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What Happened on John Lennon's Last Day

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:00:00 +0000

The former Beatle had a packed schedule as he finalized a new song and posed for some final photographs that would become iconic

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 15:25:41 +0000

Tobacco companies spurred the mania, but artistry won the hearts of collectors

Wed, 23 May 2018 13:00:00 +0000

The renowned designer dishes about the new Hamilton exhibition, precision and metaphor on stage and how the turntables almost didn’t happen

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Bartender Martin Cate reveals eight fun facts about the past, present and future of tiki culture

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 12:27:04 +0000

The author of The Handmaid's Tale discusses the continued impact of the bleak 1985 novel, now being adapted into a series on Hulu

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:19:48 +0000

Jack London State Historic Park, home to the rough and tumble troublemaker with a prolific pen

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 15:43:24 +0000

Randy Knol's stunning array chronicles our evolving knowledge about the prehistoric beasts

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 19:41:14 +0000

The American History Museum and the Supreme Court Historical Society brought the justices together to share tales from the highest court

Wed, 04 May 2016 16:56:52 +0000

The stars of the Washington, D.C.-inspired show reveal the method behind the magic

Mon, 02 May 2016 13:30:00 +0000

In their latest film, directors Joe and Anthony Russo explore the morality of the Star-Spangled Avenger