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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

Paul Simon Receives Smithsonian Award

As the 2019 recipient of the Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal, the musician divulged he still has one more song to write

Lonnie Bunch’s New Book 'A Fool's Errand'

An exclusive excerpt from the Smithsonian Secretary’s new book, ‘A Fool’s Errand’

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

Paul Simon Receives Smithsonian Award — Paul Simon Receives Smithsonian Award

As the 2019 recipient of the Smithsonian’s Great Americans Medal, the musician divulged he still has one more song to write

Lonnie Bunch’s New Book 'A Fool's Errand' — Lonnie Bunch’s New Book 'A Fool's Errand'

An exclusive excerpt from the Smithsonian Secretary’s new book, ‘A Fool’s Errand’

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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