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Mary Shelly's Short Story: ‘The Pilgrims’

In "The Pilgrims," Mary Shelley tells of the knight, Burkhardt, who curses his daughter and his enemy. Only forgiveness and mercy can truly heal him
9/17/2023
Drawing a New Understanding of Botticelli
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Drawing a New Understanding of Botticelli

San Francisco’s Legion of Honor will host the first exhibition dedicated to the drawings of Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli, in November.
9/17/2023
Great Art in America: Fine Japanese Statuary
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Great Art in America: Fine Japanese Statuary

An over 750 year-old realistic wooden sculpture of a Zen Buddhist monk can be seen at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
9/10/2023

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

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
G.K. Chesterton’s ‘Gold Leaves’

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
Painting the Tiny Jewels of the Jungle: Hummingbirds

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
Newport’s Rosecliff Mansion: Restored for Future Generations

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
Mary Shelly's Short Story: ‘The Pilgrims’

Mary Shelly's Short Story: ‘The Pilgrims’

In "The Pilgrims," Mary Shelley tells of the knight, Burkhardt, who curses his daughter and his enemy. Only forgiveness and mercy can truly heal him
9/17/2023
Drawing a New Understanding of Botticelli

Drawing a New Understanding of Botticelli

San Francisco’s Legion of Honor will host the first exhibition dedicated to the drawings of Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli, in November.
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Daniel Chester French: Sculpting America’s Reconstruction

Daniel Chester French: Sculpting America’s Reconstruction

At the tail end of sculptor Daniel Chester French's long career came his most important commission: the Lincoln Memorial.
9/14/2023