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Sealed with a kiss, the 1940 note reflects the "earthly human love" between Kahlo and fellow artist Diego Rivera
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Much like streaming music services today are reshaping our relationship with music, Edison's invention redefined the entire industry
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The famed actor and director celebrates the great outdoors of the United States in a new documentary
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Go way beyond free weights and stationary bikes at these clever workout facilities
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The discovery in a remote part of Indonesia has scholars rethinking the origins of art—and of humanity
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The Simon and Garfunkel song catapulted the duo to stardom
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The artistic risk and adventure of 20th-century modernism is explored at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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The versatile actor opens up about playing the banker in a new television miniseries and his close encounters with sharks and space aliens
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No, there’s no science behind an astrologer’s prediction for 2016, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be accurate
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From Hitler's home videos to the suffocating upbringing of an American princess, here are the most-watched videos on Smithsonian.com this year
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An exhibit in Denver looks at why we should all be grateful that Scholder broke his word
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The proposed site might revive tourism in Alexandria and also further research into the ancient ruins
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The artist’s minimalism put the essence of his subjects above all
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Thousands flock to one of the country's coldest regions to see the stunning displays
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Smithsonian Journeys Travel Quarterly: Venice
Among islands barely emerging from the water, you find yourself in an ageless world
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These malls know how to get into the holiday spirit
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Don’t worry, your Christmas gifts and cards will make it to their destination, even if your writing looks like chicken scratch
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From treasures buried in glaciers to the racial history of a vanished city in Oregon, here are the most-read stories on Smithsonian.com this year
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An exhibit at New York City's Museum of American Finance tracks the allure of gold through the centuries
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Beyond the boldface names are these chronicles from the past year that are well worth your time
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