Could Anyone Bring an Extinct Animal Back to Life? And More Questions From Our Readers
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How an Indigenous Weaver’s Mastery of Color Infuses Her Tapestries With a Life Force
The work of Diné artist DY Begay, now on view at the National Museum of the American Indian, blends tradition and modernity
How a Dead Seal Sparked Theodore Roosevelt’s Lifelong Passion for Conservation
As a child, the future president acquired a marine animal’s skull, which became the first specimen in his natural history collection
Historic New Shepard Rocket Booster and Crew Capsule Will Go on Display at the Air and Space Museum
The two artifacts donated by Blue Origin achieved record-breaking feats and will extend the museum’s story of trailblazing space travel into the present
These 17 Pictures Tell the Stories of Black Athletes in America
A new book from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture shows the images and impacts of athletes on and off the playing field
See 11 of the Best Wildlife Photographs From Years Past
A new book reveals striking images from six decades of the beloved Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
Immerse Yourself in the ‘Hyperwall,’ NASA’s New Visual Showcase of a Changing Earth
A new exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History combines satellite observations and historical data to offer a “larger-than-life look” at our planet’s climate today
See the Tools and Gadgets From Julia Child’s Kitchen That Reveal How the Beloved Chef Cooked
From the microwave to the food processor, the book author and television personality tried many appliances and devices to figure out the best ways to use them for her audience
What the Long History of Mail-In Voting in the U.S. Reveals About the Election Process
A recent exhibition shows how soldiers sent in votes during the Civil War and World War II, as many Americans would in 2020 following the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic
Ants Farmed Fungi in the Wake of Dinosaurs’ Demise 66 Million Years Ago
A new study from Smithsonian scientists analyzes ant and fungus species, and uncovers the origins of their close partnership
The Colorful World of These Brazilian Identical Twins Bridges Dreams and Reality
The artists known as OSGEMEOS showcase the largest exhibition of their work in the United States at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
How Century-Old Paintings Reveal the Indigenous Roots and Natural History of New England Landscapes
Seven guest collaborators bring new eyes to a Smithsonian museum founder’s collection of American art
See the Wonders of Bird Engineering in These Photos of Intricate Nests
In a new book, a curator at England’s Natural History Museum describes rare and interesting nests and eggs—from the house sparrow to the village weaver—and the lessons they hold for avian conservation
Basquiat and Banksy Take Center Stage at the Hirshhorn
At an upcoming exhibition, the Smithsonian museum will display works by the two boundary-breaking artists for the first time
The National Museum of American History Collects Mariska Hargitay’s Costume From ‘Law & Order: SVU’
The Smithsonian museum accepted a detective suit and badge worn by the actress’ character, Olivia Benson, on the long-running procedural
These Fish Transformed Their Dorsal Fins Into Taste Buds
From tasting to hunting to hitching a ride, some fins have evolved for a variety of uses beyond swimming
Workers Uncover an Underground Chamber Sealed for More Than a Century Near the National Mall
The dry cistern was discovered by construction crews working on the Smithsonian Castle’s renovation
This Massive New Guidebook Will Forever Change the Way You Look at Trees
Written by Smithsonian botanist W. John Kress, the book details more than 300 North American tree species in words, maps and photographs—and why we shouldn’t take them for granted
How the Hirshhorn Museum Went From Iconoclast to Icon
Celebrating 50 years of the modernist masterpiece that shocked critics—and helped turn Washington into an arts capital
After Nigerian Independence, One Renowned Artist Made Jesus a West African Savior in His Vibrant Work
Painter and printmaker Bruce Onobrakpeya put forth a new vision of biblical figures for African Christians in the early post-colonial life of his country
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