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Experience the Genius and Artistry of Ohio's Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks

A new book celebrates eight complex masterpieces of landscape architecture

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Tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture From Home to Celebrate Black History Month

Explore five influential objects from the museum's collections

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Learn How Theodore Roosevelt Prepared for His Smithsonian Expedition to East Africa

Ahead of his year-long expedition, Roosevelt had to figure out which guns, tents, and even books to bring on the trip

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It's National Bow Tie Day. Which President Wore Them Best?

Once a staple of American style, the bowtie was a frequent accessory for several presidents

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How to Make Corn Dishes That Abraham Lincoln Used to Eat

Learn about making old corn recipes in a modern kitchen

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How Leonardo da Vinci Represents the Connection Between Art and Science

Discover where the scientific and artistic worlds meet

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How the Smithsonian Supported Scientific Exploration During Westward Expansion

A new book on the history of the Smithsonian reveals its place alongside the nation's development

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Five Smithsonian Objects to Honor Black History Month

Learn Black history with these objects from the National Museum of African American History and Culture

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How the Constitution Was Drafted With Hope and Compromise

A Smithsonian curator reflects on the document that was signed this week 237 years ago

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The Smithsonian Founder Developed Poison Tests

Read about James Smithson's amazing scientific experiments to celebrate the Smithsonian's birthday this week

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The Paradox of the Declaration of Independence

The Smithsonian's secretary offers insight into one of the nation's most important documents

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How Do Teachers Spend Summer Break? These Two Spent Theirs in a Bomber Factory

Learn about the experiences of women supporting World War II efforts in the memoir "Slacks and Calluses."

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Delicious Recipes for Your Next Juneteenth Celebration

Try these three sweet and savory recipes to mark the holiday!

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How the Language of Presidents and First Ladies Shapes the Country

Smithsonian curators explore the power of words from the White House

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Explore Amazing Contributions Made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with Four Smithsonian Stories

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Smithsonian objects

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The Man Behind Lincoln's Inauguration Photos

A new book celebrates the work of John Wood, the country's first federal photographer

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How the Tobacco Industry Lured Customers with Baseball Cards

With baseball season in full swing, learn about the game's entwined history with cigarettes

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How the Smithsonian Conserved the Jefferson Bible

Thomas Jefferson cut and arranged selected Bible verses to create a chronological, edited story of Jesus' life—and the conservation treatment was just as painstaking

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The Legacy of the Cherry Blossom Festival

Washington, D.C., has one of the world's greatest celebrations of spring

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The Disappearing Birds of Hawai'i

A new book draws on deep history to reckon with today's environmental crises

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