What Makes This Minnesota Town the Halloween Capital of the World?
For nearly a century, Anoka has been celebrating this spooky holiday like no other city
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For nearly a century, Anoka has been celebrating this spooky holiday like no other city
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What Makes This Minnesota Town the Halloween Capital of the World?
For nearly a century, Anoka has been celebrating this spooky holiday like no other city
New Music and Dance Fusions Kickoff Native American Heritage Month
The National Museum of the American Indian is webcasting many of these public programs live, then archiving them online
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The National Museum of the American Indian is webcasting many of these public programs live, then archiving them online
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From new music and dance fusions to traditional festivals, the museum's Native American Heritage Month is something special
Everything people need to know to join the National Museum of the American Indian in celebrating the diversity and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska Natives during Native American Heritage Month this November. For friends unable to visit Washington…
Five Hotels That Were Occupied by the Military During World War II
For a brief time in their history, these resorts served as hospitals, training grounds and operations bases
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For a brief time in their history, these resorts served as hospitals, training grounds and operations bases
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Five Hotels That Were Occupied by the Military During World War II
For a brief time in their history, these resorts served as hospitals, training grounds and operations bases
The Science Behind Hollywood’s Movie Monsters
Massive hits at the time, the films that brought Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and more to life also tapped into societal fears and traumas
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Massive hits at the time, the films that brought Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and more to life also tapped into societal fears and traumas
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The Science Behind Hollywood’s Movie Monsters
Massive hits at the time, the films that brought Frankenstein, Dracula, the Mummy and more to life also tapped into societal fears and traumas
This Tiny, Uninhabitable Islet in the North Atlantic Has Attracted Fishermen and Adventurers for Decades
Rockall, a rocky outcrop claimed by the United Kingdom, has become an unlikely battleground in the fight for fishing rights
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Rockall, a rocky outcrop claimed by the United Kingdom, has become an unlikely battleground in the fight for fishing rights
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This Tiny, Uninhabitable Islet in the North Atlantic Has Attracted Fishermen and Adventurers for Decades
Rockall, a rocky outcrop claimed by the United Kingdom, has become an unlikely battleground in the fight for fishing rights
Six Bewitching Smithsonian Specimens to Get You Ready for Halloween
Check out some of the spookiest (read: coolest) items in the National Museum of Natural History's collections.
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Check out some of the spookiest (read: coolest) items in the National Museum of Natural History's collections.
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Six Bewitching Smithsonian Specimens to Get You Ready for Halloween
Check out some of the spookiest (read: coolest) items in the National Museum of Natural History's collections.
Edward Norton on Why He Placed ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ in Robert Moses’ New York
The actor, director and screenwriter brings Jonathan Lethem's acclaimed novel to the screen—with a few unsubtle changes
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The actor, director and screenwriter brings Jonathan Lethem's acclaimed novel to the screen—with a few unsubtle changes
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Edward Norton on Why He Placed ‘Motherless Brooklyn’ in Robert Moses’ New York
The actor, director and screenwriter brings Jonathan Lethem's acclaimed novel to the screen—with a few unsubtle changes
The True Story Behind the Harriet Tubman Movie
“Harriet,” a new film starring Cynthia Erivo, is the first feature film dedicated solely to the American icon
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“Harriet,” a new film starring Cynthia Erivo, is the first feature film dedicated solely to the American icon
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The True Story Behind the Harriet Tubman Movie
“Harriet,” a new film starring Cynthia Erivo, is the first feature film dedicated solely to the American icon
How Syndicated Columns, Comics and Stories Forever Changed the News Media
For many Americans, their "local" paper would soon look much like the paper read halfway across the country
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For many Americans, their "local" paper would soon look much like the paper read halfway across the country
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How Syndicated Columns, Comics and Stories Forever Changed the News Media
For many Americans, their "local" paper would soon look much like the paper read halfway across the country
A.I. Mastered Backgammon, Chess and Go. Now It Takes on StarCraft II
DeepMind's AlphaStar learns the complex strategy video game, which has trillions and trillions of possible moves conducted in real time
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DeepMind's AlphaStar learns the complex strategy video game, which has trillions and trillions of possible moves conducted in real time
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A.I. Mastered Backgammon, Chess and Go. Now It Takes On StarCraft II
DeepMind's AlphaStar learns the complex strategy video game, which has trillions and trillions of possible moves conducted in real time
The True Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King
