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The august scholar has two Pulitzer Prizes and a National Humanities Medal. In “The Stained Glass Window,” he seeks to ...

A new exhibition opening next month at the Muscarelle Museum of Art in Williamsburg, Virginia, explores the Italian ...

A "good life" may be made up of more than happiness and meaning. A new book suggests that there's a third vital dimension: psychological richness.

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Scenic landscapes, feathers, animals and more are among the paintings featured in Rancho Bernardo Library’s “Expressions in ...

“Variety” is the catchword for this weekend. It’s your chance to enjoy a rodeo with country music, an evening of exquisite ...