Arts & Entertainment

The name Konstantin is of Greek origin meaning constant or steadfast. It’s an appropriate title for this artist because fresco paintings are known for their longevity, retaining their vibrant color…

He was known simply as Frank Moran, one of the many popular minstrels of his time, who was a friend of one of the first and most famous in the…

Popularity is often measured by the amount of coverage given in the media of the day. In the favorite medium of the mid-19th century, newspapers, the name of Sam Sanford…

American theater-goers in the post-Civil War era would have recognized John Jack more for his supporting roles than as one of the leading stars of the day. He worked with…

People with great talent are often the subject of a “nature versus nurture” debate. Were they born with a certain gift which simply “blossomed” or did they show an early…

Like her parents, Jennie started life in New England. She must have grown up with a love of horses as a child, because riding a circus horse was her father’s…

The Sloan family lived in Chester County, Pennsylvania, where both of George’s parents were born, and the fathers of both parents were in the Revolutionary War. Five of their 11…

A career in music is more than just a job. It provides an opportunity for expression, creativity, and variety, and it was Tom’s life. As it so often does, it…

After living his first 12 years in London, William was fascinated with America. He moved with his family to New York to find the language was not quite the same…

Her reviews said she was “rapidly rising in public esteem,” “highly successful,” and “the coming great star of America.” Unfortunately, Lillie Hinton’s celebrity status lasted only seven years, cut short…