American History Museum
The World's Most Valuable Coin Sells at Auction for $18.9 Million
Three collectibles, including a 1993 gold "Double Eagle" and the world’s rarest stamp, fetched more than $30 million at Sotheby’s
Where Did the Rainbow Flag Come From, Anyway?
The mid-20th century was a time of vibrant social change and activism, with rainbows providing potent political symbolism for unity and diversity
The Enduring Nostalgia of American Girl Dolls
The beloved line of fictional characters taught children about American history and encouraged them to realize their potential
When Watchmen Were Klansmen
While 'Watchmen' is a work of fiction, only a century ago, some law enforcement organizations were aligned with, and even controlled by, the Klan
How the Public Helped Historians Better Understand What Happened at Tulsa
A century after the massacre of a prosperous Black community, Smithsonian volunteers transcribed nearly 500 pages of vital records in less than 24 hours
Why Did NASA Test a Helicopter on Mars?
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Baseball Behind Barbed Wire
Prisoners in WWII Japanese incarceration camps were still American, and took part in the great American pastime
Hear Voices of Women Trailblazers in Science, Technology and Innovation
Ophthalmologist Patricia Bath worked to bring healthcare to underserved communities and teach girls about STEM
The Vibrant History of Lowrider Car Culture in L.A.
With bright paint jobs and bouncy hydraulics, the 'low and slow' rides are an expression of cultural identity for the city's Mexican American community
How Norman Granz Revolutionized Jazz for Social Justice
Often remembered for his artful management of legendary jazz musicians, but Granz also saw the potential for themusic to combat racial inequality
The Lasting Riddles of Orson Welles' Revolutionary Film 'Citizen Kane'
This year’s award-winning "Mank" attracts new attention to the 80-year-old American classic; two Smithsonian curators share insights
The Little-Known Story of 19th-Century America's Partisan Warfare
In a new book, Smithsonian curator Jon Grinspan examines the history of America's furious and fractious politics
One of the First Dollar Coins Struck at the U.S. Mint Sells for $840,000
The 1794 copper coin served as a prototype for the famed "Flowing Hair" silver dollar
Smithsonian Announces the Zoo and Seven Museums Open in May
You'll finally be able to see the baby panda in person; here's our comprehensive list of what's on view and tips for visiting
Walter Mondale Never Won the Presidency, but He Changed American Politics Forever
A trove of Smithsonian artifacts document the man who was first to put a woman on the presidential ticket and reshaped the vice presidency
How the Arts Have Inspired Social Change
Americans have a long tradition of inspiring and elevating movements for change using benefit concerts, song and other artistic traditions
Take a Virtual Tour of Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem's Historic Manhattan Apartment
In honor of her 87th birthday, the speaker and activist is (digitally) welcoming visitors into her home
How Isabella Aiukli Cornell Made Prom Political
As citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, a prom dress became the perfect vehicle to signal the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women
Looking at Leisure Through Early 20th-Century Trade Catalogs
How did people a 100 years ago spend their free time outside? The Trade Literature Collection offers a few clues to some very recognizable pastimes
This Summer, a New Smithsonian Exhibition Takes You Inside Béisbol
At the American History Museum, cover all the bases with Latino ballplayers
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