Darth Vader Didn’t Come Alive Until James Earl Jones Gave Him a Voice
The prolific American actor, who died on September 9, recorded his dialogue for the first “Star Wars” film in less than three hours
Is Princess Leia’s ‘Star Wars’ Bikini the Most Controversial Costume in Sci-Fi History?
A version of the gold outfit worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of “Return of the Jedi” fetched $175,000 at auction
Ten Surprising Public Figures Who Dreamed of Olympic Gold
The list includes European royals, Darth Vader’s stunt double and an American World War II general
This Boba Fett Figure Is Now the Most Valuable Vintage Toy in the World
Created in 1979, the rare missile-firing figurine has become a “mythic icon” among collectors
How Engineers Created a Flying ‘Star Wars’ X-Wing
The starfighter-outfitted drone was the first remotely piloted aircraft of its kind and size approved by the Federal Aviation Administration for public demonstration
Star Wars Fans Can Soon Bid on C-3PO’s Head
Actor Anthony Daniels wore the golden helmet while playing the iconic droid in ‘Return of the Jedi’
Harrison Ford Forgot This ‘Star Wars’ Script in an Apartment He Rented During Filming
A fourth draft of “Star Wars: Episode IV—A New Hope” sold at auction for over $13,000
The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair
The first of these festivals debuted in the early 1960s, serving as a prime example of the United States’ burgeoning counterculture
X-Wing Model From Original ‘Star Wars’ Movie Found in a Garage
The 20-inch miniature is going to auction, where bidding starts at $200,000
An In-Depth Look at Latino History Among the Stars and Skies
This summer, a podcast series from the National Air and Space Museum discusses Operation Pedro Pan, Latino Futurism and “Star Wars”
You Can Now Buy Princess Leia’s White Gown From ‘Star Wars’
Carrie Fisher wore the garment while filming the final scene of “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope”
The Stars Are Aligned at the National Museum of American History
Banged-Up, but Still Sassy, R2-D2 and C-3PO Are Back and Thrilling Fans
Actor Jimmy Vee says climbing inside the droid costume, now on view at the Smithsonian’s American History Museum, is like entering “your own world”
James Earl Jones Retires From Voicing Darth Vader
Future “Star Wars” productions will recreate Jones’ menacing voice using artificial intelligence
Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter Lands at the National Air and Space Museum
Udvar-Hazy visitors can watch conservators give the film prop a careful exam before it goes on view in 2022
Listen to a Seal Sing the ‘Star Wars’ Theme and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’
Researchers taught seals how to mimic the tunes to study vocal learning in mammals
Our Galaxy Is Really Greasy and Smells Like Moth Balls
A new study estimates that a quarter to half the carbon in interstellar space is in the form of greasy aliphatic carbon
The True History of Luke Skywalker’s Monastic Retreat
A Smithsonian Librarian delves into centuries of maps and manuscripts to discover ancient stories of this sacred place and sanctuary
The Science of Silence in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’
The soundless lightspeed attack that baffled some fans was actually the film’s most scientifically accurate moment
What the Robots of Star Wars Tell Us About the Future of Human Work
The films’ much-loved robots exist mostly to assist rather than replace humans—and like us, they are prone to errors
How Anthony Daniels Gives C-3PO an Unlikely Dash of Humanity
The fussy but brave “protocol droid” plays the role of the Greek chorus in the Star Wars franchise
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