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ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Feb. 20 – 24, 2023

This is a sampling of approximately 2,700 media clips covering the Smithsonian this week.

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Art and Design

Freer Gallery celebrates its namesake and his eye for Egyptian art  
The Washington Post – February 23, 2023

Tweezers, water, mulberry paper: my toolkit for repairing ancient Japanese art  
Nature – February 20, 2023

History, Culture, and Education

US repatriates 77 looted artifacts to Yemen — but the Smithsonian will house them for now  
CNN – February 22, 2023

Smithsonian to house stolen Yemeni artifacts until they can be returned  
The Washington Post – February 21, 2023

How Ukrainians Are Defending Their Cultural Heritage From Russian Destruction  
Smithsonian Magazine – February 22, 2023

Harmful Pesticides in Museum Collections Complicate Repatriation Efforts  
Hyperallergic – February 23, 2023

Get Out There: Arts and culture in Anacostia  
WAMU-FM – February 23, 2023

Sharing Black Family Histories  
WNYC The Brian Lehrer Show – February 23, 2023

Smithsonian Readying a New Robert Johnson Biography and a Trove of Unheard Field Recordings  
Rolling Stone – February 22, 2023

Righting A Wrong: Japanese Americans & World War II  
CBS News – February 18, 2023

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Science and Technology

Smithsonian Zoo reopens its Migratory Bird Center after $69 million upgrade  
WJLA-TV – February 22, 2023

Smithsonian Zoo reopens its Migratory Bird Center after $69 million upgrade  
WJLA-TV – February 22, 2023

Researchers Unearth 3-Million-Year-Old Tools  
Discover Magazine – February 20, 2023

The National Zoo’s Bird House exhibit opens next month. Here’s a sneak peek.  
WUSA-TV – February 22, 2023

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Various Subjects

Washington’s best museums for kids  
The Washington Post – February 23, 2023

A Cherry-Blossom-Filled Wedding at the National Museum of American History  
Washingtonian Magazine – February 20, 2023

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Related posts:

Entrance to the renovated Bird House at the National ZooGet a sneak peek at the Zoo’s new beak retreat this week Rachelle Graves headshotCapitol Hill veteran will lead the Office of Government Relations Meet the Press with Chuck Todd opening screenYounger generations now carry the burden MLK Jr. once carried Announcing the January ’23 OPS Honors Awardees

Posted: 26 February 2023
About the Author:

Madeleine “Maddie” Weyand-Geise recently joined OPA as the public affairs assistant, though she’s yet to step foot into the Castle as an employee. After starting work mid-pandemic, Maddie can’t wait for coworkers other than her aloe plant. Maddie comes to OPA with a background working in communications for local arts organizations and higher education. With degrees in art history and public relations, Maddie sees the Smithsonian as the perfect workplace to combine her passions for art, public access and education.