Franz Liszt The 19th‑Century Superstar Who Transformed Classical Music Before rock idols, streaming sensations, or social media influencers, Franz Liszt (1811–1886) was the original global superstar. A supremely gifted pianist,…
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American film director D.W. Griffith: The Genius and Controversy Behind Early Hollywood Few filmmakers have had as profound an impact on the language of cinema as D.W. Griffith. Often referred…