American History

The predominantly Mexican Pilsen neighborhood was once predominantly Czech. Across Chicago, says Juana Guzman of Pilsen's National Museum of Mexican Art, "food is an important cultural anchor."

Chicago Eats

From curried catfish to baba ghanouj, Chicago serves up what may be the finest ethnic cuisine going

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"I Do Solemnly Swear" Celebrates Obama's First Hundred Days

To celebrate the occasion, the American History Museum presents its exhibition, "I Do Solemnly Swear: Photographs of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration."

Curator Finds Murphy Bed's Place in American History

The Murphy Bed was born of necessity—the inventor had a driving desire to hide his bed, so he could entertain his lady

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Smithsonian Events Week of 4/27-5/1/09: Vietnam, Jazz, Cabaret and Eudora Welty

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Earth Day at the Smithsonian

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Smithsonian Events Week of 4/20-24: Commodores, Quilting, Keith Haring and Forensics

The Humdinger sandwich is a mother-in-law with melted cheese on top.

Searching for a Mother-in-Law Sandwich

Eager enthusiasts track Chicago’s indigenous—and sometimes endangered—food traditions

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Smithsonian Events Week of 4/13-17: A Little Jazz, a Glass of Wine and a House of Gorillas

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The Funny Things You Do: America's Funniest Home Videos, We Love You

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B-B-B-Billy and the Duke

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It's a Beautiful Night for a Ballgame

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Smithsonian Events Week of 4/6-10: Samuel Morse, Satellites and Bunnies

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That's Some Bad Hat, Chuck. (As in Mangione)

Exterior of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Designs for National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Smithsonian Events Week of 3/30-4/03: Spartacus, Walt Disney and Duke Ellington

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March Madness for the Mind at the Smithsonian

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Smithsonian Events Week of 3/23-27: Marcel Duchamp, The Peacock Room and more!

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Smithsonian Weekend Events: March Madness, Moving Images and a Treasure Hunt

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Smithsonian Events Week of March 16-20: March Madness!

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I am Pi: Thoughts on the Ratio of the Circumference of a Circle to Its Diameter

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