Feb
28
Rock and roll will never die
In which we learn whether the Smithsonian will ever acquire Prince’s peekaboo jumpsuit. Continue reading Rock and roll will never die
Feb
12
The tooth is out there
A behind-the-scenes mystery tour discovers the Tooth Fairy’s cache at the American History Museum. Continue reading The tooth is out there
Oct
05
Art unmasking history
Dramatic, abstract and inventive–the history of central Nigeria is revealed in the arts of its people. Continue reading Art unmasking history
Apr
27
“Echoes of the Past: The Buddhist Cave Temples of Xiangtangshan”
A new exhibition at the Sackler uses modern technology to reimagine the vanished treasures of the past. Continue reading “Echoes of the Past: The Buddhist Cave Temples of Xiangtangshan”
Apr
15
Got ink?
Take a fascinating tour of the evolution of tattoos–from tribal markings to haute couture. Share the story of your own ink in the comments! Continue reading Got ink?
Mar
29
“El Orgullo y la Determinacion”: Pride and determination at the Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery unveiled a portrait of pitching great Pedro Martinez in a moving ceremony Friday. Martinez is the youngest of more than 50 baseball legends depicted in the Gallery’s collection. Continue reading “El Orgullo y la Determinacion”: Pride and determination at the Portrait Gallery
