This is a sampling of approximately 3,690 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2022 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Oct. 31- Nov.4, 2022
Smithsonian scientist’s research illustrates how North American ecosystems are still reeling from the megafaunal extinction that closed the ice ages. Continue reading What the Demise of Mammoths Can Teach Us About Future Extinctions
From farmland to POW camp to playground for cheetahs, the bucolic spot in Virgina that houses the Smithsonian’s Conservation Biology Institute has a past as fascinating as any object in our collections. Continue reading How an abandoned Army depot became home to some of the world’s most endangered animals
This is a sampling of approximately 3,930 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Oct. 24 – Oct. 28, 2022 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of October 24 – 28, 2022
“I wake up every morning in a house built by slaves.” After Michelle Obama said those words at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, thousands of Americans flooded the White House Historical Association with calls. Who were the enslaved African Americans who built the White House? Continue reading Who Built the White House?
Richard Kurin reports on a recent conference focused on efforts to the Smithsonian’s and others’ efforts to save Ukraine’s cultural heritage from destruction. Continue reading Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage in Times of War
If you’ve been procrastinating about preparing your garden for winter—and next spring—don’t despair! You still have time. Continue reading How will your garden grow (underneath winter’s snow)?
This is a sampling of approximately 4,070 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Oct. 10 – 14, 2022 Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of October 10 – 14, 2022
Is that mysterious knocking sound just old pipes in an aging building? Or is the Smithsonian host to something a bit more…unnatural? Continue reading Spooked at the Smithsonian
This is a sampling of approximately 5,600 media clips covering the Smithsonian the week of Oct. 3 – 7, 2022.
Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week of Oct. 3 – Oct. 7, 2022
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
