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What the History of 'Spirit Photography' Portends for the Future of Deepfake Videos
Today’s video hoaxes can be downright ugly. But image-makers have been fooling viewers from the beginning
Why Museums Are Primed to Address Racism, Inequality in the U.S.
Smithsonian leaders discuss how the Institution can be a powerful place for investigating and addressing society’s most difficult issues
Artifacts Used by Chinese Transcontinental Railroad Workers Found in Utah
Researchers discovered the remains of a mid-19th century house, a centuries-old Chinese coin and other traces of the short-lived town of Terrace
Colin Powell, First Black Secretary of State, Dies of Covid-19 at 84
The decorated general broke racial barriers in the U.S. military but attracted criticism for his part in paving the way for the Iraq War
In the Magic Kingdom, History Was a Lesson Filled With Reassurance
Fifty years ago, Disney World's celebrated opening promised joy and inspiration to all; today the theme park is reckoning with its white middle-class past
In D.C., 695,000 Flags—and Counting—Memorialize the Americans Who Have Died of Covid-19
Created by artist Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg, the installation covers the National Mall in white pennants featuring handwritten dedications to the dead
When George Washington Took a Road Trip to Unify the U.S.
Nathaniel Philbrick’s new book follows the first president on his 1789 journey across America
How Conservators Preserved This Stock Certificate Destroyed on 9/11
The certificate arrived in the Smithsonian's Paper Conservation Lab as a pile of paper bits stored in an envelope
These Free Online Resources Tell the Story of 9/11 and Its Aftermath
Browse 12 archives, databases and portals that help users deepen their understanding of the attacks
Commemorate 9/11 With Free Virtual Programs, Resources From the Smithsonian
Here's how the American History Museum, the National Postal Museum and more are reflecting on the tragedy
Thirty-One Smithsonian Artifacts That Tell the Story of 9/11
From a Pentagon rescuer's uniform to a Flight 93 crew log, these objects commemorate the 20th anniversary of a national tragedy
The Heart-Wrenching History of the Breakup Album
From Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' to Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour,' love and loss has an ever evolving soundtrack
Smithsonian Displays Bullet-Riddled Sign That Documented Emmett Till's Horrific Murder
A month-long exhibition invites conversations addressing ongoing racism in America
Why Isn't My Favorite Artifact on View at the Smithsonian?
These are just a few of the many reasons a specific object might not be on display at a museum
'Which Came First: Beer or Wine?' and More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
The Lost Art of Molding Ice Cream Into Eagles, Tugboats and Pineapples
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, ice cream makers used metal casts to create fanciful desserts
Rea Ann Silva Invented the 'Beautyblender' and Changed Makeup Forever
Silva’s work as a makeup artist on "Girlfriends" unexpectedly thrust her into the beauty products industry as an innovator and entrepreneur
Secretary Lonnie Bunch on Why the Smithsonian Is Talking About Race
In a deeply divided moment, a new initiative aims to bring Americans together by reckoning with our racial past
Pioneering Project Explores Motherhood Through the Lens of Design
A new exhibition and book series offers an intimate view of reproductive history
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