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Samuel Morse’s Other Masterpiece
The famous inventor’s painting of Gallery of the Louvre is as much a fascinating work of art as a 19th century history lesson
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What Ever Happened to Homemade Ketchup?
By the mid-1800s, some cookbooks listed as many as 20 recipes. Today the homogenized condiment is due for a paradigm shift
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He is one hate-filled beast. Our star contemplates devouring the young of a nearby female tyrannosaur for no other reason than to quell his inner turmoil
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Charles Proteus Steinmetz, the Wizard of Schenectady
His contributions to mathematics and electrical engineering made him one of the most beloved and instantly recognizable men of his time.
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How Babe Ruth Changed Baseball
During his storied career, he set dozens of records, altered the fortunes of a number of teams and developed a new style of play for baseball
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Giving away surprises, surprisingly, makes readers like stories better
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How to Enjoy National Relaxation Day
Some folks say this should be declared National Relaxation Day. Here are some products that claim to help you get your mellow on
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Events August 15 – 18: Born to Be Wild, Negro League Stories, Book Signing and a Jazz Funk Show
This week, Smithsonian brings you an IMAX animal adventure, storytelling about the Negro League era, a visiting author and a free outdoor jazz funk concert
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Dinosaurs for Experts, or for Everyone?
Mounting a full dinosaur skeleton, some paleontologists believed, had more to do with art and architecture than with science
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The Animaniacs’ Take On Science
A look into the intelligent humor of this 1990s-era cartoon
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Encountering the Asian American Experience at Portrait Gallery
Konrad Ng, director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, shares his insights on “Portraiture Now: Asian American Portraits of Encounter”
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Exclusive: A First Look at Dinosaur Revolution
An exclusive look at Discovery’s upcoming miniseries Dinosaur Revolution
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Male houbara bustards pay a steep price for wooing the ladies
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Why Don’t Other Countries Use Ice Cubes?
A better question might be, why do Americans love ice so much?
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Dinosaurs and Soliders Skirmish in Dino D-Day
Hitler has somehow resurrected dinosaurs and is using them in his plans for world domination
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One Funny Lady, or, How I Was Killed by Phyllis Diller
Phyllis Diller’s “Gag File”—a file cabinet full of her jokes—goes on display at the National Museum of American History today
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Burr, Ogden and Dayton: The Original Jersey Boys
Known as much for their troubles as their successes, these childhood friends left their mark on early American history
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Weekend Events August 12-14: Calder Exhibition Closes, Flying Dogs, and a Scavenger Hunt
This weekend, bring your child for story time at the Air and Space Museum, play in a scavenger hunt , and catch a sculpture exhibit that’s about to close
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“Talking” apes are not just the stuff of science fiction; scientists have taught many apes to use some semblance of language
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