The Indigenous people who met Columbus when he sailed across the ocean blue to “discover” the Bahamas were quickly overwhelmed and destroyed by their exposure to Europeans. Or were they? A new exhibition explores the living legacy of the Taíno. Continue reading Taíno: The living legacy of a colonial past
Americans spent almost $30 billion on pet food for Fido and Fluffy last year, but you can’t exactly run to the store for a half-ton of kibble when you have elephants to feed. John Barrat spent the day in Front Royal to see how the Zoo keeps its critters locavore. Continue reading Mike Maslanka had a farm…
Andrea Martin tags along on the third shift and learns that to the trained ear, things that go bump in the night may just mean a blown compressor. Continue reading Things that go bump in the night: A night at the museums with the third shift
This sweet ride is not actually part of the Smithsonian’s collections, but it should be. Check out the rest of Brian’s favorite things. Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Brian Nicklas
Victorians preserved pressed flowers as keepsakes but you can hardly press an iron garden bench into an album. Nathan Anderson takes us behind the scenes as as the Garden Furnishings collection is digitized. Continue reading How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockleshells and pixels all in a row.
What’s old is new again as musicians explore “Making American Music” at the National Museum of American History. Continue reading The toe-tapping power of old instruments and forgotten tunes
There are certain days that remain seared in one’s memory and mark a generation: September 11, 2001 is one of those days. Continue reading Remembrance and Reflection: September 11, 2001
Erin Blasco takes us behind the scenes as Smithsonian curators help the FBI solve a real-life crime mystery. Continue reading They’re not in Kansas any more: The Case of the Stolen Slippers
Nora Atkinson, who curated “No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man” at the Renwick Gallery, takes us on a trip to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert to see the beautifully designed and participatory art of Burning Man, revealing how she discovered there what’s often missing from museums: curiosity and engagement. Continue reading Why art thrives at Burning Man
Judged the most inspiring interpretation of the 2018 Biennale theme, Cooper Hewitt’s immersive installation “Face Values” was awarded the London Design Biennale 2018 Emotional States Medal. Continue reading Face it, we’re a little emotional about Cooper Hewitt’s prestigious prize
In this episode of Sidedoor, learn how a single tiny cabin can embody both a family's legacy of love and a nation's legacy of pain. Continue reading Sidedoor: Slavery, Freedom and Grandma’s House
With the start of a new school year, Dr. Skorton takes a look at how the Smithsonian is reaching students in our own backyard. Continue reading Beyond the Three Rs: Creating Collaborative Cornerstones
Every kid loves dinosaurs but if you're still fascinated by fossils, have we got a deal for you! Continue reading Volunteers behind the scenes: Paleontological Training Program
This week, we focused on how we tell the story of history and heard from a couple of bad-ass women. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 7 – Oct. 13, 2018
October 21, 1993. A new exhibition of artist Willem de Kooning's work from 1939 to 1985 opens at the Hirshhorn. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: October 21, 1993
