For Tiffany Chung, Finding Vietnam’s Forgotten Stories Began as a Personal Quest
To map the post-war exodus, the artist turned to interviews and deep research, starting with her own father’s past
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To map the post-war exodus, the artist turned to interviews and deep research, starting with her own father’s past
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For Tiffany Chung, Finding Vietnam’s Forgotten Stories Began as a Personal Quest
To map the post-war exodus, the artist turned to interviews and deep research, starting with her own father’s past
How American Artists Engaged with Morality and Conflict During the Vietnam War
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s new show documents the turbulent decade and the provocative dialog happening in a diverse art community
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The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s new show documents the turbulent decade and the provocative dialog happening in a diverse art community
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How American Artists Engaged with Morality and Conflict During the Vietnam War
The Smithsonian American Art Museum’s new show documents the turbulent decade and the provocative dialog happening in a diverse art community
One of the 'Rarest Butterflies Ever' May Have Been a Moth All Along
A species description from more than two centuries ago has fooled scientists until now
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A species description from more than two centuries ago has fooled scientists until now
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One of the ‘Rarest Butterflies Ever’ May Have Been a Moth All Along
A species description from more than two centuries ago has fooled scientists until now
The Patents Behind Basketball
This March Madness consider how the sport has evolved in its 128-year history, through innovations in ball design, hoops and training devices
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This March Madness consider how the sport has evolved in its 128-year history, through innovations in ball design, hoops and training devices
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The Patents Behind Basketball
This March Madness consider how the sport has evolved in its 128-year history, through innovations in ball design, hoops and training devices
An Early Run-In With Censors Led Rod Serling to 'The Twilight Zone'
His failed attempts to bring the Emmett Till tragedy to television forced him to get creative
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His failed attempts to bring the Emmett Till tragedy to television forced him to get creative
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An Early Run-In With Censors Led Rod Serling to 'The Twilight Zone'
His failed attempts to bring the Emmett Till tragedy to television forced him to get creative
When Abraham Lincoln Played Prankster-in-Chief
Old is new again, as Smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast revisits a radio drama from 1938
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Old is new again, as Smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast revisits a radio drama from 1938
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When Abraham Lincoln Played Prankster-in-Chief
Old is new again, as Smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast revisits a radio drama from 1938
Before the Inca Ruled South America, the Tiwanaku Left Their Mark on the Andes
Artifacts including gold medallions and sacrificial llama bones reveal the ritual pilgrimages taken around Lake Titicaca
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Artifacts including gold medallions and sacrificial llama bones reveal the ritual pilgrimages taken around Lake Titicaca
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Before the Inca Ruled South America, the Tiwanaku Left Their Mark on the Andes
Artifacts including gold medallions and sacrificial llama bones reveal the ritual pilgrimages taken around Lake Titicaca
This New Material Acts Like a Giant Mute Button
The metamaterial silences noise while allowing for airflow, making it a potential soundproofing material for airplanes, HVAC and more
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The metamaterial silences noise while allowing for airflow, making it a potential soundproofing material for airplanes, HVAC and more
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This New Material Acts Like a Giant Mute Button
The metamaterial silences noise while allowing for airflow, making it a potential soundproofing material for airplanes, HVAC and more
Works of Pioneering Photographer Constance Stuart Larrabee to be Digitized
Works of Pioneering Photographer Constance Stuart Larrabee to be Digitized
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Works of Pioneering Photographer Constance Stuart Larrabee to be Digitized
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Photographing Africa: A Woman’s View
From the time she received a Kodak Brownie at age 10, South Africa-raised Constance Stuart Larrabee captured the world around her with an unsparing eye, ensuring her place as one of the 20th century’s foremost photojournalists
Take In the Scene of Washington's Cherry Blossoms at Peak Bloom
The trees’ spring beauty should be on full display for about a week, the National Park Service reports
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The trees’ spring beauty should be on full display for about a week, the National Park Service reports
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Take In the Scene of Washington's Cherry Blossoms at Peak Bloom
The trees’ spring beauty should be on full display for about a week, the National Park Service reports
How Time-Based Media Intersects with Perspectives from the LGBTQ Community
Curator of Time-Based Media at American Art talks about upcoming initiatives emphasizing women artists and LGBTQ+ perspectives.
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Curator of Time-Based Media at American Art talks about upcoming initiatives emphasizing women artists and LGBTQ+ perspectives.
