A new collecting initiative will tell the stories of the undocumented and their political organizing movements
With some canvas, leather, shelac and black paint, inventor Edward Bullard helped America usher in a new era of workplace safety
From astronaut ice-cream to Plymouth Rock, a group of scholars gathered at the 114th Smithsonian Material Culture Forum to address tall tales and myths
A turn-of-the-century hair-care magnate who shared her wealth gets the spotlight
The archival clips show Marines mourning friends, enjoying downtime and more
The story of Shonke Mon-thi^, a hidden figure in American history, is now recovered at the National Portrait Gallery
A blast-injury expert takes aim at the mystery of what sank the most famous—and lethal—submarine of the Civil War
A century before today’s celebrity health gurus, an American businesswoman was a beauty with a brand
In 1950, an exhibition of the famed artist's paintings toured Europe in a promotional campaign of American culture
The Kennedy administration sought a diverse face to the space program, but for reasons unknown, the pilot was kept from reaching the stars
Formed 100 years ago, the Negro Leagues were a resounding success and an immense source of pride for black America
The producers aim to inspire future generations to carry on the singer’s legacy
Curators at the National Museum of American History talked to the brothers who found a relic of the 1800 Adams and Jefferson election
A newly minted celebrity to the world, the future president used his position to procure his preferred beast of burden from the king of Spain
When prominent Americans like Kobe Bryant die, mourners flock to the National Portrait Gallery in search of solace
While the efficacy of the spitting policy in preventing disease transmission was questionable, it helped usher in an era of modern public health laws
From Renaissance artists to aviation pioneers, suffragists and scientists, these women led lives destined for the silver screen
Alexis Coe's cheeky biography of the first president pulls no punches
In “Brave. Black. First.,” meet more than 50 African American women who changed the world
This tradition was one of the main ways American women gained access to political power in the 20th century
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