As the nation pauses to honor the great Civil Rights leader, Charles Alston’s work at NMAAHC is one of his most prominent pieces
The original Catwoman, Julie Newmar recalls fitting into that distinctive costume—now at the Smithsonian
A Smithsonian librarian highlights the precursor to today's gym enthusiasts
Sealed with a kiss, the 1940 note reflects the "earthly human love" between Kahlo and fellow artist Diego Rivera
Native maritime communities are rediscovering their heritage by learning how to craft and paddle together aboard the ancient dugout vessels of their past
A check-up reveals that Bei Bei is now a hefty, thriving 18 pounds
When Deere created his now-famous steel plow, he created America's breadbasket and set the stage for many of modern farming's environmental problems
Long neglected, the 17th-century Japanese artist Tawaraya Sōtatsu influenced Western art 400 years later
Photographs, posters and other artifacts documenting the protests find a home at the new Smithsonian museum
Five decades after Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins journeyed to the moon, their spaceship finds a new digital life
The rediscovery of a fossil whale, previously believed to be an extinct walrus, is reexamined and digitized
A new effort to study the history of philanthropy is announced and a number of significant charitable contributions are recognized
A host of gifts inspired by the Smithsonian collections, its scientists, curators, historians, photographers and gardeners
There has always been some truth to the apocryphal Emerson quote
The wildly popular television show, depicting the dark side of the American Dream, reflects on the struggles of a recession-era middle class
The show's iconic hourglass is among a host of donations the show's producer and cast members made to the American History Museum
This month the modern traditionalist chef is honored with the first-ever Julia Child Award
The National Portrait Gallery’s senior historian David Ward takes a look at the rock 'n' roll legend's new memoir
The American fighter pilot who's the focus of Bridge of Spies faced great challenges home and abroad
Minneapolis entrepreneur Manny Villafana says his collection at the American History Museum is filled with stories of both failure and success
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