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Beyond Black Boxes and Gender Barriers: A Year of Time-Based Media at SAAM
Curator of Time-Based Media at SAAM talks about upcoming initiatives emphasizing women artists and LGBTQ+ perspectives.
Scenes From 50 Years Ago This Spring, When Americans Turned Out to Protest the Vietnam War
In Los Angeles, Boston and New York, students and veterans alike challenged the government’s ongoing support for the lengthy war
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In Los Angeles, Boston and New York, students and veterans alike challenged the government’s ongoing support for the lengthy war
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Scenes From 50 Years Ago This Spring, When Americans Turned Out to Protest the Vietnam War
In Los Angeles, Boston and New York, students and veterans alike challenged the government’s ongoing support for the lengthy war
Meet Native Fashion Designer Norma Baker-Flying Horse, Creator of Red Berry Woman
This year, Paris Fashion Week featured her work. "To be a Native American designer showing for the Fashion Week Studio was amazing."
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This year, Paris Fashion Week featured her work. "To be a Native American designer showing for the Fashion Week Studio was amazing."
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"A Lot of Our Traditional Clothing, We Had to Fight to Keep"—Fashion Designer Norma Baker–Flying Horse | Smithsonian Voices | National…
Designer Norma Baker–Flying Horse (enrolled citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation) grew up loving toy high heels and secondhand accessories.
Fossil Site May Capture the Dinosaur-Killing Impact, but It’s Only the Beginning of the Story
The Tanis site in North Dakota contains evidence of the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs
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The Tanis site in North Dakota contains evidence of the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs
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Fossil Site May Capture the Dinosaur-Killing Impact, but It’s Only the Beginning of the Story
The Tanis site in North Dakota contains evidence of the asteroid impact that killed off the dinosaurs
Thank This World War II Era Film Star for Your Wi-Fi
As the National Portrait Gallery acquires a film poster of Hedy Lamarr, it’s worth reflecting on her double life as an actress and a pioneering inventor
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As the National Portrait Gallery acquires a film poster of Hedy Lamarr, it’s worth reflecting on her double life as an actress and a pioneering inventor
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Thank This World War II-Era Film Star for Your Wi-Fi
As the National Portrait Gallery acquires a film poster of Hedy Lamarr, it’s worth reflecting on her double life as an actress and a pioneering inventor
Smithsonian Paleontologist Hans Sues is Taking Your Questions About Dinos, Humans and Even, Cats
Smithsonian's new YouTube series, "The Dr. Is In."
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Smithsonian's new YouTube series, "The Dr. Is In."
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Ask This Paleontologist Anything about Dinosaurs, Humans and… Cats?
Paleontologist Hans Sues answers your questions about dinosaurs, humans and cats in the Smithsonian's new YouTube series,
How the Aqua Caliente Band of Native Indians Held On in Palm Springs
The one-mile square area, known as Section 14, competes for sovereignty with the wealthy in Southern Californian
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The one-mile square area, known as Section 14, competes for sovereignty with the wealthy in Southern Californian
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How the Aqua Caliente Band of Native Indians Held On in Palm Springs
The one-mile square area, known as Section 14, competes for sovereignty with the wealthy in Southern Californian
Temple Grandin's Pig-Stunning System Came to Her in a Vision
Patented 20 years ago, the invention never took off. But the renowned animal science professor still thinks its time may come
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Patented 20 years ago, the invention never took off. But the renowned animal science professor still thinks its time may come
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Temple Grandin’s Pig-Stunning System Came to Her in a Vision
Patented 20 years ago, the invention never took off. But the renowned animal science professor still thinks its time may come
The Gulf of Mexico’s Hottest Diving Spots Are Decommissioned Oil Rigs
These artificial reefs are proving to be prime habitats for a plethora of sea creatures
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These artificial reefs are proving to be prime habitats for a plethora of sea creatures
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The Gulf of Mexico’s Hottest Diving Spots Are Decommissioned Oil Rigs
These artificial reefs are proving to be prime habitats for a plethora of sea creatures
How a Spy Known as the ‘Limping Lady’ Helped the Allies Win WWII
A new biography explores the remarkable feats of Virginia Hall, a disabled secret agent determined to play her part in the fight against the Nazis
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A new biography explores the remarkable feats of Virginia Hall, a disabled secret agent determined to play her part in the fight against the Nazis
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How a Spy Known as the ‘Limping Lady’ Helped the Allies Win WWII
A new biography explores the remarkable feats of Virginia Hall, a disabled secret agent determined to play her part in the fight against the Nazis