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The Story Behind the Photography Studio That Captured America
For generations, Bachrach Photographers made everyone, from JFK to Duke Ellington to everyday people, look great
How Cher Helped Rescue the World's Loneliest Elephant
A new documentary follows the five year struggle to save an elephant named Kaavan from abuse—and seeks to inspire similar efforts around the world
An Evening With Matthew McConaughey and 26 Other Virtual Smithsonian Events in February
An evening with Matthew McConaughey, multi-part courses, studio arts classes and virtual study tours
When Opera Star Jenny Lind Came to America, She Witnessed a Nation Torn Apart Over Slavery
Born 200 years ago, the Swedish soprano embarked on headline-grabbing tour that shared the spotlight with a political maelstrom
Join Meryl Streep, Taika Waititi for Roald Dahl Charity Read-Along
Mindy Kaling, Liam and Chris Hemsworth, and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the celebrities collaborating to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts
Labrador Tops Most Popular Dog Breed List for 29th Year in a Row
The rankings stay much the same from year to year, but in 2019, Pembroke Welsh corgis broke the top ten for the first time
How One Museum Helps the Nation Mourn
When prominent Americans like Kobe Bryant die, mourners flock to the National Portrait Gallery in search of solace
Smithsonian Historians Reflect on Kobe Bryant's Legacy as His Portrait Goes on View
A 2007 photograph of the N.B.A. All-Star offers visitors a chance to pay their respects
Here’s What NPG Gala Honorees Have to Say About Their Portraits
Likenesses of six American icons including Jeff Bezos, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Frances Arnold join the collections
The Behind-the-Scenes Quest to Find Mister Rogers' Signature Cardigans
The USPS, a $70 soup pot and whole lot of effort went into finding the perfect zip-up cardigan for Fred Rogers
Dramatic New Photographs Recreate Scenes of Artists at Work
Adrien Broom's series brings vitality to how we think about the likes of Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner or Mark Twain
How Marian Anderson Became an Iconic Symbol for Equality
Her beautiful voice famously rang out from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial; a new show takes a look at the highs and lows of her global acclaim
Remembering Julia Child
Smithsonian curator Paula Johnson addresses many of the questions visitors ask about America’s beloved cooking teacher and her kitchen
Why John Dillinger’s Relatives Want to Exhume His Body
They suspect that the man killed by federal agents in 1934 was not, in fact, the outlaw, but a Dillinger expert dismisses the theory as 'total nonsense'
What You Need to Know About the Manson Family Murders
Behind the scenes of the brutal crimes lurking throughout Quentin Tarantino's new film, 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'
Nina Simone’s Childhood Home Is Under Threat. This Campaign Aims to Save It
The National Trust is hoping to preserve the North Carolina house where Simone first learned to play piano
Warhol's Prince Image Doesn't Violate Copyright, Judge Rules
Photographer Lynn Goldsmith will be appealing the fair use verdict that found the artist transformed the underlying photograph into something new
Cheese Made From Celebrity Belly Button and Armpit Bacteria Goes on Display
Five types of "human cheese" from cheddar to Cheshire are on view at the Victoria & Albert Museum
How Well Did This Year's Met Gala Exemplify ‘Camp’?
The concept of camp goes far beyond what Susan Sontag wrote in her seminal essay
How Broadway Legends Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon Made Headlines Long Before ‘Fosse/Verdon’
She was a megawatt performer, one of the best Broadway dancers of the last century, but it’s his influence that is remembered today
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