Articles

Edith Wilson

A Symbol That Failed

In 1918, a hopeful France gave Mrs. Wilson a peace brooch, but peace eluded her husband and the world

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In Honor of Struggle

Life came hard for people like historian Lonnie Bunch's ancestors; he strives to commemorate them

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To Reproduce, Mussels Go Fishing

The evolution of this freshwater pearl-maker reaches its apex in our Southeastern rivers

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Solving the Aging Puzzle

Evolution may tell us why living things—including humans—age at such diverse rates

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Reflections on Fame

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Smithsonian Highlights

Special February Exhibits, Events

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This Is Not Your Father's Automobile

When Enzo Ferrari began his company 50 years ago, his cars were works of art. Today, they're collector's items

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The House that Art Built

Money is no object for the Getty Trust, as it builds its collections and does good works around the globe. Now it has a new home overlooking Los Angeles

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Hands-on Toys

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Look at Me

As far as Bernarr Macfadden was concerned, the main aim in life was to be noticed

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Time Out--Sports in Art

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Review of 'Lady's Choice: Ethel Waxham's Journals and Letters, 1905-1910', 'Homesteading: A Montana Family Album'

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Review of 'House of Houses'

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If a Mustache Becomes You, Don't Cut It Off

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The Long Walk to Bosque Redondo

Officials called it a reservation, but to the conquered and exiled Navajos it was a wretched prison camp

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Mutiny on the Amistad

In 1839, African freemen, seized as slaves, struck a daring blow for freedom

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Joseph Henry's Legacy

A man of science and compromise, the Smithsonian's first Secretary laid the foundation for success

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Little Brother of War

Lacrosse sticks were tools of the trade in a rugged Indian game now growing popular around the world

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Will the Dunes March Once Again?

As recently as 200 years ago, dunes and sheet sand were active throughout the Great Plains. A serious drought could bring them back

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The Belled Viper

Even hunters of timber rattlers now admit that these snakes are shy, placid — and very fragile

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