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The legacy of voracious collector Charles Lang Freer, a good friend of James McNeill Whistler, is marked by tension and irony
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The nation’s seasonal publishing and gifting tradition nourishes its unique literary culture
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On the eve of the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, some of the country's artifacts, from the Rosetta Stone to the bust of Nefertiti, remain overseas
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After two years of limited travel opportunities, we’re ready to explore the world once more
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More than simply Picasso's muse, the French artist won renown for her striking paintings and photographs
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This wide-ranging list offers context for our rapidly changing world
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In her new book, Lori Zimmer invites readers to experience the artistic gems hidden in plain sight throughout France’s capital city
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In our efforts to increase and diffuse knowledge, we highly recommend these 44 titles this year
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Our favorite titles of the year resurrect forgotten histories and illuminate how the nation ended up where it is today
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The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
The indelible comedian opens up about her favorite TV moments
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Our favorite titles this year invite viewers to worlds outside their own
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"The Fabelmans" is a lightly fictionalized dramatization of the famous director's childhood
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The pioneering glassmaker and octogenarian is the subject of a new Smithsonian Channel documentary
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From cookbooks to memoirs to food history, these ten titles will fill you up
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The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
The performer's vivacious life takes the stage as part of the new Smithsonian exhibition, "Entertainment Nation"
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Architect Hiroshi Sugimoto is creating a welcoming new design for the Smithsonian’s modern and contemporary art museum
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For years, fans of the 1983 classic movie have been flocking to the home and museum in Cleveland
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The National Portrait Gallery's 2022 Portrait of a Nation Award honors seven changemakers, from Anthony Fauci to Clive Davis
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Excitement builds for a rare showing of works by the 19th-century painter whose dynamic colors and bold brushstrokes mirrored the avant-garde of the West
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The sequel to the 2018 Marvel blockbuster features a Maya-inspired antihero played by Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta
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