A treasured Smithsonian artifact is reputed to be the heroic savior of the embattled “Lost Battalion” on the Western Front
A treasured Smithsonian artifact is reputed to be the heroic savior of the embattled “Lost Battalion” on the Western Front
The three beloved bears will depart for China later today, traveling in style on a FedEx cargo plane
A tiny piece of the space rock made its public debut at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, as scientists study the rest of the sample
Chris Strachwitz, founder of Arhoolie Records, crisscrossed the United States photographing and recording musicians where they played
A new show at the National Portrait Gallery focuses on the defenders of Mother Earth over the past 150 years
In the run-up to World War II, the chocolate company was tasked with creating a nutritious snack that, by design, wouldn't taste good
The works of the recently knighted filmmaker address contemporary issues in two different Smithsonian museums
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The great orator was a branding genius, and a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery showcases his motivations
Martin Scorsese's new film revisits the murders of wealthy Osages in Oklahoma in the 1920s
The artist’s novel take on contemporary glasswork earned her the Smithsonian Women’s Committee 2023 Delphi Award
The Puritans outlawed Thomas Morton's "New English Canaan" because it was critical of the society they were building in colonial New England
The stunning trove of texts sheds new light on Wheatley, the first African American to publish a book of poetry
The historic hall in the American Art Museum where President Abraham Lincoln held his second inaugural ball welcomes more diverse voices and visions
After a career as a schoolteacher, the Washington, D.C.-based painter flourished, creating vibrant patterns inspired by nature, the cosmos and music
The storied past of the 45.52-carat sapphire-blue gemstone hails back to the days before the French Revolution
The Panda House's eight occupants have played a key role in conservation efforts over the decades
Staff remain hopeful that members of the threatened species will be back in Washington in the near future
Washed up in a rare stranding event, the newly collected specimen will offer rich exploration for researchers
The Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum hosts the artist’s largest installation yet
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