CULTURE

BY JAMES SALE Is there a connection between motivation and hope? And do we need to know about it? Let’s immediately dismiss ideas like that found in a Russian proverb: “In the kingdom of…

There’s a reason Mao Zedong tried to flush his teachings down the memory hole after coming to power in 1949 BY LAWRENCE W. REED A very long time ago, a Chinese…

BY ANNA MASON Photographer Richard Silver, 60, has traveled to 101 countries capturing timeless architectural wonders through his lens. His favorite subject of all are libraries, and his stunning collection shines a light…

A child’s life will forever be enriched if we take just a few simple steps BY ANGELICA REIS Classical music was born in the halls of churches and monasteries. At its heart…

Art exploration for the young and young at heart BY ANDREA NUTT FALCE “The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness, by…

An artist’s vision led to carving four presidents’ faces into Mount Rushmore, combining art and history By Rachel Pfeiffer A plane buzzed over the Black Hills of South Dakota in the summer…