Join acclaimed author and critic Douglas Crimp for a discussion of the avant garde films of Andy Warhol. Continue reading Making “Our Kind of Movie”
Interbreeding with wolves along the way, coyotes are heading east. Continue reading The call of the wild is heard in suburban backyards
Arachnophobes, proceed at your own risk. Continue reading 8 strange but true spider facts
UPDATE: Voting remains open until Nov. 4. We like “Rosebud.” Rosebud it is. Continue reading Adorable baby ferret needs a name (other than awww!)
“As an animal photographer, I can make something tangible from the natural world.” —Jessie Cohen (1952-2009) Continue reading Jessie Cohen–An Eye for Animals
Boo! Curators collect their creepiest costume suggestions in the annual nerd-fest of SI-inspired Halloween ideas. Continue reading The List: Smithsonian-Inspired Halloween Costumes
If a princess wants to borrow her grandpa’s sword, all she has to do is ask. Continue reading General Grant’s Sword Takes the Cake
Scientists are buzzing about the discovery of two new bee species. Continue reading New species might bee a clue to biodiversity
A unique collaboration poses a creative challenge and gives local teens a chance to strut their stuff in the fashion limelight. Continue reading “Rip this Runway” is fierce!
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results of the Volunteer Survey
Dr. Skorton takes some time to visit with our volunteers and introduce a new feature on Torch, Volunteer Voices. Continue reading The Value of Our Volunteers
You like us, you really like us! (Most of the time, anyway.) Continue reading The Strength of the Smithsonian: Results from the Smithsonian Volunteer Survey
We took a closer look at some underappreciated women this week (aren’t they all?) and learned that for some species, size really does matter. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 8 – April 14, 2018
April 23, 1900. Congress authorizes the Smithsonian to exhibit Benjamin Franklin's printing press at the New York Printing Exposition. There is even some historical evidence that Franklin actually used the press once. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 23, 1900
