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December 2012 | By Smithsonian Magazine

The Tucker on display at the National Museum of American History.

The Tucker Was the 1940s Car of the Future

Visionary inventor
Preston Tucker risked everything when he saw his 1948 automobile as a vehicle for change
December 2012 | By Abigail Tucker

1 Million Dollars Worth of Rare Dictionaries About to Go on Sale

On December 4, a collection of rare old dictionaries will go on auction at Bonhams in New York City
November 30, 2012 | By Rachel Nuwer

NYC Record: No One Shot, Stabbed or Slashed on Monday

It was a "nice way to start the week," says NYPD
November 29, 2012 | By Rachel Nuwer

Danilo Pérez, Creator of Musical Guardians of Peace

The Panamanian performer catches up with Joann Stevens before his Nov. 30 concert at the Kennedy Center
November 28, 2012 | By Joann Stevens

Document Deep Dive: Rosa Parks’ Arrest Records

Read between the lines of the police report drawn up when the seamstress refused to give up her seat 57 years ago
November 28, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Photos: The National Hockey League Turns 95

Though the league is currently in another lockout, the Smithsonian collections have plenty of memorabilia from the sport's history in the United States
November 26, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events November 23-25: ZooLights, Artsy Holiday Cards and Metaphysical Baseball

This weekend, a seasonal favorite returns to the Zoo and authors sign books on 20th century holiday cards and a man haunted by visions of baseball's past
November 22, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

They Celebrate American Thanksgiving in the Netherlands

From 1609 to 1620, many of the Pilgrims who came to America lived in the Netherlands
November 21, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Next Stop on the Thanksgiving Tour: Julia Child’s Kitchen

The beloved destination has re-opened with new goodies for food lovers
November 21, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

FOOD: An Edible Exhibit Examines Our Many Culinary Cultures

Just in time for Thanksgiving, an exhibit all about what we put on our table at the American History Museum
November 20, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Different Wars Have Different Sounds

Changing weapons and technologies bring new sounds to the battlefield
November 20, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Insider Visitor Tips for the Holiday Weekend

Must-see exhibits, little known facts and veteran visitor wisdom for your Thanksgiving weekend at the Smithsonian
November 20, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

These Communities Decided Not To Rebuild After Disaster

It seems that despite always asking the question, the answer is always the same: rebuild. Except in these cases - when entire communities just pick up and leave
November 19, 2012 | By Rose Eveleth

Archeologists Uncover Utah’s First Mormon Baptistry

Archeologists uncovered the remains of the first Latter-day Saints baptistry in Utah County, build around 1875
November 19, 2012 | By Rachel Nuwer

The Life And Death of Wonder Bread

Clever advertising and technical innovations propelled Wonder Bread to the top
November 16, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

The Space Shuttle Was Almost Called ‘Pegasus’

Alternate names for the Space Shuttle that nearly were: Starlighter, Pegasus, Space Clipper
November 15, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

As BP Set to Plead Guilty for 2010 Spill, Some Good News From Gulf Wildlife

BP may be about to pay the largest criminal fine in U.S. history
November 15, 2012 | By Colin Schultz

Jason Moran: Making Jazz Personal

How a MacArthur Genius Fellow is using his life experience and musical genius to engge youth in jazz
November 14, 2012 | By Joann Stevens

Going West: The American History Museum’s Conestoga Wagon is a Must-See

An iconic piece of history comes out of storage just in time for Thanksgiving visitors
November 14, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz


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