A photograph of a 5-year-old girl made her famous in China—and haunted the man who took it
Finding Feisty Fungi in Antarctica
In a place where no one believed they existed–-treeless Antartica–wood fungi are feasting on polar exploration relics
Momentous or Merely Memorable
George Koval: Atomic Spy Unmasked
Iowa-born and army-trained, how did George Koval manage to steal a critical U.S. atom bomb secret for the Soviets?
“I Do Solemnly Swear” Celebrates Obama’s First Hundred Days
To celebrate the occasion, the American History Museum presents its exhibition, “I Do Solemnly Swear: Photographs of the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.”
Curator Finds Murphy Bed’s Place in American History
The Murphy Bed was born of necessity—the inventor had a driving desire to hide his bed, so he could entertain his lady
Dreading the Worst When it Comes to Epidemics
A scientist by training, author Philip Alcabes studies the etymology of epidemiology and the cultural fears of worldwide disease
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