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In 1849, Harriet Tubman fled Maryland to Philadelphia. Soon after, Tubman began her exploits—acts of bravery that would make her a legend.

Breaking Ground

Harriet Tubman's Hymnal Evokes a Life Devoted to Liberation

A hymnal owned by the brave leader of the Underground Railroad brings new insights into the life of the American heroine

Having lost their homes, many Haitians now live in precarious camps.

Aftershocks

Cataclysms and their consequences

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This Month in History

Momentous or Merely Memorable

Most of the 9.7 million soldiers who perished in WWI were killed by the conflict's unprecedented firepower. Many survivors experienced acute trauma.

World War I: 100 Years Later

The Shock of War

World War I troops were the first to be diagnosed with shell shock, an injury – by any name – still wreaking havoc

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Getting Sustainable Seafood Lessons at the "Real Cost Cafe"

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Balaur bondoc: A Raptor Unlike Any You Have Ever Seen

A tree peony blooms in the Mary Ripley Garden

Smithsonian Gardens Are Not to be Missed

One of the benefits of working here at the Smithsonian is that walking about the place usually involves strolling through a garden

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The Calculus Diaries

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Kermit the Frog and Friends Join American History Museum's Collections

Though puppeteering genius Jim Henson has gone from this earth, he is still with us by way of his creations

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Debate Over Identity of an Australian Tyrant

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Inviting Writing: Alchemy in the College Cafeteria

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A Jellyfish Summer

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Events: Book Signings and Exploring the Planet Mercury

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Weekend Events: Gullah and Japanese American Art

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March on Washington: August 28, 1963

So began King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech, which he delivered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial 47 years ago to...

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Sewer Workers Find Dinosaur Bone Stash Under Edmonton

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Warm Beer and Cold Tomatoes: How Temperature Affects Flavor

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The Mimic Octopus

In his new book, The Lost Cyclist, bike historian David V. Herlihy tells the story of Frank Lenz, an accountant turned long-distance cyclist.

The Unsolved Case of the "Lost Cyclist"

Author David V. Herlihy discusses his book about Frank Lenz's tragic failed attempt to travel the world by bicycle

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Photographer John Gossage Reflects on "The Pond"

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