In the mid-1600s, opera transformed from a show exclusive for royalty to entertainment for the masses. Soon, lavish productions, special effects, and creative risks became the norm. Venice’s La Fenice ...

The Venice Carnival is one of the most iconic and renowned events in the world. With its traditional masks, lavish costumes, and a unique atmosphere that captivates the entire city, it is one of the ...

Greetings and welcome to this final edition of the Carnival of Fools . . . for 2025, that is. No, we’re not folding up our circus tent just yet, and have no plans to cancel this weekly get-together — ...

What To Know: The cruise sector is also benefiting from the Federal Reserve's Wednesday decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of 3.5%-3.75% ...

The FBI is investigating her death. The family of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, who was reported dead while aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship on Saturday, says they will remember her as a happy, ...

DEFENDING AMERICA FROM A CHEMICAL WEAPON: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemical as weapons of mass destruction (WMD).

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...

Whatever performance you happen to be seeing, just being inside this crown jewel of South Broad (built in 1857) is an experience. That ceiling! The 5,000-pound chandelier! Here, Crystal Brewe, ...