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Why Did the Romans Cover Bodies With Gypsum?
Researchers are using 3D scanning technology to learn more about the plaster casts
Henry Ossawa Tanner Was One of the First World-Famous Black Artists. Now, His Home Is in Danger
The Philadelphia row house hosted generations of Black scholars and leaders
Texas-Born Italian Noble Evicted From Her 16th-Century Villa
Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi has lived in the home for 20 years, battling with the family of her deceased husband
Eagle Who Thought Rock Was an Egg Finally Gets to Be a Dad
A lucky coincidence has given Murphy the opportunity to nurture an eaglet of his own
New DNA Analysis Could Help Identify Victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Experts have linked six genetic profiles sequenced from exhumed remains to 19 potential surnames in seven states
How the Fight for Birthright Citizenship Shaped the History of Asian American Families
Even after Wong Kim Ark successfully took his case to the Supreme Court 125 years ago, Asian Americans struggled to receive recognition as U.S. citizens
Claude Monet's Older Brother Helped Shape the Impressionist Movement
A new exhibition explores the legacy of Léon Monet, who taught Claude about color and purchased his art
To Spider-Man, With Love
A new exhibition features letters children sent to the superhero’s address in Queens, where a real-life Parker family lived for decades
Lloyd Morrisett, Co-Creator of Sesame Street, Dies at 93
He used television to help underserved children overcome barriers and succeed in the classroom
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 These Contemporary Artists Are Redefining Family and Kinship
Explore the enduring bonds and intimacies of modern love at the National Portrait Gallery
The Making of Steven Spielberg
"The Fabelmans" is a lightly fictionalized dramatization of the famous director's childhood
Step Inside the Colorful Pages of 'Goodnight Moon'
As the book turns 75, a new immersive exhibition brings the beloved children's story to life
What to Know About Pakistan's Controversial Transgender Romance Film
The government reversed its ban on "Joyland," though several scenes will be cut
This 8-Year-Old Boy Became the Youngest Person to Ascend El Capitan
With the help of guides and ropes, Sam Baker and his father reached the top in four days
Stories From the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
The new documentary 'Aftershock' follows two women who died from pregnancy-related complications
Escape From the Gilded Cage
Even if her husband was a murderer, a woman in a bad marriage once had few options. Unless she fled to South Dakota
The Revolutionary 1965 Supreme Court Decision That Declared Sex a Private Affair
A Smithsonian curator of medicine and science looks back to the days when police could arrest couples for using contraception
Studio Executives Did Not Want Marlon Brando for the Title Role in 'The Godfather'
On the film's 50th anniversary, a Smithsonian historian reflects on the cultural phenomenon of the blockbuster hit
Seven Things to Know About Covid-19 and Pregnancy
From the effect of vaccines on a baby's immunity to whether Covid-19 can cause stillbirths, experts weigh in with helpful information and advice
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