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On this day in history, January 6, 1941, FDR delivers Four Freedoms speech, steeling Americans for WWII

January 6, 2024

On this day in history, January 6, 1941, FDR delivers Four Freedoms speech, steeling Americans for WWII

President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined "Four Freedoms" in his State of the Union address of Jan. 6, 1941, as he prepared Americans for the inevitable entry into World War II.

Is buying art a good investment? A guide to what makes art valuable and where to buy

January 2, 2024

Is buying art a good investment? A guide to what makes art valuable and where to buy

Collecting artwork can be a great way to decorate your home and potentially make you money down the road. This guide will help you better understand how to buy artwork.

Photo hunt: How fast can you find 5 carrot noses belonging to the snowmen?

December 27, 2023

Photo hunt: How fast can you find 5 carrot noses belonging to the snowmen?

Challenge your vision and attention to detail with this wintry seek-and-find brain teaser, which features five hidden carrot noses that belong to five snowmen. Can you solve the puzzle?

On this day in history, December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens to great fanfare in New York City

December 27, 2023

On this day in history, December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens to great fanfare in New York City

Radio City Music Hall opened in the heart of midtown Manhattan amid great fanfare on this day in history, Dec. 27, 1932. The spectacular theater was part of a major urban renewal project.

WATCH: Young ballerina doesn't let injury hold her back

December 25, 2023

WATCH: Young ballerina doesn't let injury hold her back

7-year-old ballerina dances again after nearly losing feet. (Credit: Carilion Clinic)

London police arrest 2 suspects who allegedly stole Banksy's latest art, a stop sign with 3 drones

December 24, 2023

London police arrest 2 suspects who allegedly stole Banksy's latest art, a stop sign with 3 drones

The elusive Banksy put three drones on a stop sign in London which was stolen within an hour, and now London police have arrested two suspects.

Viral post explains the 'real' story behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

December 23, 2023

Viral post explains the 'real' story behind Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The backstory of the holiday classic, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" by Robert May, has gone viral after a social media user revealed its heartbreaking inspiration.

On this day in history, December 23, 1888, Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear

December 23, 2023

On this day in history, December 23, 1888, Dutch impressionist Vincent van Gogh cuts off his ear

Vincent van Gogh, the brilliant but tortured Dutch painter, cut off his own left ear on this day in history, Dec. 23, 1888, following a fight with friend and fellow artist Paul Gaugin.

Meet the American who rowed Washington across the Delaware on Christmas, sailor-soldier John Glover

December 22, 2023

Meet the American who rowed Washington across the Delaware on Christmas, sailor-soldier John Glover

General John Glover was a fishing captain-turned-Revolutionary War hero. He led the Marblehead militia, which ferried General Washington across the Delaware on Christmas 1776.

Mastering high-end art collecting: Insights, preservation and curation

December 21, 2023

Mastering high-end art collecting: Insights, preservation and curation

Master the realm of high-end art: From navigating galleries to authenticating pieces, curating collections and preserving art legacies, here are insights and tips.