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Though seldom seen by the public, the Smithsonian’s vast repositories are vital to the institution
Did they once belong to Vietnam’s royal family? Perhaps. But for Ben Zucker, a “sleuth” of the gems trade, seeking the answer matters more than finding it
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Black Wolf: Ernest Thompson Seton
In his lifetime no one did more than Ernest Thompson Seton to promote the idea that nature is a very good thing
Wastewater Problem? Just Plant a Marsh
For some of the toughest environmental cleanups, plants can do it better and cheaper than we can
This ancient, sacred highway may have carried travelers from Canada to Mexico
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Aristide Maillol: The Sculptor, The Man and His Muse
The eminent artist’s last model, Dina Vierny, has dedicated herself to preserving and perpetuating the legacy of his life’s work
When the author took his girls to the land his parents left, they were happy to see how much they had in common with their kin
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As American as Apple Pizza Pie
Americans eat 350 slices every second, and pizza’s popularity is soaring from Sydney to Moscow. For purists, Naples is the only home of the genuine article
Near and Far, We’re Waving the Banner for Flags
Across time and distance, these colorful emblems fluttering in the breeze are symbols steeped in our history and our cultures
It is known as a great military blunder, but in fact this stout network of ingenious bunkers did what it was designed to do
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Through object-based education and other programs, the Smithsonian reaches out to teachers and students
Kites aren’t just for kids. Ben Franklin knew it, as did the 20,000 kiters and kite fans at this year’s 31st annual Smithsonian kite festival
Nature’s Own Pooper-Scoopers Keep Earth Livable for All of Us
If it were not for dung beetles, members of the scarab family, every terrestrial organism would be up to its eyeballs in you know what
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