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Building a Great Society on Sesame Street

Take a walk down Sesame Street and learn how the show pushed boundaries for social change in this excerpt from "Entertainment Nation."

Ryan Lintelman | July 27, 2023
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Amelia Earhart Plans Her Final Flight

Facing criticism and concern after crash landing during her first attempt to fly around the world, Amelia Earhart plans to try again in this excerpt from "Amelia Earhart: A Biography."

Doris L. Rich | July 20, 2023
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Meet Monsters Under the Sea

Learn about large extinct "fish lizards" known as ichthyosaurs with this excerpt from "Ancient Sea Reptiles."

Darren Naish | July 13, 2023
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Carving Space for Diversity in Skateboarding

Explore the last decade of skateboarding and its push for inclusivity and diversity with this excerpt from "Four Wheels and a Board: The Smithsonian History of Skateboarding."

Betsy Gordon and Jane Rogers | July 6, 2023
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You're Invited to The Peacock Room This Summer

Experience the spectacular Peacock Room from home with the newly released "Peacock Room Comes to America," now available from Smithsonian Books

Lee Glazer | June 29, 2023
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Remembering a Mississippi Blues Icon

In this excerpt from a long-lost manuscript, follow the author as he meets with many people who knew the musician Robert Johnson personally

Robert "Mack" McCormick | June 22, 2023
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