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This seemingly simple food is a complicated symbol in Navajo culture
July 2008 | By Jen Miller

Brutal, yes, but also strong-willed
July 2008 | By Carey Winfrey

Doctors and patients swear hypnosis works, but after years of research we still don't know how
March 1999 | By Donald Dale Jackson

A Yosemite program introduces kids to the great outdoors
July 2008 | By Reid Pillifant

A recipe from Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions
July 2008 | By Smithsonian.com

Flashpoints in Modern Lebanese History
July 2008 | By Amanda Bensen

On the life and career of the 19th-century American landscape photographer who captured Yosemite in stereo
July 2008 | By Bruce Hathaway

Decades of depicting defendants, witnesses and judges have given Andy Austin a unique perspective on Chicago
June 09, 2008 | By Jess Ludwig

He was a golfing wonder, a dapper strongman and the toast of the Hollywood smart set—then his past caught up with him
June 2008 | By Leigh Montville

Revelry and Architecture
December 2008 | By Carey Winfrey

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The sportswriter discusses John Montague’s fabled antics and how the man changed golf
June 01, 2008 | By Megan Gambino

For this year's celebration, read about the culture and history of Asian Americans and attend events being held at the Smithsonian

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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Learn about Women's History celebrations in your state

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October 2008 | By Stanley Crawford

A long-outdated approach to sulfur mining sends hundreds of Javanese workers deep into the crater of an active volcano
December 2001 | By John F. Ross

In 1964 a psychedelic placard heralded the arrival of counterculture guru Ken Kesey and his entourage to America's cities
June 2004 | By Owen Edwards

Read about more inspiring individuals
July 30, 2008 | By Smithsonian magazine

A Look Back for Quebec City’s 400th
July 01, 2008 | By Marina Koestler Ruben

Notable American Destinations and Happenings
June 2008 | By Melissa Gaskill, Michael Morain, Bob Wyss, Mariana Gosnell and Chris Granstrom

Too good to be true?
June 2008 | By Carey Winfrey

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