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National Museum of American History

Events: Youth Culture, My Dog Tulip, Poetry and More

Born to be Wild 3D features the conservation efforts of primatologist Galdikas with orangutans, along with that of Dame Sheldrick‘s work with elephants

O. O. McIntyre's daily column about the city, "New York Day by Day," ran in more than 500 newspapers throughout the United States.

Odd McIntyre: The Man Who Taught America About New York

For millions of people, their only knowledge about New York City was O.O. McIntyre’s daily column about life in the Big Apple

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The Civil War

Smithsonian Folkways Releases “Civil War Naval Songs”

In timing with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, Smithsonian Folkways has released a new collection

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A Smithsonian Quest Or How One Guy Resolved to See All the Museums

As much as the ATM team enjoys keeping you up-to-date with the happenings at the Smithsonian, we’re equally excited when readers share their experiences

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Rabbit: The Other “Other White Meat”

Not the popular choice for Easter dinner…

The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. features a collection of recipe books offering a fascinating window into life during Shakespeare's era.

Food From the Age of Shakespeare

By using cookbooks from the 17th century, one intrepid writer attempts to recreate dishes the Bard himself would have eaten

The rabbit reminded the author of chicken, but more flavorful and tender.

Recipes for Rabbit Fricasse and Raspberry Fool

Learn how to make two dishes from 17th century English cookbooks

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Weekend Events: River of Renewal, Easter Bonnets, Orchids

Jack Kohler and Stephen Most will be on hand at the American Indian Museum to discuss the environmental issues raised in their film, River of Renewal

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Five Ways To Eat Cadbury Crème Eggs

The crème de la crème of Easter sweets prepared in five unique ways

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Meet TOPGUN Radar Intercept Officer David “Bio” Baranek

It’s difficult to hear the phrase “TOPGUN” and not immediately have F-14 Tomcats zooming around in your brain against a rocking Kenny Loggins soundtrack

A view of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum.

A Michigan Museum of Shipwrecks

On the shore of Lake Superior, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum details the history of boats lost in the deep waters

John Muir

UPDATED WITH ANSWERS: The List: An Earth Day Game of Who Am I

Now read this post carefully, because there will be a quiz at the end. Let’s begin with a history lesson

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Five Ways to Eat Matzo

Thinking outside the charoset

A group of officers in Culpeper, Virginia reading letters from home.

The Civil War

The Essentials: Six Books on the Civil War

These six histories of the Civil War that are must-reads if you want to better understand the conflict

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