Her new book says our views of Africa are outdated.
The Tao of Tea, Beyond Pottery and Something in the Air
This novel about a 12-year-old mill worker was inspired by a Lewis Hine photograph.
Pete Hamill, author of "Downtown: My Manhattan," discusses what makes New York home
Amy Smith, a practitioner of humanitarian engineering, wants to solve everyday problems for rural families in the developing world
Director of "Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela"
A poignant homecoming launches a harrowing quest
Though the artist doesn't think of himself as a painter of portraits, a new exhibition makes the case that they are key to his work
Space shuttle-watchers took their place in the sun, not yet awakened to the true risks of exploring the heavens.
A photographer takes a pinhole view of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, which struck a year ago this month
Wegman speaks about photographing his Weimaraners, including Man Ray and Fay Ray
The winners (and some runners-up) of SMITHSONIAN's annual photo contest take a bow
Urban planners take a cue from pre-WWII cities and towns
A green technology guru heads to the dump in search of the stuff of dreams
Erdrich speaks about notable weather, Wal-Mart and writing
Everyone wanted to see the Babe the day they retired his number; photographer Nat Fein saw the story.
Cheryl Henson, Henson's daughter and a muppet designer, spoke with Smithsonian's Jennifer Drapkin
Two museums return home and invite visitors to engage in "conversations"
The author talks about what makes the newly renovated Patent Office Building special
The author of "Berried Treasure" discusses fruit mysteries and pith helmet style
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