The quest to replace natural silk led to the very first fully synthetic fiber and revolutionized the products we depend on
The 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon presents a chance for one Vietnam War correspondent to look back at the iconic helicopter
The unusual bugs from the Yucatán have a backstory as colorful as their rhinestone-studded rumps
Works donated from the author's archives in Sri Lanka include letters to Kubrick and an early draft of his most famous novel
Einstein reportedly believed that pipe smoking contributed to a calm and objective judgment, but his doctor said give it up
Twenty-eight museums around the world vie for the ultimate honor
An archive collected from the sports company reveals that the bra gave a boost to women's athletics
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
The Lincoln collection at the American History Museum marks the horrific tragedy and the poignancies of a nation in mourning
A donation from the family of photographer and historian Duncan Schiedt captures the music's "essence"
The iconic artist's large-scale painting of this century's music greats debuts at the American History Museum, kicking off Jazz Appreciation Month
Evoking springtime and rebirth, African burial ritual, rhythm, and identity, the "soundsuit" by artist Nick Cave is packed with iconic themes
Members of the television show's stellar cast, along with director Matthew Weiner, dropped off some significant "Mad Men" swag
A new exhibition features the playful LP album covers of a man who built a make-believe musical empire filled with genius and joy
Artist Judith Schaechter is pushing the boundaries of her craft, adding her own twist to age-old techniques
While inventorying the massive archival materials left by the artist, a researcher comes across forgotten works of art
The champion of the disability rights movement refused to be hindered and challenged the world to create spaces for independent living
Smithsonian researchers offer up an unprecedented glimpse at the development of the “acoustic funnel,” an ear area found exclusively in whales
To connect with a worldwide audience, an Alaska Native community shared its story with the creators of "Never Alone"
Nimoy, who was best known for his role as the deeply logical Mr. Spock, dies at age 83
The Godfather of Go-Go's family recall how the musician crafted the innovative sound that would define a local tradition
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