Baseball fan or not, you know this song…or at least, you think you do. In this episode of Sidedoor, we explore long-forgotten lyrics that reveal a feminist message buried amid the peanuts and cracker jack. Continue reading Take Who Out to the Ball Game?
One of the most famous phrases in the history of speechmaking was improvised on the spot. Continue reading Sidedoor: King’s Speech
Is artificial intelligence subject to our own very human prejudices? Continue reading The Robot in the Mirror
Patsy Young had a skill for brewing and a price on her head. Continue reading The Fugitive Brewer
When a smiley face just isn’t enough. Continue reading Love in the time of Emoji
UPDATED! Reimagining the Statue of Liberty’s torch to shine a light on the historical contradictions of American freedom. Continue reading Light of Freedom
Not to mention all the Gingers, Rosemarys, Basils, Angelicas, Cicelys…and well, you get it, Continue reading The King of the Herbs
Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Leech Continue reading Bloodsuckers!
UPDATED! The endangered Asian elephant may be a conservation success story as its rapid decline appears to be stabilizing. But this has created a new set of problems. With little remaining habitat, these elephants have nowhere left to go but into roads, farms, and cities. The seventh season of the Smithsonian’s flagship podcast Sidedoor opens with a look at what happens when wild elephants go urban. Continue reading Make Way for Elephants
This bonus episode of Sidedoor takes us back in time – to trace how the concept of progress has evolved, and who current Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III would put in his “portrait of progress.” Continue reading Happy Birthday to Us!
The President's budget for fiscal year 2026, released May 30, includes deep cuts to Smithsonian federal funding. Secretary Bunch explains the federal appropriations process and reminds us of the long road between initial requests and final budget. Continue reading FY 2026 Appropriations Process
A chance encounter and a new exhibition demonstrate the power of photography to “Secure the shadow, ere the substance fade.” Continue reading From Shadow to Substance
Salute your colleagues June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the American History Museum's Warner Brothers Theater. Continue reading Introducing this year’s Unsung Heroes
Kara Blond brings 25 years of experience to her new role, including previous stints at the Smithsonian. Continue reading Director named for SITES | Affiliations
Relive the highlights from this year's Volunteer Appreciation Event--or experience the event for the first time through the miracle of video. Continue reading Highlights from the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Event
