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American Exiles: Leaving Home
A series of three photo essays explores how America has treated its own people in times of crisis
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Journey to the Center of Earth
Drill deep into the mysteries of our home planet, from the surface all the way down to the core
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What You Don’t Know About Ancient Rome Could Fill a Book. Mary Beard Wrote That Book
The British historian reveals some surprises about the ancient Roman people and their customs
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The Real-Life Places That Inspired Frankenstein
How Mary Shelley used ideas, events and places to invent her famous monster
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The 2015 Smithsonian American Ingenuity Awards
This year's recipients range from a Broadway visionary to an astrophysics genius
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After Giving Us a New Spin on Oz, Gregory Maguire Takes on Wonderland
Alice is 150 years old, and the world is still wondering about her
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What Happens to Spiders That Get Sucked Into a Vacuum?
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Past and Presence: The Power of Photographs
The shattering nature of violence. The resilience of the human spirit. The power of photographs. A Smithsonian special project
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What Did Insects Evolve From and More Questions From Our Readers
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When Did Americans Lose Their British Accents And More Questions From Our Readers
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