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Double the Fun: Andean Bear Gives Birth to Twins

Born two hours apart starting at midnight, Dec. 13, the cubs and mother, Billie Jean are all doing fine
December 13, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events December 14-16: Ai Weiwei’s Ceramics, Mayan Calendar and Stradivari’s Instruments

This weekend, learn about the contemporary artist's use of historic objects, why the world didn't end and just what's so special about Stradivari in concert
December 13, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

PHOTOS: The Wit and Genius of the Father of Video Art Nam June Paik

Photos and videos from the American Art Museum's new exhibit, "Nam June Paik: Global Visionary"
December 12, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Smithsonian Curators Offer Up a Holiday Gift Guide for History Lovers

The best of history reads from Lincoln's true thoughts on slavery, to the White House dinner that shocked a nation, to California's hip-hop scene
December 11, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Taking the Bite Out of DC’s Partisan Dialog: A New Installation Seeks Common Ground

More then 89 heavyweights were interviewed for artist Lincoln Schatz's new video work at the National Portrait Gallery
December 11, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Hawai`i’s Troubadour of Aloha

An upcoming documentary will highlight Hawaiian ukulele-playing sensation Jake Shimabukuro, who performed for the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center
December 10, 2012 | By Joann Stevens

Can Tattoos Be Medicinal?

In his travels around the world, anthropologist Lars Krutak has seen many tribal tattoos, including some applied to relieve specific ailments
December 10, 2012 | By Megan Gambino

Events December 11-13: The Interviewer, The Conservator and the Provocateur

This week, talk with artist Lincoln Schatz about his new video portrait, conservators for the Smithsonian, and artist Barbara Kruger
December 10, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

PHOTOS: The Zoo’s New Carousel is One Wild Ride

With 56 original pieces that show-off animals from the Zoo's collection, the ride is sure to please all ages
December 07, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Smithsonian Secretary Clough Connects the Dots on Climate Change

Clough says that the institution must pair its cutting-edge research with more effective communication of climate science to the public
December 06, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Remembering Dave Brubeck, Goodwill Ambassador

Joann Stevens remembers legendary jazz artist Dave Brubeck, who died Wednesday at age 91
December 06, 2012 | By Joann Stevens

World’s Largest Cut Aquamarine Gives the Hope Diamond a Run for its Money

A dazzlingly blue obelisk comes to the Natural History Museum after a long journey from the mines of Brazil to the stone cutting capital of Europe
December 06, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Events December 7-9: 3-D Caves, Custom Kicks and Talk-Rock

This weekend, catch the hot new virtual reality art project, create your own "mockups" with artist Louie Gong and take in a talk and show with Fire and the Wheel
December 06, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Holiday Gift Guide: Must-Reads from the Smithsonian’s Curators

We asked the institution team for their picks from the past year, from art to poetry to science
December 05, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Playlist: Eight Tracks to Get Your Holiday Music Groove On

A roundup of holiday classics and some new alternatives for a festive season
December 04, 2012 | By Joann Stevens

The General is in the House; Colin Powell’s Portrait Goes on View

The gallery commissioned a portrait of the first African American Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
December 04, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

UPDATE: Spidernaut Dies at Natural History Museum

After 100 days in space, the museum's new jumping spider made it only five days before dying of natural causes
December 04, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz

Video: Take a Virtual 3D Journey to Visit China’s Caves of the Thousand Buddhas

Video: Take a Virtual 3D Journey to Visit China's Caves of the Thousand Buddhas
December 03, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Q+A: Saudi Arabia’s Sultan bin Salman on “Roads of Arabia”

Saudi Arabia's royal tourism minister discusses a groundbreaking new exhibition, the U.S.-Saudi Arabian relationship, and what it’s like to look at Earth from space
December 03, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Events December 4-6: May Yohe, DC Demographics and Kenyan Water

This week, a new book on an old diva, a panel on the capital's Latino populations and a documentary about waterways in Kenya
December 03, 2012 | By Leah Binkovitz


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