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How Coffee Breaks Became a Staple of American Life
Coffee - it’s a staple of American life, and inside the vaults of the National Museum of American History, they know the secret to its wide spread success: packaging
The Gardens of the Smithsonian Institution
Carefully planned gardens provide visitors a place to relax and reflect during their visit to the Smithsonian.
The Grand Staircase of Escalante Monument
Covering nearly 1.9 million acres, this monument’s breathtaking landscapes yield major scientific discoveries from the age of dinosaurs
From the Americas to Europe then back again, there’s more to the potato than meets the eyes.
Henri Cartier-Bresson’s With the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in Spain
Filmed by the famous photographer during the Spanish Civil War, this clip debuted at the 2010 Orphan Film Symposium
George Friedman Predicts World War 3 Between Turkey and Poland
Looking at the future of geopolitics, the author reveals the surprising results of his research. Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/specialsections/40th-anniversary/George-Friedman-on-World-War-III.html
Filmed for movie theaters in 1910, the heavyweight championship fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries was a nationwide phenomenon Narration: T.A. Frail
How to Grill Caveman T-bone Steaks
In a clip from his PBS show “Primal Grill,” Steve Raichlen cooks T-bone steaks by placing them directly on the charcoal to delicious effect
What Goes Into a 1920s Prohibition Cocktail
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Wayne-B-Wheeler-The-Man-Who-Turned-Off-the-Taps.html Beverage expert Derek Brown shows how to make three cocktails from the early 20th century at his Washington, D.C. bar.
Seeing Baltimore Through Aubrey Bodine’s Lens
A. Aubrey Bodine’s daughter reflects on her father’s trained eye toward capturing the people of Charm City. Read more at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/photographing-baltimores-working-class-9338157/
The Perfect Game Heard ‘Round the World
Watch newsreel footage of Angel Macias’ astonishing performance at the Little League World Series.
The Photography of Timothy O’Sullivan
After his start capturing the horrors of the Civil War for Mathew Brady’s studio, 19th century photographer Timothy O’Sullivan uncovered the beauty of the great expanses of the American west
The Story Behind Gene Kranz’s Vest
Listen to a short lecture given by curator Margaret Weitekamp on Gene Kranz career with NASA and how his vest ended up at the Smithsonian
The Quirky Ways of the Postal Service
Over the years, the mail has been delivered by train, donkey, bus, truck and even rocket (Produced by: Boaz Frankel )
Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America
This traveling exhibit reveals the mystery behind some of the women that helped shape this country’s social and cultural landscape
Auschwitz Survivors Tell Their Stories
From the moment they arrived at the concentration camp, Jews and other Holocaust victims were treated like animals, and only a lucky group survived the experience.
The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes
Over 50 different actors have portrayed the famous detective on the big screen, from Basil Rathbone to Robert Downey, Jr. Photos Courtesy of The Internet Archive; Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection; …
The story within Handels famous piece is what drives its enduring popularity, and it is also what keeps D.C.s Metropolitan Chorus excited for their annual performance. Read more at: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-glorious-history-of-handels-messiah-148168540/
Using archived ethnographic research, Linda Yamane is bringing back the language of the Ohlone, a Northern California tribe. Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/people-places/american-indian-heritage.html
Dating back to 1831, the C&O Canal was an essential link in connecting a vastly growing country
Collector David Cammack owns three of the 43 remaining cars in existence designed by Preston Tucker, which he puts on display in a secluded museum in Virginia. Editor’s Note: We’re …
The Residents of Arlington Cemetery
While President Kennedy may be one of the best known gravesites in Arlington, there are many other notable Americans buried in these sacred grounds (Ryan Reed and Molly Roberts). Read …
Hazel Scott, Jazz and Classical Pianist, Performs Liszt
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Hazel-Scotts-Lifetime-of-High-Notes.html In a performance filmed for World War II soldiers, Hazel Scott begins with a section from Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2” and ends with a jazzy …
In one fateful night, John Brown brought the country closer to Civil War (Video: Meredith Bragg). Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Day-of-Reckoning.html
The Books of Thomas Jeffersons Library
Jeffersons respect for the enlightenment ideals of memory, reason and imagination shaped how he organized his library (Video: Molly Roberts). Read more at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/on-the-hunt-for-jeffersons-lost-books-38566672/
Visiting Lafcadio Hearns Japan
The temples and scenery of Japans San-in coast are as captivating now as they were when Lafcadio Hearn wrote about them in the 19th century (Produced by: Brendan McCabe; Narration …
FDR: The Stamp Collector in Chief
Read more about FDR at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/From-the-Castle-FDRs-Stamps.html A stamp collector since childhood, Franklin Roosevelt designed postage stamps to help promote his presidential agenda.
Through her television shows, Julia Child shared her love for culinary arts with the world.
Tour Through Inaugurations Past
Read more at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Inauguration-2009.html Two curators from the American History Museum show the highlights of the archives of inauguration relics.
American History Museum Transformed
A step-by-step tour of the renovation of the National Museum of American History (Narration by Beth Py-Lieberman / Edited by Ryan Reed and Brian Wolly)
Victory Mail allowed servicemen during World War II to transmit letters to their loved ones back home quickly and easily (National Postal Museum). Read more at https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/before-email-there-was-v-mail-1-180949023/
Senior historian Sid Hart discusses the highlights of the National Portrait Gallerys Hall of Presidents. (Filmed and Edited by Ryan Reed / Produced by Beth Py-Lieberman, Megan Gambino and Jesse …
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