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Giants and Patriots at the Smithsonian

Just in time for the Super Bowl, take a look at giants and patriots of all kinds in the Smithsonian
February 03, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

Weekend Events Feb 3-5: Under the Stars, Black History Month Family Day, and The Big Sleep

This weekend, explore the night sky at the Air and Space Museum, celebrate Black History Month at the American Art Museum, and watch The Big Sleep at the new Warner Brothers theater in the American History Museum.
February 02, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

Scrambled Eggs and the Demise of the Dinosaurs

Did egg-eating lizards and snakes contribute to the dinosaurs' extinction?
February 02, 2012 | By Brian Switek

Celebrate Black History Month with the Smithsonian

From Kenyan storytelling performances to Black Power film screenings, February on the Mall is buzzing with Black History Month events.
February 01, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

The Top Five Most Anticipated Exhibits of 2012

Take a look at the five upcoming exhibits we're most excited about.
February 01, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

Vitruvian Man manuscript

The Other Vitruvian Man

Was Leonardo da Vinci's famous anatomical chart actually a collaborative effort?
February 2012 | By Toby Lester

Dickens World

Going Mad for Charles Dickens

Two centuries after his birth, the novelist is still wildly popular, as a theme park, a new movie and countless festivals attest
February 2012 | By Joshua Hammer

Nazi rally in Nuremberg

Revisiting The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

Recently reissued, William L. Shirer's seminal 1960 history of Nazi Germany is still important reading
February 2012 | By Ron Rosenbaum

Events Jan 31-Feb 2: Draw and Discover, Great Spies of WWII, and February Daily Films

This week, sketch at the Luce Foundation Center, learn about espionage during WWII, and enjoy a Cree film at the American Indian Museum.
January 30, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

The Most Terrible Polar Exploration Ever: Douglas Mawson’s Antarctic Journey

A century ago, Douglas Mawson saw his two companions die and found himself stranded in the midst of Antarctic blizzards.
January 27, 2012 | By Mike Dash

The Never-Ending Tussle Between Box Office Hits and Award Winners

Blockbuster movies often lose out at the Oscars, while winners can't find enough viewers
January 27, 2012 | By Daniel Eagan

Weekend Events Jan 27-29: Iranian Film Festival, Renwick Birthday Party, and Silkscreening Demo

This weekend, the Iranian Film Festival features Abbas Kiarostami, the Renwick Gallery turns 40, and artist Kristina Bilonick leads a silkscreening demo.
January 26, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

A Post-Mortem on the Oscar Nominations

Who were the winners and losers in yesterday's announcement of the Oscar nominees?
January 25, 2012 | By Daniel Eagan

At the American Art Museum: Annie Leibovitz’ Personal Journey

The world-famous photographer takes her career in an entirely different direction with her new show, "Pilgrimage"
January 25, 2012 | By Joseph Stromberg

The Allure of Nonexistent Places

Long-gone destinations have their own special appeal, don't you think?
January 24, 2012 | By Susan Spano

Events Jan 24-26: Annie Leibovitz’s Pilgrimage, Profile America Forum, and Flights of Fancy

This week, see Annie Leibovitz talk about her latest project at the American Art Museum, discuss the state of the American Indian in America, and bring your kids to Air and Space to learn about the Apollo 11 flight.
January 23, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

Curators, Scientific Adventurers and Book Worms to Watch in 2012

Our top ten picks from the Smithsonian Twitterati and blogrolls.
January 20, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

Women Action Stars: From Haywire to The Perils of Pauline

Crediting some stars who preceded Gina Carano on screen
January 20, 2012 | By Daniel Eagan

Weekend Events January 20-22: An Evening with Alice Waters, Create Your Own Peacock Room and Dance for the Dying

This weekend, welcome Alice Waters to the National Portrait Gallery, curate your own Peacock Room, and enjoy an acoustic performance from local rock band Dance for the Dying.
January 19, 2012 | By Aviva Shen

The Largest Ceratosaurus

How many species of this rare, ornamented genus were there?
January 19, 2012 | By Brian Switek


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