The new biopic “The King” finds Timothée Chalamet tracing Henry’s evolution from wayward prince to heroic warrior
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The new biopic “The King” finds Timothée Chalamet tracing Henry’s evolution from wayward prince to heroic warrior
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The True Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King
The new biopic “The King” finds Timothée Chalamet tracing Henry’s evolution from wayward prince to heroic warrior
The Meaning Behind Six Objects on Día de los Muertos Altars
From marigolds to sugar skulls, the traditional Mexican holiday is full of symbols
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From marigolds to sugar skulls, the traditional Mexican holiday is full of symbols
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The Meaning Behind Six Objects on Día de los Muertos Altars
From marigolds to sugar skulls, the traditional Mexican holiday is full of symbols
A Conversation With Katie Couric and 23 Other Smithsonian Associates Events in November
A Conversation with Katie Couric and 23 Other Things to Do at the Smithsonian in November
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A Conversation with Katie Couric and 23 Other Things to Do at the Smithsonian in November
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A Conversation with Katie Couric and 23 Other Smithsonian Associates Events in November
A Conversation with Katie Couric and 23 Other Things to Do at the Smithsonian in November
Alicja Kwade’s Installation at the Hirshhorn Invites Viewers to Question the World as We Know It
The visually immersive artwork is a recent acquisition now on view in a new exhibition
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The visually immersive artwork is a recent acquisition now on view in a new exhibition
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Alicja Kwade’s Installation at the Hirshhorn Invites Viewers to Question the World as We Know It
The visually immersive artwork is a recent acquisition now on view in a new exhibition
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know GPS Could Do
Scientists use the navigation system to measure and monitor many aspects of our planet
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Scientists use the navigation system to measure and monitor many aspects of our planet
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Five Things You Probably Didn’t Know GPS Could Do
Scientists use the navigation system to measure and monitor many aspects of our planet
Eagle Talon Jewelry Suggests Neanderthals Were Capable of Human-Like Thought
New evidence from an archaeological site in Spain reignites a debate about Neanderthal cognition
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New evidence from an archaeological site in Spain reignites a debate about Neanderthal cognition
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Eagle Talon Jewelry Suggests Neanderthals Were Capable of Human-Like Thought
New evidence from an archaeological site in Spain reignites a debate about Neanderthal cognition
At the Anacostia Community Museum, a Sleek New Look Comes with a New Director
With a hyper-local focus on neighborhood concerns, this Smithsonian museum is a mighty influencer
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With a hyper-local focus on neighborhood concerns, this Smithsonian museum is a mighty influencer
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At the Anacostia Community Museum, a Sleek New Look Comes with a New Director
With a hyper-local focus on neighborhood concerns, this Smithsonian museum is a mighty influencer
One Hundred Years Ago, Einstein's Theory of General Relativity Baffled the Press and the Public
Few people claimed to fully understand it, but the esoteric theory still managed to spark the public's imagination
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Few people claimed to fully understand it, but the esoteric theory still managed to spark the public's imagination
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One Hundred Years Ago, Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity Baffled the Press and the Public
Few people claimed to fully understand it, but the esoteric theory still managed to spark the public's imagination
Scientists Around the World Declare 'Climate Emergency'
More than 11,000 signatories to a new research paper argue that we need new ways to measure the impacts of a changing climate on human society
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More than 11,000 signatories to a new research paper argue that we need new ways to measure the impacts of a changing climate on human society
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Scientists Around the World Declare ‘Climate Emergency’
More than 11,000 signatories to a new research paper argue that we need new ways to measure the impacts of a changing climate on human society
'The Little Mermaid' Was Way More Subversive Than You Realized
The 1989 Disney movie musical may have saved the Disney corporation, but it also sent important messages about identity to its young audiences
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The 1989 Disney movie musical may have saved the Disney corporation, but it also sent important messages about identity to its young audiences
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‘The Little Mermaid’ Was Way More Subversive Than You Realized
The 1989 Disney movie musical may have saved the Disney corporation, but it also sent important messages about identity to its young audiences
Celebrating Master Chefs and Revolutionary Culinary Moments
Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend pays homage to José Andrés and other celebrity chefs; and places new artifacts on view
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Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend pays homage to José Andrés and other celebrity chefs; and places new artifacts on view
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Celebrating Master Chefs and Revolutionary Culinary Moments
Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend pays homage to José Andrés and other celebrity chefs; and places new artifacts on view