Depictions of a quiet, peaceful manger scene miss the point of Christmas.

Charles King's new book "Every Valley" tells the backstory of "Messiah," a staple of the Christmas season widely considered George Frideric Handel's masterpiece. Then, musicologist Martin Clarke ...

A masterly history of James Cook’s third and final voyage across the globe. For the best audio experience, scan the code with your phone to download the New York Times Audio app for iOS.

Cue snappy dialogue, awkward first dates and a memorable quest for a new home. 11 min listen For the best audio experience, scan the code with your phone to download the New York Times Audio app ...

AEL Studios will present the INFINITE HORIZONS, an audio-visual journey that will transform the glasshouse of Aloki into a dynamic cube. In collaboration with Imaginary Friends and Ecube, the walls of ...

OverDrive’s desktop apps (for Windows and Mac) and MP3 audiobook format have been discontinued. Browse and stream audiobooks on the web or in the Libby App.

Books may be read aloud by a narrator, the authors themselves, well-known stars or even performed by an audio cast. Many podcasts also have famous hosts — for instance, Michael Caine’s podcast ...

The American boxer who once fought British stars Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois has relaunched his career in Russia having thrown his support behind Vladimir Putin. Kevin Johnson ...

Audiobook Bay is an online platform offering a vast collection of free audiobooks. It's popular for its extensive library and user-friendly interface but faces challenges like domain changes and ...

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Still, it’s far from the only thing to see at Joshua Tree. Dozens of trails are open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and the stony terrain makes it one of America’s rock climbing meccas.

Spend the whole weekend in bed." This type of reading is best suited to classics—and it doesn't feel right, in our humble opinion, to be reading books set in scorching hot summer weather in the ...