This week we learned that getting a nose job does improve your social life–if you’re an Abyssinian ground hornbill, that is. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was July 28 – August 3, 2019
July 13, 1974. The World Eskimo Olympics take place on the Mall. Some events are cancelled when organizers realize too late that it rarely snows in July in Washington, D.C. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: July 13, 1974
It’s not just the Cup-winning U.S. women’s soccer team who is demanding equal pay, women want to know why there’s still a a systemic pay gap in the museum world, too. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 30 – July 7, 2019
This week we saw how both music and protest have the power to shape society. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 23 – June 29, 2019
July 1, 1967. The very first Folklife Festival opens on the National Mall, featuring various festive folk. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: July 1, 1967
A pounding drum, a wailing dirge, a lilting lullaby, a soulful love song–music conveys an infinite range of meaning and human emotion. See (and hear) how music can be a cultural touchstone at this weekend’s Folklife Festival. (Bring your water bottle! It’s going to be hot!) Continue reading The Social Power of Music
Stardust, silk and Sasquatch–sounds like a band name, doesn’t it? No, these are just a few of Bridget Balog’s favorite things. (Dibs on the band name, though.) Continue reading A few of my favorite things: Bridget Balog
Former President Barack Obama warned about succumbing to fear even as we cowered at news of zombie spiders, algae invasions, disappearing moons and 60 years of volcanic eruptions. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was April 28 – May 4, 2019
April 3, 1987. The Smithsonian acquires Folkways Records, founded in 1948 by Moses Asch. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: April 3, 1987
This week we listened to music, watched films and pondered the importance of image in telling unheard stories. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Feb. 17 – Feb, 23, 2019
Adam Savage of Tested takes an in-depth look at the Mothership from "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." Continue reading In-jokes and Easter eggs: Even aliens are comedians
We do our best work when efforts and ideas can flow across positions, titles, offices, and departments, when we value the work of every hand, when each person recognizes how their labor contributes to our larger mission. Continue reading The work of many hands
Ken Wang explains how Apollo 11 represents the best of the American spirit and why we need to revive that spirit to tackle to complex issues we face today. Continue reading Why space travel should still be a national priority
Bug smuggling and cuddle-bug baby red pandas made the news this week. Oh, and they love Donald Trump in the Netherlands. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Sept. 1 – Sept 7
September 10, 1993. The renovated Insect Zoo opens at Natural History, bigger and buggier than ever. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: September 10, 1993
