By The People is back in Washington, D.C., this June with an expanded lineup of blockbuster art installations and dialogue programs examining the theme of life, liberty and the pursuit
Cover Story Finns Remain Low-Key About World, Issues as They Assume EU Presidency Finns consistently rank among the happiest people on the planet, but even the happiest people have their
A day after NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg called for the alliance to hold its ground against an increasingly bellicose Russia, the foreign ministers of the three Central European countries that
EVENT CATEGORIES Art Galas Dance Music Discussions Theater Festivals ART Wed., May 1, 6 p.m. Benes and Beyond The Czech Embassy in collaboration with the National Museum of
The Cold War, it could be argued, is rearing its ugly head again. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been aggressively seeking to reassert Russia as a dominant geopolitical player, to
Languages Czech Hebrew Mandarin English Italian Polish French Japanese Spanish German Korean Yiddish Czech Toman Directed by Ondref Trojan(Czech Republic, 2018, 144 min.) This fascinating historical drama revolves around
“Into the Woods” is an intricate cautionary tale that embodies the warning: “Be careful what you wish for.” To prove the point, collaborators Stephen Sondheim (music and lyrics) and James
There's a paradox at the heart of the Ursula von Rydingsvard exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA): Monumental sculpture that evokes inwardness. Michelangelo may have
Re: "African Staying Power: Continent's Longest-Serving Leaders Stay Put While Lining Their Pockets" April 2019 Issue of The Washington Diplomat The article on long-standing corrupt African dictators was fabulous —
Eight French officers traveled across the Atlantic to fight in the American War of Independence. Along the way and back at home, they wrote down their recollections and impressions of
UPDATE: Since this story went to press, a second cyclone named Cyclone Kenneth hit the country, causing several dozen additional deaths (which are expected to rise) and intense rainfall and
A new method of brewing a cancer vaccine inside a patient’s tumor could harness the power of the immune system to destroy the disease, researchers reported. Immune stimulants are injected
UPDATE: Since this story went to press, an explosive device was found in Christchurch, which caused no injuries but resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old Christchurch man. In addition,
