Tom Cruise may never play a glamorous postal inspector in an action movie, but these intrepid federal law enforcement officers brought down one of the most infamous swindlers of all time. Continue reading Sidedoor: Ponzi’s scheme
A 3,000-pound masterwork and its female creator were both lost to the mists of time. In this episode, we find them both. Continue reading Sidedoor: Finding Cleopatra
It’s cold enough for ice-skating, so here’s a conversation with Olympic medal-winner Adam Rippon who shares stories of wardrobe malfunctions, the cost of fame and the male private part we didn’t realize was private. Continue reading Sidedoor: Adam Rippon’s Olympic Mesh-capades
The famous Apollo 13 mission wasn’t the first time Houston had a problem. Listen to the latest episode of Sidedoor and learn about the courage of the crew of Apollo 12 in the face of heart-stopping danger. Continue reading Sidedoor: Apollo 12’s Really Close Call
Dynamite proves to be a tool of both art and terror in this edition of Sidedoor. Continue reading Sidedoor: Dynamite!
Can you smell the past? No, not the lingering aroma of the guy who last sat in your subway seat, but something more elusive: the scent of a long-extinct flower. Continue reading Sidedoor: This Episode Smells
In a fitting tribute to the late NPR journalist Cokie Roberts, National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet shares with Sidedoor their recent conversation about the smart, savvy and politically astute first ladies who brought much more to the White House than their skills as hostesses. Continue reading Sidedoor: The woman in the frame
School has started and it’s time for a Smithsonian field trip! This one may be a little different than you remember. Continue reading Sidedoor: Field Trip!
Artist David Levinthal toys with history by creating a dream of America populated by sloe-eyed Barbies, bow-legged cowboys and fast cars with big fins. Listen to his vision on Sidedoor. Continue reading Sidedoor: Memory, Myth & Miniatures
While showy orchids in sometimes impossible colors are a mainstay of the supermarket flower shop, their more demure wild cousins are disappearing. Scientists hope to understand why before it’s too late. Continue reading Sidedoor: The Wild Orchid Mystery
The Smithsonian's policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence Continue reading The Smithsonian’s policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence
Secretary Bunch explores how we must engage young people if the Smithsonian is to “have tomorrow, bright before us, like a flame.” Continue reading The Kids Are Alright
Kim Sajet, director of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery since 2013, tendered her resignation June 16. Kevin Gover, Under Secretary for Museums and Culture, will serve as interim director of the museum until a replacement is found. Continue reading Kim Sajet steps down as director of the National Portrait Gallery
