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More Than Half of U.S. Bird Populations Are Shrinking
An alarming report indicates that dozens of species are likely to become federally endangered without preventive action
Country Legend Loretta Lynn Braved Controversy to Tell the Truth About Women's Experiences
The self-taught singer-songwriter died on October 4 at her home in Tennessee
The Art of Wearing Works of Art
From Japanese kimono silks to Navajo jewelry, Smithsonian’s 2022 Craft2Wear brings shoppers into a world of wearable craft and design
The West Wing of the National Air and Space Museum Prepares to Take Flight
The Smithsonian museum reopens to the public, transforming the way we tell the story of aviation
The Feminist Inspiration Behind 'Don't Worry Darling'
Director Olivia Wilde dubbed the new film "'The Feminine Mystique' on acid"
How the Bell X-1 Ushered in the Supersonic Age
The speeding-bullet design propelled Chuck Yeager into history
Beloved Sea Lion at National Zoo Dies Unexpectedly
Calli, a 17-year-old California sea lion, is remembered by zoo staff as a good mother and ambassador for her species
Elizabeth II Was an Enduring Emblem of the Waning British Empire
The British queen died on Thursday at age 96
What Community Means to the Smithsonian
Smithsonian museums preserve and celebrate history. Yet they have histories of their own that help connect us with Washingtonians and the world
The 50-Million-Year-Old Treasures of Fossil Lake
In a forbidding Wyoming desert, scientists and fortune hunters search for the surprisingly intact remains of horses and other creatures that lived long ago
How Elizabeth Catlett Lifted Up Black Women Through Art
The pioneering sculptor defied trends to honor the daily lives of her subjects
The Colorful History Behind Panama's Mola
Made by hand, this clothing staple is an important piece of the country's rich culture
Albuquerque Museum Returns Long-Forgotten Cache of Sculptures to Mexico
The objects, which date to between 300 and 600 B.C.E., sat in a storage box for 15 years
How Disney Propaganda Shaped Life on the Home Front During WWII
A traveling exhibition traces how the animation studio mobilized to support the Allied war effort
The True History Behind Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'
The new film dramatizes the life and legend of Elvis Presley from the perspective of his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker
There’s No Place Like Home—but What’s the Right Place for Dorothy's Dress From 'The Wizard of Oz'?
Donated to the head of Catholic University’s drama department in 1973, the garment's ownership is now at the center of a legal dispute
Why the Smithsonian Adopted a New Policy on Ethical Collecting
For more than a century, museum artifacts were acquired in ways we no longer find acceptable. How can we repair the damage?
Portrait of a Covid-Era Haircut Claims First Prize in the Outwin Boochever Competition
Judges for the triennial National Portrait Gallery contest chose Alison Elizabeth Taylor's "marquetry hybrid" out of a pool of 42 finalists
This Male Spider Catapults Itself Into the Air to Avoid Sexual Cannibalism
The arachnids propel themselves to safety at breakneck speeds after they’ve mated to avoid being eaten alive
How Baseball Put Its Stamp on the American Psyche
An exhibition at the National Postal Museum examines the history of the nation’s favorite pastime
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