Two historic firsts at the American History Museum; a woman steps into the director’s seat and a new show examines the drudgery of housework
The death of Gambino crime family head Frank Cali brings to mind these mafia killings from years past
While the Dark ‘n’ Stormy may get all the attention by visitors, the swizzle is what locals drink
Author Claire Evans is on a mission to elevate women and the contributions they’ve made in the field of technology
Anti-Catholic sentiment in the States gave men like John Riley little reason to continue to pay allegiance to the stars and stripes
As our ancestors began eating softer agricultural foods, the shape of the human jaw and the sounds we make may have changed as well
For the Smithsonian’s Sidedoor podcast, host Haleema Shah tells the story of an unapologetically gay African-American performer in 1920s and 30s
In partnership with Wondery's American Innovations, we celebrate the many contributions of women inventors throughout U.S. history
Apollo’s successful computing software was optimized to deal with unknown problems and to interrupt one task to take on a more important one
Museums house a wealth of rare animal specimens, such as arctic clothing, medieval parchment and Viking drinking horns, but DNA testing can be destructive
The massive Austin event has become the place for unveiling cutting-edge tech, from educational apps to virtual reality art
The death of 19 immigrants may have unified the labor movement, but powerful interests left their fates unrecognized until decades later
Seventeen-year-old Ayush Alag is one of 40 finalists in this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search
The '90s lives in the new superhero film but doesn't tell us much about the decade
When the Milky Way consumes another galaxy, tendrils of stellar streams survive the merger, containing clues about the universe's mysterious unseen matter
Hiroshi Sugimoto’s design provides easier access from the National Mall and space for larger installations
Discovered in a salt mine in Nazi Germany, these artworks toured the United States in a questionable move that raised serious ethical concerns
Injecting aerosols into the stratosphere could help cool the planet, but scientists have yet to study exactly how such solar geoengineering would work
When imagining a setting and plot for the children's show, Michael K. Frith looked to Crystal Caves on the island where he grew up
Bermunchies curates an Instagram feed highlighting the culinary stars of Bermuda
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