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Food, Glorious Food

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Celebrating Master Chefs and Revolutionary Culinar

Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend pays homage to José Andrés and other celebrity chefs; and places new artifacts on view

Food, Glorious Food — Food, Glorious Food

Smithsonian's coverage of food, drink and their role in our culture

Mothers of World War I African American Soldiers — Mothers of World War I African American Soldiers

Smithsonian Books presents ‘We Return Fighting,’ a groundbreaking exploration of African American involvement in World War I

What Butterflies Teach Us About Evolution's Path — What Butterflies Teach Us About Evolution's Path

Smithsonian scientists used genetically-engineered butterflies to learn that evolution can take a different path to achieve the same thing

WWII Service Members Helped Shape New Fossil Hall — WWII Service Members Helped Shape New Fossil Hall

World War II service members played an important role in the shift toward audience-centric storytelling

The True Story Behind the Harriet Tubman Movie — The True Story Behind the Harriet Tubman Movie

“Harriet,” a new film starring Cynthia Erivo, is the first feature film dedicated solely to the American icon

Museums Grapple With Legacy of Colonialism — Museums Grapple With Legacy of Colonialism

Museum leaders met in Washington D.C. to talk about what's next for the continent's cultural sector

Celebrating Master Chefs and Revolutionary Culinar — Celebrating Master Chefs and Revolutionary Culinar

Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend pays homage to José Andrés and other celebrity chefs; and places new artifacts on view

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