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
Make a cup of tea, sit back and soothe your soul with some autumnal art from our collections. Continue reading Autumn views
Secretary Bunch reflects on the personal impact of war on its veterans. Continue reading Monuments and Memory: Honoring Veterans at the Smithsonian
A group of tech-savvy teens and a cute little robot spent the summer working together to create a new kind of experience for Smithsonian visitors. Continue reading Programming Pepper to play
This week we went highbrow and recognized courage, perseverance and vision in the arts and culture. We also enjoyed a little lowbrow intrigue by examining some purloined letters and looking at what goes on behind-the-scenes of museum loans. Continue reading ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was Oct. 20 – Oct. 26, 2019
November 12, 1980. Space geeks throng the Air and Space Museum to celebrate Voyager I's approach to Saturn. Continue reading Today in Smithsonian History: November 12, 1980
