Culture
The power of music: Alexander the Great and Handel in wartime
April 20, 2016Handel composed Alexander's Feast in early 1736; it became one of his most popular and most often revived works during his lifetime.
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This week in history: 400 years since death of Shakespeare
April 18, 2016What immortal characters, prescient visions, fantastic worlds, and all-comprehending humanity did this writer pluck from his imagination!
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Time for a fresh look at the “colliding dreams” of Zionism
April 15, 2016"Colliding Dreams" is a new documentary film about the ever more hotly debated subject of Zionism.
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Under pressure, “The Americans” try to avoid casualties
April 15, 2016Here is the latest episode review of "The Americans" as the new season speeds onward.
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“Louder Than Bombs”: Family dysfunction mirrors a chaotic world
April 14, 2016"If you listen carefully, the subtle sounds and nuances of family life can be louder than the more obvious thunder of bombs."
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