Why Thomas Jefferson Created His Own Bible
In a new book, Smithsonian curator of religion Peter Manseau tells of how The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth first sparked hot controversy
The Long, Painful History of Racial Unrest
A lethal incident of police brutality in Miami in 1979 offers just one of countless examples of the reality generations of African Americans have faced
A Street-Wise Philosopher Explains What It Means to Be Homeless Amid the Pandemic
Smithsonian Folklorist James Deutsch interviews the Washington D.C. man, “Alexander the Grate,” about living in the “interstices of the infrastructure”
A Washington, D.C. Couple Shares How the Pandemic Complicates Homelessness
Smithsonian curator James Deutsch speaks with the Metcalfs, who have long lived on the streets
How a Choral Director and Her Students Found Joy in the Folkways Archives
Watch this uplifting video giving voice to stalwarts of the American songbook
How to Identify Rocks and Other Questions From Our Readers
Don’t miss the season finale of the National Museum of Natural History’s popular YouTube series, the “Doctor Is In”
Meet the Scientist Studying How Cell Phones Change Societies
“Smartphones embody globalization,” says the Smithsonian cultural anthropologist Josh Bell
Launching Hope to Mars
National Air and Space Museum director Ellen Stofan reflects on the significance of the United Arab Emirates upcoming mission to Mars
John Lewis’ Storied History of Causing ‘Good Trouble’
The activist and congressman, who died Friday at age 80, viewed protest as crucial in American society
The Decades-Long Journey to Restore the National Cathedral
Craftspeople in the building arts are practicing “social distancing stone masonry” in safeguarding this cultural heritage
How Navy Blimps Beat Back German U-Boats During the Battle of the Atlantic
The destruction to convoys caused by marauding U-boats diminished dramatically once K-ships started keeping a constant vigil
Ending the Use of Racist Mascots and Images
The appropriation of Native language and imagery perpetuates racism and legitimizes racist acts, says the director of the American Indian Museum
Secretary Lonnie Bunch: Learning From Americans’ Past Ordeals
Looking to history can help find healing and hope
How Much Pressure Is at Earth’s Center and Other Questions From Our Readers
Watch the latest episode of the popular YouTube series, “The Doctor Is In.”
Do Volcanoes Spew a Cooler Lava?
Smithsonian geologist Liz Cottrell has answers to your questions on black lava and the Earth’s molten outer core in the “Dr Is In” video series
How Space Exploration and the Fight For Equal Rights Clashed Then and Now
Smithsonian curator Margaret Weitekamp reflects on the historic parallel between 2020 and 1969
Smithsonian Scholars and Researchers Share Works That Shed Light on the History of U.S. Racism
In this dynamic time, a list of film, podcasts and books is offered for a nation grappling with its fraught history
Twelve Books to Help Children Understand Race, Anti-Racism and Protest
Literature is just one part of fostering positive sense of self and others, say educators at the National Museum of African American History and Culture
This Climate Detective Reconstructs What the Ocean Was Like Millions of Years Ago
Yet, the biggest concern, says Smithsonian curator Brian Huber, is how rapidly the ocean has changed in the past few decades
Secretary Lonnie Bunch: It Is Time for America to Confront Its Tortured Racial Past
This moment, says the Smithsonian secretary, should be the ‘impetus for our nation to address racism and social inequities in earnest’
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