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A New Effort to Teach Native-American History

A new curriculum from the American Indian Museum brings greater depth and understanding to the long-misinterpreted history of indigenous culture

Legendary Newswoman Cokie Roberts Dies at 75

The legendary newswoman, who died at 75, appeared on a Smithsonian podcast earlier this summer to speak about a favorite topic, the first ladies

Researchers Triple Number of Electric Eel Species

It’s literally shocking news

A Brief History of the Waffle Iron

Cornelius Swartwout’s invention, patented 150 years ago, helped feed America’s passion for waffles

Making Purple Rain

The artist gave the "cloud" guitar to the Smithsonian in 1993, but only now do we know it's the same instrument used in the iconic movie

The Smithsonian's Megatherium Club

William Stimpson created a fraternity of young scientists and named it for an extinct North American sloth

The New Smithsonian Beer Collections

After two years of documenting the nation’s craft brewing industry, curator Theresa McCulla makes ready for a public debut

A New Effort to Teach Native-American History — A New Effort to Teach Native-American History

A new curriculum from the American Indian Museum brings greater depth and understanding to the long-misinterpreted history of indigenous culture

Legendary Newswoman Cokie Roberts Dies at 75 — Legendary Newswoman Cokie Roberts Dies at 75

The legendary newswoman, who died at 75, appeared on a Smithsonian podcast earlier this summer to speak about a favorite topic, the first ladies

Researchers Triple Number of Electric Eel Species — Researchers Triple Number of Electric Eel Species

It’s literally shocking news

A Brief History of the Waffle Iron — A Brief History of the Waffle Iron

Cornelius Swartwout’s invention, patented 150 years ago, helped feed America’s passion for waffles

Making Purple Rain — Making Purple Rain

The artist gave the "cloud" guitar to the Smithsonian in 1993, but only now do we know it's the same instrument used in the iconic movie

The Smithsonian's Megatherium Club — The Smithsonian's Megatherium Club

William Stimpson created a fraternity of young scientists and named it for an extinct North American sloth

The New Smithsonian Beer Collections — The New Smithsonian Beer Collections

After two years of documenting the nation’s craft brewing industry, curator Theresa McCulla makes ready for a public debut

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October 2019

Here's the Guitar That Prince Revolutionized Music With in 'Purple Rain'

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Inside a New Effort to Change What Schools Teach About Native American History

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September 11, 2019

The Long, Strange Tale of the Hand Beast Footprints

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Fulfilling Her Promise: Museums Honor Native Rights Advocate Suzan Harjo

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Acquisitions: Christine Burgin Gallery Records

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