The Americana Market Rises Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

Frederic Remington’s Coming to the Call achieved a record-setting $13.3 million at Christie’s in January 2026. CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2026 As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding at a fragile historical moment, looking back at the symbolic objects and documents that helped define the national story can reveal—or at least remind … Read more

Bucs Defense Has 2 Super Sleepers

There is a new episode in Scott Reynolds’ Pewter Pulse video series on Pewter Report’s YouTube channel, PewterReportTV. These short videos – typically seven to 12 minutes in length – allow Reynolds to offer up his expert analysis and opinion on a particular Bucs or NFL topic. On the heels of Scott Reynolds’ Bucs offensive … Read more

Americans hit the road in record numbers for July Fourth in spite of pricey gas

This Fourth of July, a record number of people are honoring the country with one of its most popular pastimes — the Great American Road Trip — despite rising gas prices. Gas prices are hovering near their highest historical levels even after retreating from the sharp rise that followed the war with Iran. The national … Read more

‘What a Mess’ — NFL Podcaster Rips ESPN’s Outdated PR Strategy Amid Matt Miller, Dianna Russini Scandals

The Matt Miller controversy continues to grow as new claims keep surfacing. The longtime ESPN NFL analyst is still recovering after a serious car crash that led to the amputation of his left arm. However, alongside concerns about his health, Miller now faces accusations from multiple people who claim he misled followers through different paid … Read more

Review: Paweł Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland’ | Observer

Set in 1949 and starring Sandra Höller as Thomas Mann’s daughter, the Cannes Best Director winner examines the cost of holding on to one’s convictions in a world that chooses sides. © Agata Grzybowska Part historical piece, part political obsession, by Paweł Pawlikowski Homeland It concludes the Polish director’s loose trilogy set in the aftermath … Read more

Roy Swan on America’s 250th Anniversary and National Renewal

In a moment of division and declining trust, the country’s founding promise remains incomplete and worth defending. Unsplash+ My father spent his early years working multiple jobs simultaneously. He picked fruit at the grocery store, delivered newspapers, worked on a General Motors assembly line, and preached on Sunday mornings. Over time, it slowed down. On … Read more

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

LONDON — Michael Score has been a volunteer at the British National Archives for the past 11 years, spending his Thursday mornings painstakingly cataloging documents for the benefit of future researchers. Then one day last May, the retired insurance executive made a discovery of his own while examining the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy … Read more

6 Living Philanthropists Who Help Preserve America’s National Parks

As America approaches its 250th birthday, billionaire philanthropy is reshaping how its landscapes and monuments are preserved. Scott Olson/Getty Images America’s national parks are publicly owned, but their creation and maintenance have often required private funds. For more than a century, philanthropists with deep pockets have purchased land, restored monuments, and funded programs across the … Read more

Cecilia Alemani Reflects On What Makes an Exhibition Truly Alive

Cecilia Alemany will curate the 2027 Taipei Biennale. Courtesy of the High Line Museum and Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Photo: Liz Lijun A few weeks ago, we learned that Cecilia Alemany would serve as the new curator of the Taipei Biennale, one of Asia’s longest-running and most-watched recurring shows. Alemani, Italian-born and New York-based director … Read more

Boston’s biggest events are all happening this week. Buckle up.

Local news From Pops fireworks to the World Cup quarterfinals and the Boston sailing parade, Boston is about to pack its biggest summer moments into an eight-day trip. From Pops fireworks to the World Cup quarterfinals and the Boston sailing parade, Boston is about to pack its biggest summer moments into an eight-day trip. Heather … Read more