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When Patsy Cline Broke Through as a Country Music Phenom
The recording star sported a homemade suit as spectacular as her voice
Ukrainian Officials Say the World's Largest Aircraft, Antonov AN-225, Has Been Destroyed
The plane was undergoing maintenance in an airfield near Kyiv
How the Smithsonian Is Honoring Remarkable American Women
From a series of coins to a museum in the making, their groundbreaking achievements gain new visibility
When Cleopatra Died Again
The artwork by Edmonia Lewis, the first African American sculptor in the classical mode, epitomizes her immense talent
The Black Record Label That Introduced the Beatles to America
Over its 13-year run, Vee Jay built a roster that left a lasting impact on every genre of music
Was Georgia O'Keeffe's Genius Appreciated Outside of America? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts.
Who Would Win in a Real-World Battle: A Bengal Tiger or a Ram?
The big cats are stealthy predators, but the mountain-climbing ungulates are agile defenders
The Most Anticipated Museum Openings of 2022
Scheduled to open this year are new institutions dedicated to African American history, electronic music and Nordic art
The True History Behind HBO's 'The Gilded Age'
Julian Fellowes' new series dramatizes the late 19th-century clash between New York City's old and new monied elite
Why the Eruption in Tonga Was a 'Once-in-a-Millennium' Event for the Volcano
The blast, which sent tsunami waves across the Pacific, left thousands of Tongans without access to water and power
East Africa's Oldest Modern Human Fossil Is Way Older Than Previously Thought
Analysis of ash from a massive volcanic eruption places the famed Omo I fossil 36,000 years back in time
How Sidney Poitier Rewrote the Script for Black Actors in Hollywood
Smithsonian curators reflect on the legacy of the late Poitier, who starred in 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner'
How the Smithsonian Protects Cultural Heritage Around the World
In the wake of crisis and disaster, rescue workers led by the Smithsonian step in to safeguard irreplaceable treasures
How Betty White Broke Barriers for Women in Television
A Smithsonian curator reflects on the legacy of the beloved “Golden Girls” actress
Seven New Things We Learned About Human Evolution in 2021
Paleoanthropologists Briana Pobiner and Ryan McRae reveal some of the year's best findings in human origins studies
The Top Ten Ocean Stories of 2021
From the discovery of a large bioluminescent shark to the use of an innovative drone to study hurricanes, these are the best marine stories of the year
Groundbreaking Feminist Scholar bell hooks Dies at 69
The prolific American writer shaped a generation of discourse around Black feminism and intersectionality
What 'It's a Wonderful Life' Teaches Us About American History
The Christmas classic, released 75 years ago, conveys many messages beyond having faith in one another
The True History Behind 'Being the Ricardos'
Aaron Sorkin's new film dramatizes three pivotal moments in the lives of comedy legends Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz
After Breaking Ties With Britain, Barbados Announces Heritage District Tracing Slavery's Toll
The four-phase project will include a museum, global research center and memorial
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