Acclaimed vocal ensemble Blue Heron performs a celebration of Christmas in 16th century Spain, from mystical motets to vivacious villancicos. The group’s artistic director, Scott Metcalfe, shares ...
We love Christmas carols because they carry us back to childhood, when things seemed simpler and happier. Some waft us ...
Christmas isn’t just about twinkling lights, gifts, or Santa Claus, it’s also about music that fills the air with warmth and ...
Discover the history and cultural traditions of Christmas caroling across Europe and America, highlighting iconic carols and ...
The iridescent green hermit hummingbird is known for its elongated bill, which is fine-tuned for feasting on a particular ...
The sharp, elongated bills of green hermit hummingbirds aren’t just fine-tuned for feeding; they also allow males to joust ...
In the 16th century, England’s Henry VIII broke with the pope, established the Church of England and named himself its supreme head—a sequence of events now known as the Reformation. By that point, ...
Life in many medieval towns revolved around constructing a cathedral, a massive undertaking that took generations of work by everyone from artists and architects to prisoners of war. Work in ...
From boosting the brain to reducing pain, joining others in song can bring some wide-ranging benefits. It's that time of year when the air starts to tinkle with angelic voices – or ring with the ...
It's that time of year when the air starts to tinkle with angelic voices – or ring with the occasional lusty hymn – as carol singers spread their own indomitable brand of festive joy. All that harking ...