Dolls
'Barbie' Makes History, Becoming First Billion-Dollar Movie Directed Solely by a Woman
Greta Gerwig's movie challenges dated notions about the box-office appeal of films centered on women
Why the Ken Doll Will Never Truly Emerge From Barbie’s Shadow
The blockbuster film sparks a podcast discussion about why Ken can’t possibly be (k)enough
When Barbie Broke the Glass Ceiling
The iconic doll traveled to space, flew with the Thunderbirds and joined the NBA, beating real-life women to an array of career milestones
You Can Rent Barbie's DreamHouse on Airbnb
Up to four guests will get to stay in the Malibu mansion for free ahead of the upcoming "Barbie" movie
Celebrating 75 Years of Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
The vast, eclectic public archive of American music—and other sounds—is featured on a new episode of the Sidedoor podcast
Did the 'Barbie' Movie Cause a Pink Paint Shortage?
The film recreates the famous doll's brightly colored world—with the help of one specific shade of pink
Who Wants to Buy the Creepy Dolls and Bowling Balls That Wash Up on Texas Beaches?
Hundreds of eclectic items were auctioned off to help fund the rehabilitation of sea turtles and birds
A Cultural History of Barbie
Loved and loathed, the toy stirs fresh controversy at age 64
U.K.'s Oldest Toy Museum Shuts Its Doors
Thousands of historic toys will sit in storage until Pollock’s Toy Museum finds a new home
How Porcelain Dolls Became the Ultimate Victorian Status Symbol
Class-obsessed consumers found the cold, hard and highly breakable figurines irresistible
Which of These Historical Dolls Is the Creepiest?
Vote for one of the nine finalists from a Minnesota museum's collection
New American Girl Doll Celebrates Black Joy During the Harlem Renaissance
Nine-year-old Claudie Wells' story unfolds in 1920s New York
Why American Girl Dolls Are Starring in Viral History Memes
The popular posts call for characters who witnessed the Salem Witch Trials, JFK's assassination and other historical events
Why Do Creepy Dolls Keep Washing Up on Texas Beaches?
Ocean currents push the unsettling toys—and tons of other trash—onto state shores
Black Dolls Tell a Story of Play—and Resistance—in America
A new exhibition traces the toys' history from handmade cloth figures to an American Girl character
Why This American Girl Doll Inspires Environmental Activism
The story of Evette Peters is bolstered by the Anacostia Community Museum's research into Washington D.C.'s local neighborhoods and urban waterways
Which Historical Doll Will Be Crowned the Creepiest?
A Minnesota museum's third annual contest invites the public to vote on which of nine antique toys is the most unsettling
New Barbie Dolls Honor Covid-19 Frontline Medical Workers From Around the World
The series of dolls honor six women who developed Covid-19 vaccines, studied the virus, worked in hospitals, and more
The Enduring Nostalgia of American Girl Dolls
The beloved line of fictional characters taught children about American history and encouraged them to realize their potential
Dollhouse-Sized Exhibition Will Showcase Mini Creations by Art-World Giants
A new show at the Pallant House Gallery in England features pint-sized works by Damien Hirst, Rachel Whiteread and more
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