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Sneak Peek: Medical Marvels and Historical Oddities from the Collections
From Florida's infamous hanging chads and the magnifying glass used to inspect them to vanity eyeballs, American History curators brought the goods for 2013's Tweet Up
February 19, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events February 19-21: Native Voices, a Modern Silent Film and Trumpet Jazz
This week, watch films by American Indian youths, see Academy Award-winner "The Artist" and snap your fingers to some world-class jazz
February 19, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Know Your Presidents? Stabbings, Pet Raccoons, Cat Fights and Other Presidential Lore
Do you know which president liked to skinny dip in the Potomac or who had the first pet cat in the White House?
February 18, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
A Smithsonian Expert Breaks Down the Science of Meteors
Meteor scientist Cari Corrigan says that the type of destruction wrought by today's meteor explosion over Russia is exceedingly rare
February 15, 2013 |
By Joseph Stromberg
From Virginia to Missouri to the Smithsonian: Jefferson’s Tombstone Has a Long Story
At the institution for a year of repairs, the president's gravemarker calls the University of Missouri campus home
February 15, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
“Freakish Absurdities:” A Century Ago, An Art Show Shocked the Country
The Armory Show provoked reactions of love and hate; today it is recognized as changing American art forever
February 15, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events February 15-17: Sketching Lessons, Arabian Jazz and Lincoln’s Dream
This week, indulge your creative side, hear Arab music, and meet a children's book author.
February 14, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Poetry Matters: Phillis Wheatley, The Slave Girl Who Became a Literary Sensation
Enslaved at age 8, America's first black woman poet won her freedom with verse
February 13, 2013 |
By David C. Ward
Critter Cupids: Animals in Love
Ever wonder how a giant panda says I love you? Or how a sea lion bonds with a best friend?
February 13, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: A Piece of History, Celebrating Mardi Gras in D.C.
Historical photographs of Mardi Gras celebrations also tell the story of D.C.'s African American roots
February 12, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
At Age 204, Charles Darwin Gets Animated
Check out scenes from the new comic "Darwin: A Graphic Biography" by Eugene Byrne and Simon Gurr
February 12, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Sneak Peek of “Seizing Justice: The Greensboro 4″
Airing February 11, the Smithsonian Channel documentary tells the story of the lunch counter sit-in that helped to change the country
February 11, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Grammy Gold: Folkways Takes Home Two Awards
Congratulations to the record label for the success of Woody at 100 and Quetzal's Imaginaries album
February 11, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Events February 12-14: Women in Sustainability, China’s Investment in Africa and an Emancipation Proclamation Theater Performance
This week, hear from a panel of sustainability rock stars, see a documentary on China's presence in Africa and watch a Black History Month celebration.
February 11, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
Q+A: The Youngest of the Little Rock Nine Talks About Her First Day of School
Carlotta Walls LaNier recently donated the dress she wore on what would've been her first day at the desegregated high school
February 08, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Discussion at the American Indian Museum: Time to Put Racist Mascots to Bed
The panel talk on the controversial practice spilled over in the Twittersphere as people talked about the history of racist mascots and what can be done
February 07, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
PHOTOS: Wynton Marsalis, Honoring Duke Ellington
The artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the jazz legend who won affection at home and abroad
February 07, 2013 |
By Joann Stevens
Events Feb 8-10: Foreign Film, Valentine’s Workshop and Russian Chamber Music
This weekend, catch Iranian star Leila's Hatami's latest, craft a little love and hear from the National Chamber Ensemble
February 07, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
Making Progress: Future Home of the African American History Museum
A New Welcome Center Offers A Sneak Peek at the New Museum
February 06, 2013 |
By Paul Bisceglio
The Director of the Indian Museum Says It’s Time to Retire the Indian Motif in Sports
Are teams like the Indians, the Braves and the Redskins reflecting racial stereotypes?
February 06, 2013 |
By Leah Binkovitz
