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171 Years Ago James Smithson’s Gold Arrives

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African American History Museum to Receive Emmett Till’s Casket

Merchant seaman Waldemar Semenov used this compass to steer toward safety.

A Compass Saves the Crew

A WWII sailor’s memento recalls the harrowing ordeal when his ship, the SS Alcoa Guide, was struck by a German U-Boat

Brian Jungen is an installation artist who has a gift for seeing images in mundane objects.

One Man’s Trash is Brian Jungen’s Treasure

Transforming everyday items into Native American artwork, Jungen bridges the gap between indigenous and mass cultures

Surprise! It's the ants in the acacia that keep the grasslands healthy.

From the Castle

Smithsonian 2.0

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Hurricane Katrina: The Recovery of Artifacts and History

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Smithsonian Events for the Week of August 31-September 4: Dig It!, The Scurlock Studio, Asia After Dark and More!

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Weekend Events: Dance Festival, Forensics and the Scurlock Studio

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Capoeira: A Dance, a Play or a Fight?

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A Season of Classical Music Performances at the Smithsonian

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The Mount Whitney Hut Turns 100

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Senator Teddy Kennedy, 1932-2009

The jabbawockeez: a hip-hop dance crew from California and winners of the first season of America's Best Dance Crew

Boogie with Asia After Dark

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The Polls Are Open. Vote for Your Favorite Hope Diamond Setting

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Going to Lunch in Style with Historic Lunchboxes

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Smithsonian Events for the Week of August 24-28: Transformers, Forensics, the Ipswich House and More!

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Weekend Events: Book Signings, Indian Summer Showcase and the Scurlock Studio

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Asian Elephants

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Lunder Conservation Center Educates the Public

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The Case of the Disappearing Mailboxes

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