Dec
09
One family’s tribute endows a national legacy
The Smithsonian Latino Center unveils plans for its first permanent gallery space. Continue reading One family’s tribute endows a national legacy
Dec
09
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 2 – Dec. 8, 2018
In addition to news of a new gallery, a crumbling castle and the rewards of ingenuity, Moko offers a timely reminder to get your flu shot. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Dec. 2 – Dec. 8, 2018
Dec
06
Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2018
Here are eleven titles that intrigued and thrilled Smithsonian’s knowledge seekers this year. Continue reading Smithsonian Scholars Pick Their Favorite Books of 2018
Dec
02
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2018
Art museums are offering special tours for the visually impaired but are some exhibits becoming a little too personal? Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2018
Dec
01
Silence = Death: The beginning of the epidemic
To mark World AIDS Day, Katherine Ott takes us back almost 40 years when all hell broke loose as people began to sicken and die from a mysterious and frightening disease that became a global pandemic. Continue reading Silence = Death: The beginning of the epidemic
Nov
30
Because of Her Story
The Smithsonian launched its latest initiative, “Because of Her Story,” Nov. 13. Continue reading Because of Her Story
Nov
29
Drawing on a half-century’s experience
A self-taught illustrator, Vichai Milikul has been creating meticulous scientific drawings of the minutiae of mosquitoes and other insects for more than 50 years. Continue reading Drawing on a half-century’s experience
Nov
26
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
Nov
25
ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 18 – Nov. 24, 2018
This week, show the visiting relatives the sights of the city and then astound them with your knowledge of the true history of Thanksgiving. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Nov. 18 – Nov. 24, 2018
Nov
23
Baked beans, coffee and bread: A Civil War Thanksgiving
Nanci Edwards shares a family letter that offers a glimpse into what the holiday was like for a young Union soldier spending his first Thanksgiving away from home. Continue reading Baked beans, coffee and bread: A Civil War Thanksgiving
