About the Author: Marilyn Scallan

Marilyn is an editor in the Smithsonian’s central Office of Public Affairs; she has been at the Smithsonian since 2008. When not editing, she aspires to be Vianne Rocher in "Chocolat" and embraces all things "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Apr

“Cherokee Days” at NMAI should have lasted at least a week!

The annual celebration of Cherokee culture and history is over, but you can still enjoy some of the highlights and plan for next year. Continue reading “Cherokee Days” at NMAI should have lasted at least a week!

Apr

¡Si, se puede, Dolores!

Today marks the 89th birthday of Dolores Huerta, “la pasionaria,” the Latina civil rights leader who has worked tirelessly for the rights of migrant farm workers. Continue reading ¡Si, se puede, Dolores!

Mar

Cixi, the Last Empress Dowager of China

Rising from low-ranking courtesan to the de facto ruler of China, Dowager Empress Cixi may have been the most powerful woman in Chinese history. Continue reading Cixi, the Last Empress Dowager of China

Nov

A defining year: 1968

Join us on a brief tour of some highlights from a year the rocked America with seismic changes in political and popular culture. Continue reading A defining year: 1968

Jul

Talking comics and culture with artist Evan Keeling

Evan Keeling’s comics show how we can all be our own superheroes. Continue reading Talking comics and culture with artist Evan Keeling

Apr

No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man

Part pagan ritual, part new wave rave, Burning Man celebrates the experience of art through the immediacy of experience. Continue reading No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man

Oct

Rock and Roll will never die (as long as we have anything to say about it)

hey live forever in the indelible images seared into our collective memory: Chuck Berry duck-walking across the stage; Jimi Hendrix kneeling as flames rise from his Stratocaster; thousands of screaming, fainting fans awaiting four mop-top lads from Liverpool. Continue reading Rock and Roll will never die (as long as we have anything to say about it)

Jun