Jun
26
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 22 – June 26, 2020
Nope, racist Teddy Roosevelt belongs to that other natural history museum. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 22 – June 26, 2020
Jun
19
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 15 – June 19, 2020
The Smithsonian is at the forefront of social justice as protests and the pandemic continue. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 15 – June 19, 2020
Jun
19
Juneteenth: A Celebration of resilience
In celebration of Juneteenth, join Secretary Lonnie Bunch on a virtual tour of the Slavery and Freedom exhibition at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Continue reading Juneteenth: A Celebration of resilience
Jun
15
Searching for Godzilla
Brett Gonzalez and his colleagues dive deep into lightless caves to find some of the world’s rarest invertebrates—including some unknown to science. Continue reading Searching for Godzilla
Jun
12
ICYMI; Highlights from the week that was June 8 – 12, 2020
“All Americans need to own this”—the Smithsonian perspective on racial justice. Continue reading ICYMI; Highlights from the week that was June 8 – 12, 2020
Jun
11
Sidedoor: America’s Unknown Celebrity Chef
Lena Richard’s famous gumbo was a legend long before Julia Child attempted a fricassee. Sidedoor explores Richards’ improbable celebrity. Continue reading Sidedoor: America’s Unknown Celebrity Chef
Jun
05
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 1 – June 5, 2020
The Smithsonian responds to protests over police violence with support and perspective. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 1 – June 5, 2020
Jun
03
Dr. Kay Behrensmeyer: Scaling the heights of scientific acheivement
Dr Kay Behrensmeyer is a leading light for women in science. Continue reading Dr. Kay Behrensmeyer: Scaling the heights of scientific acheivement
Jun
01
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 25 – May 29, 2020
Slowly, but steadily, the Smithsonian moves toward reopening. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was May 25 – May 29, 2020
May
31
Struggling to make sense of the senseless
Secretary Bunch asks, “Will we challenge the nation to live up to its founding ideals?” Continue reading Struggling to make sense of the senseless
