Curators' Corner

Merchant seaman Waldemar Semenov used this compass to steer toward safety.

A Compass Saves the Crew

A WWII sailor's memento recalls the harrowing ordeal when his ship, the SS Alcoa Guide, was struck by a German U-Boat

Surprise! It's the ants in the acacia that keep the grasslands healthy.

From the Castle

Smithsonian 2.0

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Secret Message Found in Lincoln's Watch

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Sneak Peek at the film Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

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'South Park' Hits the Natural History Museum, Aims for the Hope Diamond

"About Last Night" South Park episode sheds light on the recent election

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Demystifying the Doctor: Government-Sponsored Art Comes To a Coffee Shop Near You

The Greensboro Woolworth's Lunch Counter, desegregated by a 1960 sit-in, anchors a wing of the renovated museum.

From the Castle: History Ahead

A renovated National Museum of American History opens up American history and culture to millions of visitors

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Answers to Last Week's Sesame Street Quiz

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Zhang Huan and Groupthink

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Calculating History

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Letters

Readers Respond to the January Issue

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