Arts & Culture

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The Cult of In-N-Out Burger

The little burger shack opened by Harry and Esther Snyder in 1948 has grown steadily ever since

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Sweet Cider Donuts

Cider donuts made their commercial debut in the United States in the 1950s

Food Fight in the News: Who Owns Hummus and Tabbouleh?

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Vintage Violet Cocktails Make a Comeback

Crème de Violette was recently reintroduced in the United States after decades off the market

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Five Ways to Eat Winter Squash

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Steeped in History: The Art of Tea at UCLA

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The Mighty Fight for Vegemite

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Milk Alternatives May Do A Body More Good

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Taking a Hard Look at Food Safety, an "Import-ant" Issue

Hazel Scott captivated audiences with her renditions of classical masterpieces by Chopin, Bach and Rachmaninoff.

Hazel Scott’s Lifetime of High Notes

She began her career as a musical prodigy and ended up breaking down racial barriers in the recording and film industries

Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

Washington, D.C.

Real Places Behind Famously Frightening Stories

Discover old haunts that inspired thrills and chills in fiction and film

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The History of Health Food, Part 3: The Birth of Dieting

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Report from British Cheese Festival: Yes, There Is Such a Thing as Too Much Cheese

Smithsonian Surprising Science blogger Sarah Zielinski, discusses a recent visit to the Great British Cheese Festival. We are officially jealous

Smithsonian Institution Building, "The Castle"

Dan Brown’s Smithsonian: Fact or Fiction?

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The History of Health Food, Part 2: Medieval and Renaissance Periods

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The Art of the Aluminum Can

Fresh meat in a supermarket in North America

Food Safety, and the Ten Most Dangerous Foods in the U.S.

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The History of Health Food, Part 1: Antiquity

Harold Arlen is best known for composing the songs for the film "The Wizard of Oz."

A Depression- Era Playlist

Poet David Lehman provides a list of his favorite songs from the 1930s, including works by Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen and others

Irving Berlin singing at the dedication of the Los Angeles City Hall.

Jewish Songwriters, American Songs

Poet David Lehman talks about the brilliant Jewish composers and lyricists whose work largely comprises the great American songbook

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