Houdini And Edison Illuminate The Mysteries Of American Invention
Two new biographies of a pair of America’s most innovative men attempt to explain how intense dedication produces remarkable and wondrous results.
‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Is The Anthem Of The Chinese Virus
Am I going to infect other people? No. Am I going to spend hours listening to Morrissey and Nirvana and get nothing done? Yes.
Edgar Degas’s Work Is Less Sentimental And More Complex Than I Thought
What I found was not only far more complex than I had anticipated, but also challenging to my preconceptions of Edgar Degas as little more than the Maurice Chevalier of painters.
10 Classic Hymns From A 17th-Century Pastor To Sing Through Plagues
In the months to come, there are no better songs to sing than hymns that teach eternal truths. Spend some time with Paul Gerhardt’s poetry, and you’ll sing some of the best.
How To Recover Our Lost Understanding Of Natural Law
Philosopher Pierre Manent’s slim new volume ‘Natural Law and Human Rights,’ points the way toward recreating a society that is rooted in consent of the governed rather than fear.
How A Great American Artist And Architect Complemented Each Other
The two friends created works that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also show how presentation is just as important to overall success as is content.
Stopping America’s Slide Into Decadence And Decline
Ross Douthat’s latest book argues that America’s decadence has resulted in failing institutions and a culture that’s out of ideas.
DC Features Best Look At Raphael’s Artistry Outside Rome And London
‘Raphael and His Circle,’ which opened recently at the National Gallery of Art, brings together works from the museum’s collections of prints and drawings by the master and his associates.
How White House Rivalries Shaped History
Historian Tevi Troy’s latest book, ‘Fight House: Rivalries in the White House from Truman to Trump,’ explores how infighting can make or break a president.
How To Build A Family Library Of Awesome Picture Books
March 2 is Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day. Children will hear a lot of encouragement to read, but few will be given guidance on how to find worthwhile books.
Meet The Black Composers And Singers Who Revolutionized Gospel Music
These composers and singers of the faith championed a musical style that crosses denominations and transcends race: black gospel music.
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Ilhan Omar?
Ben Weingarten’s new book ‘American Ingrate: Ilhan Omar and the Progressive-Islamist Takeover of The Democratic Party,’ makes a compelling argument that Democrats’ sharp leftward turn threatens both American ideals and national security.
This Classic African Novel Evenly Explores The Barbarism And Culture Of Colonial Nigeria
‘Things Fall Apart’ by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe is an exceedingly even-handed account of the cultural clash between the Africans in Nigeria and the English who descended on them in the late 19th century.
Recovering A Strong American Conception Of Property Rights
Edward Erler’s book, ‘Property and the Pursuit of Happiness,’ shows how Progressive-era courts redefined property rights and points to a future where we can make them meaningful again.
Why Not Even Oprah Winfrey Can Save ‘American Dirt’ From The Social Justice Mob
‘American Dirt’ author Jeanine Cummins has received death threats for the crime of being a white woman writing a story about a Mexican mother.
The Three Sisters Who Explain Modern China
Jung Chang’s book, ‘Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister,’ tells the story of how three influential women navigated pivotal moments in 20th century China and left their mark on history.
It’s Time For Classical Architecture To Bring Down The Hideous Grey Totalitarians
Nothing riles the cultural relativists and totalitarians more than the classical Western canon. The movement to bring back classical architecture in both Britain and the United States is long overdue.
Why Classical Architecture Better Serves The Public Good Than Modernist Atrocities
Classical architecture offers the possibility of restoring beauty to gain respect for the work public buildings do in contributing to the common good.
Debunking Left-Wing Historian Howard Zinn Is Like Shooting Fish In A Barrel
Mary Grabar’s book, ‘Debunking Howard Zinn,’ takes aim at the celebrated historian who is as influential as he is ideological and dishonest.
Morrissey’s Latest Is His Most
Morrissey knows what the notes mean now and he’s hitting them. This is no retro act; he is making some of his very best music.
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