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The African Art Museum raises the profile of female artists showcasing their works from its collections

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How Apollo 11 Astronauts Exercised — How Apollo 11 Astronauts Exercised

To counter the effects of weightlessness, NASA equipped Apollo 11 with an Exer-Genie for isometric exercises

Beyond Dinosaurs: The Secrets of Earth's Past — Beyond Dinosaurs: The Secrets of Earth's Past

From the formation of Earth through the changing climates and creatures of the past, the Smithsonian's new Hall of Fossils explores our planet's Deep Time

Neil Armstrong Spacesuit to Return to Public View — Neil Armstrong Spacesuit to Return to Public View

Duplicates of the 3D scanned historic Apollo artifact will also tour Major League ballparks this summer

'I am Woman, Hear Me Roar' — 'I am Woman, Hear Me Roar'

The African Art Museum raises the profile of female artists showcasing their works from its collections

The Camera Introduced Americans to Their Heroines — The Camera Introduced Americans to Their Heroines

A new show at the National Portrait Gallery spotlights figures including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lucretia Mott and Margaret Fuller

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