Museums around the country are celebrating how the contributions of remarkable women changed everything from human rights to mariachi music
Against the odds, historian Christy Coleman merged two Richmond institutions, forging a new approach to reconciling with the nation's bloody past
A new book from former Smithsonian Secretary Wayne Clough describes his journey into the collections in search of connections to his heritage
At the turn of the 20th century, the first mock meat craze swept the nation
The explosion of kid-friendly paraphernalia led the federal government to crack down on pot
Hitting the High Notes: A Smithsonian Year of Music
The season finale of Sidedoor tells the story of an indigenous Hawaiian instrument with a familiar sound and unexpected influences
Negotiated in 1835 by a few, disavowed by a majority and challenged by a legally elected government, the Treaty of New Echota began the Trail of Tears
The success and brilliance of the new PBS series on Reconstruction is a reminder of the missed opportunity facing the nation
Before Earth Day made a name for the environmental movement, a massive oil spill put a spotlight on the dangers of pollution
Launched in 1915, the Autoped had wide appeal, with everyone from suffragettes to postmen giving it a try
Hop a train to Iowa, where proud vagabonds gather every summer to crown the new king and queen of the rails
As the Gold Rush brought more settlers to San Francisco, battles erupted over another substance of a similar hue: the egg yolks of a remote seabird colony
Rumors of secret alliances, bank deals, and double-crossings were rampant in early American elections
Written in the language formalized by Sequoyah, these newly translated inscriptions describe religious practices, including the sport of stickball
The pioneer of bioinformatics modeled Earth’s primordial atmosphere with Carl Sagan and made a vast protein database still used today
An immersive story about the bold and diverse women who helped secure the right to vote is on view at the National Portrait Gallery
Patented 20 years ago, the invention never took off. But the renowned animal science professor still thinks its time may come
The one-mile square area, known as Section 14, competes for sovereignty with the wealthy in Southern California
As the National Portrait Gallery acquires a film poster of Hedy Lamarr, it’s worth reflecting on her double life as an actress and a pioneering inventor
In Los Angeles, Boston and New York, students and veterans alike challenged the government’s ongoing support for the lengthy war
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