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Surprising Chocolate Facts, Just in Time for NMAI’s Power of Chocolate Festival
Attendees will have the opportunity to grind and sample their own chocolate beverages and learn about history and science behind the “food of the gods.”
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How Much the Hope Diamond is Worth and Other Questions From Our Readers
From American art, history and culture, air and space technology, Asian art and any of the sciences from astronomy to zoology, we’ll find an answer
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Introducing Smithsonian Magazine on the iPad
All the history, travel, science and culture you love in a new and exciting format
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Events Feb 7-9: Water Matters, Multiplicity, and Touki Bouki
Learn why water matters, take a tour of the American Art Museum’s exhibition, Multiplicity, and enjoy a free film at the African Art House Film Festival
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Giants and Patriots at the Smithsonian
Just in time for the Super Bowl, take a look at giants and patriots of all kinds in the Smithsonian
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Clint Eastwood Honored at the American History Museum
The legendary actor and director presided over the opening of the museum’s new state-of-the-art Warner Bros. Theater
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Celebrate Black History Month with the Smithsonian
From Kenyan storytelling performances to Black Power film screenings, February on the Mall is buzzing with Black History Month events
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The Top Five Most Anticipated Exhibits of 2012
Take a look at the five upcoming exhibits we’re most excited about
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A Preview of Discovery’s Arrival to the Smithsonian
NASA prepares its decommissioned space shuttles for delivery to the National Air and Space Museum
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Icons and Insights
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How One Mummy Came to the Smithsonian
An American diplomat’s memento takes center stage after 125 years
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Adorable Photos of the National Zoo’s Rare Maned Wolf Pups
For the first time in two years, a litter of the South American mammals was born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
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“Paradox of Liberty” Tells the Other Side of Jefferson’s Monticello
Presented by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, this exhibit looks at the iconic founding father through the eyes of his slaves
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Events Jan 31-Feb 2: Draw and Discover, Great Spies of WWII, and February Daily Films
This week, sketch at the Luce Foundation Center, learn about espionage during WWII, and enjoy a Cree film at the American Indian Museum
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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: Inca Road
Ancient Popcorn Unearthed in Peru
New discoveries indicate people were eating our favorite movie snack far longer ago than we thought
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Weekend Events Jan 27-29: Iranian Film Festival, Renwick Birthday Party, and Silkscreening Demo
This weekend, the Iranian Film Festival features Abbas Kiarostami, the Renwick Gallery turns 40, and artist Kristina Bilonick leads a silkscreening demo
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At the American Art Museum: Annie Leibovitz’ Personal Journey
The world-famous photographer takes her career in an entirely different direction with her new show, “Pilgrimage”
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