Dec
01
Love in the time of Emoji
When a smiley face just isn’t enough. Continue reading Love in the time of Emoji
Nov
25
How to Tell the Thanksgiving Story on Its 400th Anniversary
Scholars are unraveling the myths surrounding the 1621 feast, which found the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag cementing a newly established alliance. Continue reading How to Tell the Thanksgiving Story on Its 400th Anniversary
Nov
24
That brunch in the forest
Everything you know is wrong. Well, maybe not everything, but when it comes to Thanksgiving, pretty much. Continue reading That brunch in the forest
Nov
23
Foretelling the FUTURES
Amy Rogers Nazarov, a social media strategist in Washington, D.C., and a regular Torch contributor, shares her first impressions of the new exhibition at the Arts and Industries Building. Continue reading Foretelling the FUTURES
Nov
19
The past, present and FUTURES collide
The long-anticipated FUTURES opens Saturday, November 20, at the Arts and Industries Building Continue reading The past, present and FUTURES collide
Nov
18
Light of Freedom
UPDATED! Reimagining the Statue of Liberty’s torch to shine a light on the historical contradictions of American freedom. Continue reading Light of Freedom
Nov
17
Why do we need an extremely large telescope like the Giant Magellan Telescope?
Are we alone? What are dark matter and dark energy? What is the fate of the Universe? The Giant Magellan Telescope may soon answer these profound questions. Continue reading Why do we need an extremely large telescope like the Giant Magellan Telescope?
Nov
16
The Legacy of White Buffalo Girl, and the Resiliency of a People
Just outside of Neligh, Nebraska is a gravesite that represents grief, suffering and a historic injustice—but it’s also a monument to hope and a tangible reminder of one small town’s commitment to honoring a promise made long ago. Continue reading The Legacy of White Buffalo Girl, and the Resiliency of a People
Nov
15
New Study Adds to Decade-Old Repatriation of Sitting Bull’s Belongings
The research highlights Smithsonian’s successful repatriation of Sitting Bull’s leggings and lock of hair to his direct descendants Continue reading New Study Adds to Decade-Old Repatriation of Sitting Bull’s Belongings
Nov
12
Native Cinema Showcase returns online with a message of resilience
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian brings its annual Native Cinema Showcase to online audiences from November 12–18. Continue reading Native Cinema Showcase returns online with a message of resilience
