Smithsonian Voices

From the Smithsonian Museums

The Magnavox Odyssey system arrayed in front of its cover box. The box is decorated with the system's name and small images of various games and children using the Odyssey's controller

How the Magnavox Odyssey Predicted the Future of Video Games

The first home video game system had a lot of the right ideas, just not at the right time

Gordo comic strip. Uncle Mio (wearing a suit and carrying a box of chocolates bouquet of flowers) talks to his nephew, who explains the qualities of different types of flowers. Behind the two figures appear precise, scientific diagrams of flowers.

How Gus Arriola and Gordo Became Accidental Ambassadors of Mexican Culture

Black velvet leotard with crystal bead detailing at neck

Designing Kristi Yamaguchi's Costume to Sparkle Under the Spotlight

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Meet the Titans of Jazz

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Ella at the Gala

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