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Inviting Writing: Sorry I Took Your Son
I was up to my elbows in raw ground beef, anchovy paste, capers and onions, and completely panicked
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How Africa Became the Cradle of Humankind
A fossil discovery in 1924 revolutionized the search for human ancestors, leading scientists to Africa
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At Air and Space: The Final Space Shuttle Crew Is In The House
The crew of NASA’s final space shuttle flight dropped by the Air and Space Museum to discuss their experiences
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To Save and Project: Screening Restored Movies
A film festival at MoMA highlights those titles, either beloved and well-known or obscure yet fascinating, that may never reach the home market
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Remembering Gay Rights Activist Frank Kameny (1925-2011)
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has artifacts from Kameny’s early days in the gay rights movement in its collection
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Wildflower, Magnified
Imagery from the Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition ranges from the fantastical to the freaky
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Frans Hals and the Divided Self
The Metropolitan’s recent Frans Hals exhibition and other works by the Old Master showcase his surprisingly modern psychological insight
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Welcome to ARTiculations
A new Smithsonian.com blog sheds light on what’s happening in the world of art, artists, art museums and art history
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A Beautiful Baby Dinosaur
One of the most stunning theropod dinosaurs ever discovered may add to our understanding of how feathers evolved
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The Long Marriage of Vegetarianism and Social Activism
As early as 1850, vegetables were identified with virtue and meat was considered “the keystone to a wide-spread arch of superfluous wants”
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Weekend Events Oct 14-16: Latino Reading and Open Mic, Postal Museum Family Day and Henna Body Art
This weekend, attend a virtual reading of Latino literature, come to a day of activities at the Postal Museum and create your own henna design
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Naval Gazing: The Enigma of Étienne Bottineau
In 1782, an unknown French engineer offered an invention better than radar: the ability to detect ships hundreds of miles away
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Chimps Shouldn’t Be Entertainers
A new study provides evidence that seeing chimps in commercials makes us care less about them as a species
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How Little Tyrants Grew Up
A new study finds that Tyrannosaurus truly had “thunder thighs.” Juveniles were likely more agile than adults
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The Long and Bumpy Road to Cappadocia
Of all the bizarre landscapes created by water, wind and time, Cappadocia is among the strangest
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The List: The Smithsonian Institution Celebrates American Archives Month
From automobiles to beards, check out some of the more unusual artifacts in the Smithsonian Institution Archives
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Is Decanting Wine Worth Doing?
Does the practice really improve the taste or is it just a wine snob’s affectation?
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Why We Don’t Like Creativity
Everyone talks about innovation, but most people seem uncomfortable with the creative forces that make it happen
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