Step Inside This Glittering Mountain of Salt
Resembling an iceberg and formed millions of years ago, Muntanya de Sal is one of the world’s only salt mountains
Library of Congress Puts Spotlight on 440 Snapshots Culled From Archive of 14 Million
About 300 of the images have been newly digitized, and 200 of these are free for public use
You’ll Soon Be Able to Stay in This Historic California Ghost Town
Cerro Gordo was once a lively mining town. Now its new owners have plans to refurbish it in hopes of attracting visitors to the relic of the Wild West
How to Hear the Met’s Historic Instruments’ Singular Sounds
New audio recordings by the museum feature roughly 40 instruments, from Ming dynasty lute to the world’s oldest surviving piano
Step Into Scotland With Immersive AR App
Portal AR allows users to traverse Britain’s highest peak, roam the halls of Edinburgh Castle and enjoy whiskey at Highlands distillery
U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall Collection Will Get Its First State-Commissioned Statue of a Black American
A statue of educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune will replace a statue of a Confederate general
Could ‘Nanowood’ Replace Styrofoam?
Scientists at the University of Maryland have developed a biodegradable material that is both strong and a good insulator
Library of Congress Adds ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘My Girl’ to National Recording Registry
Each year since 2002, 25 recordings that impacted American culture are chosen for inclusion in the growing database. Read about the class of 2017
Become a Nicer, Gentler Neighbor With This Trailer for a Documentary About Mister Rogers
To mark the late children’s television visionary’s 90th birthday, Focus Features teases a clip of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
UN Report Finds Finland Is the Happiest Country in the World
In the 2018 World Happiness Report, Finland scored high on six key variables
Two Antarctic Penguins Took an Adorable ‘Selfie’
They were investigating a camera belonging to an expeditioner with the Australian Antarctic Division
See Rare Images Depicting Life, Work at the White House
A team of librarians at the White House Historical Association are digitizing 25,000 behind-the-scenes photographs from 1962 to 1987
Take a Look Inside These Six Presidential Homes
The White House isn’t the only address worth visiting this Presidents’ Day
How Centuries-Old Dice Reveal Changing Attitudes About Fate
Dice made in Roman times were lopsided and irregular, but they became more consistent during the Renaissance
Billions of Pieces of Plastic Spread Disease in Coral Reefs
A new study has highlighted the scope of plastic pollution
In Stellar Tribute, Astronauts Teach “Lost Lessons” From Educator Who Died on Challenger
Christa McAuliffe had planned to teach the lessons during her 1986 trip to space. Now, two astronauts will finally carry out the plan
Four Olympic Stadiums With Unexpected Afterlives
What happens to old Olympics facilities after the medals have all been awarded?
The Oldest Known Butterflies Existed Before Flowers
A new study raises intriguing questions about the evolutionary trajectory of butterflies and moths
Meet Riley, the Puppy Training to Sniff Out Bugs in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts
The Weimaraner will inspect incoming artwork for beetles, moths and other critters that can damage museum collections
How Women Broke Into the Male-Dominated World of Cartoons and Illustrations
A new exhibition at the Library of Congress highlights female artists and their contributions to comic strips, magazine covers and political cartoons
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